Avalon Family Resources Newsletter

Types of School Choice Applications:

School Choice Lottery: For parents/guardians of KG-12th grade students wishing to apply to attend a school other than the school assigned.

Reservation Admissions: For students who currently attend a school that is eligible to reserve a seat in the next school with the same programming. Reservation applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by January 31, 2025 via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Request to Return to Home School: For students attending a school in Columbus City Schools that is not their school of address. The request will be available for submission beginning on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by March 21, 2025.

Selective Admissions: For students who meet specific criteria. The Selective Admissions application will be available on January 8, 2025, for students who qualify, and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by January 31, 2025.

Inter-District Open (IOE) Enrollment: For students living outside of the Columbus City Schools boundaries and wish to attend a school in the CCS District. IOE application deadlines follow the same deadlines as the School Choice Lottery.

Airforce Junior ROTC: For students entering 9th-12th grade who want to join the Airforce Junior ROTC on the campus of Fort Hayes HS. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery, must adhere to all ROTC guidelines. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery will be returned to their school of address should a decision be made that drops ROTC from the student's schedule. ROTC applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by February 21, 2025.

School Choice Dates to apply for the 2025-2026 School Year:

• High School & Middle School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday, February 28, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Elementary School Lottery Applications: On-time lottery applications accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, February 3, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Selective Admissions Applications: Applications available to eligible students Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a submission deadline of Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Parent Portal.
• Request to Return to Homeschool Application: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025.
• Reservations: Accepted via the Parent Portal for eligible students from Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, January 31, 2025.
• ROTC: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday February 21, 2025.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Family Math Webinars hosted by WOSU in collaboration with Columbus City Schools Early Childhood Education. These webinars are a wonderful opportunity for our Pre-K families to engage in fun, hands-on math activities with their children.

Important Dates To Remember:

• December 18, 2024 - Color Collages: Explore Shapes through creative collage-making activities. This is the first event of the series, and families will receive a Family Math Kit to use at home for this activity.

• January 8, 2025 - Number Bingo: Explore Number Sense & Counting in this fun and engaging session.

• February 26, 2025 - Homemade Scale: Explore Measurement using simple materials that families can find at home.

• March 26, 2025 - Do the Twist with Craft Pipe Cleaners: Focus on Measurement, Spatial Sense, Shapes, and Number Sense & Counting through hands-on activities.

• April 16, 2025 - How to Make Binoculars with Cardboard Tubes: Explore Spatial Sense as families create binoculars using everyday materials.

2025 CCS SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT FAIR

Saturday, February 8, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

East High School

1500 E Broad Street (Free parking. Translation services available.)

Dive in and explore what Columbus has to offer this summer for kids and teens at the 2025 Summer Opportunities and Engagement Fair on Saturday, February 8, at East High School, 1500 E. Broad Street from 10am-1pm.

Over 50 community organizations, partners, and Columbus City Schools departments have gathered to share information on camps, academic enrichment, STEM, arts, and overall summer fun.

This year's festivities also feature workshops to guide families through the graduation requirements, college financial aid updates, special needs opportunities, and more.

Get the resources you need to plan your summer!! Register Today!

Brought to you by the Columbus City Schools' Office of Engagement.

I Know I Can's traditional scholarships and grants (Founders, IKIC Grant, Columbus Promise) are exclusive to CCS seniors. Scholarship and Grant applications will be available starting January 6, 2025.

Need help filling out your 2025 FAFSA application? I Know I Can is here to help. See the list of workshop dates in the attachment below for dates and times.

Give your family the gift of science learning with a free membership to COSI! Thanks to the generosity of the Robert Weiler Company, Columbus City Schools 5th-grade students and their families can receive FREE year-round visits to COSI! Elementary School Family Ambassadors can also receive these memberships!

Memberships are limited. Don't wait. Apply today! First come, first served. Application closes on February 28th, 2025.

Please use the link below to register for your FREE membership.

