COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. ()- More CSRA school bells are ringing for the first time since Summer began.

In Columbia County – there’s a brand-new school some students will be attending.

That school is North Columbia Elementary School.

The old school has been around since 1956, being one of the oldest schools in Columbia County.

It needed a new modern look and Columbia County fulfilled that need within two years.

The new school now has new security, bigger classrooms, new technology and more.

They also added more students to the school.

The principal says although everything is new, traditions will stay the same.

“We continue to uphold our timeless traditions alongside our students who are consistently respectful, responsible, and eager to learn. Blending these traditions with new approaches will be an exciting journey for us at North Columbia,” expressed Tonya Gambrell.

Staff and students will mark history walking through the new doors this morning.