CAHS Family Update
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The National Honor Society is sponsoring a "Giving Tree" between Wellness week and Winter Break. We have a number of generic tags for toys, treats, or gifts for kids and teens, but we would also like to include some more specific requests for families in need in our community. These are, of course, completely anonymous. The tree is located in the entrance area in front of the offices of Ms. Espinoza and Ms. Smith.
If you have questions or ideas about this, please contact NHS Advisor Ms. Vendramin: vvendramin@columbus.k12.oh.us
The CAHS community is excited to support our athletes. With the information gathered in this form we will be able to follow their winter season, include them in an athlete's newsletter, and hopefully attend some of their events! Best wishes!
If possible, please complete this form by Wednesday, December 10. We would like to create the newsletter by December 12 to start sharing with our community. However, we will keep checking for new additions, so if you miss that date, please still add your information. Thank you!
We're cancelling the Dec. 18 PTA meeting. There's a lot going on, so we will hit the ground running in early January.
The PBIS and Patches project enables students to express themselves by selecting positive patches to decorate Trucker Hats. The patches express their identity, reinforce their positive behavior, and seek to honor their sense of belonging. At CAHS, we are constantly working to impact our students' sense of belonging in our community. This project is near and dear to my heart, as an alumnus, CAHS, was the place that uplifted and honored who I am. Positive patches like these will be used to decorate trucker hats
Thanks!
Tracy Stevens
Social Emotional Learning Practitioner
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
We have a group started for parents and caregivers who speak Spanish as their primary language! Thanks to parent Leticia Luna-Escobar for hosting this one. Feel free to join using the QR code or link and share with others in our community. It will be an informal way to connect on school-related topics in Spanish.
Enjoy the photos below from a wonderful night of music December 4 which featured the orchestra, concert band, and jazz band. A full house cheered on each ensemble and delicious baked goods and hot cocoa were sold in the lobby to support the instrumental music program!
Health Screenings Coming Soon
The school nurse will be completing vision and hearing screenings on November 18th for 9th grade and December 12th for 11th grade and students new to the district, as required by Ohio Law 3313.69. The students missed on these days will be finished in the coming months. These screenings do not replace regular checkups with your child’s healthcare provider.
If you do not want your student to participate, please contact the school nurse at 380-997-3574 or tpeterson@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Results will only be sent home if follow-up is needed.
Dental Clinic Information
School Smiles will be returning to CAHS in the spring, for 6 month checkup. Dates are coming soon.
If your child missed the first dental clinic, you can still sign them up for a cleaning and check-up by completing the online consent form at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup.
Nationwide Children's Partnership
We are excited to continue our partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) to provide transportation for students to clinic appointments during the school day. These appointments can include well-checks, sports physicals, work permit physicals, immunizations, asthma follow-ups, blood work, and specialty care referrals. If you would like your child to take advantage of this service, please contact your school nurse at 380-997-3574.
Illness Prevention
To ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, we ask that you please keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell. If your child must attend school while experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, we strongly encourage them to wear a mask. Per school policy, students with a fever of 100.4°F or higher must remain at home for 24 hours after their fever has subsided. We also ask that you remind your children to wash their hands frequently, as this is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs.
Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a healthy school environment.
Tina Peterson RN, BSN
School Nurse
Columbus Alternative High School
614-365-6252
Details for picking up last year's yearbook (24-25)
Details for ordering this year's yearbook (25-26)
Check out this opportunity from Denison University for next summer:
Greetings from Denison University and the SummerTUTTI Performing Arts camp!
We’re excited to invite CAHS students to apply for SummerTUTTI, an 8-day residential summer high school intensive in dance, music, musical theatre, and theatre. At SummerTUTTI, students live and learn with peers from across the disciplines and across the country. They’ll deepen their skills and talents in their chosen area while exploring new ways of making art, guided by Denison professors as well as nationally-acclaimed professional artists and ensembles, Third Coast Percussion, string quartet ETHEL, and members of Available Light Theatre.
We welcome dancers (all styles), instrumentalists (all styles welcome: strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and percussion), composers, students interested in all aspects of theatre-making (acting, directing, designing) and musical theatre! Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (age 15-18 by the time of the program) are eligible to apply. Financial support is available for families with need. This year’s program runs from June 20-28, 2026.
The application opens on December 1. For more information, please visit summertutti.denison.edu. The priority application deadline is March 1, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact us at summertutti@denison.edu or at 740-587-5761.
Dr. Ching-chu Hu
Artistic Director
Click the button for district policy regarding cancellations for weather.
Some of the common questions we are all asked repeatedly by our family and friends and we also are asking ourselves are: "When is the CAHS building closing?" "Where is CAHS moving?"
The Columbus City Schools website now has a link on their homepage called "School Realignment." This describes a three-phase plan for the buildings and schools in the district that are being closed or relocated. Work is happening now for two elementary schools in Phase I that will close at the end of this school year. This is the description for CAHS:
- Phase II (2027-2028): Relocation of Columbus Alternative High School from the McGuffey site.
- Download the Infinite Campus PARENT or STUDENT app to your phone.
- Type 'Columbus' when it asks for the district then select CCS and Ohio
CAHS Spanish Teacher Ms. Beltran has been officially appointed the team leader through Explorica. She and a team of several other teachers are excited to begin more planning and communication with families of students who have already registered. She has sent out an email to those registered. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 16 from 5:30-6:30 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Whetstone Branch Meeting Room. Please email Ms. Beltran with questions: cbeltran590@columbus.k12.oh.us
If your kid enjoys basketball and wants a nice outlet to stay active during the winter the Clintonville Basketball Association is a great co-ed league to check out. Signups were Saturday, December 3 and also will be Saturday, December 10 at Ridgeview Middle School. This is for anyone who wants to play, not limited to the Clintonville neighborhood.
The CAHS Education Foundation is a group of CAHS alumni who have formed a non-profit organization to support the current CAHS students, staff, and families. They have just launched their fall fundraiser through the Honey Baked Ham Company. Click the button below to learn more.
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your free time? With a Columbus Metropolitan Library card, you can access Culture Passes that grant you free admission to some of central Ohio’s most popular cultural institutions. Whether you're interested in museums, theaters, or other cultural experiences, these passes provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the local arts and culture scene without any cost.
To take advantage of this offer, simply visit your local library for in-person checkout. Culture Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited, so don’t miss your chance! Please note that passes cannot be reserved ahead of time. Visit your library today and see what’s available — it’s the perfect way to discover new adventures around the city while supporting your local library.
For our CAHS families living in the Linden community, check out this wonderful collection of resources and programs.
Columbus Alternative High School
School Year Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/CAHS
Location: 2632 McGuffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43211, USA
Phone: (614)365-6006