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

September 17 - Senior Night
September 20 - No School (Professional Development Day)
September 27 - High School Dance
September 28 - Chalkfest
October 17 - Fall Open House
Fall Play & Art Show - November 22-24
Winterfest - December 17

Daily Announcements

National Honors Society

Interested in joining the National Honors Society at ACPA? Please check in with Mrs. Yeung in preparation for a Home Base meeting on Friday, September 13th!

Mum Buddies

Our Mum Buddies fall fundraiser is happening now! Details were sent to all students and caregivers on how to participate. The prizes for this fundraiser are:

  • Book Vending machine tokens for the top 3 sellers
  • Free ACPA Merch Item to the top 5 sellers
  • $5 ACPA Cafe snack/coffee credit for every 10 items sold

From Senior Journalism

The senior journalism class is launching a school newspaper and we want your help naming it! Click here for a poll where you can vote on which name we should use!

SpecDrum Results + Rehearsal

Hey drummers! SpecDrum audition results are posted on the door outside of Mr. Demland’s room (room 1). To claim your spot, you MUST attend rehearsal on Wednesday, September 11 from 4:15 to 5:30. See you soon!

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.

Book Club will start next Wednesday September 18. If you have any questions or concerns stop by the collab and talk with Ms. Carolyn!

Student Election Workers

ACPA students:  Will you be 17 or older on or before Nov. 5, 2024? If so, you can sign up to be a student election worker.  You will get paid, and you will be out of school on Nov. 5 to work the polls.  We need 10 students to sign up by Sept. 17 in order to have a training here at the school on Sept. 24.  Look for signs in Dr. Hedrick’s room, Mr. Wise’s room, Ms. Yeung’s room, Mr. Renaud’s room, the hallway by the principals’ office and your announcement email to sign up.

College Visits

Get in, Besties. We’re going on college visits! If you are a Senior or Junior who is interested in going on college visits, please scan the QR found on the bulletin boards at the front office, HS hallway, Ms. Toth’s Office Door, or your Daily Announcements to sign up! All visits will take place during the school day!

First up: Ohio State University on Oct. 2nd!

If you have any questions or would like to talk to Ms.Toth about College & Career go to the CCR Schoology Page found on the ACPA website or by searching Ms.Toth’s name on Schoology! - https://acpa.schoology.com/course/7390404026/materials

Handbook Contest

Are you interested in winning a donut party? Your Home Base could! Read your handbook, go over it with your caregiver, sign the form and have them sign the form and return it to your HB teacher.  The Home Base with the most forms turned in will win donuts from Mr. Wagner and Ms. McMillin. Last year’s winning Home Base was Mr. Alvarado with 100% participation!  Who will it be this year? Forms are due by Sept. 13.

23-24 Yearbooks

If you ordered a 23-24 yearbook, they're ready! Please pick yearbooks up in Mr. Alvarado's classroom. If you have questions, please email alvarado@artcollegeprep.org.

Senior Night

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 6:30pm

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

Chalk + Sports Equipment Donations Needed

Update: We've just added chalk to our Amazon wish list! This is to be used at Chalkfest, and any remaining chalk will be available for students to use outside following the event.

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

Voting Season is Upon Us!

By Fayth Pennington | September 10, 2024

Election Day is November 5th. Are you ready to exercise your rights? Click here to view Ohio’s voting schedule Click here to check your voter registration status Click here to request an Absentee Ballot Click here to register to vote – you must do this by October 7th to vote on Election Day! Click here […]

ACPA’s NAHS 2024 Publication

By Fayth Pennington | August 30, 2024

ACPA’s National Art Honors Society Publication View student work on page 37 and our chapter report on page 99. Click Here to View

Senior Night 2024

By Fayth Pennington | August 26, 2024

Younger siblings and other family members are welcome to attend – we want to make sure every Senior family is able to make it! We’re back for Senior Night 2024! ALL Seniors and their families are encouraged to attend. Younger siblings are welcome to attend! We understand childcare isn’t an option for everyone, and we […]

Chalkfest 2024 is just over a month away!

By Fayth Pennington | August 23, 2024

Chalkfest 2024 is happening on Saturday, September 28th from 11am-3pm! Follow along on our official event page and stay up to date on all things Chalkfest. Chalkfest Event Page

High School Update: Device Policy 2024-25

By Fayth Pennington | August 15, 2024

Click Here for PDF Version

First Day 2024 Photo Gallery

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