One-on-One Paraeducator Needed

Columbia School District No. 206 is looking for a Paraprofessional for a full-time job opportunity. This Paraprofessional will act as a one-on-one paraeducator and will be required to be trained in medical procedures for the student. The paraeducator will accompany and supervise the student to-and-from school on the school bus. The successful candidate will receive training by a medical professional in the management of the student's medical needs.

We are looking for a Paraprofessional with problem solving skills, resourcefulness and great communication skills. During this job opportunity the Paraprofessional will be working as an instructional aid in the classroom where the one-on-one student is located and follow that student/class throughout the day.

For more information concerning this important position, please navigate to the Columbia School District Web Page and view the Job Posting under the EMPLOYMENT TAB or contact Superintendent, Dr. William J. Wadlington at 509.722.3311.

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Why are the Flags at Half Mast?

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately in memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush who passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 92.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

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Elementary Classroom Teacher Position Openning

Columbia School District No. 206 wishes to announce an opening for one or two Elementary Classroom Teacher positions for school year 2018-2019. Columbia Schools mission is to “Educate and prepare all students for lifelong success.”

Please navigate to the Employment Tab on the Columbia Schools Webpage. 

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2018-2019 Calendar Input

In the development of the 2018-2019 School Calendar input is sought from staff, parents, students and community members. There are four (4) DRAFT versions of the 2018-2019 calendar as well as a survey to provide input. Dr. Wadlington will collect and collate all input and present it to the Columbia School Board on April 24, 2018 school board meeting along with his recommendation. The board is solely responsible for establishing the calendar.

Some legal restrictions to understand are: 180-days, weekdays only, the state recognizes all federal (bank holidays). Snow days are at the end of the school year if necessary. In addition to these requirements, there are some general total number of instruction hours included.

Calendar DRAFT version

DRAFT 1, DRAFT 2, DRAFT 3, DRAFT 4

Calendar Survey - LINK

Please provide input for this processs.    

~Dr. Bill Wadlington

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Chewelah Peak Fundraiser April 28th (Sponsored by Columbia PSE Union and 5th & 6th grade parents) Yard sale/Bake Sale in the school cafeteria from 9 am to 4 pm.  Concessions for baseball game provided by 5th & 6th grade parents. People are welcome to donate gently used items or rent a table for $10.00 to sell their own items.  Homemade crafts would be welcome too!  YARD & BAKE SALE FLYER

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Columbia School Carnival

April 19 from 5 pm to 7 pm 

click on flyer for more information

2018 Carnival Flyer

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School Board Meeting

Next Scheduled School Board Meeting is Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the school library.  School Board Meetings are now held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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Columbia School District Strategic Planning Process

(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

This page will provide information concerning the Strategic Planning process. This process is citizen-driven and is intended to provide a process for continuous improvement.

To begin the process, please begin the process by accessing the following survey. It should take no longer than 10-minutes. If you are interested in serving in a work group, please complete the final comment section of the survey. Access the survey at the following LINK.

Thanks, Dr. William J. Wadlington

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Announcing the Partnership Between Columbia School and Libraries of Stevens County!

Mr. McLain recently presented the following video to the National Association for Federally Impacted Schools Conference in Washington D.C.

Check out our awesome video for the 2017 Made by Milk Contest MILK CARTON VIDEO

Our school collects "Box Tops" for Education.  Please turn in your box tops to the school office      Go to this website to find out more about Box Tops for Education        http://www.boxtops4education.com/about

Did you know that you can click on the "Staff" link on this website and check out information that each staff member has posted?                       It's good to know!