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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 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 - 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
September 20 - No School (Professional Development Day)
September 28 - Chalkfest
October 17 - Fall Open House
Fall Play & Art Show - November 22-24
Winterfest - December 17
Get Involved at ACPA!
Sports Equipment & Chalk 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.
Social Worker vs. School Counselor: Which one is right for my needs?
- 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
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!
