CPS Board of Education votes to update COVID-19 efforts, remove masks Jan. 4

Zay Yontz, Staff Writer • December 16, 2021

The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education voted to revise the current COVID-19 mitigation policy Dec. 13. The revised plan will remove mask mandates in schools, but will still require them on...

Day 138

Bailey Stover • August 2, 2020

During her 138th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover prepared for and celebrated her graduation party.

Day 136

Bailey Stover • July 31, 2020

During her 136th day of social distancing, senior (now high school graduate) Bailey Stover attended her RBHS graduation ceremony and celebrated afterward.

Day 135

Bailey Stover • July 30, 2020

During her 135th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover submitted her scholarship application, made a photo collage and baked a cake with her mom.

Day 123

Bailey Stover • July 18, 2020

During her 123rd day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover baked with her mom, went to her friends' graduation party and hung out with family friends.

Day 109

Bailey Stover • July 4, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 109th day of social distancing going to a doctor's appointment, watching "Quantico" and shooting off fireworks.

Day 78

Bailey Stover • June 3, 2020

During her 78th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover went biking, renewed her driver's license, watched a move and spent time with her family.

Day 65

Bailey Stover • May 21, 2020

During her 65th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover took a shower, went to RBHS, got a plaque, wrote nice notes, had Mexican and helped a friend.

How to make 4 DIY masks from household items

Maddie Marrero • April 5, 2020

Senior Maddie Marrero demonstrates how to make four different DIY masks from household items such as elastic bands, paper towels, headbands and bandanas.

Students sew surgical masks to donate to healthcare facility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Amira McKee • March 30, 2020

As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, there has been a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, gowns and face guards. In order to subsidize the demand, several non-profit organizations are calling for students and community members alike to sew or create supplies to donate to hospitals and charities.