The @Nationwide Children’s Hospital school-based health center at Metro is accepting appointments! Students can be seen for checkups, sick visits, vaccines, work permits, sports physicals, medication management and more – right at school. To schedule an appointment, call (614) 355-2590. To learn more, visit NationwideChidlrens.org/SchoolHealth.
HBS students stepped into the role of physical therapists, gaining real-world experience alongside Metro graduate Salma Abubakar and experts from OSU’s Physical Therapy program. The collaboration provided an exciting opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge in a clinical setting, reinforcing their understanding of musculoskeletal function and the importance of physical therapy.
The new Metro gym is officially in use! Middle and high school students enjoy their first classes in the space playing volleyball.
Metro's middle school curriculum includes a deep dive into the study of agriculture and its relationship with STEM, thanks to an ongoing partnership with Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Read the OSU News article here: https://news.osu.edu/ohio-state-metro-schools-expand-agriscience-futures-academy/
Active Learning: In addition to reading case studies, students in the Human Body Systems class learn about the tools used to collect vital signs and get hands-on practice seeing how different conditions affect the accuracy of results.
Real-World Experiences: Participation in the New Albany Lecture Series provided Ms. Warfield's Government class a chance to learn about Civil Discourse & Debate from former United States Senators Claire McCaskill and Ben Sasse.
Thanks to our partners at OSU for offering unique learning experiences for our Metro students, like the J-Term Arab & Russian Cultures class: https://nesa.osu.edu/news/exploring-arab-russian-cultures-seelc-nesa-faculty-partner-metro-schools
Energy ECE students are starting their motor build after reviewing instructions for the Engineering Report.
Today's high school Student Showcase gave parents and staff members a chance to hear about exciting projects completed in fall term. To quote one parent in attendance: "That was amazing! I love talking to these students!"
Students in the Energy Early College program visited EcoHouse Solar to learn about solar panels and sustainability. Students had a first-hand look at the components of solar panel boxes and got to try out the training rooftop used to teach installation.
The @NationwideChildrensHospital School Health Center is now open for appointments!
The center is available to all Metro School students and community members, ages 0-21, and offers a variety of primary care services like checkups, sick visits, vaccines and more – right at school!
To learn more and schedule an appointment, call (614) 355-2590, option 3, or visit NationwideChildrens.org/SchoolHealth.
Metro Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, January 22 due to the extreme cold temperatures expected. There will be no virtual classes, but students enrolled in a recovery class will receive communication from their teacher. We anticipate a return to classes on Thursday.
Metro Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 due to extreme cold temperatures expected in the morning. There will be no virtual day classes; students do not have to log in online.
Metro is growing its Alumni Association, and we'd like to connect with past graduates to build a strong and supportive network. Whether you graduated last year or over a decade ago, you are invited to join this exciting initiative! Metro's Alumni Association aims to provide ways for graduates to network with each other and to give back by mentoring current students or hosting internships. Visit https://www.themetroschool.org/page/alumni and complete the Metro Alumni Association Survey today!
Nationwide Children's Hospital announces the opening of their in-school clinic at the new Metro building January 22! Parents can schedule appointments for routine medical care, physicals, and vaccines for their children. Use the QR code to learn more!
Join us for an Open House December 5 at 6pm to see how Metro Schools can inspire your child to become a lifelong learner! Presentations will be available for elementary, middle and high school families. Register now to attend: https://forms.gle/r7fiizeXQB1chEuA7
Gearing up for the move: A group of student ambassadors gets their first view of the Metro@Indianola site to be ready to serve parents and visitors next semester!
Metro's AfterCare students celebrated the season in style at their Fall Fest, which included games, pumpkin painting, a slime station, and plenty of great food. Thanks to all the parents who sent in items to make the party a success!
You're invited to COSI's "Color of Science" event November 12 at 4:30pm to hear a panel of scientists share their personal stories around becoming a STEAM professional and how being a minority has impacted their experiences. The event is free and includes a Q&A period and a reception. Register now to participate: https://cosi.org/MOBILEAPP/color-of-science.php
Active Citizenship: Sanju (Metro senior) completed the Youth at the Polls training at Metro and had the chance to assist Mrs. Leslie (Metro staff) during voting today!
