From June 14-22, a group of Columbus Academy students and faculty members traveled to New Orleans to help rebuild homes still in need of repair after Hurricane Katrina.  Led by John Wuorinen '80 - former dean of students and new admissions director - the participants learned safe techniques and habits in renovation projects while also experiencing cultural activities.  All of the Academy students who made the trip satisfied their graduation requirement of 45 off-campus hours of service.  Click here to see Wuorinen's photos from the trip.  And to see more trip photos from Upper School English teacher Stefan Farrenkopf, click here.

 

 

When preparing for the upcoming school year, please refer to the school's Dress Code (click here to view) and the Middle School supply list (click here).  Also, please click on the links below for information regarding CASE, an after-school program for children in grades PreK-8:
MS 2008-09 CASE Policy Information
MS 2008-09 CASE Registration Form

Attention all PreKindergarten and Kindergarten parents - mark your calendars now for August 27-September 2 because the PreK and Kindergarten classes will be following an altered schedule for those first four days of the school year:  Morning PreK will go from 8:05-11:00 a.m., Afternoon PreK will last from 12:15-3:10 p.m. and Kindergarten will run from 8:05-11:30 a.m. with afternoon care available for those who need it.  The regular school day schedule for PreK and Kindergarten will begin on Wednesday, September 3.  Watch for more details coming in early August in the grade level newsletters.  Also, please click on the links below for information regarding CASE, an after-school program for children in grades PreK-8:
LS 2008-09 CASE Policy Information
LS 2008-09 CASE Registration Form

 

Band director Jessica Sneeringer has announced that Band Day - which is required for all Upper Schoolers enrolled in Concert Band - is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 25.  Also, the Band Picnic (again, only for US Concert Band) will be held on Thursday, August 21, at Blendon Woods Metro Park.  Parents and students should be on the lookout for a letter detailing both days.

 

All students in grades 7-12 who plan on participating in fall sports need to make sure all online school health forms are completed before the first practice.  These forms include the Emergency Medical Release and Travel Form, the Health History Form and the Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form (click here to access all three).  No students will be permitted to participate in any school activity, including athletic practices, until all forms are completed.  To see a list of fall sports coaches and practice start dates, please click here.

And congratulations to Upper School public speaking teacher Bob Kirk '67 for repeating as state cycling champion in the Men's 55-59 category at the Ohio State Time Trials last month.  He covered 23.7 miles in 54:12 for an average speed of 26.23 miles per hour!  His time was faster than anyone in the Men's 30-34, 35-39, 55-59, CAT 4 and CAT 5 divisions and would have placed him second in the Men's 40-44, 45-49 and 50-55 competitions.