District Announcements
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
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Hello Yearbook Fans,The new 24-25 yearbook is now on sale!$45 is the lowest price of the year! The price rises 2 times throughout the year and this price is it's lowest!We will have a student designed hardcover book -back for the 2nd time since the pandemic!Cover Contest TBA October 16th.The books always arrive in the fall of the next year, otherwise we cannot include events after February of 2025! We simply cannot miss graduation! Flyers will go home Monday!See flyer or this link! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1049846/Columbus-Alternative-High-School/There are a few deals happening if you buy before 10/25/24Don't delay! You never know if there will be extras next year!SENIOR Yearbook Announcement: Starting October 9th- February 14th, 2025The Yearbook Staff will be collecting, optional, baby photos and a senior portrait that can replace your October 3rd Lifetouch photo. Directions and locations to turn in will be announced October 9th in the 2025 Google classroom. The baby photo placed in the senior google form can be used for yearbook and senior events. Start looking for those baby photos!Rachel C. Barkeloo M.Ed.
Columbus Alternative High School
Visual Arts Teacher
Create the world you want to see.
Columbus Alternative High School Announcements
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Welcome Class of 2028! (Incoming Freshman)
We are so happy to have you.
Before we welcome you in the fall, here are a few things you can work on:
- If you missed the Zoom meeting on 4/29, please watch this recording (passcode: b&7^dv8a).
- Work on submitting the Scheduling Form by (even if you have used SchooLinks, we need you to use our form as well) by MAY 8. This will help determine the courses you take at CAHS next year.
- Please join us on Monday, May 6 for our in person Open House to meet staff, walk the building, and pick up your summer reading assignment. Use this link to RSVP.
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Show Your School Pride!
Show your school pride by purchasing a CAHS Nation t-shirt! Click here for more.
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Important Attendance Information
Student Absence Notification Form
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Gifted Support Services
Visit the Gifted Support page on our website for information regarding gifted services, parent resources, and additional course information.
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Advanced Studies at CAHS
Please visit the Advanced Studies page on our website to learn more about AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) at CAHS!
The page includes the following information:
- The IB and AP exam schedule for May
- Overview of the Advanced Studies at CAHS
- Specific information about the IB Programme
- Specific information about AP coursework at CAHS
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Transcript Requests
Need to order a transcript? Follow this link to the CCS records request site.
News
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Teacher Chat Podcast: Impact Beyond the Classroom
Host Dr. Todd Walker is joined by Otis Winston, Kelly Rivers, and Dr. Vincent Clarno to talk about the lasting influence of educators. From personal stories to practical advice, this episode focuses on how teachers inspire, motivate, and shape lives far beyond the classroom.
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Superintendents Message on Nondiscrimination Policies in Accordance with Title VI
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.
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CCS Students Shine at 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest
The state announced the 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest today featured 26 Ohio youth who delivered original speeches inspired by the lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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14,000 Reasons to Smile: How Schools Are Standing Against Hunger
With the help of community partners like North Broadway United Methodist, schools like Indianola Informal K-8, Clinton Elementary, and Valleyview Elementary students and their families are able to have invaluable meals together on weekends or breaks when school is out.
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Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy
The final stop of the 2024-25 Pathway Express was nothing short of spectacular, as families flocked to the sprawling greens of Champions Golf Course for a day packed with energy, laughter, and learning.
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Superintendent's Message: Fair School Funding - A CCS Community Town Hall
As part of our continued efforts, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman invites you to attend Fair School Funding: A CCS Community Town Hall hosted by the Columbus Board of Education on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street.
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CCS Students Explore the Power of HBCUs at 6th Annual Districtwide Event
This year’s event marked the 6th Annual HBCU Experience, and it was our biggest yet—welcoming nearly 800 students from across the district and featuring 22 different HBCUs.
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CCS to Host 14th Annual CCS District Poetry Slam
Middle and High School students take on the CCS Poetry Slam taking place this Saturday, April 12 at Eastmoor Academy.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-6006
Email: cahs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Columbus Alternative High School
2632 McGuffey Road
Columbus, OH 43211