Volleyball Update: Bruins are up after game 1, defeating Bear Creek 25-21. Let's go! 🏐❤️
🏐🐻 🏆 State Volleyball Day 2 Update
Big win this morning! ❤️ Columbia swept Annie Wright (25–19, 25–20, 25–20) and clinched a spot in the top half of the tournament. 👏 The Bruins will play for 7th place at 2:30 against Bear Creek. Let’s go!! ❤️🏐 🐻
Day 1 of the State Volleyball Tournament! 🏐❤️
The girls continue to make history — earning the first state berth in school history and now advancing to Day 2 of competition!
They opened the day with a tough battle against the #3-seeded Cascade Christian, coming up just short. But they responded with heart and grit ❤️, sweeping Lakeside 25–18, 25–21, 25–20 to keep the dream alive and move forward! 🙌🔥
Huge congratulations to Sara Miller and Fiona Grabb, recipients of the GESA Sportsmanship Awards — a well-earned honor! ❤️
The team will take on Annie Wright tomorrow at 9 AM at the Yakima SunDome. Let’s cheer them on as they continue this historic run! 💪❤️🏐
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸
On Monday, CHS proudly honored Veterans Day with a meaningful assembly featuring three incredible guest speakers from American Legion Post 87—Wrestling Coach Dave Blevins, alum Kelly F. Mitchell, and Commander Bill Caldwell. We also recognized one of our own students who has enlisted in the Army National Guard, Belen Birrueta-Saucedo, who shared what service means to her.
Our school band set a powerful tone for the event, performing the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley. Thank you as well to the American Legion Color Guard for presenting the colors, and to our ASB President Graham Beck and Student School Board Representative, Mayra Juarez-Santoyo, for serving as outstanding MCs.
We are grateful for the service, sacrifice, and inspiration shared with our community. ❤️🤍💙
On Monday, CHS proudly honored Veterans Day with a meaningful assembly featuring three incredible guest speakers from American Legion Post 87—Wrestling Coach Dave Blevins, alum Kelly F. Mitchell, and Commander Bill Caldwell. We also recognized one of our own students who has enlisted in the Army National Guard, Belen Birrueta-Saucedo, who shared what service means to her.
Our school band set a powerful tone for the event, performing the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley. Thank you as well to the American Legion Color Guard for presenting the colors, and to our ASB President Graham Beck and Student School Board Representative, Mayra Juarez-Santoyo, for serving as outstanding MCs.
We are grateful for the service, sacrifice, and inspiration shared with our community. ❤️🤍💙
On Veterans Day, two outstanding students, Gio Ruiz Sanchez and Matt Miller, were honored by American Legion Post 87 for their participation in the Boys State program. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to civic engagement earned them the privilege of speaking at the Legion’s Veterans Day dinner, where they shared their experiences and expressed gratitude to the veterans who inspire them. Congratulations to these remarkable young leaders and thank you to the Veterans who made it possible for them to part in this week-long government seminar! 🇺🇸🐻❤️
CHS Volleyball just punched their ticket to state! 🏐❤️🐻 Great job, ladies!!
🏃♂️📚🏅 Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country team — 1A Academic State Champions!
They earned top honors for their outstanding performance in the classroom and on the course!
💪👏 Our Girls Cross Country team also crushed it academically with an amazing team GPA — proving hard work and heart go hand in hand!
So proud of both teams for representing what it means to be true student-athletes! ❤️🐻🖤
#GoBruins #AcademicChamps #StudentAthletes
🏵️💀 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!
