School Announcements
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Grades K-5 School Supply Lists for 2025-2026
Attention families, school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year for GRADES K-5 can be found HERE!
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Grades 6-8 School Supply Lists for 2025-2026
Attention families, school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year for GRADES 6-8 can be found HERE!
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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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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
District Announcements
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Stop by the Thanks'Giving' Back Event!

NBC4 and Urban One TV Columbus are feeding the city!
On Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. stop by the Thanks'Giving' Back Event! Families in need will receive one turkey and sides as they drive through the Fort Hayes campus. Don't miss out! 🦃
📍 670 Jack Gibbs BLVD, Columbus, OH 43215. -
Get Your Tickets! Pathway Express Stops at the Lincoln Theatre on Dec. 13

Pathway Express arrives at the Lincoln Theatre on December 13!
- Develop communication skills through improv acting
- Explore storytelling through movement and music
- Engage in hands-on learning by exploring the use of lights and sound
- Discover career opportunities in the arts
- Learn Columbus history in this historic venue
- Meet award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis
Register now for an exciting day with Pathway Express, or click here to learn more!
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Join the CAEC PTA Today!
Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 193
Membership Fee: $10.00
There are no upcoming events to display.
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Parent Notice: Title I
Columbus Africentric Early College is a Title I school. Based on our student Academic growth below the state minimum requirements and overall school student poverty level, we receive Federal money for students, teachers and family support:
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Teacher Professional Development
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Funds to purchase specified student materials to support Reading and Math Achievement
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Instructional Coaches
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Funds to support additional after school tutoring for students
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Parent engagement activities
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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.
News
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A Healthy Partnership: OhioHealth and I Know I Can Empower CCS Students on Path to College and Careers
When our community comes together, our students go further. See how OhioHealth and I Know I Can are helping make that possible.
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Columbus City Schools Distributes Food to Families in Need
Columbus City Schools, City of Columbus, and Franklin County Unite to Support Families Impacted by Federal SNAP Suspension.
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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Highlights from Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Over the course of three nights, Columbus City Schools (CCS) Superintendent and CEO Dr. Angela Chapman joined more than 650 parents, students and stakeholders for the Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series to listen, learn and plan for the future.
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Columbus City Schools Join City of Columbus, Franklin County and Mid-Ohio Food Collective to Support Families
In partnership with the City of Columbus, CCS will distribute more than 46,000 ready-to-eat meals to families affected by the federal shutdown.
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National Principals Month: A Journey of Reflection and Purpose with Principal Christy Nickerson
As part of National Principals Month, learn about South High School Principal Christy Nickerson’s path to education and how it began with a conversation that changed everything.
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Supt. Dr. Chapman Outlines Vision & Challenges at “Our Future, Our CCS” Public Workshops
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman opened the District’s Our Future, Our CCS workshop series Monday night at South High School, where she outlined her vision for the future of Columbus education.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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City League Stars: Columbus Africentric's Josh Smith
Josh Smith, Columbus Africentric Early College Class of 2026, has been gaining the attention of college coaches across the nation, earning several Division I offers.
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

