Our 5th grade students completed a “Lock Box Challenge” in class on May 22nd. They worked in teams of 7 or 8 to solve puzzles that gave them the codes to open locks! The kids completed a scavenger hunt full of riddles, math work, science work, language arts questions, as well as a leadership trait crossword in order to find their clues. All the teams were rewarded... READ MORE >
Columbiana Schools now has a YouTube Channel. Feel free to view at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkrddUScR73HJoWCVlL7vA READ MORE >
The CMS supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year are now available. These can be found at: http://columbianaoh.apptegy.us/o/columbiana-middle-school/browse/32357 READ MORE >
The mission that inspired Girls Who Code was to close the gender gap of women and men in technology. “Now there are more than 90,000 girls of all backgrounds in all 50 states. We scale our programs to reach more girls in more places, and give them the chance to forge lifelong bonds so they may persist in computer science.” Our mission at Columbiana Girls Who Code... READ MORE >
ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING SUMMER CAMPS OFFEREDYoungstown State University’s Ohio Youth Entrepreneurship Program (OYEP) is hosting twocamp programs this summer for students in middle school and high school.Biz3D is a four-day camp where high school students learn about what it takes to start a business and how 3D printing can be used. Students will have hands’ on... READ MORE >
Columbiana Middle School students in 6th grade have earned a state championship in the Read Bowl. Click here to view the video. READ MORE >
The CMS Minute for March is now available. Click here to view READ MORE >
Congratulations to our CMS Honor Choir on a successful trip to District 8 OMEA. District 8 includes: Columbiana, Stark, Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Jefferson Counties. CMS was on the only Columbiana county middle school represented. Keep up the great work CMS Honor Choir! READ MORE >
Since November of 2018 interested students 5th -8th grade have been participating in an after school electronics class where they have been learning electrical theory, WiFi and radio theory, how to read schematic diagrams and building practical circuits. For the past 6 weeks students have been studying for an FCC license to operate an amateur radio station. The... READ MORE >
The 2019 CMS March Newsletter is now available online. Click here to view the newsletter. READ MORE >
Congratulations on your READBowl State Championship! This year's READBowl national reading competition blew me away! Your students were among nearly 90,000 across the country - in every state - that competed. I am extremely proud for all the time and energy they spent reading over the past four weeks. I truly hope that READBowl helped each and every one of... READ MORE >
Congratulations to all of our 2019 Spelling Bee participants. A special congratulations to: 3rd Runner Up, Sarah Owens 2nd Runner Up, Connor McCusker Runner Up, Mandy Allman and our CMS Spelling Bee Winner, Chloe Gill All four students will participate in the county spelling bee in March. Great job, Clippers!Click here to view a short video. READ MORE >
Columbiana Middle School students in 6th grade ELA class had the opportunity to Skype with an Author. A very special thank you to Mrs. Martin and author Laura Shovan for providing our students with this experience. Click here to view a short video. READ MORE >
The 2019 PTO father-daughter dance form is now available. Click here for the form. This is available for students up through 5th grade. READ MORE >
DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL 2ND QTR 5TH GRADE Kylee Andric, Audrey Barborak, Ailey Burt, Katherine Campbell, Devin Christy, Brayden Clancy, EllaGrace Foy, Nyla Gribben, Madelyn Huber, Theo Kistler, Paxton Loosli, Hannah Moffett, Kendall Montgomery, Megan Moser, Evalyn Rapp, Bella Roush, Trey Snyder, Peyton Stoy, Maiya Waller, Amara Wilson, Deron Winnale, Kayden... READ MORE >
Congratulations to all of our 2019 Spelling Bee participants.A special congratulations to:3rd Runner Up, Sarah Owens2nd Runner Up, Connor McCuskerRunner Up, Mandy Allmanand our CMS Spelling Bee Winner, Chloe GillAll four students will participate in the county spelling bee in March.Great job, Clippers! READ MORE >
The CMS February Newsletter is now available online.Click here to view the CMS February 2019 Newsletter READ MORE >
On Friday, January 25th, Columbiana Middle School hosted our D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony for all 5th grade students who completed the program. Click here to view a short video.The Honorable Carol Robb was the guest speaker for D.A.R.E. graduation. Columbiana Middle School would like to thank our D.A.R.E. graduates, their families, Family Recovery Center, the... READ MORE >
On January 23rd we had our CMS Geography Bee. Congratulations to John Rhodes on his back-to-back CMS Geography Bee wins and to Sophia Pulcini on her 2nd place finish. Click here to see a short video.John Rhodes, CMS Spelling Bee Champion Sophia Pulcini, Spelling Bee Runner-Up Also, congratulations to the following students for qualifying to participate in... READ MORE >
