September 23, 2022

Dear Middle School Families,

As the month winds down next week, there are some middle school events I want to bring to the forefront of your mind for which to plan.

Eighth Grade Volunteers

Many eighth-graders have volunteered to work tomorrow’s Viking Rampage Challenge and HOLA Tailgate. Students who volunteer from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. will be helping with the race and should meet Mrs. Hall at the entrance of the race near the middle school playground at 9:00 a.m. Students who volunteer from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be running carnival games for younger students and should meet Mrs. Hall at the HOLA Tailgate next to Hondros Field at 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hall at halla@columbusacademy.org.

Eighth Grade Photos

Eighth-graders will take photos on Monday, September 26, during lunch and flex. Students will be given their times during advisory on Monday.

Middle School Parent Coffees

Important information about school trips will be discussed at the upcoming parent coffees.

The seventh grade parent coffee will take place next Wednesday, September 28, from 8:05 to 9:00 a.m. on the fireside of the dining hall.

The eighth grade parent coffee has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, September 29, from 8:05 to 9:00 a.m. in the main room of the dining hall. 

Middle School Ski Club

Ski Club sign ups will take place beginning next Wednesday, September 28, at 7:30 a.m. For your children to participate, please send them with a $75 deposit (check made payable to Columbus Academy) directly to Mrs. White or Mr. Arnold in the middle school office. We are able to accommodate the first 50 students who register. If there is any additional interest, we will create a waitlist. Please look for a reminder email this weekend from Kristin Alexander, our parent contact for the Ski Club. The Ski Club will travel to Snow Trails on January 6, 13 and 20, and again on February 3 and 24.

Enjoy your weekend, and happy fall!

Shaka Arnold

Head of Middle School