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Crystal Apple 2026
Posted Date: 11/26/25 (12:03 PM)
Nominations Are Now Open!
CSD Community, it’s time once again to participate and celebrate in one of the annual traditions within our region, the Crystal Apple Award. Now entering its 28th year in 2025-2026, the Crystal Apple program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring educators who make a lasting impact on the lives, confidence, and futures of their students. Across our region, hundreds have received this honor, and we are proud that seven current Columbia School District staff are among those distinguished recipients. The Crystal Apple nomination is open to the entire CSD community including staff, students, and parents. Please help us shine a light on the great work happening in our classrooms every day.Please use the attached nomination form, and return all completed entries to Nakia McCarley at the District Office by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or the award, please feel free to reach out to the district office at 509-547-2136. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the outstanding educators who make Columbia a place where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired. We are fortunate to have so many exceptional professionals working with our students each day, and we hope to see many nominations this year.