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News & Announcements
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This spring, Jacob Meland and the Congredi Quartet earned the Gold Medal in the Junior Winds Division at the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
![two students standing back to back against a mural]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779219516/ccsohus/pdguzfhld9uilljhlj1d/CentennialSeniorsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779219516/ccsohus/pdguzfhld9uilljhlj1d/CentennialSeniorsThumbnail.png","width":420}])
William Mann and Celia Kundishora, both seniors are graduating with 4.0+ GPAs, college credits, scholarships, and a legacy of giving back to their school.
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The 15th Annual Columbus City Schools Poetry Slam marked a milestone year, celebrating student voice, creativity, and courage. Nearly 50 middle and high school poets took the stage to perform original works ranging from witty reflections to powerful, socially conscious themes.
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A new partnership between Columbus City Schools and city leaders is setting the stage for stronger schools and brighter futures.
Upcoming Events
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270 E. State Street
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3700 S. High Street, Room 825
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270 E. State Street Columbus Ohio 43215
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3700 S. High Street
Shoot for the Stars!
A sampling of where our most recent graduates are continuing their academic careers:
![Liberty University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760553345/ccsohus/qeqipmuust6kcfswmp41/LibertyUniversity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760553345/ccsohus/qeqipmuust6kcfswmp41/LibertyUniversity.jpg","width":304}])
Liberty University
![John Hopkins University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760553261/ccsohus/vfhyqilbcypa0q779hr1/logos-vertical-1024x683.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760553261/ccsohus/vfhyqilbcypa0q779hr1/logos-vertical-1024x683.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760553261/ccsohus/vfhyqilbcypa0q779hr1/logos-vertical-1024x683.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760553261/ccsohus/vfhyqilbcypa0q779hr1/logos-vertical-1024x683.jpg","width":1024}])
John Hopkins University
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Howard University
![Huntington University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760553100/ccsohus/rvmw6gs9z9oev5gt9v1i/HuntingtonUniversity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760553100/ccsohus/rvmw6gs9z9oev5gt9v1i/HuntingtonUniversity.png","width":272}])
Huntington University
![Hiram College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760552995/ccsohus/qwicrss0u8t61idrzv1b/HIramCollege.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552995/ccsohus/qwicrss0u8t61idrzv1b/HIramCollege.png","width":382}])
Hiram College
![Heidelberg University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760552872/ccsohus/w5bymftxhrdsx5r0hqbp/heidelberguniversity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760552872/ccsohus/w5bymftxhrdsx5r0hqbp/heidelberguniversity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552872/ccsohus/w5bymftxhrdsx5r0hqbp/heidelberguniversity.jpg","width":800}])
Heidelberg University
![Goshen College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552787/ccsohus/qk4lv84epvtzre5qboqp/GoshenCollege.png","width":204}])
Goshen College
![Georgia State University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760552685/ccsohus/eur3litpq089l97d0wi8/GeorgiaStateUniversity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552685/ccsohus/eur3litpq089l97d0wi8/GeorgiaStateUniversity.png","width":337}])
Georgia State University
![Emory University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760552569/ccsohus/ase7abqtxxlxmnzjme7d/Emoryuniversity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552569/ccsohus/ase7abqtxxlxmnzjme7d/Emoryuniversity.png","width":300}])
Emory University
![Eastern Michigan University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760552383/ccsohus/nq7jkyauoiatkxwndqoi/EasternMichiganUniversity.png","width":200}])
Eastern Michigan University