Courtesy/Ms. Bening Service Board held its Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. in the Athletic Lobby, with just 21 donors, organized by Lower School teacher Ms. Crain, who has been running it for the past eight years.  According to Ms. Bening, the importance of the blood drive is…

(Lila P./Staff) Academy families from every division gathered in the Dining Hall’s hearthside for a shared Passover Dinner on Friday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Academy’s Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) leaders Billy G., Gabi M., and Sofi A-T. welcomed approximately 65 attendees. Catered by City Barbeque, the menu featured pulled chicken, brisket, mac…

(Lila P./Staff) On February 27, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., students, faculty, and Academy families gathered in the Dining Hall’s hearthside for the annual Iftar dinner, continuing a tradition that began in 2023. Zaina A., leader of the MECCA, organized the event, wanting to teach her peers about Ramadan while bringing the community together over…

(Courtesy/@columbusacademy Instagram) Academy’s Middle School cast in Whitney Eads’s directed Mary Poppins Jr. had an impressive run on January 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Schoedinger Theatre, even earning a sold-out Saturday night. From start to finish, the cast and crew showcased energy and teamwork. Mary Poppins (Margot M.) led the cast with a…

After school on Wednesday, January 21, Ms. Conti hosted the Internships 101 workshop, an event designed to introduce students to the internship application process and workplace skills. Conti opened the class was students in all grade levels. Each student received a folder containing a resume brainstorming sheet, resume and cover letter templates with examples, and…

Lila P./Staff Academy’s Jazz Band took the stage for its fall showcase on November 5, at 7 p.m. in the Schoedinger Theatre, featuring 17 musicians, who practice during three zero periods three every week, who proved that their dedication to music pays off. Starring with a mix of full-band and improvised solos, the night was…

(Courtesy/Ms. Eads) Directed by Whitney Eads, the school’s first-ever production of Rachel Teagle’s The Impracticality of a Modern-Day Mastodon came to life on October 23 and 25. In a quirky yet heartfelt comedy, the play asks, “What would happen if everyone became what they wanted to be as a kid?” Performed in the Schoedinger Theater,…

Lila P./Staff For over two decades, Academy has hosted one of its most impactful programs for faculty and staff: the National Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Project (SEED). Though not widely known among students, SEED has played a significant role in building community, fostering empathy, and encouraging deep reflection within our school community. Initiated by…

(Courtesy/Lynn Y.)  For most high school students, spring break means rest. But for junior Abby X. it meant setting an alarm for the middle of the night to attend a Russian class on Zoom, while in a hotel lobby in Sorrento on the Latin trip. That level of dedication is what helped her earn a…

Flickr Since its launch in 2017, All Day 4 CA has become one of the most important traditions at Academy, as it brings together current students and families along with alumni from around the world. This year, our community raised over $700,000, showing how much the Academy community loves the school. All Day 4 CA…