HSA Middle School Newsletter!
Working together to SOAR in September!🦅😁✨💫🧡💙
Hobby Craft Club making mini bags and fruits using BRIX!
Weekly Newsletter!
🎉🎉We are enrolling for our 2026-27 School Year! 🎉🎉
Friday, September 4th, 2026
Providing learning for our young scholars!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH!
Make Everyday COUNT! Stay in the Game!
So many events and grand accomplishments! #BeApart!
Here at HSACM, scholars can earn Highschool and College Credit!
✨💫Here is an interview with Brenden B. and the College Credit Plus program! 💫✨
"Tell us about your experience with College Credit Plus?😁😁😊
"When I first did CCP, I was nervous because I never did it before. I made a few mistakes, and it affected my coursework a lot. The whole thing was crazy before I slowly got used to it and felt more comfortable and confident with the system. I just wish to continue doing well enough with the rest of my school years."
And please tell us why you think more students should do the program?
"More students should do it because it has a lot of benefits. Its not just something you do for a piece of candy. Its something that can help you advance in life. I do CCP because I know my future can be easier and brighter as I grow--- and others' future should be too!"
See Mr. Blose for more information on CCP and gaining college credits!
Engaging the World! And future generations!
OUR PRINCIPAL SAYS: WELCOME BACK!!!
Dear Families,
Welcome to a new school year! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are feeling refreshed and ready for all that the year ahead will bring. We are excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of learning, growth, and connection.
As a school community, we remain committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. We look forward to partnering with our families throughout the year and celebrating the many accomplishments—both big and small—that lie ahead.
Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with curiosity, kindness, and new possibilities. Welcome back—we are so glad you’re here!
Warmly,
Mrs. Mitzel
A quick highlight from Mr. Araz’s class this week!
A quick highlight from Mr. Araz’s class this week!
Students worked on a Dream Room Design Project using 5D Planner, where they had the opportunity to use their creativity and design skills to build their own dream rooms.
After completing their designs, students presented their projects to the class and rated one another’s work. It was great to see students sharing ideas, giving feedback, and celebrating each other’s creativity.
🏆 Congratulations to Sara B.!
Sara received the highest student rating with an impressive 4.1 out of 5 and won a pair of headphones! 🎧
Great job to all of our students who participated and shared their designs!
Keep following us—more exciting projects, challenges, and student showcases are on the way! 🚀
LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST!
"We’ll soon be continuing our podcast and newsletter projects with our students. Weekly video news bulletins! Stay tuned and keep following us!"
HAWKS ATHLETICS!
📸⚽ Picture Day for the Hawks! 🦅💙🧡
The team brought the energy, confidence, and plenty of Hawks pride to their soccer and volleyball photoshoost! 📸🔥 From individual shots to team moments, our players are looking ready for an amazing season!
Hawks on 3… 1, 2, 3… HAWKS! 🦅⚽🏐
#HorizonHawks #HawksSoccer #PictureDay #GoHawks #HawkPride
OUR STATEWIDE RECOGNIZED ROBOTICS TEAM IS ON THE RISE!
Want to stay in touch with all things sports at #HSACM? ⚽️🏀🏐🦅💙🧡🔥🔥
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW US ON BOTH INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK @hsa.columbusmiddleathletics !!!
More Volleyball games and information on the way!
Lets go show support to our HAWKS!
Learning to Soar in #STEAM is the KEY to the future!
PARENTS, Please sign up for POWERSCHOOL!
Enroll your students today and check their grades for the new school year through our Powerschool services!
Thank you
for choosing Horizon Science Academy!
The caring mentors here at Horizon ENVISION that CYSP’s structure and devoted, nurturing community build self-motivated, eager learners who are prepared for the future and ready to lead a successful life.
Check out our website @https://cysp.us/
LET US CONTINUE TO EXPLORE SCIENCE AND LEARNING TOGETHER!
Preparing our students for tomorrow through real world experiences today!
Onwards and Upwards! Towards New Horizons!
WE WANT TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH ALL OF OUR FAMILIES!
Parents! Please make sure contact information is correct as we will email, call, and text with school information EACH AND EVERY week.
New Community Connections
Back to school health and wellness tips!
Check out Nationwide's ABCs of back to school for parents:
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/back-to-school
After school tutoring programs:
Salvation Army – After School Learning Club – Academic support, tutoring, mentoring
Northeast 614-403-1082 West 614-484-0206 Ohio 614-358-2633
Livingston 614-448-8237
Grades 1-8 3:30-6:00
http://co.salvationarmy.org/CentralOhio/after-school-learning-center
Central Community House Youth & Family Services Recreation and Learning activities K-8
1150 E. Main Street 614-252-3157
After school programs www.cchouse.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library Homework Help Center
Provides school supplies and homework help after school at all branch libraries.
614-645-2275 www.columbuslibrary.org
Somali Community Association of Ohio
3422 Cleveland Ave 614-262-4068
Offers English classes, after school and Saturday tutoring for Somali youth.