The CRIS Community Connectors program is a mentoring network in Columbus schools that supports students who are new to the United States between the ages of 5-24.

The goal of our program is to help students advance socially, emotionally, and academically while adjusting to life in Columbus.

Mentors and metees can work on homework, practice speaking English, attend Columbus Crew soccer games, go to restaurants in the community, practice cooking, and much more.

If you are interested in having a mentor or getting involved with CRIS Community Connectors, please contact us:

Email Jeremy Hollon at: jhollon@cris-ohio.org

www.criscommunityconnectors.org

Did you miss the season premiere of FACES?

The program that brings learning to life is back! Join us on Thursdays as FACES goes inside the classroom and behind the scenes with CCS.

Click the link below to watch last weeks episode and stay tuned for more FACES.

Nationwide Children's Hospital has a doctor's office at Northland High School in Room 131 for students from ages 3 - 21.

We can:
• Help when you are sick
• Give vaccines (shots)
• Do blood work
• Perform checkups
• Help with medication management
• Provide sports physicals
• Treat asthma
• Help with work permit physicals
• Treat anxiety, depression and ADHD
• And more!

To schedule an appointment, call (614) 355-2590, Option 3, or scan the QR code to submit an interest form.

Interpreters are available.

See the school nurse or call (614) 355-2590, option 3, to schedule an appointment for your CCS student to go to the Nationwide Children's Hospital doctor's office in Room 131 at Northland HighSchool.

Tell them your child will need transportation.

Nationwide Children's Hospital has a vision center on the Fort Hayes Campus, located across from the Central Enrollment Center for students ages 3 - 21.

They can:
• Provide comprehensive eye exams
• Prescribe glasses
• Perform glasses fittings
• Order glasses
• Repair glasses

Call (614) 355-2590, Option 7, to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Learn more at NationwideChildrens.org/Care-Connection or scan the QR code.

New safety measures have been put in place for the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year for all special events including sporting events such as football.

Beginning today (August 23rd) at most locations:

• Safety and Security Specialists will process all spectators and visitors through a single-entry point via the EVOLV High-Speed Weapons Detection Systems
• Students must provide their school ID
• A parent or adult guardian must accompany middle school students
• Restrictions on bag size, no larger than 5x8
• No strollers
• **New this year** no admission or purchase of tickets after the end of the third quarter
• Spectators are prohibited from re-entering after leaving the facility

To families that have younger children who will be going to Pre-K (Pre-Kindergarten) next school year, there are many resources offered by the District to help you prepare.

Visit here for more information: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/12052

Here are some things you can expect in Pre-K next year:

Above and below, you will find an example of one of our Pre-K classrooms. Our teachers strategically set up their rooms to help promote learning, reinforce the curriculum, and create a fun, caring, and safe environment.

The Columbus City Schools FACT Line, part of the Office of Customer Relations, has compiled a listing of local agencies, organizations, and individuals (independent contractors not under the auspices of CCS) who provide tutoring or family-related services, as listed in the Lutheran Social Services Directory for Franklin County.

Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages? Please share the document below with your staff and families in the event that they need assistance in another language.

Need an Interpreter for an event? Please follow the directions on the Website below to request Language Services in your building.

MLK Day of Service with Veterans Memorial

Date: Monday, January 20, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: $5 per person (Free for children 5 and under, Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and Gold Star Families)

Discover inspiring stories of Veterans who served our nation and continue their legacy through acts of service. In the Great Hall, you’ll find local community service organizations ready to connect you with meaningful volunteer opportunities for both children and adults. Make this MLK Jr. Day a day of reflection, learning, and giving back to your community!

Connect with volunteer organizations including:

• Central Ohio VA
• American Red Cross
• Blue Star Families
• Habitat for Humanity
• MidOhio
• Greenlawn Cemetery
• Honor Flight Columbus
• and more!

For more information visit the link below.

