PROM SHOP DONATIONS | UNTIL 3/21

Wondering what to do with that magical dress that won't be worn again? How about the tuxedo or suit your teen, college student, or young adult outgrew? It's time to reclaim closet space — and help make CHS students' prom dreams come true!

CHS Prom Shop is collecting clean, gently used or new formalwear and dressy accessories until Saturday 3/11. Check out the link before to find out more about what's hot (and what's not) donation-wise and where to drop off.

► Everything you need to know about Prom Shop

Questions? promshop@columbiahsa.com

Photo credit: Joy Yagid Photography

MIDNIGHT MADNESS | CLASS OF 2026

Class of 2026 Families! You should have received emails last week from Mr. McCormick and the HSA outlining everything you need to know about Midnight Madness in June. If you didn't get a chance to check it out yet, read our letter to families to learn how MM works and what to expect in the coming months.

Questions? midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com

WINTER IS (STILL) HERE

Can you help restock the Coffee + Tea Station in the Counseling Department? It's available to all teachers and staff to enjoy whenever they need a pick-me-up during the school day. The station is running low on tea bags and K-Cup coffee pods. (All roasts, all flavors, all blends, a variety is great! Mostly regular, but decaf, too.)

Plus, lots and lots of boxes of tissues, please! It's still sniffle season ... keeping those germs contained as much as possible helps everyone stay healthy.

Donations can be dropped off at CHS (look for a box just inside the Main Entrance) or shop the wish list online (select "Renee Florio/CHS Counseling" as the shipping address).

Thank you for helping our teachers and students get through this extra-intense winter!

Questions? presidents@columbiahsa.com

NIGHTS OF 100 DINNERS

It's not too late to be part of Achieve's Nights of 100 Dinners! The Achieve Foundation is bringing back its beloved community fundraiser, Nights of 100 Dinners. They have 22 events (everything from murder-mystery dinners and fondue parties to family-friendly celebrations and elegant sit-down dinners) scheduled throughout the month of March — can you help meet their goal of 25? It's not too late to sign on as a host!

Hosting isn't your thing? Everyone is invited to support by attending a community yoga class at Three Birds Yoga Studio on Sunday 3/8 at 12:30pm and/or a self defense seminar at NJ Tae Kwon Do on Sunday 3/22 at 5pm. In addition, some of the hosts are opening their parties to a limited number of community members. If you'd like to be matched with one of these events, please reach out to 100dinners@achievefoundation.org.

No matter how you choose to get involved, funds raised support grants for educators, free tutoring for students, STEAM and arts education, and innovative and educationally enriching programs districtwide. Learn more here.

CHS MUSICAL | INTO THE WOODS

The 2026 Columbia High School production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods opens on March 6th and tickets are already selling fast. Tickets range from $15-$25. And this year, the show is back home at Columbia High School!

• Friday 3/6, 7pm

• Saturday 3/7, 7pm

• Sunday 3/8, 2pm

• Friday 3/13, 7pm

• Saturday 3/14, 7pm

• Sunday 3/15, 7pm

► Get your tickets today!

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

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