Columbiana Exempted Village School District

The Columbiana Ex. Vill. S.D. will have a waiver day or staff on November 30th. This will extend the Thanksgiving break for one additional day for students. School Staff will report to their building principal or supervisor for the day's professional development agenda.

District, CHS, Athletics Due to COVID-19, the Columbiana Athletic Hall of Fame Trustees have decided to move the Hall of Fame game and dinner, previously scheduled for January of 2021, to the fall of 2021. The game will be Friday, Sept. 17, followed by the dinner on Saturday, Sept. 18. Thank you for your understanding. Yours in Sports, Larry Baughman President, Columbiana Athletic Hall of Fame

Due to a couple of mistakes that were found in the original version of our video, it was pulled it off of Youtube. We added a couple of veterans who were mistakenly missed, and we uploaded a new version of our video. Here is a link for the new version: https://youtu.be/8ZfCVxdhbG8

This year we are unable to have a Veterans Day assembly but we still wanted to honor our veterans. The high school broadcast class put together a 10 minute video for the occasion. Below you will find the link to the video which has been posted on YouTube. Please share this with our veterans. Thank you veterans! https://youtu.be/xbQd1ios6e4

We have been notified of a 2nd Covid19 case among our high school student body. We will be working with the Columbiana County Health Dept. and notifying families of students identified as possible close contacts. Close contact students will be moved to remote education while the Health Dept. follows up by contacting families impacted. The high school will follow the appropriate safety protocols to reduce the risk of additional spread of the disease. We appreciate your patience and assistance as we work to minimize exposure and spread of the coronavirus. Please increase you and your families vigilance regarding personal protective gear, social distancing and hand washing. Additional information specific to COVID-19 cases within the school district will NOT be released, in cooperation with privacy laws.

We had a COVID-19 case among our high school community. We are working with the Col. Co. Health Dept. to conduct a tracing investigation, and the Columbiana Schools have notified families of students identified as possible close contacts. The Health Dept. will follow up by contacting families affected. Additional information specific to COVID-19 cases within the school district will NOT be released, in cooperation with privacy laws.

We live in a day and age where most people are on some form of social media. Anyone who has a social media account knows how quickly a post can spread in a matter of seconds. While the First Amendment allows for free speech, everyone needs to be mindful of what he or she is posting/commenting through a social media platform. Parents, please remind your children who are on social media, that posts/comments can work their way into the school district and lead to disciplinary action and even a police referral. The middle school and high school has had several issues regarding social media posts and is addressing these issues thoroughly and directly. One such issue has been investigated and addressed by the Columbiana Police Department. We appreciate your support in mitigating any future disruptions to the educational process and the safety and well-being of our staff and students. Thank you.

The Columbiana Exempted Village School District is creating a slideshow to honor our veterans. Students can submit a picture of a family member who is veteran, past or present. Please follow the link below for specific information needed for the slideshow. The deadline to submit a picture for the slideshow is October 26, 2020. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/972404/SLIDESHOW_FOR_VETERANS_DAY.pdf

Reminder: Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students in Special Education: Please complete the following survey using the QR code or survey link below. Your participation is appreciated! Special Education Parent Input Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8xj6a3rJ8hUevNH

Updated Link to Ohio Public Advisory System and Schools update: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/959303/Ohio_Public_Health_Advisory_System_up_date_and_how_it_impacts_our_schools_Oct_9_2020.pdf

District Parents, please be reminded that the free/reduced lunch meal application will expire on October 10th. Even though students' meals are free through Dec. 31, we will still need this information for the new year. Please complete an updated application ASAP to keep from losing any benefits. Application can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/218245/Application_with_Fee_Waiver_NSLP.pdf Thank you, Tina Minamyer

Dear Parents/Guardians of Student's in Special Education: Please complete the following survey using the QR code or survey link below. Your participation is appreciated! Special Education Parent Input Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8xj6a3rJ8hUevNH

