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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
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Employment Opportunity/Hiring Event at Columbus Zoo
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The Family Connector - March 24, 2023
This edition of CCS' newsletter for families includes an update from Dr. Chapman on the Department of Equity.
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The Power of Imagination on Display in New CCS Virtual Storytime
Southwood Elementary School Librarian Lisette Bass joins our #TogetherWeReadCCS virtual storytime to take us on an adventure.
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WATCH: Columbus Africentric Early College State Championship Pep Rally
Watch the celebration at CAEC as the Lady Nubians celebrated their state championship and the Nubians headed off to the final four.
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Columbus Board of Education To Hold Pre-Meeting Public Office Hours
The Board will also take one business meeting each month to school sites across the District, making the meetings more accessible to the community.
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Co-Creator of LETRS Literacy Program Visits Columbus City Schools Teachers for Professional Development Training
Dr. Carol Tolman, an international literacy consultant and co-author of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), visited teachers for a training session. LETRS is a tool that will help teachers understand how a child’s brain works as they learn to read.
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Africentric Boys' Basketball Heads To State Final Four This Weekend
On the heels of the girls' basketball team capturing the state championship, Columbus Africentric Early College will be looking to do the double.
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CCS Shares Proposed Calendar Survey Results
In February, Columbus City Schools launched the Academic Calendars Survey for CCS community members to gather comments and feedback about the proposed calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
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Columbus City Schools Remembers Dr. Larry Mixon, Sr.
Dr. Mixon served Columbus Public Schools as Superintendent for five years from 1993-1997. He created a new Strategic Plan for Columbus Public Schools, emphasizing academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, healthy learning environments, and parent involvement.
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Nationally Recognized Check and Connect Effort Nears 18,000 Direct Family Connections
Started last year by the Student and Family Engagement Office, the Check & Connect initiative provides an opportunity for schools to connect with families in a positive, helpful way and identify supports parents might need.
