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 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
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Hello Yearbook Fans,The new 24-25 yearbook is now on sale!$45 is the lowest price of the year! The price rises 2 times throughout the year and this price is it's lowest!We will have a student designed hardcover book -back for the 2nd time since the pandemic!Cover Contest TBA October 16th.The books always arrive in the fall of the next year, otherwise we cannot include events after February of 2025! We simply cannot miss graduation! Flyers will go home Monday!See flyer or this link! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1049846/Columbus-Alternative-High-School/There are a few deals happening if you buy before 10/25/24Don't delay! You never know if there will be extras next year!SENIOR Yearbook Announcement: Starting October 9th- February 14th, 2025The Yearbook Staff will be collecting, optional, baby photos and a senior portrait that can replace your October 3rd Lifetouch photo. Directions and locations to turn in will be announced October 9th in the 2025 Google classroom. The baby photo placed in the senior google form can be used for yearbook and senior events. Start looking for those baby photos!Rachel C. Barkeloo M.Ed.
Columbus Alternative High School
Visual Arts Teacher
Create the world you want to see.
Columbus Alternative High School Announcements
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Show Your School Pride!
Show your school pride by purchasing a CAHS Nation t-shirt! Click here for more.
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Important Attendance Information
Student Absence Notification Form
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Gifted Support Services
Visit the Gifted Support page on our website for information regarding gifted services, parent resources, and additional course information.
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Advanced Studies at CAHS
Please visit the Advanced Studies page on our website to learn more about AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) at CAHS!
The page includes the following information:
- The IB and AP exam schedule for May
- Overview of the Advanced Studies at CAHS
- Specific information about the IB Programme
- Specific information about AP coursework at CAHS
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Transcript Requests
Need to order a transcript? Follow this link to the CCS records request site.
News
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The Mia Barnes Story: Meet the CCS Alumna Behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Iconic Music Video
Mia Barnes, a CCS alumna and rising star in the Los Angeles creative industry, has built a successful career directing music videos and commercials for top artists and brands, thanks to her early artistic foundation and relentless drive.
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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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Showcasing What’s Possible with Public Education, Career Tech Forward Celebrates CTE, and Student Success
The Career Tech Forward event at The Ohio State University highlighted the growing Columbus region and CCS' commitment to preparing students for this growth. In Columbus City Schools, the expansion has been dramatic.
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29 Dreams Funded: I Know I Can Founders Scholarship Hits 15-Year Mark with Record CCS Class
Columbus City Schools (CCS) graduates have earned the I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship. The 2025 class marks the largest class since the scholarship’s inception.
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91 Students Earn the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy
This year, the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy was awarded to 91 students, making CCS the state leader for the third year in a row.
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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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Senior Spotlight: CTE Student Jayden Ashford Secures Post-Graduation Employment with City of Columbus
Thanks to the Career-Technical Education Programs offered by Columbus City Schools (CCS), Jayden Ashford has blueprints in hand–not just for buildings, but for his life.
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Senior Spotlight: More Than a Scholar-Athlete: Walnut Ridge Senior Mason Wellborn Showcases Leadership, Creativity, and Drive
Mason Wellborn doesn’t just stand out for his athletic talent or academic grit—he stands tall because of the way he leads.
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Portrait of a Graduate in Action: 94 CCS Students Named Best All-Around by Columbus Youth Foundation
Presented by the Columbus Youth Foundation, 94 students from across Columbus City Schools received the 2025 Best All-Around Student Awards.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-6006
Email: cahs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Columbus Alternative High School
2632 McGuffey Road
Columbus, OH 43211