District Announcements
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All Aboard the Pathway Express! Last Stop: Champions Golf Course
Pathway Express speeds full-steam ahead to arrive at its final destination of the year – the Champions Golf Course on April 12!
This experience includes activities and resources to expose students to service-learning outside the classroom. Students and their families will enjoy FREE admission from September 1st through November 30th, as they explore and honor stories of courage and sacrifice.
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
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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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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Welcome Class of 2028! (Incoming Freshman)
We are so happy to have you.
Before we welcome you in the fall, here are a few things you can work on:
- If you missed the Zoom meeting on 4/29, please watch this recording (passcode: b&7^dv8a).
- Work on submitting the Scheduling Form by (even if you have used SchooLinks, we need you to use our form as well) by MAY 8. This will help determine the courses you take at CAHS next year.
- Please join us on Monday, May 6 for our in person Open House to meet staff, walk the building, and pick up your summer reading assignment. Use this link to RSVP.
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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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Exciting Summer Job Opportunity: Columbus Zoo & Zoombezi Bay Hiring for CCS Students
Do you know of a student or young person 15 years or older looking for summer employment? Learn more at the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay Job Fair on March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Columbus Downtown High School.
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CCS Presents the Vex Competition Robotics & STEM Expo
Columbus City Schools is proud to announce the 2025 Vex Competition, Robotics and STEM Expo on March 22, 2025, at Northland High School.
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Superintendent's Message: Protecting Our District and The Fight for Fair School Funding
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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Superintendent Message to the Community: Protect Your Investment & Share Your Voice
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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CCS Launches Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Competition
Columbus City Schools (CCS) welcomed 250 talented Career-Technical Education (CTE) students to the District’s first-ever Career Technical Student Organization Competition.
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Northland High School Named an ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics Unified Champion School
Northland High School has added yet another prestigious title to its name: ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics North America Unified Champion School!
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National Career Technical-Education Month: CCS CTE Program Reaches for the Stars!
Want your high school student to have a prestigious education in a specialized field? Columbus City Schools' very own Career Technical-Education is an almost perfect 5-star program, according to the Ohio Career-Technical Planning District State Report Card.
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Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Joshua Joseph
For this week’s Wellness Wednesdays video, hear from CAHS alumnus, Dr. Joshua Joseph, who has a special focus on diabetes and cardiovascular health.
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Columbus Promise Phase Two: Expanding Pathways for CCS Graduates
The future for Columbus City Schools graduates is brighter than ever as the Columbus Promise enters its second phase. This expansion cements the program’s role as a transformative force in higher education and workforce development, offering students a fully funded pathway to college and career success.
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