Join Seeds of Caring for our annual MLK Day of Youth Service and help us share this message with youth across Columbus. Together, we can make Monday, January 20 a day on, and not a day off. Seeds of Caring's Day of Youth Service is part of the larger MLK Open House event put on byThe King Arts Complex every year and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Ohio History Connection. Seeds of Caring, with the generous support of White Castle and other sponsors, will have five different stations set up where kids ages 2-12 —along with their grown-ups — can contribute to their community in meaningful ways in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activities will include: assembling cleaning kits for recently housed neighbors, making breakfast kits for kids experiencing food insecurity, creating sun catchers for senior friends to brighten their day, designing “Use Your Voice” posters, as well as a dream catcher reflection craft. This event isFREE but does require registration.

Please see link below for registration information.

Did you know there are FREE sledding hills at the local Metro Parks?

When the snow obliges, there’s no greater fun and free winter activity than to get out your sled, clamber to the top of a Metro Parks sledding hill and just go! All the sledding hills are monitored by park staff for safety and to make sure everyone has a great time.

• Battelle Darby Creek
• Blacklick Woods
• Highbanks
• Quarry Trails
• Scioto Audubon
• Scioto Grove
• Sharon Woods
• Walnut Woods

Not interested in sledding? Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail. Free refreshments are offered at the parks during the times listed.

January

Saturday, January 11, 10am- 1pm at Sharon Woods

Sunday, January 12, 10am-1pm at Slate Run

Saturday, January 18, 10am-1pm at Scioto Audubon

Sunday, January 19, 10am-1pm at Rocky Fork

Saturday, January 25, 10am-1pm at Clear Creek

Sunday, January 26, 10am-1pm at Scioto Grove

February

Saturday February 15, 10am-1pm at Three Creeks

Sunday, February 23, 2025 11am-3pm at Blacklick Woods Golf Course - Winter Hike Celebration!

For more information about parks and programs, visit the link below.

Check out Culture Passes for admission to these central Ohio organizations –FREE with your library card.

For in-person checkout only; non-reservable. Click here to check availability. Supplies are limited.

BalletMet

• Pass admits two adults or children.
• Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
• Valid for 2024-2025 performances only.

CAPA

• Pass can be redeemed for one 10-pack of 2024 movie tickets.
• Each ticket admits one person to any Summer Movie Series film.
• All movies take place at the Ohio Theatre.

Columbus Children’s Theatre

• Pass admits four individuals of any age.
• Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
• Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
• Valid for 2024 performances only.

Columbus Clippers

• Pass admits up to two adults and four children.
• Passes good for bleacher seating sections.
• Valid for Sunday games only during the regular season (March – September).

Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus

• Pass admits two individuals of any age.
• Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
• Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
• Valid for 2024-2025 performances only.

Columbus Museum of Art and the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art

• Pass admits eight people of any age.
• Valid for seven days.

Columbus Symphony

• Pass admits one adult; children under 16 are free.
• Seat selection must be made before performance.
• Valid for Masterworks performances only.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

• Pass admits up to six people of any age.
• Valid for two days.
• Pass is not valid for Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club or The Wilds.
• Pass does not include parking fees.

Dawes Arboretum

• Pass admits up to six individuals of any age.
• Valid for two weeks.
• Valid for general admission; excludes registered programs and events.
• Cannot be used for entry during member-only hour from 8-9 a.m.

Franklin Park Conservatory

• Pass admits two adults and six children.
• Valid for 30 days.
• May be used two times before pass expires.

Ohio History Center

• Pass admits up to eight adults and/or children.
• Pass also valid to Ohio Village (seasonal).
• Valid for seven days.
• Valid for 10% discount at café and gift shop.

National Veterans Memorial Museum

• Pass admits two adults and five children.
• Valid for seven days.

ProMusica

• Pass admits two adults or children.
• Redeem by calling 614-464-0066 ext. 101 in advance, or at theater
  box office up to one hour before performance.

