🏵️💀 Celebrating Día de los Muertos! 💀🏵️
Columbia High School came together to honor and celebrate Día de los Muertos — a time to remember loved ones and celebrate life. Students and staff members were encouraged to submit photos for the ofrendas that decorated A Court. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Raíces Club, Mr. Isordia, and Ms. Sacquety, students and staff enjoyed beautiful altars, vibrant decorations, and cultural traditions. The event showcased our diverse school community and provided an authentic cultural learning experience led by passionate student leaders 🏵️✨🕯️
Columbia High School came together to honor and celebrate Día de los Muertos — a time to remember loved ones and celebrate life. Students and staff members were encouraged to submit photos for the ofrendas that decorated A Court. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Raíces Club, Mr. Isordia, and Ms. Sacquety, students and staff enjoyed beautiful altars, vibrant decorations, and cultural traditions. The event showcased our diverse school community and provided an authentic cultural learning experience led by passionate student leaders 🏵️✨🕯️
Dear Bruin Families,
We’re excited to announce that a District Playoff Game is coming to White Salmon this Saturday! Please review the following important details regarding admission, gates, and game policies:
Admission (District Pricing – Cash or GoFan QR Code at the Gate, No credit cards will be accepted)
Adults: $8
Students/Children: $6
(Please note: CHS annual passes & ASB Cards will not be accepted for this playoff event.)
Game Day Reminders
No artificial noisemakers (horns, bells, air cans, etc.)
Gates open at 12:00 PM
Kickoff is at 1:00 PM — come early and help us pack the stands!
We’re excited to announce that a District Playoff Game is coming to White Salmon this Saturday! Please review the following important details regarding admission, gates, and game policies:
Admission (District Pricing – Cash or GoFan QR Code at the Gate, No credit cards will be accepted)
Adults: $8
Students/Children: $6
(Please note: CHS annual passes & ASB Cards will not be accepted for this playoff event.)
Game Day Reminders
No artificial noisemakers (horns, bells, air cans, etc.)
Gates open at 12:00 PM
Kickoff is at 1:00 PM — come early and help us pack the stands!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Congrats to our Bruin Cross Country teams! The girls placed 2nd and the boys placed 4th at the District IV 1A Championship — both teams have qualified for the State Meet! 🎉 They’ll compete at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on November 8.
Way to represent, Bruins! ❤️🤍 #BruinPride #RoadToState #WeRunTogether
Way to represent, Bruins! ❤️🤍 #BruinPride #RoadToState #WeRunTogether
🌴✨ Homecoming Dance: A Night in Rio! ✨🌴
Get ready for an unforgettable night in Rio! 💃🕺
Join us tonight from 8–11 PM in the CHS Commons.
🎟️ Tickets:
$25 at the door (discounted tickets were available during lunch all week).
👛 Bag checks will happen and storage for bags will be available.
🚪 Doors close at 9:00 PM, so don’t be late! No reentry once you leave.
📸 Gorge Photobooth will be there from 8–10 PM — grab your friends and snap some memories!
🎧 Dance the night away with music from Mr. ELive!
A huge thank you to CHS ASB for planning this event and bringing the energy to life. 🌺🐻
Get ready for an unforgettable night in Rio! 💃🕺
Join us tonight from 8–11 PM in the CHS Commons.
🎟️ Tickets:
$25 at the door (discounted tickets were available during lunch all week).
👛 Bag checks will happen and storage for bags will be available.
🚪 Doors close at 9:00 PM, so don’t be late! No reentry once you leave.
📸 Gorge Photobooth will be there from 8–10 PM — grab your friends and snap some memories!
🎧 Dance the night away with music from Mr. ELive!
A huge thank you to CHS ASB for planning this event and bringing the energy to life. 🌺🐻
Columbia High School's National Honor Society and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive tomorrow (Thursday) 10/16. There are still appointment times available. Donating blood saves lives - please donate if you can! You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ColumbiaHigh
The Junior Bruin Football camp has been postponed and will run August 19th-21st from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Thanks for your understanding!
Summer strength and conditioning is cancelled for the week of July 28. We plan to resume on August 5th at 8:00am.
CHS's very own Eda O'Conner was recognized by ESD 112 as a STEM Rising Star Regional Awardee - one of three in the region. The award recognized for her resilience and problem-solving skills in computer science, as well as emerging as a powerful force in coding and leadership. Way to go, Eda!
In the last few days of the 24-25 school year the CHS Chemistry class put their knowledge to a test in a bake off. After learning about the role each ingredient plays in making a cookie, students changed one variable of a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Proportion of brown to white sugar, number of eggs, amount of flour, and baking soda vs baking powder were all tested. Mr Gross evaluated the cookies and determined Sara and Grace’s cookie with more brown sugar than white sugar was the winner, but all cookies were good. Good work, all!
June 11, 2025-All afternoon buses are running behind schedule due to wildfires in the area. Thanks for your understanding WSVSD.
Join us for Bruin Summer Strength and Conditioning starting Tuesday, June 17! Sessions will run from 8:00–10:00 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout June and July. All students and athletes entering grades 9–12 are welcome to attend.
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Weight Room
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Speed, Agility, Quickness, and Endurance Training
For questions, please contact John Hallead at john.hallead@whitesalmonschools.org.
CHS celebrated our Freshmen Success Advisory Awards for third trimester today honoring hard work and achievement both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to these amazing individuals who were recognized for their contributions to CHS; keep up the good work!
Ready to celebrate graduates of the Class of 2025 today at 11:00am.
🎓 Columbia High School & White Salmon Academy - 113th Commencement 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!
📅 Saturday, June 7
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Columbia High School
The ceremony will feature:
🎤 A speech from the Class President
🎶 A special senior musical performance
🎓 A commencement address from students in the top 7%
📣 A keynote from Mr. John Hallead
🎉 And, of course, the awarding of diplomas!
It’s expected to be a warm day—please come prepared for the weather as we honor our graduates!
As part of scholarship night, CHS recongized four student athletes who have signed to compete in collegiate athletics. Congrats to Brendan Donica, Matthias Posini, Sequoia Cohen, and Garrett Kock.
Congratulations to our many scholarship award winners from Tuesday night. CHS awarded $518,638 in local and national scholarships to seniors. What a great night to be a CHS senior!
CHS recognized our CTE award winners on Wednesday morning for their hard work and dedication to Career and Technical Education!
The Senior Class took a field trip to Seaside today to enjoy each other's company and celebrate the Class of 2025 before heading out into the world after graduation.
Helen Hoskins running the 3200 today in Yakima.
