Columbia School District

06/11/2026

🎉🐾 Congratulations, Jamie Powell! 🐾🎉

The Columbia School District is proud to congratulate Jamie Powell on being named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals for the 2025-2026 school year!

Mr. Powell has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to student success. After serving four years as Assistant Principal at Jefferson Middle School, he now continues to share his leadership talents as the school's Principal.

His positive energy, enthusiasm, and dedication inspire both students and staff to strive for excellence and always do their best. Through his leadership, he has helped create a culture of growth, achievement, and support for everyone at Jefferson Middle School.

We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the impact Mr. Powell continues to make in the lives of our students, staff, and community.

Congratulations, Coach Powell 💛

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

💼🐾 Make a Difference with Columbia School District! 🐾💼

Are you looking for an opportunity to impact the lives of students while working alongside a dedicated team of educators and professionals? Columbia School District is seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our Wildcat family!

At Columbia, we believe in supporting our employees, fostering professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive while helping students reach their full potential.

If you're ready to serve, inspire, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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05/29/2026

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats

As we reflect on the 2025–2026 school year in the Columbia School District, we pause to recognize one of life’s greatest callings: the work of shaping young minds and inspiring lifelong learning. At our End-of-the-Year Convocation, we gathered to celebrate a year marked by growth, perseverance, achievement, and countless moments that made a difference in the lives of our students.

We are deeply grateful for our dedicated faculty and staff whose passion, care, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire excellence throughout our district. Every lesson taught, every student encouraged, and every challenge met with determination has contributed to the success of this school year. Your impact extends far beyond the classroom and leaves a lasting legacy in the lives of those you serve.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to those entering retirement. Thank you for your years of faithful service, leadership, and commitment to the students, families, and communities of Columbia School District. Your dedication has strengthened our schools, enriched our district, and positively impacted generations of learners.

Jennifer Anderson
Craig Cluff
Jerri Forbes
Stephanie Kerley
Emily Knight
Edward Handshaw
Amy Lee
Jayme Palmer
Amy Patterson
Donna Regan
Keysha Sims
Blake Smith
Stacey Turnage
Karen Vinson

We wish everyone a restful, rewarding, and well-deserved summer as we look forward to another successful year together.

05/28/2026

05/21/2026

Once a Wildcat…Always a Wildcat!

This certainly rings true for the Columbia High School Class of 1957 who recently celebrated their 69th class reunion! We are proud of these alumni who show us all that it's always a good day to be a Wildcat!

Sitting L to R…Jimmy Terry, Thomas Temple, Gary Brister, Bobby Noel, Wanda Morgan, Joe David Pope
Standing…John McElroy, Bernard Berry, Margaret Holt, Eddie Joe Holt, Pat Ross, Lawrence Daigle, Jimmy Joe Wesley, Godfrey Culpepper, Joe Ball.

05/21/2026

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Federal Programs Director, Mrs. Amy Lee, after 33 years in education, including 10 years of dedicated service to the Columbia School District.

Throughout her time in CSD, Mrs. Lee served as Assistant Principal at both Jefferson Middle School and Columbia High School before serving as Federal Programs Director. She has been an invaluable asset to our district, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the betterment of the Columbia School District and its students.

Mrs. Lee has always led with fairness, compassion, and a heart for all students and their multifaceted needs. We are deeply thankful for her dedication to the students, educators, and staff of the Columbia School District.

Congratulations, Mrs. Lee, on your retirement and thank you for the lasting impact you have made on CSD!

05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Melissa Jordan and Danielle Whittington, two outstanding educators in the Columbia School District for earning their Doctor of Education degrees! 🎓👏

This incredible accomplishment reflects their unwavering dedication to the pursuit of educating students in meaningful and impactful ways. Their commitment to lifelong learning, leadership, and service continues to inspire those around them and strengthens the future of education in our schools.

Their leadership will continue to build a foundation of excellence throughout the Columbia School District, and their hard work, perseverance, and steadfastness are truly to be commended.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful for the positive difference they make each day for students, staff, and the entire school community. Congratulations, Doctors! 🍎📚

05/21/2026

🏆🐾 Columbia Athletics Sports Banquet 🐾🏆

We were proud to honor the accomplishments of our student-athletes in Lady Wildcat Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Lady Wildcat Softball, Lady Wildcat Track, Boys Track, and Volleyball.

These athletes represent the very best of Columbia. They have worked hard not only in their sports, but also in the classroom—balancing academics and athletics with dedication, discipline, and pride.

We were also honored to welcome a very special guest speaker, Cornelia Gayden Wilson. A Women’s Basketball All-American and the most prolific three-point shooter in LSU history, Cornelia’s incredible career and impact on the game earned her induction into the 2025 LSU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Her message of excellence, perseverance, and achievement was an inspiration to all of our student-athletes, and we are grateful she took the time to share her experiences with our Wildcat family. 💛