Summit Academy – Columbus 2026 graduates JJ Exum Jr. and Marcelo Garrison have been on a 12-year journey of friendship, education and growth — since starting their schooling as kindergarteners at Summit Academy. Having mentored them along that voyage, Principal Cheryl Elliott expressed her delight in Marcelo’s and JJ’s achievements past and present, and confidence … Continued
Black excellence will take center stage at the Legacy & Excellence Black History Month Expo, February 26, 1-2:30 p.m. at Summit Academy – Columbus. Open to students and their families, staff members, sponsors and invited community guests, the expo was designed to showcase Black excellence across industries in real time, as well as from historical … Continued
Bringing excitement, creativity and holiday spirit to the entire school community, Summit Academy – Columbus held a Mini Mock Macy’s Day Parade on November 19. Now in its second year, the festive affair engaged the school’s K-6 students in an inspired and collaborative event enjoyed by all. While K-3 students decorated oversized balloons, fourth and … Continued
Members of the Summit Academy – Columbus Student Leadership Class participated in Environmental STEM Day at the Nationwide and Ohio Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus on September 30. The event gave the 10th-12th graders the opportunity to rotate through a series of interactive exhibits that highlighted science, technology, engineering and environmental careers. As they visited … Continued
Summit Academy – Columbus Principal Cheryl Elliott was recognized by school sponsor Buckeye Community Hope Foundation for receiving five stars in gap closing by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The ranking is published in the 2024-2025 Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus report card, issued by the ODEW earlier this week. Summit … Continued
Prospective students and staff members flocked to learn more about Summit Academy – Columbus at the Columbus Back to Schol Bash & Fam Jam. Held August 2 at Goodale Park, the event featured more than 90 community exhibitors. Funded by the Summit Educational Foundation, the Summit Academy – Columbus table was hosted by Administrative Assistant … Continued
As students from Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus lined up for autographs, handshakes and hugs from blues icon Teeny Tucker and gifted guitarist Zayne Harshaw, they validated the impressions the two musicians made on them. The pair, along with Columbus Blues Alliance volunteer and harmonica player Or Mars, brought a vibrant lesson in … Continued
Lifechanging. That’s the impact Columbus Blues Alliance volunteer Or Mars hopes the alliance’s Blues in the Schools program will have on Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus students. Presented by blues legend Teeny Tucker, who will be accompanied by virtuosic guitarist Zayne Harshaw, the January 27 program promises to not only be fun but … Continued
The Buckeye Community Hope Foundation presented Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus Principal Cheryl Elliott and her team with an award for having the highest 2023-2024 school year graduation rate – 93.8 percent — of all the schools in its sponsorship portfolio. The honor was delivered by Buckeye Hope representatives at the school’s January … Continued
With a mini mock Macy’s Day Parade, Thanksgiving dinner served by Buckeye Community Hope Foundation members and a staff vs. students basketball game, November 21, 2024 was one of the most memorable school days ever, describes Summit Academy – Columbus Principal Cheryl Elliott. The day’s festivities began when staff members of Columbus THS sponsor Buckeye … Continued