School News
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Seven Columbia Public Schools’ educators have been selected as this year’s Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence honorees. Since its inception in the 1979-80 school year, the Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence has recognized more than 250 educators in the Columbia Public School District for their outstanding teaching, leadership, and student support.
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Congratulations to the following Columbia Public Schools staff members who were recognized for their work during the March 2025 Board of Education meeting.
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Gentry Weekly Newsletters
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Columbia Public Schools students can now have eye exams and optometry care through Columbia’s SCHOLAR Clinic.
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The comprehensive health center, staffed with medical professionals, offers primary care, dental, and behavioral services, ensuring holistic student well-being.
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