11 students standing in front of stage with Curriculum Specialist on microphone behind them and two women sitting at a table with red cloth in front of them

Columbia debuted its first Innovation Showcase on April 13th and 14th. The Innovation Showcase launched with incredible energy and proved to be a powerful platform for creativity, collaboration, and student voice.

The first event exceeded expectations, drawing strong participation, enthusiastic support, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated fresh ideas. Attendees were inspired by bold thinking, confidence, and innovation displayed throughout the showcase. It created meaningful connections between students, educators, and community supporters, setting the tone for continued growth. As an extension of the Innovation Center, the showcase highlights the real-world impact of its work by bringing ideas to life and putting student innovation on full display.

We are looking forward to continued usage of the Innovation Center and even brighter ideas for next year's showcase.

Submitted by: Dr. Palandria Brand, Curriculum Specialist

4 judges sitting at table with red cloth with  Columbia logo in front looking aheadDr. Richey, principal and Dr. Sutton, superintendent  both wearing dark colored suits and standing behind people sitting in the Innovation Center at Columbia.Mrs. Mastin, Assistant Principal handing trophies to two students while Dr. Brand stands in back on microphone.Two students standing in front of Dr. Brand on stage with one looking down at his trophy plagueDr. Brand standing on stage behind clear podium with two ferns on each side  and Columbia stand behind her3 women sitting at table looking onDr. Brand, Curriculum Specilaist at Columbia standing in the middle of six students three on each side of her with Columbia Stand in the back of themDr. Richey standing in front of Judges table talking to three women sitting at table.4 people sitting at table with crimson, gold and white table cloth with Columbia logo with eagle on frontTwo ladies on the couch with one leaning in to talk to the others with a red balloon in frontBonnie, STEM Coordinator with blue shirt and green hair can be seen through glass talking to students4 students standing in front of stage holding up plaques while Dr. Brand stands on the stage behind them with TV on wall showing the roomMr. Merriweather   can be seen through the window of the Podcast room demonstrating to two studentsSix students from FACS class dressed in all black standing behind the counter of the Columbia Eagle's Cafe with sign on back wall4 students standing, posing for picture while the two students in the middle hold up plagues4 women sitting around round table with two black columns, balloon arch in front of them

Pictures Courtesy of British Sterling Photography