Middle School Information and Resources

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Important Info

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: 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.

Middle School News, Events, & More

Important Dates

November 22-24 - Fall Play + Art Show
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 17 - Winterfest
December 18 - Share Day #2
December 19 - End of Term 2/Semester 1
December 20-January 3 - Winter Break
January 6 - No School (Teacher Work Day)

Get Involved at ACPA!

Sports Equipment 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.

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!

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 […]

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