District Announcements
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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the District by August 13, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
School Announcements
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Avondale ES and Franklinton Community News!
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Avondale Community Resource Room!
Enter the room and click on items to reveal resources around the following:
- Essentials ( housing, food, health, and more)
- Education
- Employment
- Entertainment
- Reading Room/Activities for your students
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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News
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CCS Welcomes Kathryn Dominique, Erica Dodson, and Courtney Wilson to Their New Roles as Principals
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is proud to announce new principalships at Dominion Middle School, Fort Hayes Arts & Academics High School, and Starling PreK-8 ahead of the 2025-2026 School Year.
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CCS Students Learn Life-Saving Lessons at Summer Experience
This spirit of hands-on learning and growth came alive at Southwood Elementary School, where students learned about medication safety as part of the Health & Fitness Pathway at Summer Experience.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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CCS Welcomes New Principals Ahead of the 2025-2026 School Year
Lindbergh and East Columbus Elementary Schools and Whetstone High School will have new principals for the 2025-2026 school year, but the three administrators are not new to Columbus City Schools.
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Building CEOs 101 Ignites Student Leadership, Innovation for West Mound and Hilltonia Students
The Building CEOs 101 program introduces elementary students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while pairing them with middle school mentors.
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Altering Lives: Altar’d State Donates $60,000 to Three CCS Elementary Schools
A generous $60,000 investment in education from fashion retailer Altar’d State is being celebrated by CCS. The donation will be split evenly amongst East Linden, Innis, and Oakland Park elementary schools.
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Ten Columbus City Schools Receive Federal Recognition for their Improvements on Ohio State Report Card
Ten schools have successfully exited their federal school improvement designations, reflecting sustained academic progress and successful school initiatives to support student success.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
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From GED's to Degrees: Record Breaking Year for Adult Education
Adult Education is celebrating with a record-breaking year across all programs! During the 2024-2025 school year, CCS successfully helped students earn their high school diploma or complete certifications in its workforce development programs.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-6511
Email: avondalees@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Avondale Elementary School
141 Hawkes Avenue
Columbus, OH 43222