Welcome to Columbia Junior High!

Student Bulletin: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 

Good morning Cougars! 

Are you a ninth-grade student interested in competitive events and leadership? We have an introductory FBLA Meeting during core/flex TODAY  in Mrs. Render's room 141. Bring yourself and a friend.  

The bookkeeper will be closed until September 28th. You can purchase your ASB and pay fees online 

Picture day is TOMORROW! 

Sports Releases: 

• Thursday – No early release for 8th grade sports today. However, JV softball has a home game at FHS today. Come support!

• FHS Golf Release at 1:55 

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 

Good morning Cougars! 

Are you a ninth-grade student interested in competitive events and leadership? We have an introductory FBLA Meeting during core/flex on Thursday in Mrs. Render's room 141. Bring yourself and a friend.  

Do you need to purchase your ASB or pay fines?

The bookkeeper will be open today JUST UNTIL 10:00 a.m. After 10am today the bookkeeper will be closed until September 28th. 

You can purchase your ASB and pay fees online 

"Calling all new and current Cougar Drama Club members! There is a Drama Department club party in the PAC after school today along with the high school members until 4:00 PM. Join us for pizza, theater games, and more! And if you are interested in joining the stage crew for the high school fall play, reach out to Mrs. Sorensen. Sign ups for this will close on Monday, September 21." 

If you are interested in National Junior Honor Society or Leo Club, more information will be coming next week.

Reminder: Picture day is this Friday! 

Sports Releases: 

CJH Baseball and Softball Releases at 1:50 today for their games at Lakeridge. Please code out in the main office. 

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 

Good morning Cougars! 

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.

September 15 is set as the starting date for the month as it is the independence anniversary for Latin American countries  Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Please join us this next month in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!!

Do you need to purchase your ASB or pay fines?

The bookkeeper will be open today and will close tomorrow @ 10:00 a.m.

You can also purchase your ASB and pay fines online.

Please note: The bookkeeper will be closed next week.

If you are interested in National Junior Honor Society or Leo Club, more information will be coming next week.

Reminder: Picture day is this Friday! 

Sports Releases: 

FHS Varsity Tennis at 2pm today

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Monday, September 14th, 2026

It's going to be a great week! Picture day is this Friday!

Have a great day Cougars! 

Student Bulletin: Friday, September 11th, 2026

**Mr Lezcano will lead a Moment of Silence today**

Good morning Cougars! 

Hey Chess players,  Chess Club meets Fridays beginning TODAY after school until 3:30 pm. We will also meet during second lunch in Room 302. Want to play during Flex and/or during first lunch? Come get a chess board from Ms. Marchiano room 302! 

Are you interested in meeting new people? How about new people who have the same interests as you? Well you're in luck! Today we are continuing day two of our club fair! During Family Time today you'll hear about the many clubs we offer here at Columbia. Then, at lunch today we will have booths with students representing clubs set up around the commons. Take a look, ask questions, and get involved!

Tonight is the first home game for our Fife Trojan Football team! Come support and cheer on our team! If you are planning to go tonight and you have not paid for ASB, you will be required to pay a minimal fee to enter.  

Sports Releases: 

FHS Golf Release at 1:40 today

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Good morning Cougars! 

Hey Chess players or want to be ChessPlayers ,  Chess Club meets Fridays beginning September 11th after school until 3:30 pm and during Flex for all and during  second lunch, Room 302. Want to play during Flex and/ or during first lunch? Come get a chess board from Ms. Marchiano room 302! 

Are you interested in meeting new people? How about new people who have the same interests as you? Well you're in luck! Today we are kicking off our two day club fair! During Family Time today you'll hear about the many clubs we offer here at Columbia. Then, at lunch today and tomorrow we will have booths with students representing clubs set up around the commons. Take a look, ask questions, and get involved!

Sports Releases: 

FHS Varsity Tennis Release at 2pm

Have a wonderful day Cougars! 

Student Bulletin: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Good morning Cougars! 

Hey Chess players or want to be ChessPlayers ,  Chess Club meets Fridays beginning September 11th after school until 3:30 pm and during Flex for all and during  second lunch, Room 302. Want to play during Flex and/ or during first lunch? Come get a chess board from Ms. Marchiano room 302! 

Sports Releases:

FHS Cross Country Release at 1:45

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Good morning Cougars! 

There has been a lot of trash at the bus loop. Please be respectful to our custodians and our campus, and throw away your trash. 

Hey Chess players or want to be Chess Players ,  Chess Club meets Fridays beginning September 11th after school until 3:30 pm and during Flex for all and during  second lunch, Room 302. Want to play during Flex and/ or during the first lunch? Come get a chess board from Ms. Marchiano room 302! 

Sports Releases:

Have a wonderful day Cougars!

Student Bulletin: Friday, September 4th, 2026

Good morning Cougars! 

Today is the last day for schedule corrections. Requests must be made by 2:30pm. Remember, schedule corrections are only for missing or incorrect classes, issues with placement, missing, graduation requirements and/or other academic needs. Classes are full so other requests will not be considered.

There has been a lot of trash at the bus loop. Please be respectful to our custodians and our campus, and throw away your trash. 

8th graders – If you are planning on running track, it continues today! Track practice is hosted at SLMS. You will take bus 12 after school up to SLMS for practice. There will be no return transportation to CJH – have your family pick you up at SLMS. 

Sports Releases:

FHS Cheer and FHS Football Release at 9:45am

Student Bulletin: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Good morning Cougars!

This weekend the Washington Huskies take on the Washington State Cougars in their annual football matchup. That means... spiiiiirrriiiiit daaaaaay. That's right! Join us tomorrow for a spirit day by dressing in UW or WSU gear. Don't have anything? That's ok! You can wear purple and gold or red and grey instead. 

8th graders – If you are planning on playing baseball or softball, practice continues today. Please head to the gym after school ends where you will meet your coaches and get further instructions. 

8th graders – If you are planning on running track, it starts TODAY! Track practice is hosted at SLMS. You will take bus 12 after school up to SLMS for practice. There will be no return transportation to CJH – have your family pick you up at SLMS. Again, bus 12 up to SLMS.

Sports Releases:

Have a wonderful day Cougars!