Christopher Columbus High School
A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
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Eighth Graders Shine at Scholastic Olympics
Each year, Christopher Columbus High School hosts its Scholastic Olympics, with the 2019 edition marking 41 years of Miami’s original and most popular scholastic competition for 8th graders.
The competition, which started in 1979 with 42 students, today boasts participation of nearly 1,000 students from 20 schools. The competition covers subject matter including English, History, Mathematics, Religion, Science and the Arts. Awards are presented to the top 3 in each subject and the top 3 schools overall.
The Top 3 schools by division were:
Division I: Mother of Christ
Division II: St. Brendan Elementary School
Division III: St. Theresa
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.
Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.