Clipper Friends and Family - Below is the live link for our CHS Fall Homecoming Ceremony. Go Clippers! https://youtu.be/hinauQmlFuc

Hello Clippers: The Columbiana Board of Education would like to take a moment to acknowledge the tremendous job that our teachers, aides, secretaries, custodians, bus-drivers, kitchen staff, crossing guard, coaches, and principals are all doing with education for the Columbiana Community. Our staff has reacted to in an unknown educational environment, and everyone in our schools are working together to provide the best simultaneous remote and in-person educational programs anywhere. Each one of our unique buildings, subjects, departments, and grade levels have found a way to cement instruction and promote a high quality education for the countless individual needs during this global pandemic. The Board of Education hopes that our parents, community members and students will recognize our staff and thank them for the extra-effort necessary to operate our schools this fall. Additionally, our parents and students should receive a pat on the back for their resolve to wear masks, increase hand washing, socially distance, and stay home when sick. Keep up the great work! We will continue to count on one another.

The Columbiana Exempted Village Schools are announcing an early release for Friday, September 25th for staff on-line development. Students at the high school and middle school will be released at 1:00P.M. Elementary students will be released at 2:00P.M. Bus transportation will be changed to accommodate the afternoon times.

To avoid any confusion, the email to Mrs. Minamyer is only required for remote students. Traditional students may just go through the cafeteria line. Remote students are to email tina.minamyer@columbianaschools.org. Have a great day & Go Clips!

District National School Lunch Program is offering free breakfasts and lunches for all students through December 31, 2020. Lunch and breakfast for the next morning can be picked up in your student's cafeteria each day between 12:30PM and 1:00PM. If you would like to participate, you MUST email cafeteria manager Tina Minamyer at Tina.Minamyer@columbianaschools.org. Thank you!

Clipper Families: If you have a student or students receiving Special Education services through the district, please be sure to subscribe to the Special Education notifications by going to settings, scrolling down to Special Education and turning on notifications. Important information will be sent out in the coming weeks that will need your prompt attention. You will miss it if you're not subscribed. Please contact Mrs. Freedy at marci.freedy@columbianaschools.org or 330-482-5355 ext. 34212 with questions or concerns.

Hello Clippers! We just received good news for our Clipper students and families. Our food supervisor, Mrs. Minamyer, notified the district office today that the USDA has extended free meals for kids beginning tomorrow though December 31,2020. This program includes breakfast and lunch. We are grateful to participate in the program and welcome the opportunity to take care of our Clipper students.

September 8, 2020 Dear School Community, The Columbiana Exempted Village School District is committed to the safety and health of our students and staff. We want to inform you that that we have recently received information about at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 in a student at Josha Dixon Elementary School. Cleaning and disinfecting of the exposed classrooms have been completed. Joshua Dixon Elementary will remain open at this time. We are working closely with Columbiana County Health Department and anyone identified as a close contact will be notified by the health department as a part of COVID-19 investigation. How You Can Help: Be proactive about reducing the number of interactions that students and staff have with one another by practicing social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart) to limit the spread of COVID-19. In addition to physical distancing, these important tools help to prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Stay home when you are sick. • Wear a mask or face covering while in public places or if people who don’t live with you must visit your home. • Avoid unnecessary gatherings with people who don’t live in your home. • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then dispose of the tissue and wash your hands immediately. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve, not your hands, to cover coughs and sneezes. If you are experiencing cough or congestion, consider staying home and seeking medical care. • Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends cleaning of frequently touched surfaces with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions. A simple bleach solution may also be utilized. If you have any questions, contact our school nurse, Mrs. Costal, at 330-482-5355 or the Columbiana Heath Department at 330-424-0272. Thank you for helping to keep people safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and school. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634) or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the COVID-19 CareLine at 1-800-720-9616. Sincerely, Donald Mook, Ed.D. Columbiana Superintendent of Schools.