🤼♂️ Eda O'Connor is off to a great start, winning her first match of the day at the WIAA state wrestling meet in Tacoma.
🎓✨ Congratulations to Our New National Honor Society Members! ✨🎓
Last night, Columbia High School proudly inducted 12 outstanding students into our National Honor Society chapter — a tradition of excellence at our school since 1947. 🐻
Please join us in congratulating:
Colby Clark
Gianna Clark
Claire Couvreux
Riley Eichner
Heidi Hoppus
Eda O'Connor
Kathryn O'Connor
Jordan MacCormack
Haven Stageberg
Luther Thomas
Amber Vansickle
Thatcher Wallace
Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes students who exemplify its four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. For over 50 years, our local chapter has upheld these values and celebrated students who lead by example both in and out of the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of these students and the positive impact they make in our school and community. ❤️🖤🤍 🐻
Last night, Columbia High School proudly inducted 12 outstanding students into our National Honor Society chapter — a tradition of excellence at our school since 1947. 🐻
Please join us in congratulating:
Colby Clark
Gianna Clark
Claire Couvreux
Riley Eichner
Heidi Hoppus
Eda O'Connor
Kathryn O'Connor
Jordan MacCormack
Haven Stageberg
Luther Thomas
Amber Vansickle
Thatcher Wallace
Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes students who exemplify its four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. For over 50 years, our local chapter has upheld these values and celebrated students who lead by example both in and out of the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of these students and the positive impact they make in our school and community. ❤️🖤🤍 🐻
Let’s hear it for our Columbia High School wrestlers who are at the WIAA State Meet at the Tacoma Dome! 💪🤼♂️🤼♀️
Congratulations to: ✨ Razo Salazar ✨ William Polkinghorn ✨ Gio Ruiz ✨ Falkner Grabb ✨ Eda O'Connor ✨ Sylvia Pimley ✨ Kiki Barkhimer
Yesterday’s state send-off was something special! A Court was filled with cheers as classmates, staff, and family lined up to celebrate these incredible athletes. The band brought the energy, the crowd brought the noise, and Whitson Elementary students brought the heart — delivering enthusiastic high-fives as the team drove through town. 🙌🎶
Columbia is proud of your hard work, dedication, and determination. You’ve already made your community proud — now go leave it all on the mat at the Tacoma Dome!
Good luck at State! We’re behind you all the way! 🐻 🏆 ❤️
Congratulations to our Future Business Leaders of America who competed in the Regional Tournament last Friday at Lower Columbia College. Columbia High School walked away with eleven 1st place finishes, seven 2nd place finishes, four 3rd place finishes, four 4th place finishes, four 5th place finishes, and two 6th place finishes. Twenty-three students qualified to move on to the State Competeition which will take place in April. Way to go, FBLA!
What a fantastic winter sports recognition assembly we had on Friday at CHS!
We celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our winter athletes this season, and it was inspiring to see all they’ve achieved. A special highlight: our wrestling team presented a heartfelt token of appreciation to Brandi Nelson, ASB and Athletic Secretary, recognizing her years of support to the wrestling program. ❤️
Moments like these remind us just how important athletics are in our students’ lives—building character, teamwork, and lifelong skills both on and off the court, mat, and field.
💡 Remember: programs like these are made possible through levy funds. Athletics and extracurriculars depend on our community’s continued support!
In White Salmon, local levy funds make up 16% of the district’s overall budget. EP&O levy funding supports student programs like athletics, music, extracurriculars, and after-school opportunities. Learn more at www.wsvsd.org/page/bond-levy
We celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our winter athletes this season, and it was inspiring to see all they’ve achieved. A special highlight: our wrestling team presented a heartfelt token of appreciation to Brandi Nelson, ASB and Athletic Secretary, recognizing her years of support to the wrestling program. ❤️
Moments like these remind us just how important athletics are in our students’ lives—building character, teamwork, and lifelong skills both on and off the court, mat, and field.
💡 Remember: programs like these are made possible through levy funds. Athletics and extracurriculars depend on our community’s continued support!
In White Salmon, local levy funds make up 16% of the district’s overall budget. EP&O levy funding supports student programs like athletics, music, extracurriculars, and after-school opportunities. Learn more at www.wsvsd.org/page/bond-levy
🔥 Real-world learning in action!
We’re so grateful to Washington DNR for spending time with our White Salmon Academy and 9th grade Earth Science students last week! Students explored careers in wildland firefighting and natural resource management, then got hands-on experience conducting fuels transect activities right here on our school property.