Somali Women & Children’s Alliance
2210 Morse Rd 614-473-9999
Provides after school programs provides tutoring and educational activities for
children ages 5 to 18
Please visit the website below for a ton of great community resources like school supplies, child care, financial assistance, transportation and free family events.
Don't forget to go and see our Nurse, Miss Juliana!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Dear HSA Families,
Our school counselor is here for you and your students! Mr. Blose works with students, teachers, administrators, and guardians to help students reach their academic goals and develop important social- emotional skills. Please use this link to request information & resources or if you would like a school counselor to meet with your student: https://forms.gle/pVaGPKR4hVxhRswr7
Some reasons you might request we meet with your child are:
- academics
- family transitions
- student crisis situations
- peer mediation/conflict
- personal development
- emotion regulation
- higher education questions
- career exploration
HSA has also partnered with the National Youth Advocate Program, a community agency that provides services for students during the school day. This partnership allows licensed mental health counselors to provide counseling and treatment plans to students while at school. If you would like more information, please contact your HSA Middle School counselor through the form above. "
Parents and Students,
HSA middle school is excited to partner with "People Like Me". People Like Me offers behavioral health, counseling, mentoring services, and more for our students and families. People like me typically bills through Medicaid or private insurance. Services can be provided in the school during school hours or after school. If you are interested in any of these services for your student (s) or family, please reach out to Mr. Blose and he will provide you with the sign up form.
Literacy Corner
KARL ROAD LIBRARY RESOURCES!
The library is located at:
5590 Karl Road │ Columbus, OH 43229
According to Elie Moser, a writer for BookRiot.com, here are a few of the best ways to promote literacy at home:
Read! Reading to your child is the best way to promote literacy skills.
If your child is reading independently, then have your child read you a chapter of their book out loud.
Make sure your child is reading independently for a minimum of ten minutes a night.
Model reading behavior you want to see in your child.
Turn on the captions! We all watch online videos, television, and movies. Promote literacy by simply turning on the captions. It will help kids make a connection between the words they are hearing and the words they’re reading on the screen.
Talk to your kids!Speaking to your children is a great way to increase their vocabulary. Many in education point to a “word gap,” or a difference in vocabulary between children when they enter school.
Practice storytelling! A simple way to promote literacy at home is to encourage your child to tell you stories. This will help them gain a better understanding of the rhythm of narrative storytelling, which will benefit them as they grow and read more complex fiction. They can tell you real stories about their lives or make up stories and flex their imaginations.
Play word games! For younger kids, these games can be informal, like naming a word that rhymes with another word. You can play these kinds of games anywhere, such as riding in the car or while taking a walk. There are also a lot of fun board games that promote literacy for kids of all ages. Some great ones are Zingo, Quiddler, Bananagrams, and Rory’s Story Cubes.
Make reading easy for your kids! Just like any habit, the fewer barriers to reading, the better. Make sure books are readily available to your child in whatever spaces they spend the most time. Have books in their bedroom, in the living room, in the kitchen, and even in the car. It’s also helpful to give you child a mixture of familiar and new books.
Encourage all forms of reading! Make sure you don’t inadvertently dismiss certain forms of reading. Graphic novels, comics, audiobooks, and picture books are all valid forms of reading regardless of your child’s age and ability. We know the best way to improve literacy skills is to read more, so families should encourage children to read whatever they like. Favorite picture books long past a child’s “reading level” can provide comfort. Graphic novels can keep reluctant readers engaged. Audiobooks are an accessible way to access the same content as a physical book. Trust that your child is reading grade-level material at school and let the at-home reading be truly their choice.
Citation: Moser, Elie. “10 Ways to Promote Children’s Literacy at Home.” BookRiot.com. February 9, 2021.https://bookriot.com/literacy-at-home/
"To prepare students to succeed in college and the world by offering high-quality, college-prep, STEM education."
Concept Schools announced that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation and STEM Certification Seals, making it the largest public charter school network in the Midwest to receive the honor.
Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means Concept Schools is recognized across the nation as a service provider that meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
As the weather is getting colder, we also wanted to remind you about our building times.
Students are not permitted to enter the building until 7:20.
Family members may not enter the building for 15 minutes before and after dismissal. That is 2 to 2:30 on regular school days.
Clubs and tutoring end at 3:30. Students attending tutoring and clubs will not be dismissed until 3:30.
While we recognize a bus not showing puts an undue burden on families and the school, please understand that depending on the size and number of buses not showing up, students may not be able to leave the building until 3:30 as well.
About Us
Since 2007, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle has been the premier college-preparatory, STEM focused school in Columbus, Ohio. Our award winning curriculum is available, tuition-free, to students in grades 6th through 8th grade. HSACM offers specialized STEM courses such as engineering (PLTW), technology, and robotics. Through this rigorous STEM focused curriculum, HSACM is preparing the scientists and engineers of tomorrow.