Columbia Lutheran School in The Dalles announced plans to expand its offering through the eighth grade beginning next school year.  The school’s current principal, Rev. Jesse Jacobsen, will continue in that role while also teaching in the school’s fifth to eighth grade classroom.  A release from the school indicates a second pastor will be brought in to take over the majority of pastoral duties Jacobsen has handled at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hood River, and Bethany Lutheran Church, where the school is located, in The Dalles.  Additional on the school is available at columbialutheranschool.org or by calling 541-701-9137.