Our "Experience Academy" series returns to provide reminders to those in our school community about upcoming events to which you are encouraged to attend. We hope these invitations will inspire you to become more engaged in the activities that are such an important part of the Academy experience.

January 26 | 2:45 p.m.

Although our school pep rallies are not generally for parents to attend, please note that this Friday will be a spiritwear dress down on top (dress code from the waist down). Students and all adults coming to campus are encouraged to wear their Academy gear during the school day. If you don't get a chance to visit the Viking Corner before it closes at 3:45 this afternoon, the store will also be open from 7:45-8:45 Friday morning with a special 25% discount on new Homage shirts!

January 27 | 6:00 p.m.

All families are invited to our varsity ice hockey team's 6pm game against Bishop Watterson this Saturday at Chiller Easton. Festivities will include fun music, a pregame high-five line with the team, pizza and chances to win prizes! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear your favorite hockey team gear or Academy spiritwear!

January 30 | 7:00 p.m.

Our Third Grade Little Dribblers will be performing at halftime of the Ohio State men's basketball game against Illinois on January 30 at Value City Arena! Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster by clicking here. This year's final public appearance by the Little Dribblers will be during our varsity boys basketball team's senior night on Friday, February 9.

February 1 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Academy parents and guardians are invited to a playful evening of food, games and the opportunity to create connections within our wonderful community at A Winter Gathering. Hosted by the Cultural Consciousness Committee of the Board of Trustees together with the Parents' Association of Columbus Academy, this event starts in the dining hall. It will be very casual attire, the Viking Corner store will be open, and childcare will be available for lower school students.

February 2-3 | 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are now available for our middle school production of "Newsies, Jr." on February 2-3. Advance purchase is recommended but some tickets will be available at the door (cash only). Click on the following links to purchase tickets and to view the cast & crew list. "This is an uplifting and inspiring show full of wonderful music, fun dancing and an epic story," states director Whitney Eads. "71 middle-schoolers and 13 upper-schoolers have worked tirelessly to make it a great show for all ages!"

February 8 | 7:30 p.m.

"Birdland," "Orange Colored Sky" and "Tippin' on the QT" will be among the five tunes at this performance by our Jazz Ensemble that will also feature vocalist Alaina West and flutist Margaret Kurtz. All are welcome to this concert in the theatre that will help prepare our talented musicians for the Essentially Ellington Contest at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on February 24.

February 14 | 8:15 a.m.

All are welcome and encouraged to join other parents in the dining hall (fireside) on Valentine's Day for the next PACA Connect meeting. The technology department will be sharing measures it takes to keep our students safe online as well as other tips for parents. Then, as a follow-up to October's meeting about "Our Generous Community," Emily Campbell will be speaking about all of the ways the Annual Fund benefits CA. Finally, our MOSAIC parent affinity group will be sharing about Black History Month. Be sure to join us for great information and to connect with other parents/guardians!

February 19 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Gahanna Parks & Recreation invites Columbus Academy students between the ages of 9-13 to register for its "School's Out, Fun's On" snow tubing experience on Presidents Day. The cost is $60 for residents of Gahanna and $65 for non-residents.

In addition to Saturday's Ice Hockey Youth Night (see above), here are more upcoming opportunities to cheer for our varsity winter sports teams (click here for daily schedules):

January 26| 4:00 p.m.

Bowling hosts Mifflin at HP Lanes

January 30 | 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball hosts Ready in The Mack

January 31 | 5:00 p.m.

Wrestling hosts Johnstown on Senior Night in the Barton Room

February 2 | 6:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball hosts Buckeye Valley in The Mack