August 31, 2026

Hello Lower and Middle School Families,

Welcome back! We are so excited to jump into a new school year with a fresh season of ASA (After School Activities) programming, Jr. Vikings Youth Sports and Middle School Club offerings. The 2026-27 After School Enrichment Guide provides a comprehensive schedule of after-school options for the Fall, Winter and Spring, helping you make informed decisions during the planning process for extracurricular activities. Please click on the cover below to explore the Guide, and happy planning!

New ASA Partnership

This year, we are partnering with a new organization that is offering a variety of fun and STEM-based classes for our youngest Vikings! Check out our newest addition:

• Kodely: https://www.kodely.io/

Fall ASA registration opens Tuesday, September 1st, at 9:00 a.m. with the deadline being Monday, September 14 and most classes starting the week of September 21st.

• Fall Friday classes start on September 18th.
• You can register by clicking this link.
• Dates, contact info and all other ASA information can be found on our website.

Youth Sports

For any questions regarding clinics or team youth sports, please reach out to Assistant Director of Athletics for Youth Sports Mary Deeds at deedsm@columbusacademy.org or go to the CA Youth Sports website for more information.

Middle School Clubs

If you are interested in hearing more about the middle school clubs being offered this year, please email the club advisors of the specific club for more information:

• Environmental/ Earth Day Club – Julie Keating and Alison Eisert
  keatingj@columbusacademy.org | eiserta@columbusacademy.org
• Math Club – Katie Castle and Emily Dennett
  castlek@columbusacademy.org | dennette@columbusacademy.org
• Robotics Club – Margaret Fowler and Michelle Platt
  fowlerm@columbusacademy.org | plattm@columbusacademy.org
• Mountain Bike Club – Kevin Malhame and Kristin Alexander
  kevin@thenorthstarcafe.com | kristin.g.alexander@gmail.com
• The Power of the Pen – Bryan Miller and Memory Risinger
  millerb@columbusacademy.org | risingerm@columbusacademy.org 
• Future Business Leaders of America – Alyssa King, Shaka Arnold and Jessica Donovan
  kinga@columbusacademy.org | arnolds@columbusacademy.org | donovanj@columbusacademy.org 

We look forward to seeing you soon and spending the afternoons with your children!

The Special Programs Team

programs@columbusacademy.org

614-509-2267