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Columbia School District #400

Shaping the Future

First Day Of School

Posted Date: 8/26/25 (3:49 PM)

Greetings Coyote Families

Welcome back—it was so great seeing so many smiling faces at our back to school night! We’re so excited to kick off a joyful and successful school year together! Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, planning engaging learning experiences, and getting our campus ready to greet your children.
A few important first-day reminders to help the morning go smoothly:

  • New Drop-Off Traffic Flow: Our drop-off line has changed this year. Adults will be outside to guide traffic and help students safely exit vehicles. Please follow their directions and drive slowly.
  • Doors Open at 7:30 AM: Students may enter the building at 7:30. They can go to breakfast or drop their bags in class and head outside until the bell.
  • Start Time is 7:55 AM: School officially begins at 7:55 AM. Students arriving after 7:55 must stop at the office for a tardy slip so we can ensure accurate attendance.
  • End-of-Day Plans: Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home (bus, car, walker, etc.). If plans change at any point, communicate with your child’s teacher or the office as early as possible so we can support a smooth dismissal.
Thank you for your partnership and for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient. We hope you get some good sleep tonight. We can’t wait to see our students’ smiling faces and begin learning together!

Ms. Robillard
Principal