Essential Resources for Winter

Click the links below for helpful resource lists and tools:

• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – Interactive Map
• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – PDF
• Clothing, Hygiene Items, and Home Goods Resource List
• Utility & Housing Payment Assistance Programs
• Best Gas Prices in Columbus
• Free Home Weatherization for Income-Eligible Franklin County Residents
• Grief Support, Support Groups, Substance Use Help, and More
• Emergency Food Help
• Emergency Housing Help
• Helpful Hotlines
• Columbus Street Card
• How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

La Coalición Hispana de Ohio ofrece un programa extracurricular, donde los niños reciben: asistencia con las tareas, actividades de enriquecimiento, tutoría y tutoría, aprendizaje STEAM, creación de contenido y más, todas estas actividades están en ambos idiomas (inglés y español).

La Coalición Hispana de Ohio también tiene un campamento de verano. Estén atentos a ese folleto. Aún no lo han publicado.

Since its creation in 2001, SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids) has been dedicated to helping vulnerable children make a seamless transition into kindergarten, setting them on the path to becoming successful learners. This innovative home-visiting, family-focused kindergarten readiness program works with families, schools, and the community to ensure children are prepared for school and life.

Each month, participating children receive a new book, lesson activities, educational supplies, and opportunities to engage in home and group learning experiences. These resources focus on building essential skills in reading, language, and social development, giving families the tools to support their child’s learning journey.

SPARK has significantly impacted Ohio, supporting over 5,000 families by working closely with schools to enhance the transition to kindergarten. The program serves children who are turning three or four years of age by September 30 of each year across Franklin County, helping them get ready to thrive in school environments.

Best of all, there is no cost to participate in SPARK!

Action for Children has been central Ohio’s trusted resource for all things early learning since 1972. As the local child care resource and referral agency, we serve Franklin County, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties.

Do you have a child three years old and under? Do you receive TANF, SSI, SNAP, PFCC benefits? Are you experiencing homelessness or is your family income below the poverty guidelines?

If so, The Ohio State University Early Head Start Program can help.

Apply online: go.osu.edu/ehsapply

espanol: go.osu.edu/ehsespanol

Karl Road Library Branch - Adult Learning Programs:

There are many programs offered at the Karl Road Branch for adult education.
Here are a few upcoming events, listed below.

English Conversation Tables

• Karl Road - Meeting Room 3
• Wednesdays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
• Come join Library staff for an hour of English Practice as we explore a variety of topics, vocabulary, and grammar through conversation. No registration required. All levels are welcome.

ESOL Class

By Godman Guild

• Karl Road – School Help Center
  
• Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
  
• 9:00am – 12:00pm
  
• ESOL classes are free English as a second language classes. Please call the Godman Guild at 614-294-5476 to register.

ESOL Class

By Columbus Literacy Council

• Karl Road – Meeting Room 1, 2, and 3
  
• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm

• ESOL classes are free English as a second language class. Students need to register online using this form: http://bit.ly/CLCAdultEducation or call the Columbus Literacy Council at 614-362-1625.

Columbus Financial Empowerment Center:

By Jewish Family Services & City of Columbus

• Karl Road – Study Room 7
  
• Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 5:00pm

• The Columbus Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one financial counseling as a public service for all Central Ohio residents. Trained and Certified financial counselors will help you.
  

Free Legal Help:

By Legal Aid Society

• Karl Road – Conference Room 1
  
• Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

• Get free legal help from the Legal Aid Society including consumer debt, expungement and landlord/tenant issues. No registration is required.
  

View the Columbus Metropolitan Library event calendar here for more events and information: https://events.columbuslibrary.org/events

*You can also filter the search to show events at the local Northern Lights branch, as well.

The Aspire program offers free ESL, High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET), postsecondary preparation and career training for adult learners at different locations throughout Columbus. Day, evening and weekend, virtual and in-person class options are available. Spring classes will begin April 15, 2024.

