District Announcements
CAEC Upcoming Events
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Today
5:30 PM JV Boys Basketball (Away) @ Columbus Marion-Franklin
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Tomorrow
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nubian Classic: Varsity Girls Basketball - CAEC
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Tuesday
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February 3, 2023
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February 4, 2023
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February 8, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Parent-Teacher Conference Night #4
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February 11, 2023
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February 14, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PTA Meeting
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February 17, 2023
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Bus Routes are Changing After Winter Break!
As part of CCS' Transportation Reliability Improvement Measures, the District is undertaking an unprecedented mid-year action to update ALL bus routes across the city, effective Jan. 3. To learn more, visit our Transportation website at:https://www.ccsoh.us/transportation
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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.
School Announcements
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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
News
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#TogetherWeReadCCS Celebrates Friendships, Highlights Importance of Global Empathy
Welcome back to another #TogetherWeReadCCS storytime! We’re joined by Krista Frost, a regional communications specialist in the District and former local reporter, as she reads Amigo by Carlos Zamora.
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Physical Education Teachers Experience Fun, Educational Games to Incorporate in Classrooms
Using the Lu Interactive Playground, the session was part of professional development lessons for elementary school physical education teachers throughout the District, held at Ecole Kenwood French Immersion.
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Wellness Wednesday with Lydia Wiggins
For this week's Wellness Wednesdays video, hear from Lydia Wiggins, Beechcroft High School alumna and current CCS staff member.
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Elementary Teachers Getting Insight On How Children Learn To Read
Columbus City Schools teachers are continuing to improve their teaching methods with new research-driven professional development sessions.
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Give Kids A Smile Day on February 4
The Ohio State University's College of Dentistry is hosting its Give Kids A Smile Day®, providing free dental exams, cleanings, and extractions, fillings, and crowns on February 4.
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High School Seniors: Attend a Free Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop!
Get help completing and submitting scholarship applications and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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WATCH: Student Oratorical Winner Mackenzie Lewis Speaks At 2023 MLK Day Program
Watch Mackenzie Lewis, a junior at Columbus Africentric Early College, deliver her speech at the annual event.
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Wellness Wednesday with Pia Fitzgerald
For this week's Wellness Wednesdays video, hear from Pia Fitzgerald, CEO of Woww!Factor, on leveraging the power of thought with Reframe.
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The Family Connector - January 13, 2023
Read CCS' newsletter for families! This edition includes a message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Chapman ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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