Columbus Online Academy 7-12

This site will list all upcoming events for Columbus Online Academy, the Columbus City Schools District, and beyond. Be sure to bookmark this page to stay in-the-know!

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At each Move Together event you can look forward to a fun up-beat atmosphere with guided run/walk routes, music, snacks, giveaways, raffles, and post-movement Q&A's. All walking groups are open to the community and are free to join, but we do ask that everyone registers beforehand if you are interested in attending.

Our next walking group will be held tonight, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Southwood ES. The walk starts at 5:00 PM.

You can find the 2025 meet-up schedule and register at www.movetogethercolumbus.com, or view the attached flyer. The walking groups will continue each month throughout summer break. Our next walk is scheduled for June 18th at Gables ES.

Columbus City Schools High School students (current grades 8 & up) can make the most of their summer by earning credits towards graduation. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to get ahead and achieve your academic goals. Options are available for both Credit Recovery and Credit Advancement.

Please fill out the interest form at Summer School Form.

Festa Free Summer Lunch Camp
Monday – Friday June 11-August 1, 2025

No Cost for Camp or Lunch - 3 Camp Locations in Hilliard:

• Hilliard Church of Christ, 4300 Avery Rd (12:15pm-3:15pm)
• Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3500 Main St. (12:15pm-3:15pm)
• Beacon Elementary, 3600 Lacon Rd. (10:00am-12:30pm)

Camp Activities: Recreation, games, art, special guests, and summer reading support with healthy lunch served daily (no pork products ever served)

Business/Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Children will run their very own business at all camp locations learning valuable skills for their futures.

• For children who have completed kindergarten and older only
• Teens (completed 9th grade & older) can volunteer, earn service hours, & eat a free nutritious lunch too!
• There is no bussing this year to and from camp.

Register on-line now at https://wearefesta.org/ , in person on June 4th at Hilliard Church of Christ, 4300 Avery Road, from 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm or register your child/children here

Join Columbus City Schools students, teachers, staff, family, and alumni as we march through Downtown Columbus as part of the 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March.

• Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

• Meeting Area: 270 East State Street

• Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m.

• March begins: 10:30 a.m.

• T-shirts are available to registered walkers. Limited availability.

• Register at Pride March Participant Sign Up Link - Click Here

If you have questions, call the Department of Communications and Engagement at 614-365-8868 or email at engage@columbus.k12.oh.us

Join BalletMet for a FREE two-week dance camp at Ft. Hayes to learn the fundamentals of dance styles like ballet, hip hop, and more! No previous dance experience is required. This camp is open to students entering grades 7-12.

FREE BalletMet Summer Dance Camp:

Ft. Hayes Performing Arts Building

Grades 7-12

Monday - Friday

June 16 - 27, 2025

9am - 12pm

Final Performance June 27, 2025

11:30am - 12pm

For more information, BalletMet Dance Camp Information Link - Click here

African American Male Wellness Day 5K- August 9, 2025

Join the CCS African American Wellness Day 5K Team. Walk with students, teachers, staff, families, and alumni for a transformative day dedicated Black men's health, well-being, and empowerment!

• Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

• Location: Livingston Park

• Walk begins: 7:00 a.m.

• T-shirts can be picked up on August 5-8 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 270 E. State St, Columbus, OH 43215.

• Click the link below to register

* Anyone under 18 must have parent/guardian permission and be accompanied by an adult.

Sign Up at African American Wellness 5K Registration Link - Click Here

Back to School Fair- August 16, 2025

Come to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus.

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Location: Fort Hayes Campus

• Free Parking: Columbus State Community College- 250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.

• Register using the link below

FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies. Over 100 CCS departments and community partners will be available to assist with back-to-school resources, including health screenings, home safety, after-school programs, and social service information.

Register at CCS Back to School Fair Registration Link - Click Here

You can make an American Dream come true!

Aspect Foundation is looking for families of all shapes and sizes to host a foreign exchange student for the 2025-2026 school year. Aspect students hail from nearly 50 countries around the globe, but share a common dream - to live and learn the American way of life with a family like yours!

If your family is not able to host, but you know of another interested family, please refer them to contact your local coordinator, Cassandra Lewis - anyone who refers a family who ends up hosting will receive a referral bonus of $200!

Please email me, Cassandra Lewis, Family Ambassador, clewis1@columbus.k12.oh.us with any suggestions or submissions for future events.

Email: colsonlineacad@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/columbusonlineacademy
Location: 4841 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (614)365-8472