achievement
-noun
Something accomplished by superior ability,
special effort, hard work, dedication, or great courage.

By Chris Hawley, USA TODAY

Peace Corps volunteer Mick Wigal, 29, of Youngstown, Ohio,
sorts beans with his host family in Cano Negro, Costa Rica.
Volunteers live in the communities they serve and work on a
shoestring budget.
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Ohio Department of Education Features Columbiana Schools
Wired in more ways than one:
CHS students and teachers are enthusiastic about technology

Columbiana High School Ranked #7 in the Nation
U.S. News and World Report's Most Connected Classrooms

I am very pleased to announce that we have been ranked #7 in the nation in the 2011 U.S. News & World Reports Most Connected Classrooms.  The ranking is based on a connectivity index which measures student-to-computer ratio, Internet access/speed, and technical support.

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Since we were ranked in the top 10, we were included in the
Top 10 Most Connected Classrooms in Photos section as well. 

A special thanks to Mr. Mook for his support with this initative, our Board of Education for realizing the importance of Technology Integration within our classrooms, and our staff for working dilligently to find exciting ways to incorporate technology within your classrooms.

Sincerely,
Jason Martin
Coordinator of Technology/Student and Staff Services

Columbiana Alumni and Friends Scholarship Winners

The Columbiana Alumni and Friends Scholarship Association announces the winners of our 2011 awards.  Bryce Miner (pictured from the left), son of Barry and Lisa Miner, Zachary Chaplow, son of Joe and Linda Chaplow, Hayley Goist, daughter of Kevin and Anne Goist, Molly Montella, daughter of Kim Sharshan and Steve Montella each received $1000 from CAFSA on Awards Night at Columbiana High School on May 4. 

Scholarships are awarded annually to those CHS graduates who demonstrate high moral character and the potential for success.  Since its first award in 1994, CAFSA has awarded a total of $43,400 to forty-nine Columbiana High School graduates. 

Columbiana Graduate Hired to Work in Columbus Office

Click here to view the article in Senator Wilson's Newsletter

SSMS Engages Students Through The Wizard of Oz

Columbiana South Side Middle School teachers gave their 7th and 8th grade students a Halloween treat on Friday, October 29th. While the younger students enjoyed classroom parties, the older kids viewed the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz as their teachers paraded through the day dressed as characters from the Academy Award winner. This was a first viewing for many students who also answered detail-demanding trivia questions during and after the show. (The Scarecrow gets a diploma in what subject? Answer: Thinkology).  In the afternoon, teens designed and calculated the number of bricks for a yellow brick road,  wrote articles for the Oz Times and re-cast characters with modern-day actors.  Students and teachers alike remembered that Oz is a place for all young at heart.

Joshua Dixon Named "A School of Promise"

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Deborah S. Delisle, Superintendent of Public Instruction

South Side Middle School Earns "Excellent with Distinction"

Mrs. Ferrand covering vocabulary terms with her students..
Mrs. Ferrand's 6th Grade Students topped Columbiana and Mahoning
County with a passage rate of 98.7%

Congratulations to Mr. Yeagley on being recognized as
The Eastern Ohio P-16’s Innovative Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Yeagley assisted the district in our 1:1 netbook initiative last year. He continues to find new ways to reach students and explore new ways of utilizing available technology. Mr. Yeagley was nominated by Mr. Mook-Superintendent, Mr. Cappuzzello-High School Principal, and Mr. Martin-Coordinator of Technology/Student and Staff Services.

Columbiana Exempted Village School District
Honored as "Excellent with Distinction"

Columbiana Scores #1 in Columbiana County in the Following Areas

3rd Grade Reading - 95.4% Passage Rate
4th Grade Math - 94.8% Passage Rate
5th Grade Math - 93.9% Passage Rate
7th Grade Reading - 97.1% Passage Rate
7th Grade Math- 94.1% Passage Rate
8th Grade Reading - 94.9% Passage Rate
8th Grade Math - 94.9% Passage Rate
8th Grade Science - 94.7% Passage Rate
10th Grade Math - 91.8% Passage Rate
10th Grade Reading - 90.6% Passage Rate

Columbiana Scores #1 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties in the Following Areas

6th Grade Reading - 98.7% Passage Rate
6th Grade Math - 98.7% Passage Rate

Mr. Cappuzzello, Former High School Principal

The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are either academically superior or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement to high levels. In addition to being honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC, where each school receives a plaque and flag signifying their status, our school will serve as a model for other schools throughout the nation.

Columbiana High School was in the top 10% of the state of Ohio and the staff and community should be very proud of this recognition.

Joshua Dixon Renovation Site

Joshua Dixon school gets a makeover
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Columbiana Exempted Village School District earns
"Excellent with Distinction" Designation

Columbiana County Report Card Designations

Mahoning County Report Card Designations

Trumbull County Report Card Designations

Columbiana Upgrading Classrooms
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District Champs
Regional Champs
State Semi-finalists
Record 22-11

Nick Melone (Sr.)
State Champion 100  M 3rd place 200 M dash

Katie Libb (Soph.)
First team All State
Softball  Div. IV

Brandon Cross (Jr.)
State Champion Finalist
Shot put