Our students learned to identify different fuel types and make science-based recommendations for fire mitigation and prevention - skills that matter in our community. This kind of relevant learning is exactly what we aim to provide for students.
Thank you to the DNR team for sharing your expertise and inspiring the next generation! 🌲
Last night was a special Senior Night on the mat! 🤼♂️ 🐻
We proudly celebrated our 6 seniors for their dedication, leadership, and years of hard work representing the Bruins wrestling program. Congratulations to Wyatt, Falkner, Zeke, Gio, Sylvia, and Porter. Thank you for the countless hours, sacrifices, and memories—you’ve left a lasting legacy. ❤️
And to make the night even better… the Bruins came away with the WIN against The Dalles High School! 🏆🔥
Congratulations to our seniors and to the entire team on a great night! ❤️🐻
We proudly celebrated our 6 seniors for their dedication, leadership, and years of hard work representing the Bruins wrestling program. Congratulations to Wyatt, Falkner, Zeke, Gio, Sylvia, and Porter. Thank you for the countless hours, sacrifices, and memories—you’ve left a lasting legacy. ❤️
And to make the night even better… the Bruins came away with the WIN against The Dalles High School! 🏆🔥
Congratulations to our seniors and to the entire team on a great night! ❤️🐻
Columbia High School’s National Honor Society is partnering with WAGAP to collect non-perishable items from the White Salmon & Bingen community. NHS members will be going door to door on Saturday, November 22nd from 10am - 12pm. Thank you for your support!
🎉 Celebrating 9th Grade Success! 🎉
On Monday, we honored 19 outstanding 9th graders at our Freshmen Success Awards Ceremony! These students were nominated by staff for showing exceptional growth, dedicated effort, and remarkable achievement throughout the first trimester. 🌟
👏 Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Keep striving, keep growing, and keep representing Columbia High School well!🐻❤️
On Monday, we honored 19 outstanding 9th graders at our Freshmen Success Awards Ceremony! These students were nominated by staff for showing exceptional growth, dedicated effort, and remarkable achievement throughout the first trimester. 🌟
👏 Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Keep striving, keep growing, and keep representing Columbia High School well!🐻❤️
🐷🔍 Follow Your Heart… to Anatomy Class! 🔍🐷
Things got real in Mrs. Kock’s Anatomy & Physiology class today—our CHS students literally got their hands on the cardiovascular system with a pig heart dissection! ❤️
From valves to ventricles, they explored every twist and turn of this incredible organ. Science has never been so hands-on… or so cool! 😄🫀
A massive shoutout to Mountain Valley Meat for donating the pig hearts and helping bring our learning to life! 🙌
#CHSAnatomy #HeartToHeart #ScienceIsCool #HandsOnLearning #FutureHealthPros
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Things got real in Mrs. Kock’s Anatomy & Physiology class today—our CHS students literally got their hands on the cardiovascular system with a pig heart dissection! ❤️
From valves to ventricles, they explored every twist and turn of this incredible organ. Science has never been so hands-on… or so cool! 😄🫀
A massive shoutout to Mountain Valley Meat for donating the pig hearts and helping bring our learning to life! 🙌
#CHSAnatomy #HeartToHeart #ScienceIsCool #HandsOnLearning #FutureHealthPros
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What an incredible season for our volleyball team! 🏐✨🐻
After qualifying to state for the first time in our school’s history, they battled hard and finished 8th overall, bringing home a trophy and memories we’ll be celebrating for a long time. 🏆
A huge congratulations to Coach Heidi and Coach Aly for their leadership and dedication. And a heartfelt thank-you to our amazing seniors — Sara, Kiana, Bella, and Olivia — for everything you’ve poured into this program. You’ve left a legacy we’re so proud of. ❤️🖤
The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see watch this team in action again next year! 🏐🏆🐻
After qualifying to state for the first time in our school’s history, they battled hard and finished 8th overall, bringing home a trophy and memories we’ll be celebrating for a long time. 🏆
A huge congratulations to Coach Heidi and Coach Aly for their leadership and dedication. And a heartfelt thank-you to our amazing seniors — Sara, Kiana, Bella, and Olivia — for everything you’ve poured into this program. You’ve left a legacy we’re so proud of. ❤️🖤
The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see watch this team in action again next year! 🏐🏆🐻
Starting game 3, Bruins up 2-0 in the series.
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 🏵️✨🕯️
