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Spirit Week and Homecoming 2023
We are so excited for the event-filled week ahead here at Columbus Africentric Early College during the opening days of Fall! Spirit Week begins on Monday, September 25, spans the full week, and culminates with our Homecoming Football Game vs. Marion-Franklin High School here at Africentric on Friday, September 29 at 7 PM, and with our annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 7-10 PM.
Tickets for our Homecoming Football Game are $5 and will be accessible for purchase through our website 48 hours prior to kickoff.
On Friday this week, during halftime of the football game, the Royal Court and the King and Queen for our Homecoming Dance will be revealed. Don't miss out on this special moment!
On Saturday, September 30, our 2023 Homecoming Dance “Masquerade Ball” will take place here at Africentric Early College. Doors will open at 7 PM, and all students who plan to attend must be in the building by 7:30 PM. No students will be admitted to the Homecoming Dance after 7:30 PM. Students who leave the building at any time will not be permitted to re-enter. There will be no exceptions, and no refunds.
The Homecoming Dance is for current Africentric High School students in good standing in grades 9-12 only. No Middle School students will be admitted.
Attire for Homecoming is fun formal–dress to impress and also to look and feel your best! Formal wear is suits and dresses; these do not have to be new items of clothing. Please note that students wearing inappropriate or casual attire–jeans, t-shirts, shorts, cutoffs, and other extreme forms of casual wear, as well as any style of inappropriate clothing, casual or formal–will not be admitted to the dance.
Tickets for students are $15 and can be purchased online by scanning the QR codes on the Masquerade Ball flyers posted throughout the building. Students wishing to bring an outside guest may pick up an application from Mama Thomas in the Main Office. However, the form must be completed and returned for review by administration before Thursday, September 29, 2023. No outside individuals over the age of 18 will be permitted to attend the Homecoming Dance.
Let's celebrate our school spirit and have a great week ahead! Go Nubians!
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CAEC Middle School and High School Open House (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, September 28, 2023
5:00 to 6:30 PM
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School Picture Day
School Picture Day is approaching! Please see the dates and attached flyers below for your student's school/grade level.
Elementary School K-5: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Info Flyer
High School 9-12: Monday, October 9, 2023 - Info Flyer
Middle School 6-8: Thursday, October 19, 2023 - Info Flyer
CAEC Upcoming Events
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Today
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Tomorrow
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Thursday
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Open House - CAEC 6-12
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Friday
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Saturday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Homecoming Dance
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October 4, 2023
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October 6, 2023
7:00 PM Football: Africentric Nubians @ Independence Sixers (Away)
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October 9, 2023
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October 10, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PTA Meeting
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October 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Parent-Teacher Conference Night #1
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October 19, 2023
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Dress Code
All students are expected to wear dress code.
Grades 9-12: Black polo tops and khaki bottoms.
Grades PK-8: Purple polo tops and khaki bottoms.
This is an expectation that is strictly enforced.
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please see the images below for our daily arrival and dismissal procedures.
School Announcements
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School Supply Lists 2023-2024
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year can be found here!
Click here to view full school supply list.
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Online Learning Resources
Our academic leadership team has developed an online learning resource guide to support students across all grades during virtual learning. View it here.
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Sankofa 2021
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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CAEC Student Artist Wins Award for Artwork!
We would like to congratulate JJ Brown for receiving the Honorable Mention Award for the 4th Annual Otterbein High School Art Exhibition! She received this award for her photograph titled "Little Brother." JJ is now officially eligible for the talent scholarship if she attends Otterbein University. Congratulations to JJ for being the first CAEC student to place in the top 5 for this art exhibition!
*** Read all about it here! ***
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Showcasing Africentric Artists
We are proud to celebrate the following five highly-talented Africentric student artists who have been accepted into the Ohio Arts Education Association’s Emerging Artist Showcase for 2022:
Neveah Frey
Keiwon Grimes
NDeye Diop
Paris Steele
Aiyana Harrison
An in-person show featuring their projects will be held at the King Arts Complex. Dates and further details regarding this show will be announced. You may preview their work below.
Congratulations, Nubians!!
Student: Nevaeh Frey (10)
Title: Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil / Marker
Teacher: Sidney Irvine
Student: NDeye Diop (11)
Title: Self-Portrait
Medium: Acrylic
Teacher: Sidney Irvine
Student: Keiwon Grimes (9)
Title: Emotions in B&W
Medium: Digital Photography
Teacher: Sidney Irvine
Student: Paris Steele (11)
Title: Untitled Character Design
Medium: Water Color Marker
Teacher: Sidney Irvine
Student: Aiyana Harrison (9)
Title: Cosmic Mushroom
Medium: Water Color Paint & Marker
Teacher: Sidney Irvine
District Announcements
News
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Fort Hayes Partners with Maria Tiberi Foundation to Help Prevent Distracted Driving
For many drivers, it can be tempting to glance down at their phones when they receive a notification. However, Fort Hayes students are learning that even a moment with their eyes off the road is too long.
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WATCH: Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Sends Message to Our Community Ahead of Issue 11
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides a message to our students, families, and community about her plan for moving the District forward.
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Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Band Sweeps Southern Heritage Classic
Still on a high note after sweeping the Southern Heritage Classic Battle of the Bands, Linden-McKinley STEM Academy’s band, can’t help but wonder what amazing feats it will conquer next.
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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Approves Resolution of Statement of Facts and Talking Points about November 7, 2023 Tax Levy
In a resolution approved by the Columbus City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman outlined her vision for the District.
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Columbus Promise Honors Achievements of First and Second Student Cohorts
Columbus continues to keep its promise to Columbus City Schools (CCS) students by providing a tuition-free scholarship opportunity for higher education through Columbus State Community College (CSCC).
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2023 UNCF Columbus Walk for Education
The 2023 UNCF Columbus Walk for Education kicks off Saturday, September 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Wolfe Park! This walk helps raise funds to support our students attending HBCUs.
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Columbus City Schools Demonstrates Commitment to Continuous Improvement in Ohio's Star-Rated School Report Cards for 2022-2023
The 2022-2023 Ohio State Report Cards have been released, marking the first year schools and districts receive an overall star rating for five components, replacing the previous grading system.
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Columbus Students Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Competition
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program - including two of Columbus own - seniors from Columbus Alternative High School.
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World Language Middle School Receives Prestigious Distinction for French Curriculum
World Language Middle School (WLMS) received an international distinction for its French curriculum.
Contact Us
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Phone:
- High School 9-12: (614) 365-8675
- Middle School 6-8: (614) 365-6517
- Elementary School PreK-5: (614) 365-6517
Email: africentrichs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours:
- High School 9-12: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Middle School 6-8: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Elementary School PreK-5: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm
Columbus Africentric Early College PreK-12
3223 Allegheny Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209