Best Practices

Satellite Schools *

*Douglass High School and Columbia Tribune                          
Each semester, several Douglass High School students learn about the publishing industry and receive hands-on experience in newspaper production, thanks to the school's partnership with the Columbia Daily Tribune.
*MU Healthcare and Hickman High School 
University of Missouri Health Care enriches the learning opportunities for the students, faculty, and staff at Hickman High School.  Together they enjoy the fruits of a healthy partnership.           

*Douglass High School and VA Hospital
Truman VA Hospital proudly supports Columbia's Partners in Education by providing training and job opportunities to Douglass High School students since 1998.  The work study program allows students to learn traditional school subjects in a real world setting, building the skills they'll need when they begin their careers.  Several Douglass graduates are now permanent VA employees.

Job Shadowing

Rockbridge HS and State Farm Insurance Adopt-A-Highway

If your business or organization is interested in becoming involved in PIE or
would like information about other school/community programs such as volunteering, mentoring, or tutoring, please contact Columbia Public Schools' Community Relations Office at (573) 214-3960.