Music class is offered one day per week for all students in Pk-8th grade. Each class has the opportunity to perform in a Christmas program every year. The primary focus of the class is to teach our students to appreciate, participate in, and read music. Tools utilized in this process are solfege, liturgical music, interactive websites, and simple instruments. Students grades 3-8 are prepared each week to serve as lectors and cantors in our weekly Friday mass. The class serving that week selects music by listening to the readings for that day and picking songs that best reflect those readings.  

With the assistance of Bloomsburg University faculty and student, St. Columba students in grades K through 8 have one day of Spanish instruction every week. By the time they graduate, our students can speak, read and write Spanish at an advanced proficiency, understand the nuances of various cultures, and are more than ready for advanced high school language courses.

Every student from PreK through Grade 8 has at least one library class per week. Following the Diocesan curriculum, students progress through reading and research experiences while learning the ins and outs of our 6,000-volume, remodeled, and expanded school library which includes eBooks and Chromebook laptops. The goals of this special program include developing listening and reading skills as well as addressing emerging curiosity and research skills. Students are can check books out as well. Our library is open before school, during recess, and after school for a variety of learning opportunities.  

St. Columba School in cooperation with Bloomsburg University offers a unique program to our students called Share Tutoring. Bi-weekly, Student Educators from Bloomsburg University meet with any St. Columba School students for after-school tutoring. This program enhances the learning experience of our students, and it reinforces those lessons taught in the classroom. 

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble and Saint Columba School are pairing to bring your child the opportunity to become a star! Drama Club is hosted by BTE's Education Director, Amy Rene Byrne, and takes place on Thursday afternoons each semester. Each term culminates in a short live performance by the students to showcase what they have learned about vocal and kinesthetic awareness as well projection and stage presence. You won't want to miss it!