🌟 Today, let's celebrate the unsung heroes of education – our amazing principals! 🏫 Thank you for your tireless dedication, unwavering support, and relentless commitment to shaping brighter futures for our students. πŸŽ“ Happy School Principals' Day! 🍎 #PrincipalsRock #ThankYouPrincipals #EducationHeroes"
3 days ago, CBSD
Happy School Principals' Day at the top with C tide logo pictures of the three building principals Trudi Smith Park Elementary Dr. Erin Birk CMS-Taylor Campus Kendall Pankake CHS/CMS Hill Campus
πŸŽ‰ Our Canned Goods Donation Drive Was a Huge Success! Let's give a round of applause to Mrs. Baker's Homeroom and Mr. McBride's Homeroom for donating the most cans and earning their spots in the epic dodgeball showdown! πŸŽ‰ Check out these snapshots of our players in action! πŸŽ‰Thanks to your incredible generosity, we collected over 650 canned goods to donate to our local shelter! 🌟 A special shoutout to all the students, faculty, and staff who participated and made this possible. Your kindness and compassion truly make a difference in the lives of others. #FoodDrive #TaylorTide #DodgeballShowdown #MakingADifference
4 days ago, Kim Rineer
students racing to the center line of the dodgeball game at the start, to grab a ball and take out their opponents
Students playing dodgeball, one student raising a ball above his head
students racing to the center line of the dodgeball game at the start, to grab a ball and take out their opponents
the remaining two students on one team versus the remaining 4 students on the other team
a student throwing a dodgeball at the opposing team, while his teammates cheer him on and other students watch from the stands
students knocking opponents out of the dodgeball game, one student laying on the floor after being taken out
teammates cheering on their friends from the side of the game, while a few players still throw dodgeballs at each other
Mr. McBride's class is taking math to new heights! From the classroom to the blacktop, they're diving into Box and Whisker Plots. Learning knows no bounds! πŸ“ŠπŸ«πŸŒ³ #MathAdventure #EducationBeyondBorders #TaylorTide
7 days ago, Kim Rineer
two students working together on their math work in the classroom
students working in groups on the blacktop
a student showing off his box and whisker plot paper in the classroom
🎈🏎️ Our STEM students have reached the finish line! After weeks of tinkering and teamwork, they've unleashed their balloon-powered cards for an epic test drive. Ready, set, innovate! πŸš€πŸ”§ #STEMfun #InventingTheFuture
8 days ago, Kim Rineer
a student about to run his balloon powered vehicle
two students measuring how far their balloon powered vehicle goes
a student testing her balloon powered vehicle in the middle of the classroom, while other students watch
a student holding up her balloon powered vehicle
πŸŒŽπŸŽ‰ Let's throw it back to last Saturday's Earth Day Event, where students, families, and community members came together for an afternoon filled with earth-friendly activities, crafts, and endless fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating and caring for our planet. Here's to many more eco-friendly adventures ahead! 🌿🌟 #ThrowbackThursday #EarthDayFun #CommunityEngagement #TaylorTide
9 days ago, Kim Rineer
families filling a bucket planter with potting soil
students around the pot painting table with a staff member
two students with face paint like cat faces
a mother watching her daughter paint a rock
a staff member and her daughter running the newspaper craft station
a student using face paint to paint a butterfly on a community member's hand
a student thinking hard about his next paint brush stroke at the pot painting table
students and adults gather around the Wellness Works table
two students holding up a white board sign showing the time that the next smoothies will be available. It reads "Fruit Smoothies with Spinach! 1:30"
🌟🌍 Happy Earth Day! We celebrated Earth Day a little early this past Saturday with a fun, outdoor event on the Taylor Playground. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Kindness Club and Student Council members for their invaluable help! Special shoutout to Wellness Works and The Edible Classroom for adding their magic to the mix. Together, we're making our planet a cleaner, greener place! πŸŒΏπŸ’« #EarthDayHeroes #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #TaylorTide