To register: https://ausohio.com/adult-education/

Since 1954, we have been committed to providing programs for lifelong learning. Adult Workforce Education courses can be taken in health occupations, skilled trades, and computer applications. You can prepare to earn your high school equivalency by attending free classes, and foreign-born adults can learn to read, write, and speak English in our (ESL) English for Speakers of Other Languages program.

ACE Mission Statement: Adult & Community Education improves the lives of adult students through personalized, quality learning.

CCS Mission Statement: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

Vision Statement: A world-class model of public education that prepares all students to be Portrait-ready graduates and reach their full potential.

To learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddPqfUy-wClUEvEe2oYUndwMgNUr49QDYVydNllq7h0uVxGg/viewform

CLC is a dynamic and innovative agency providing services to individuals, families and neighborhoods across Central Ohio. Our mission is to increase employability, enable future education, encourage civic involvement and promote family stability and support.

Columbus Literacy Council offers programs for a variety of topics, such as:

• Workplace Learning
  
• Business Grammar
  
• American Sign Language
  
• Spanish
  
• Citizenship
  

To learn more: https://www.clcworks.org/connect-with-us

Find your next opportunity!

Post your resume, find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more on OhioMeansJobs.com. Get best practices for your job search.

The Franklin County Job Center is located at:

Columbus-Franklin County
1111 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205

Phone: (614) 559-5052

• JobNow Coaches are available every day from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
  
• Get resume help from live experts
• Live interview coaching
• Expert job matching
• Career assessments to help you begin your search
• Unemployment assistance

To apply, click here: https://www.aepohio.com/community/caring/neighbor-to-neighbor#applying

LSS 211 Central Ohio, formerly Hands On Central Ohio, provides community access to thousands of programs and services available from nonprofit, government, and healthcare organizations in Central Ohio. Click the image to find resources available to you.

Visit the website here: https://lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio/

Real people standing by:

Text "FOOD" to 90847

• Free Groceries
  
• Government Programs
  
• Hot Meals
  

www.foodhelpline.org

Family Services focuses on a range of programs and special efforts for local families and individuals. From its Choice Food Pantry, to health services and more, the agency meets neighbors’ needs and helps them on the road to sustainability.

CRC's Family Services Program serves Clintonville and surrounding communities through a Choice Food Pantry, weekly produce distributions, sack lunches, and other assistance.

Family Services and Choice Food Pantry
14 W Lakeview Avenue
Columbus, OH 43202

614-268-3539

The local Northside office of Department of Jobs & Family Resources offer benefits for low-income families that are in need.

Available benefits include: Medicaid (Health Insurance),SNAP (Food Assistance), Ohio Works First (Cash Assistance), and childcare.

To print and fill out the application click below:

https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS%2007200/pdf/

To apply online click below:

https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal

*Monthly Mobile Produce Market occurs every third Saturday of each month from 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Food is loaded into the trunk of each car by pantry staff. Please bring photo ID.

Home goods are also available on first-come, first-served basis.

Address: 5757 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229.

2024 Dates:

-January 20

-February 17

-March 16

-April 20

-May 18

-June 15

-July 20

-August 17

-September 21

-October 19

-November 16

-December 21

NNEMAP food pantry is open daily.

Daily Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Address: 677 E. 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43221

Phone: (614) 297 - 0533

*See flyer above.

Open to All Franklin County

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Consumers are welcome once a week!

St. Stephen's Community House FNC is curb-side only.

Address: 1500 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43219

The Bread of Life Food Pantry is working to meet the critical need for food. If you need help, schedule an appointment at:

-Phone : (614) 341-2282

-Text: (614) 702 - 7772

The pantry is currently open on:

-Wednesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

-Fridays: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Address: 1880 Agler Road

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, although walk -Ins are accepted on a limited basis.

*See the flyer above.

We’re here to help!

You can use www.FreshTrak.com to find food resources in your area.

Input your zip code to find food access resources in your community.

