The 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner. The first day of school for grades 1-12 is on Wednesday, August 28th. First day of preschool and kindergarten is on September 5th. We can’t wait to see everyone’s bright and shiny smiles!
Columbia Local Schools will have two issues on the November 5
th ballot. The first is a RENEWAL Permanent Improvement levy, for 2 mills. This was passed in 2010 and has been renewed every five years since. The second ballot issue is for a 4.88 bond levy. This bond includes upgrades and renovations to all CLSD Buildings making it a safer environment for students, staff and the community. These upgrades will also allow for larger fine arts and athletic facilities. More information can be found on our website at
clsdraiders.org We will be hosting a community meeting providing more information on these issues, on Wednesday, August 14
th at Columbia High School at 7:00 pm. We would love for you to be in attendance to hear the exciting news about this project.
Bus routes will be available on our website beginning on August 21st. Please go to clsdraiders.org, click on “Our District” and then click on transportation on the left-hand side.
CLSD is in need of a long-term substitute bus driver. If you are interested, please contact Al Cantrell, Transportation Supervisor, at (440) 236-8222
Our 2nd annual Raider Jamboree will be held at the Columbia Township Park on Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will be free food, ice cream, and activities for the kids. Last year we had over 600 people in attendance. We do expect another large crowd. Please use the school and parking lot at the library and park on this evening.
Open House for all school buildings will take place on Thursday, August 22nd. CHS will be from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, CMS/Copopa/LRP from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Preschool will be held on August 21st from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
I want to wish all of our student athletes, marching band and cheerleaders the best of luck as they prepare for the fall season!
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Graig Bansek
Superintendent
Columbia Local Schools