The Arts and College Preparatory Academy (ACPA)

ACPA Staff spent the afternoon stocking our brand new book vending machine! Soon, students will be able to earn tokens for exemplifying ACPA values to use on books and other awesome prizes! More info coming soon!

Picture Day has been rescheduled for Friday, September 6th, 2024!

Due to the heat advisory and issues with our building A/C, ACPA will be closed tomorrow, August 27th, 2024 for all students.

Picture Day will be rescheduled, and details will be sent to all students and families when we have a new date.

Mark your calendars: Picture Day is Tuesday, August 27th!

Parents of students riding Columbus City Schools buses: If your bus doesn't show, please call Columbus Transportation directly at (614) 365-5074, then send an email to [email protected]. We do not have the ability to track buses from our office. Thank you!

We'll see you tomorrow!

Official Update from ACPA: In an effort to support families, ACPA will be offering extended building hours during the first semester. Caregivers may drop off as early as 7:30am and pick up before 6:15pm. Students in the building are expected to adhere to the ACPA values and remain in assigned areas. Students will not be allowed to enter the building before 7:30. Failure to pick up by 6:15 will result in the loss to utilize the extended hours.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Check out our first week back menu! The ACPA Cafe is kicking the year off with some of your favorites (looking at you, Smashburger stans) and some new dishes!

9th Grade and New Student Orientation is tonight! We'll be going over important information for the school year, passing out schedules*, and more. Questions? Please email [email protected].

*PowerSchool Registration MUST be completed in order to receive your schedule. If PowerSchool Registration isn't completed by Orientation, your schedule will be held.

We can’t wait to see our Middle School families tonight at 6pm! Please email [email protected] with questions.

Reminder: Join us at 3pm on YouTube for a live Transportation Q&A session!

Transportation Q&A with Ms. Sarah Ms. Sarah answers your questions regarding transportation and bussing for the 24-25 school year.

Join us tomorrow for a live Q&A session about transportation, bussing, and more for the 24-25 school year. Ms. Sarah, ACPA's Attendance Director, will be answering your questions from 3-4pm. Click here to tune in: https://www.youtube.com/live/wrwqDlC0ZLA?si=KO_7PMaOelhwP8Hc

Today's Staff Spotlight is the ✨iconic✨ Ms. Blackburn! Ms. Blackburn is starting her 3rd year teaching science in the ACPA Middle School, and is excited to continue with the Middle School Social club and plan unforgettable dances and events alongside Ms. Solomon!

Currently enrolled ACPA families: Please check your emails for an important update regarding Columbus City Schools Transportation.

If you didn't receive an email from us, please contact [email protected].

Our Summer Staff Spotlight today is Mrs. Yeung! Mrs. Yeung teaches Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and Algebra II in the high school, and is also on our staff Diversity Committee AND heads the Senior Leadership team!

Our Google calendar is updated! The ACPA Google Calendar is the best way to keep track of days off, events, conferences, and more. Don't forget to add this to your own calendars, and be sure to check back regularly for updates!

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=YXJ0Y29sbGVnZXByZXAub3JnX3M5ZG9tZzl2cmpmbnYxbnJoaWtkajZ1aHI0QGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

Mark your calendars, Orientation Nights are coming up!

Please be sure to have Powerschool Registration finished by Orientation Night to receive your student's schedule that evening. If you don't see instructions for Registration in your email, please email [email protected].

Today's Spotlight is on Ms. Toth! Yes, you read that right - Ms. Toth is so excited to be returning to ACPA as our College and Career Coordinator, and will be working with all grade levels to support each student's unique path at ACPA and beyond.

We're starting the week off with Seño H in the spotlight! Seño teaches Spanish 1 & 3 in the High School, is part of the Senior Events team, and is even on the staff Diversity Committee, which celebrates different cultures by facilitating engaging activities and sharing information with our students and staff.

From all of us at ACPA - Happy Parents and Caregivers Day!

The Beats, Ballads, & Artist Palettes photo gallery is now available! Click below to view.

https://artcollegeprep.org/photo-galleries/bbap2024/

Oops - our last Registration reminder had a typo! Please complete Powerschool Registration by August 15th (not 20th) to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Next up in our Staff Spotlight series is Dr. Jones! Dr. Jones has been our Middle School Social Studies teacher for the last 4 years, and has even led Poetry and Creative Writing clubs over the years.

Today's Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Dunaway (more commonly known as Jack's Mom)! When she's not on the soccer field, Mrs. Dunaway works in ACPA's business office and handles vital tasks like keeping our building looking and working its best, purchasing supplies, and ensuring bills are paid.

We're kicking the week off with gorgeous photos from this year's Dance Concert! Click the link below to view.

Photos by Divine Imagery

https://artcollegeprep.org/photo-galleries/danceconcert2024/

Happy Friday! 🥳 Photos from ACPA's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are now live on our website! Visit the link below to view.

Photos by Divine Imagery

https://artcollegeprep.org/photo-galleries/

Today's Summer Staff Spotlight is on Mr. Holman! Not only does he teach math in the high school, but he also co-leads our Senior Leadership Committee, and is one of the masterminds behind unforgettable events like prom and our senior trip!

Class of 2024 families: Graduation photos are in! Payment info and photos will be distributed by the end of next week. If you're interested in purchasing senior photos for your 2024 graduate but haven't filled out the Google form, you can do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx8VNDIlpUaHU3Z3Q0zr51L74N2C0dcaQDbGBCgZ0bwxLoUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link