Ms. Stephen's 1st graders had a parent guest reader and Principal Lint read to Ms. Pruden's 5th graders as an early kick-start to Right to Read Week!
A team of Metro 9th graders was selected from among 60,000 students in Ohio to participate in the OSLN #STEMmovesOhio Design Challenge State Showcase at Battelle. Teams were tasked with developing a system or product to address the future of electric vehicles, drones and advanced air transportation systems in our state.
Real World Experiences: A group of 30 Metro H.S. students participated in the Internship Fair at the Main Branch of the Columbus Library, where 50+ organizations shared information on internships, work-study programs, apprenticeships, part time jobs, and career camps. Students had a chance to take a professional headshot photo!
Metro 8th grade Science students discover that STEM learning can be "sweet" as they use candy to create DNA strands.
Serving the Community: Elementary students spent the week writing notes of encouragement, decorating bags and organizing supplies to prepare lunches for those facing food insecurity. Thanks to the parent volunteers who helped prepare sandwiches and the students for their collaboration!
Metro welcomed Ohio State Senators William DeMora and Andrew Brenner for conversations with Government classes, led by teachers Pat Frase and Alex Talib. Students asked well-researched questions of the Senators, who modeled respectful dialogue, clarity in their positions, and true bipartisan decorum. It was a powerful example of civic engagement and the real-world learning that defines Metro. Thanks to Senators DeMora and Brenner for investing in our students! #MetroSchools #CivicEngagement #FutureLeaders
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.