The CMS January 2019 Newsletter is now available online. Click here to view the CMS January 2019 Newsletter.Newsletters can be found under the documents section of the CMS website. READ MORE >
Guest instructor opening students’ eyes to amateur radio. Read the Morning Journal Article.Keep up the great work Columbiana students and staff! READ MORE >
Congratulations to CMS students, parents, staff, administration, and board of education members on a job well done. See the below message from the State Board of Education. I’m pleased to let you know Ohio’s State Board of Education has granted your school a 2017-2018 Momentum Award. Now in its fourth year, the Momentum Award is the State Board’s way of... READ MORE >
Congratulations to CMS students, parents, staff, administration, and board of education members on a job well done. See the below message from the State Board of Education. "Congratulations! I’m honored to notify you Ohio’s State Board of Education has granted your school its Overall A Award. As an Overall A Award winner, your school’s report card shows your... READ MORE >
Many are already using the Clippers App. Are you? If you haven’t already installed the app or have questions regarding navigation, please read below Available at the iTunes and Google Play stores. Search for Columbiana Clippers to find the above image and click to install this free app. Select your building, district, or athletics from the top-right building... READ MORE >
Beginning December 3, 2018, students may purchase an after-school meal for just $2.95! Orders must be placed through the cafeteria (high school or middle school) same-day by 9:00AM. The aim of this program is to better serve the families of our students who participate in practices or other activities after school. Meals may be purchased and eaten in the high... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our November 2018 Columbiana Middle School Students of the Month. Students are nominated by staff members based on the following CLIPPER criteria: C onfident L oyal I ndependent P roud P unctual E xtraordinary R espectful Our Students of the Month for October are: 5th Grade – Kayden Zohnd, Jobias Stokes 6th Grade – Summer... READ MORE >
Click here to view the CMS Winter 2018 Newsletter READ MORE >
Columbiana Middle School and Joshua Dixon Elementary students and staff worked together on "The Clipper Express" parade float this year. This year's theme was based on The Polar Express and earned the Best Float award of the 2018 Christmas Parade. Great job to our students and staff on working together. Season's Greetings from Columbiana Middle School! READ MORE >
The Columbiana Schools recently honored veterans with a district-wide celebration. The morning included a breakfast for veterans and their families followed by a program of celebration in the gymnasium. Thank you to all who made this possible, and to all who have served! Veterans Day Video READ MORE >
Congratulations to our October 2018 Columbiana Middle School Students of the Month. Students are nominated by staff members based on the following CLIPPER criteria: C onfident L oyal I ndependent P roud P unctual E xtraordinary R espectful Our Students of the Month for October are: 5th Grade – Peyton Stoy, Aidan Wollman 6th Grade – Nora Ineman,... READ MORE >
Mrs. Sherwood, science teacher and Sgt. Boley, SRO co-taught an augmented lesson on the electromagnetic spectrum for 7th grade science students. Students were provided practical applications of theories learned about light waves. Boley provided equipment used in forensic investigations and law enforcement applications including the use of alternative light... READ MORE >
CMS Weekly MinuteClick here to view the video READ MORE >
Students from CMS and CHS worked together to fill over 100 for armed service members for the holiday season. Great Job Clippers, Nicely Done!View the "Boatsie's Boxes" video READ MORE >
CMS Weekly Minute You can also find these videos on the CMS app under documents in the "Videos" folder. READ MORE >
Columbiana Middle School Introduces the CMS Minute Weekly Video. Click below to see the videoCMS Minute (10/12/2018)You can also find these videos on the CMS app under documents in the "Videos" folder. READ MORE >
Students in 6th grade science explore states of matter with shaving cream. READ MORE >
Today, our students celebrate Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time in Philadelphia to sign the U.S. Constitution. A bold experiment in democracy has proven to be both stable and flexible enough to survive 200 years in a constantly evolving world. Constitution Day commemorates the formation... READ MORE >
Columbiana School Resource Officer, Sergeant Wade Boley, talked with students in Mrs. Brown’s class about September 11th. Sergeant Boley is a combat veteran and was deployed to Iraq in 2004. Students were given an opportunity to ask Mr. Boley a number of questions about September 11th, and about his service overseas. READ MORE >
State report card data has been released by the Ohio Department of Education. We are proud to report that Columbiana Middle School has earned an overall letter grade of an A on the 2018 State Report Card. Individually rated component letter grades are as follows: Overall AAchievement Component BPerformance Index Score BIndicators Met BProgress Component AOverall... READ MORE >