12 days ago, Kim Rineer
two students pose with a staff member from the Edible Classroom at the Smoothie Station, with all of their smoothie supplies including the blender, water,  and frozen berries
a mother and daughter creating birdseed feeders at  the toilet paper roll bird feeder station
a staff member paints on a student's face at the face painting station in front of the garden
3 adults painting pots and the planter station, where terracotta pots were available to paint, and then be filled with potting soil and flower seeds
3 students pose behind their station, the snack and drink station, run by the Student Council
a Wellness Works staff member and a student checking out crystals and rocks at the Wellness Works station
a student with face paint on stops for a photo with our principal
🌱 Step into the vibrant world of Mrs. Baker's Science Class! πŸ¦‹ From cultivating lush wheat grass to nurturing critters like caterpillars (on the brink of butterfly magic!) and worms for composting, our students are diving deep into the wonders of nature. πŸŒΏπŸ› Let's celebrate hands-on learning and the beauty of growth together! #ScienceRocks #NatureNurturers #HandsOnLearning πŸŒŸπŸ”¬
18 days ago, Kim Rineer
2 students checking out containers of composting worms they are raising
Mrs. Baker and 4 students looking at their caterpillars in a container
4 students proudly holding the wheat grass they grew in Mrs. Baker's class
2 students checking out their containers of composting worms
Mrs. Baker and 2 students checking out containers of composting worms they are raising
🌱πŸ₯— Yesterday in The Edible Classroom, our students embarked on a green adventure! They dug into fresh spinach salads and got their hands dirty planting pea seeds in recycled newspaper planters. Learning to grow and eat green never tasted so good! 🌱🍽️ #HealthyEating #SustainableEducation #EdibleClassroom #TaylorTide
22 days ago, Kim Rineer
A few students gather around a table in our Edible Classroom as they sow seeds
the Edible Classroom staff member helps two students plant pea seeds in homemade newspaper planters
students enjoy fresh spinach salads outside during an Edible Classroom lesson
students gathered in the garden during the Edible Classroom lesson
Guess who joined 5th Grade for lunch today? None other than our amazing principal! πŸ™Œ It's not every day you get to share a meal and chat with the head honcho. Thanks for keeping it cool and hanging out with us, Dr. Birk! 🌟 #PrincipalInAction #TaylorTide #LunchBunch πŸ₯ͺ
23 days ago, Kim Rineer
 principal, Dr. Birk, joingin 5th grade students int he lunch room
🌟 With Hill Campus students stepping up as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Taylor students are experiencing friendship, guidance, and endless support. Together, they're creating lasting bonds and unforgettable memories. πŸ’–πŸ“š #ChangingLives #MentorsInMotion
24 days ago, Kim Rineer
Students on the playground bench
students using sidewalk chalk
three students on the playground equipment
two students posing for a photo outside
πŸŒžπŸŒ‘Today was truly one for the books! Our students and staff were able to safely witness the breathtaking Solar Eclipse this afternoon after school let out, thanks to the Columbia Education Foundation. πŸŒ˜πŸ”­ Their generous gift of solar glasses ensured a safe and awe-inspiring experience that will be remembered for years to come. πŸ™Œ #ColumbiaEducationFoundation #SolarEclipse #ScienceRocks #TaylorTide🌟
26 days ago, Kim Rineer
a student excitedly checking out the solar eclipse with solar glasses on
2 students checking out the eclipse
2 students members checking out the solar eclipse wearing solar glasses
5 Staff members checking out the solar eclipse wearing solar glasses
many students checking out the eclipse
3 Staff members checking out the solar eclipse wearing solar glasses
a student excitedly checking out the solar eclipse wearing solar glasses
What are the odds? Tide Pride Day turned into Shirt Twinning Day for our Breakfast Bunch! πŸ™Œ Unplanned and totally awesome -- that's the spirit of our school! #TidePride #TaylorTide #BreakfastBunch 🌟
27 days ago, Kim Rineer
The breakfast bunch, Ms. Kim, Ms. Tammie, Ms. Sullivan, & Ms. Cathy wearing matching shirts!
