(Courtesy/Ms.Bening) Friday, February 20, marked Faculty Staff Appreciation Day(FSAD), and students presented those celebrated with snacks, coffee, letters, and much appreciation. Starting at 8:20 a.m., four sessions of volunteers, each session dividing and conquering with one of five carts delivering tasty treats such as chips, chocolates, bars, and fruit snacks with drinks like sparkling water,…

Columbus Academy’s upper school Chinese students hosted their annual Lunar New Year assembly on Monday, January 27, featuring traditional performances and dances prepared by each Chinese class level. The assembly began with a performance of a Lion Dance, in which two students mimicked a lion’s movements in a golden-white costume, complete with moving ears and…

Pixabay From Friday, January 30, to Sunday, February 2, Academy’s held its first Hackathon Coding Competition, organized by Ms. Cherry and the CA Innovation Team. A Hackathon, said Ms. Cherry, is an event where “teams of coders and designers come together to brainstorm, build, and bring innovative ideas to life.” Participants had three days to…

(Courtesy/@columbusacademy) On January 31 and February 1, the Columbus Academy Middle School Theater Department transported audiences to Bikini Bottom with its production of The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition. Vibrant stage design, energetic performances, and stunning vocals brought the beloved characters to life. The story follows SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends as they discover that Mount…

Pixabay Do you need in-school service hours? Help our drama department with two serving opportunities during the middle school performance of Spongebob on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. The theatre department needs five ushers and one student as box manager for two performances. Box office managers must arrive at 6:30 p.m. to handle cash and…

(Courtesy/Jeremy Morgan) Columbus Academy hosted its annual Martin Luther King Activity Day on Friday, January 10, in an event that included an assembly and numerous Breakout Activities aimed at teaching and honoring Dr. King’s legacy in the world of civil rights and social justice.  Students headed to “The Mack” after one block of academic classes…

(Courtesy/@caserviceboard) If you want to gain events, even though next week is a four-day, two significant serving opportunities are available. On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, day,  Service Board will hosting Baking 4 Good in the Dining Hall. Volunteers will prepare dough and make bread rolls to be donated to Faith Mission and decorate…

Pixabay The Service Board tweaked the proposal guidelines for the first time in 10 years, implementing new rules and regulations that passed unanimously on Tuesday, January 7. The revisions followed challenges in reviewing complex service site proposals and prompting the need for clearer, more consistent guidelines. After an extended shaper meeting reviewing the recent complications,…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Spending hours in the ceramics room molding clay and throwing bowls, ceramics students have been preparing for the our annual Empty Bowls Service event. Attendees buy a $20 ticket for a handmade bowl of their choice, unlimited soup, crackers, beverage, and a cookie. They may also purchase a $1 raffle ticket or 6…

CASE staff with several Student Council members. (Melanie Q./Staff) Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day (FSAD) celebrates the dedication and impact of educators and support staff who shape our community Last year, student council introduced Babysitting Night as part of our FSAD events. The program was designed to provide teachers and staff with young children a…