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What are Columbia Academy’s official school colors?
Blue and gold.
This legendary sandbox game features building, mining, and trying to survive explosive Creepers.
Minecraft.
What is the name of the invisible force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, keeping us from floating away?
Gravity.
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but you can't go outside. What am I?
A keyboard.
Which warm season officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere during the month of June?
Summer.
What is the official mascot name of Columbia Heights Public Schools?
The Hylanders.
What is the short-form video platform known for viral dance challenges, audio trends, and global creators?
TikTok.
This type of programmable machine can automate tasks, build cars in factories, or even vacuum your living room floor.
A robot.
What has hands but cannot clap, and a face but cannot smile?
A clock.
What is the primary star in our solar system that provides us with light, heat, and summer energy?
The Sun.
Besides Columbia Heights, name one of the other two neighbor communities that our school district proudly serves.
Hilltop or South Fridley.
In video games, what does the common acronym "NPC" stand for?
Non-Player Character.
What part of a plant grows underground to absorb water and nutrients from the soil?
The roots.
The more of them you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
Footsteps.
To protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays at the pool or beach, you should always apply this lotion.
Sunscreen (or sunblock).
Columbia Heights is located directly north of which major Minnesota twin city?
Minneapolis.
This popular 4-letter slang word is short for "charisma" and describes someone’s ability to charm or smooth-talk others.
Rizz.
What do we call compact Bluetooth tracking devices used to locate lost items like keys, wallets, or backpacks via your phone?
Smart tags (or trackers).
A basket contains 5 apples. You take away 3. How many apples do you have now?
3 apples (the ones you physically took!).
Which major American summer holiday celebrated with fireworks and barbecues takes place on July 4th?
Independence Day (the Fourth of July).
Who is the current lead Principal of Columbia Academy?
Principal Leslee Sherk.
What is the name of the hit Pixar sequel where a teenager named Riley navigates new middle/high school emotions like Anxiety and Ennui?
Inside Out 2.
Water exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas. What is the scientific term for water when it is in its gas form?
Water vapor (or steam).
What object can travel all the way around the world while staying in the exact same corner?
A stamp.
Because of Earth's tilt, the first official day of summer has the most daylight hours of the entire year. What is this specific astronomical day called?
The Summer Solstice.