πŸ”§ Putting Newton's 3rd Law into motion! In our STEM class, students are hands-on, crafting balloon-powered cars. Learning accelerates as we engineer innovation on wheels! πŸš—πŸ’¨ #STEM #HandsOnLearning #TaylorTide 🌟
28 days ago, Kim Rineer
a student building something in STEM class
a student using a drill while wearing safety glasses
a student with safety glasses on using a drill in STEM class
a student hard a work in STEM class
πŸ•πŸŽ‰ Celebrating success with Communities in Schools! Ms. Kim's students rocked the 2nd quarter and met their goals, so it's time to party with pizza! Cheers to their hard work and dedication! #CISPAPizzaParty #StudentSuccess #TaylorTideπŸŒŸπŸ•
29 days ago, Kim Rineer
Ms Kim with her CISPA group enjoying their pizza party
Ms. Kim and her CISPA students for their pizza party
🀩When you and your work buddy accidentally show up twinning! πŸ˜‚πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ Great minds dress alike, right? #Twinning #TaylorTide #WorkFun
29 days ago, Kim Rineer
Two staff members accidentally matching at school the other day! Both in the same button down shirt, blue pants, and light colored shoes
πŸŽ‰ A huge congratulations to Carlos Sanchez Negron for being recognized as our March Student of the Month by the Columbia Lions Club! 🌟Keep shining bright! #StudentSpotlight #TaylorTide #ColumbiaLionsClub
29 days ago, Kim Rineer
Our March student of the month, posing with our principal, his teacher and her paraprofessional, and a member of the Lions Club
πŸ†πŸ’ͺ What a way to wrap up our awards assembly! Students and staff squared off in an epic arm wrestling competition, and the title of champion goes to Miles! πŸ₯‡ Congratulations, Miles, for flexing those muscles and showing us what you're made of! #ArmWrestlingChamp #TaylorTide #SchoolSpirit
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
Mr. Kreider & a student Arm Wrestling
Mr. McBride & a student arm wrestling, while Mr. Bauer and a student arm wrestle in the background
an intense arm wrestling match between Mr. Bauer and a laughing student
Mr. Kreider takes on a student in an arm wrestle battle
two student face off in an arm wrestle compettion
two students compete in arm wrestling
Mr. Bauer taking down a student at arm wrestling
the arm wrestling bracket, showing that winner of the competition is Miles!
🌟 Our incredible students that participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program have teamed up with high school mentors to explore, learn, and grow together. πŸ’™ From every shared moment to every lesson learned, they're shaping brighter futures and creating lifelong bonds. 🌟 #BBBS #TaylorTide #TogetherWeGrow
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
A group of students that participate in our Big Brother Big Sisters Program gather on the playground equipment outside for a photo
A Big and a Little on a bench on our playground
A group of our Big Brother Big Sisters participants on our playground
2 participants in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program on our playground equiptment
We are excited to announce the REOPENING of the Taylor Playground. The playground will reopen at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27th. Please see the pictures for some rules and expectations to ensure this space is used appropriately! We know our kids deserve a safe space to play, while our neighbors deserve a safe environment.
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
We are excited to announce the Taylor Playground will REOPEN at 3:00pm on Wednesday, March 27th! The playground is a community space for students of all ages. All visitors should act with respect towards others and toward the property. After school, students must first report home before returning to play. All visitors should play safely and at their own risk. Playground is closed after dark - no games or activities are permitted 1/2 hour after sunset
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πŸ“Έ Exploring campus through a student's lens! πŸ‘€πŸŒΏFrom the classrooms to quiet corners, each snapshot tells a story of our vibrant middle school life! #StudentPerspective #TaylorTide #SchoolThroughTheirLens πŸ«πŸ“Έ
about 1 month ago, Kim Rineer
a classroom full of students working
3 staff members in the office
a classroom of students working
a peek into the art room with students listening to their teacher
the music classroom, full of students learning
students and their teacher in their classroom working
the photographer in action
the student photographer himself