Columbia School District

The Center for Early Learning-North in Columbia, MO, is a part of the Columbia Public Schools district, offering a developmentally appropriate education for young children aged 3 to 5. With over 600 children served in 28 classrooms located in elementary and high schools, the program provides half-day and full-day options to prepare children for successful school entry. Through active family involvement and a curriculum focused on literacy, communication skills, decision making, and problem-solving, the Center for Early Learning-North aims to promote children's development in a positive, nurturing, and culturally diverse environment. Teachers follow the High Scope teaching curriculum and other resources to meet the individual developmental needs of each child. Generated from the website

John B. Lange Middle School has an enrollment of more than 700 students in grades six and seven. The school s curriculum includes language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, computers and physical education. It provides various extracurricular activities to students, including fine and performing arts, sports stacking, student council, marching band and book and builders clubs. The sports activities offered by the school include basketball, track and field and volleyball. It has a parent-teacher association that supports school activities and organizes fundraising events. The school has a library and media center and provides food and transportation services to students. John B. Lange Middle School is located in Columbia, Mo.