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program provides housing assistance for very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled, allowing them to live in safe, quality affordable housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses or apartments in neighborhoods of their choice. Participants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

A family that is issued a voucher is responsible for finding a suitable unit where the owner agrees to rent under the HCV program. The suitable unit may even include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA.

A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by CMHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

Visit website: https://www.cmhanet.com/HCV/About

Did you know the PBS For Parents website has Read Alongs you can watch with your kids? These books are read by the author and have a craft, game, and/or printable that goes along with each story!

If you are tired at bedtime and want to listen to a book - this is a GREAT way for you and your child to enjoy a bedtime story WITH pictures together!

Check out this and many other great parent resources at:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/

The Read Together Grow Together website from the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy has 8 Tips for Families reading with their children.

“Reading with your child is one of the best ways to build their literacy skills.

Did you know there are simple tips you can use when you read together? These tips are for every adult who shares the joy of reading with a child. They are based on best practices and can be used with any books that you have.”

https://crane.osu.edu/our-work/read-together-grow-together/

Check out this site for Camps-In-a-Box, Virtual Field Trips, Family Webinar Series, and community events.

https://ohiolearns360.org/

Ohio Hands and Voices is partnering with Columbus Metropolitan Libraries to offer American Sign Language Storytime at several library locations this spring.

All are welcome to attend these inclusive and fun storytime events!

CMA provides free general admission for museum visitors, each and every Sunday. See art throughout the Museum galleries through hands-on activities, puzzles, and Join the Conversation stations. For more information click the link below.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Student Achievers celebrates high performing and improving students for their academic accomplishments with free tickets to a Blue Jackets game!

What makes this offer so inclusive is that it only requires that a student improves by one grade letter, without a specification on subject matter. Even students facing academic challenges can strive to achieve this goal!

Students that receive straight A’s, or improve a full letter grade in one subject, over the course of a grading period are eligible to receive an exclusive ticket offer!

The program also accepts report cards that aren’t on a traditional A-F grading scale, and will review these accordingly based on scale.

Note: this can only be redeemed once per season/school year per student, and is limited to during the hockey season. As such, final spring report card is not eligible.

Parents can upload a copy of the student’s report card and if it qualifies, you’ll get an email within 3 weeks with instructions on how to redeem the offer. Full details here.

Getting the tickets

Once your submission has been approved, you will be contacted via email with a link and a code to select your game and seats for your complimentary ticket(s). Select home games are available for this discount.

You purchase additional tickets at a special discount for the rest of the family. These tickets were $21 +fees during the 2023/2024 season.

If you have multiple students achievers, you can get free tickets for each student for the same game, or attend multiple games. Only one free ticket per student per school year, so you would need to purchase the discounted tickets for additional seats for each game.

Want more hockey? You can also get tickets for any of the other games listed at the special Student Achiever rate by clicking on the game you would like to attend and purchasing under the Additional Tickets heading.

Any Unclaimed Tickets from the 2023/24 Season will be valid for the first games of the 2024/25 Season. So if you submitted a report card last year and weren’t able to attend a game, there are several games to choose from in the Fall!

Stay at one of our great state parks at a discount with good grades! Stay for one night, or for longer! There’s so much to do at these State Parks. We’ve stayed at Burr Oak and had so much fun, and have a cabin booked for Deer Creek as well.

Get $10 off the best available room rate for up to five A’s on a student’s report card.

Book your stay through the Stays for A’s link on the Lodging website. Discount applied upon check in when you bring the student’s most recent report card. Unique grade cards considered; call in advance.

Available on select dates. You reservation must be coded as Stays for A’s® at the time the reservation is made. Offer is subject to availability and valid on select dates. Only one report card per room may be applied for discount (for a maximum of $50 off rate).

State Parks lodging available include

Hocking Hills
Burr Oak
Mohican
Deer Creek
Shawnee
Hueston Woods
Salt Fork
Maumee Bay
Punderson Manor
Geneva Marina

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Otterbein University (America Reads & Sports Pals)

Junior Achievement

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