Welcome to the "CMS News" Newsletter. We hope to provide you with a brief version of the latest information and upcoming events for our Columbiana Middle School community. Your feedback, questions, and comments are always welcome.
Please visit the virtual principal's page:
Also, feel free to e-mail Mr. Martin at:
You can also find additional information at our website by clicking the button below.
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Our mission is to provide students a positive and safe middle school experience, academic rigor and soft skills development.
Columbiana Middle School strives to establish a positive educational environment where learning is exciting, enjoyable, and memorable for all students.
Please never hesitate to contact us with questions, concerns, or ideas for improvement.
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Columbiana Middle School will return to traditional, in-person learning to start the third grading period on Tuesday, January 19th.
Remote students returning to traditional learning, please contact the office at 330-482-5354 with your nine week commitment. This will provide our office the time necessary to balance classes and build a traditional schedule. Schedules for new in-person students will be available for pickup in the office on Tuesday morning.
Your remote or in-person designation commitment will be for the entire third grading period: Tuesday, January 19th through Friday, March 19th.
Students moving from traditional or temporary remote to a nine week remote commitment must contact the office as well. For planning purposes, we will not offer temporary (week at a time designations).
Remote students deciding to remain remote will not see a change in their schedules at this time. Continue to meet with your teachers on your current schedule.
Columbiana Middle School opens at 8:00 for student drop off. In-person learners start the day with first period at 8:27. Remote learners start their day at 7:35. Our CMS Daily Bell Schedule is listed below for current and future reference. This is the bell schedule we will use for the foreseeable future. This bell schedule is in place whether we are operating on a traditional, hybrid, or full remote schedule.
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We are excited to have our students back and will continue to follow our health and safety protocol to ensure the safest return possible.
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Thank You for Being a Clipper |
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When calling your child off school for the day, please call 330-482-5354 and select option #2 (report a student’s absence.)
If your child is ill, please leave a detailed description of his/her symptoms.
A written and/or doctor’s excuse is required upon your child’s return to school.
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Low Risk Symptoms
Nausea/Vomiting
Sore Throat
Headache
Muscle Weakness
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High Risk Symptoms
New Cough
Difficulty Breathing
Loss of Taste/Smell
Fever > 100 degrees F
Congestion
Diarrhea
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Columbiana County Health District mandates if your child is found to be exhibiting a low risk symptom, you will need to isolate at home and return to school after being symptom/fever free for 24 hours without medication.
Columbiana County Health District mandates if your child is found to be exhibiting a high risk symptom and/or two or more low risk symptoms, he/she will need to isolate at home for 10 days OR the parent or guardian can choose to visit their healthcare provider/pediatrician and get an all clear. If you choose not to visit the doctor, then your child must remain at home doing remote instruction for 10 days since the first symptom and fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
Please inform the office if your child has been put in isolation or quarantine from the County Health Department.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to visit the Columbiana County Health District at https://columbiana-health.org/ and view the Protocol for Front-Line School Screening in its entirety.
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Contact Tracing Protocol Update |
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Updated protocol related to contact tracing is in place. We are confident these changes will result in fewer situations resulting in students being quarantined/forced to remote learning.
We will continue to follow state and county guidance with regards to COVID-19 safety measures.
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Tuesday, January 26th
Mrs. Cleghorn and Mrs. Saxton will meet with 8th grade students during social studies classes on Tuesday, January 26th to check-in/follow up regarding schedules for the 2021-2022 academic year. This will be done remotely with full remote students.
Tuesday, February 2nd
Mrs. Cleghorn and Mrs. Saxton will meet individually with 8th grade students throughout the day in order to discuss graduation pathways/plans. This will be done remotely with full remote students.
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Free Meals for Students Extended
Through 2020-2021
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The Ohio Department of Education received approval to expand free breakfast and lunch to all students attending schools on the National School Lunch Program through the entire 2020-2021 school year. This opportunity continues the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Education’s dedication to meeting the needs of the whole child during the COVID-19 pandemic. The expanded program will provide nutritious meals to all students with fewer barriers, helping schools get back up and running for both in-person and remote learning. |
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WELCOME TO THE CMS
VIRTUAL PRINCIPAL OFFICE
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In an effort to provide a one-stop-shop for all of your CMS information, Mr. Martin has created a Virtual Principal Office for students and parents.
This portal provides important information regarding beginning of year forms, contact information, restart plans, documents, calendars, bell schedules, forms, contact information, and more.
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Questions, comments, or concerns about
Columbiana Middle School?
e-mail Mr. Martin at: jason.martin@columbianaschools.org
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Friday, January 15
End of 2nd grading period
End of 1st Semester
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day-No School
Tuesday, January 19
Classes Resume
Begin 3rd Grading Period
Wednesday, January 27
Report Cards Sent Home With Students
Wednesday, February 3
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 12
Compensatory Day - No School
Monday, February 15
Presidents Day - No School
Tuesday, February 16
Classes Resume
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You can also view upcoming events at our CMS Website Events Page:
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