Read about Metro graduate Conlan Simpkins and what he's accomplishing in sports and aerospace engineering at The Ohio State University: https://mae.osu.edu/news/2026/02/engineered-compete
Hands-On Discovery: Kindergarten scientists explore how the moon doesn’t glow on its own but shines because the sun illuminates it. They used models and movement to see how different positions create the changing moon phases we observe in the sky.
Metro Elementary is in the news as a leader in early STEM education! 2 stories - https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/02/14/early-stem-efforts-target-gender-gap and NBC4: https://www.nbc4i.com/video/stem-elementary-school-shows-success-one-semester-in/11524005
Notes of Thanks: Elementary and high school students participate in the 2026 "Postcards with Purpose" project by handwriting and mailing thank you notes to community helpers and caregivers. Thanks to project host Seeds of Caring for empowering students to spread kindness in our community!
Celebrating Metro Elementary's first concert - A Night of Wintery Music - featuring performances by all grades to a full house of families, staff and friends. Thanks to all who came and to Mr. W, our amazing music teacher, for a wonderful evening!
Looking for an elementary school for your young scholar? Join us at the Metro Elementary Information Session February 24 at 9:00am to hear more about our school. Register to attend: https://forms.gle/qWhDG4t4ViBWwQE17
Middle school students heard from a wide variety of professionals during Career Day to build on their own future planning. Special thanks to all of our presenters!
There’s a big need for blood donors this month! Book your appointment for Metro's Blood Drive Feb. 18 to help save lives. Every donation counts, and you'll qualify for a $20 e-gift card from Red Cross! Schedule at https://rcblood.org/3K8E99S (enter MetroHS under "Find a Blood Drive")
Elementary students enjoyed a "Positive Winter Party," their reward for earning over 3,000 house points for positive behavior. There were three movie and popcorn celebrations set up by grade level.
Support patients in need this winter! You’ll get a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice from the Red Cross when you give during the Metro Blood Drive Feb. 18. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3K8E99S (enter MetroHS under "find a blood drive")
Members of Metro's district leadership team visit elementary students during lunch and share their favorite books for World Read-Aloud Day!
Impact Beyond our Walls: Thanks to the many student groups who participate in service projects to benefit the greater community each school year. You represent the heart of Metro Schools!
Student Shout-Out: 11th Grader Kai S. (standing, right) was recognized during the J-Term Life Skills class for his use of the Metro Habits. Thanks for demonstrating effective collaboration, engagement, responsible decision-making and service on a daily basis!
The Columbus Division of Fire is among the community partners who provide students with real-world experiences that go beyond textbook learning. Special thanks to Firefighter Felecia Jackson and Firefighter Jennifer Wilkinson for the skills brought to life during Metro's J-Term.
It's National School Counseling Week! Please join us in thanking our amazing counselors for their work to support our students' academic, social and personal growth - Ms. Brough, Elementary School; Mr. Latta, Middle School; Ms. Farwig & Mr. Boyer, High School.
Metro Schools is excited to welcome students back to in-person classes on Monday, February 2. Parents are asked to allow for extra time and take extra care during morning student drop-off, as not all street are fully plowed and accessibility might be more limited than usual. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
The Battelle Center at OSU provides avenues through which Metro staff and students can benefit from university resources, participate in college coursework, and pilot innovative programs. Read more about our partnership: https://battellecenter.osu.edu/story/metro-schools-and-battelle-center
Due to extreme cold expected in the morning, we'll be ending this week with another closure. Classes will be cancelled for Metro Elementary, Middle and High School on Friday, January 30. We look forward to improved temperatures and a return to in person classes next week!
Based on the extreme cold temperatures expected again tomorrow, Metro Elementary, Middle & High School will have a snow day on Thursday, January 29 and our buildings will be closed. Students will NOT have to report for classes online. Stay safe and warm!
Due to the extreme cold temperatures expected in the morning, Metro Middle & High School will move to VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION for Wednesday, January 28. Students are to log in for classes from home starting at 8:30am with participation expected as any "in person" school day. We anticipate a return to in-person classes on Thursday - weather permitting - and will keep you up to date if any further changes are deemed necessary.
