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Important Dates

February 21 - Black History Month Showcase & Open House
February 27 - Conferences (No School)
February 28 - No School (Comp Day)
March 13 - End of Term 2
March 13 - 16 - Spring Musical & Art Show
March 14 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
March 18 - Share Day
March 24-28 - Spring Break (No School)
March 31 - Eid al-Fitr (No School)
April 18 - No School (Good Friday)
April 21 - No School
May 20 - Share Day
May 22 - Last Day of School
May 23 - Graduation

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Social Worker vs. School Counselor: Which one is right for my needs?

Reach out to the 7th-9th grade School Social Worker Heather Wise, LISW-S for:
  • Mental / Behavioral health / Social Emotional services and resources
  • Psychiatric / Behavioral crisis or emergencies
  • Linkage to community-based resources

School Counselors support students in academic achievement, social-emotional wellness and career/school planning (like high school and college). They can help with things like:

  • If you are being bullied or know someone who is
  • If you are new to the school and having a tough time
  • If you are upset about a family problem
  • If you are having trouble with homework
  • If you are having trouble with friends
  • if you need some time to self-regulate or de-stress in the counselor's office
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ACPA Named Among US News' Best Middle Schools 2024

We're so proud to announce that the ACPA Middle School has been named among US News' top 40% of schools in the State of Ohio, as well as ranking #20 for Ohio Charter Middle Schools!

Legislation Updates from Dr. Gordon, Interim Superintendent

By Fayth Pennington | February 7, 2025

Click Here for PDF Version

Spring Conferences 2025

By Fayth Pennington | February 7, 2025

Spring Conferences 2025 Caregiver-Student-Teacher Conferences are happening during the day on February 27th at ACPA! Please use the sign up links to sign up with your student’s Home Base teacher only. Students will be leading their conferences and are required to attend. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Please comment on your conference […]

Digital Learning Days Plan

By Fayth Pennington | February 7, 2025

Dear ACPA Families, ACPA builds ten calamity days into its yearly calendar. Due to the fire at Fort Rapids, issues with HVAC, weather, and our sprinkler system failure, we have exhausted our calamity days. In the event of another school closure, ACPA will transition to virtual learning to continue providing quality education to our students. […]

ACPA’s Black History Month Showcase & Open House

By Fayth Pennington | January 23, 2025

Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 Time: Open House at 5:30 PM | Student Showcase at 6:45 PM Location: ACPA – 4401 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43232 Join us for a special evening of black excellence as we honor Black History Month with our annual Showcase and Open House! This year’s event will feature a […]

2023-2024 Annual Report

By Fayth Pennington | January 15, 2025

The ACPA Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the school’s accomplishments, milestones, and ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive, arts-focused, and college-preparatory educational environment. It highlights key initiatives, student achievements, financial transparency, and the impact of our college-preparatory curriculum. Click Here for PDF Version

Important Info

HOURS OF OPERATION - 2nd 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: carinne.blackwell@artcollegeprep.org
    • Password: acpa2027

CHROMEBOOKS will be distributed on the 1st day of school

BUSSING: If you're a new student or have questions about bussing, please contact silver@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 - Our drop-off/pick-up map has been updated and is linked here.

For additional information, please visit our FAQ page.

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