January Newsletter

1/20 No Classes: Martin Luther King Day

1/21 No Classes: Professional Development

1/22 No Classes: Records Day

Our District’s commitment to School Choice uniquely offers students a variety of high-quality educational options at all levels by giving families a choice on deciding where their children attend school to learn and grow. The School Choice Lottery is widely popular, with nearly 20,000 applications each year. If your student is considering applying to another school within our the District, please click the link below for important information.

Because we know that the social, emotional, and physical wellness of students and staff is vital to student success, the CCS organizational culture will support wellness, and our district will serve as a national school district model for health and wellness. Click here for more resources and to learn more about our wellness initiative.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. For immediate help from a caring, skilled counselor, please call or text 988 or chat with us. You can find more information by clicking here.

• To attend prom Seniors must have 120 internship hours logged into Schoolinks and all APEX completed to attend prom.
• To attend prom Juniors must have 60 internship hours logged into Schoolinks and all Freshman core classes complete to attend prom.

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. Click here for the list of workshop dates in the attachment for dates and times.

Our school counselors play a vital role in our school by guiding students toward success in their education and future careers. School Counselors support all students with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. This following information provides information and resources for our school counselors.

Jathiya Abdullah-Simmons

School Counselor : A-L

Columbus North International

4077 Karl Road Columbus, Ohio 43224

(P) 614-365-4054

Ryan McClellan

School Counselor: Last Names M-Z

Columbus North International School

4077 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224

(P) 614-365-4054

Welcome to a new school year! My name is Marybel Perez Ridley and I am the Family Ambassador at Columbus International High School.

My role as Family Ambassador is to share tips, tools, and strategies that can further connect learning experience between classroom and home, host educational opportunities for families and connect families to community and district resources.

I am available in the building on Tuesday and Thursday and by email or phone. Please do not hesitate to contact me at mridley9999@columbus.k12.oh.us

I look forward to meeting everyone this year and connecting with you at Columbus International High School.

Email: mridley9999@columbus.k12.oh.us
Phone: 6143654054