High School Resources and Information

Important Things

HOURS OF OPERATION - 1st Semester
Students may arrive as early as 7:30am
School Day: 8:55am-4:05pm
After School Program: 4:15pm-6:15pm

STUDENT EMAIL accounts (Gmail) have been created for your student. Their email address follows the below naming conventions:

  • Email addres: firstname.lastname@artcollegeprep.org
  • Password: acpa + graduation year
  • Example
    • Email: aaron.wagner@artcollegeprep.org
    • Password: acpa2027

LOCKERS are available in limited quantities; please submit your request here.
CHROMEBOOKS will be distributed on the 1st day of school
BUSSING: If you're a new student or have questions about bussing, please contact transportation@artcollegeprep.org
CARPOOLS: ACPA students live all throughout Columbus and ACPA helps connect nearby families to form carpools. Please visit the ACPA Carpool Facebook Group
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH is available for $2.00 and $3.80, respectively. Please visit our School Meals page for more information.
NAVIGATING THE PARKING LOT - Click here to view our drop-off/pick-up procedures.

For additional information, please visit our FAQ page.

High School News, Events, and more

Important Dates

November 21 - The Modern College of Art & Design @ ACPA
November 22-24 - Fall Play + Art Show
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 - FAFSA Workshop Night (For Seniors and their Families)
December 9-13 - Winter MAP Testing
December 10-11 - Fall OST Retakes
December 17 - Winterfest
December 19 - End of Term 2/Semester 1
December 20-January 3 - Winter Break
January 6 - No School (Teacher Work Day)

Daily Announcements

CCP Course Registration NOW OPEN!

CCP Students - Course Registration for the Spring Semester opens today! Make sure you have any course registration forms turned in to Ms. Toth ASAP. Courses can fill up fast, so the earlier you register the better. Email or visit Ms.Toth if you have any questions or want to talk about course options!

After School Clubs

After School Clubs have begun! To sign up, please use the “After School Clubs - Sign Up” form linked in your announcements email or on our ACPA After School page.

Senior Night

Click below to review information distributed at Senior Night

Want to get involved?

Join the ACPA Caregiver Group! We meet monthly to discuss ideas, share information, and brainstorm ways to support our vibrant community.

Columbus City Schools Transportation Updates

If your student's bus doesn't come, please call Columbus Transportation at (614) 365-5074.

Transportation Q&A Session with Ms. Silver

Transportation Q&A Follow-Up
(Includes important contacts and links for navigating the CCS Transportation situation)

Device Policy 24-25

ACPA Families: An important change is taking place at ACPA High School this year. We will not be permitting wireless communication devices at ACPA. Click to view the full Device Policy.

Donations Needed

Sports Equipment Donations Needed

Keep our kids active during lunch & recess, and help replenish our stock of sports equipment! We accept donations of gently used or new sports equipment, or we've provided a link to our Amazon wish list for new equipment purchases. Please drop donations off at either the Middle or High School office.

College, Career, & Counseling

Notice of Special Board Meeting – November 9, 2024

By Fayth Pennington | November 8, 2024

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Date: November 9, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Greater Columbus Arts Council Conference Room 182 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215 Reason: Board Retreat

On Sale Now: Tickets for Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors!

By Fayth Pennington | November 4, 2024

Prepare yourselves for a fang-tastic blend of horror and humor that’s perfect for the whole family! Official Event Page

Fall Conferences 2024

By Fayth Pennington | October 17, 2024

Fall Conferences 2024 Caregiver-Student-Teacher Conferences are happening the nights of Nov. 6 and 7th from 4:30-8:00 at ACPA! Please use the sign up links to sign up with your student’s Home Base teacher only. You may include in the comment if you wish other teachers to attend, but we cannot guarantee they will be able […]

This Week at ACPA: Fall Open House, Share Day, and More

By Fayth Pennington | October 14, 2024

In This Update: Fall Open House Middle School Share Day End of Term Reminders ACPA’s Annual Fall Open House is Thursday, October 17th from 6:30-8pm! Explore our building and discover student work, activities, dance parties, concerts, rehearsals, student businesses, and more. RSVP on Facebook ACPA Middle School is back with our first Share Day of […]

This Week at ACPA: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By Fayth Pennington | October 7, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15, 2024 ACPA <3’s HHM! Hispanic students and staff shared what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and decorated our main hallway with love for this special month. Join us on Thursday, October 10th for a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Hosted by Class Representative Emily Carlos Sanchez, this event will […]

First Day 2024 Photo Gallery

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