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Our annual No Frills Fundraiser is just that — our biggest and only major fundraiser of the year. No need to attend another event, no need to buy a candy bar, no need for a themed costume. It's All Heart, No Hassle.

The Columbia High School Home & School Association doesn’t charge membership dues, which means we rely on the CHS Community to fund programs and events throughout the year that directly improve our children’s high school experience and support our CHS teachers and staff: Cougar Cares, Midnight Madness, campus beautification projects, staff appreciation events, class celebrations, and SO MUCH MORE!

OUR FUNDRAISING IS SIMPLE & EASY:
Donate what you can to provide much-needed financial support for our annual HSA budget with a one-time or monthly contribution.

DONATE TODAY!

YOUR HSA IN ACTION | OCT 2026

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Wasn't it amazing to get inside our kids' classrooms and meet their teachers at Back to School Night?! We're always so impressed by our CHS teachers' passion, knowledge, and commitment to supporting our kids' educational and personal growth.

One of our favorite things to do as an HSA is to share our appreciation and brighten their day through staff events all year long — like our pre- and post-BTSN Recharge/Refuel/Restock event, providing snacks, breakfast, and classroom supplies. This is just one of the many ways your donations to the CHS HSA help create a welcoming, supportive, and enhanced experience at Columbia High School.

Thank you to everyone who dropped off classroom supplies and has already donated so generously to our No Frills Fundraiser. We are deeply grateful for your support. ❤️

BREAKFAST @ CHS | DAILY!

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Did you know breakfast is available at CHS?! All students are welcome. Simply arrive a little early and stop by the cafeteria to start the day off right. Check out the daily menu here. Breakfast meals are free for students signed up for free-and-reduced lunch, and $2.50 for non-FRL. A la carte options are also available.

Questions? CHS Food Services at cthaler@somsd.k12.nj.us

Have you checked if your family is eligible for the Free & Reduced School Meals program? Click here for more info and application packets in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Benefits in our district often extend beyond breakfast and lunch to financial assistance with school activities like field trips, prom, and graduation fees.

One application per eligible household must be completed each school year; please submit by October 16th to avoid a coverage gap.

CHS PARENT NIGHTS | TUESDAYS THIS FALL

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This fall, spend the evening with CHS counselors and administrators to learn more about the year ahead for each grade. Meetings will be on Tuesdays at 7pm via WebEx. Additional info and meeting links will be shared via email.

• 9/8 Senior Parent Meeting (recording)

• 9/15 Freshman Parent Meeting (recording)

• 9/22 Junior Parent Meeting

• 9/29 Sophomore Parent Meeting

Questions? jantoni@somsd.k12.nj.us

BOE CANDIDATE FORUMS | SEPT 2026

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There are four candidates on the November 3rd ballot vying for three spots on the Board of Education. Board members serve three-year terms, so it's important to educate yourself on the candidates. One of the best ways is by attending one (or more!) of the candidate forums happening ahead of Election Day.

Hilton Neighborhood Association
Thursday 9/17 @ 7:30pm
DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave

Community Coalition on Race
Tuesday 9/29 @ 7:30pm
District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St

PTA|HSA Presidents' Council/League of Women Voters
Thursday 10/8 @ 7:30pm
Submit questions by Friday 9/25
In Person: DMR, 525 Academy St
Livestream: YouTube

CLUBS & SPORTS

There's something for everyone at CHS! An incredible number of clubs and activities and sports are available to students. Students should check daily Canvas announcements for info on time/location of club meetings.

Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Winstead, Director of Athletics and Student Activities at swinstea@somsd.k12.nj.us

ABOUT THE HSA | MONTHLY!

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The primary mission of the Columbia High School Home and School Association is to support CHS students, families, and staff through enriching and engaging programs and activities, with a focus on access and equity for all students.

Welcome to our FOCUS series!

There are no membership dues to join the HSA, so we rely on the CHS community to fund our efforts. Each month learn how your donations enhance the high school experience and support CHS students.

LEARN MORE

CHECK YOUR EMAIL, PLEASE!

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The weekly edition of CHS HSA News arrives in inboxes every Monday morning! Did you get yours? If not, let's fix that!

If you aren't seeing our weekly newsletter, please try these troubleshooting steps BEFORE you email the Comms team.*

• Search your inbox for "notify@membershiptoolkit.com"

• Next, try that same search in your Junk and Trash folders (separately)

• If you're a Gmail user, check the Promotions and Social tabs. Google just loves to "helpfully" send our emails there.

• Search for "CHS News"

If you've done all that and still can't locate our updates, please reach out to comms@columbiahsa.com with this info so we can get you on the list for future emails:

- PARENT 1 NAME

- PARENT 1 EMAIL

- PARENT 2 NAME

- PARENT 2 EMAIL

- STUDENT'S FULL NAME

- STUDENT'S GRADE

Questions? Reach out anytime at comms@columbiahsa.com.

*We were able to transfer contact info for the vast majority of our 9th Grade families into our email list, so you're likely on the list already, and our email landed in an odd spot.

Daily Canvas Emails

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One of the best ways to stay up-to-the-minute about CHS info is Mr. Sanchez's daily Canvas announcements delivered straight to your inbox. Not getting those emails? Follow our handy guide to update notification settings in your Canvas account.