Immersive Learning + Real-World Problem Solving = Math at Metro! Algebra 1 classes stepped into the world of aviation through PRISMS VR, exploring the question: How can an airline predict whether it has enough money to maintain all of its planes each month? Students used multiplication, variables, equations in standard form, intercepts, and graphs to model an airline’s monthly maintenance budget and determine which combinations of short- and long-haul planes could fit within a fixed budget. Beyond solving equations on paper, students interacted with a real-world scenario to apply learning.
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Bodies Pathway students connect classroom learning to real human anatomy and healthcare through visits to the OSU Cadaver Lab and Lifeline of Ohio. They saw first hand how donors can give hope to families and learned that healthcare is not just about clinical facts - it's about “the people behind it” and respecting the dignity of every individual. Special thanks to Dr. Hanna, Sarah Melke, Jenny Hudak and Trish.
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This morning's evacuation at Metro@Indianola is now over and the building has been cleared for re-entry. Emergency personnel have determined that the odor from the area around the chemistry lab was not hazardous or of any health concern. All students and staff are safe and we are resuming normal school operations for the rest of the day.
Out of an abundance of caution and following our standard safety protocols, students and staff were evacuated from the building and emergency personnel were called to assist in identifying the source of the odor and ensuring the building is thoroughly ventilated.
Classes will resume once there is an official "all clear."
Elementary students read Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland - the story of woodland friends navigating a river and rapids - then connected the story to hands-on projects including building and testing mini boats and problem-solving to get from start to finish on a gravity maze.
Miller-Gray has been part of Metro Schools since 2009, growing through nearly every role in the building — STEM teacher, dean of students, principal of the middle and high school, and Director of Curriculum & Supervision.
Miller-Gray succeeds Meka Pace, who is retiring after 20 years of service to Metro Schools and a 32-year career in education. She was selected following a national search that drew significant interest from 87 candidates.
Metro Elementary School was featured in an article highlighting our amazing partnership with Ohio State: https://advancement.osu.edu/story/building-tomorrows-innovators
Celebrating #ThePaceLegacy: The 2026 graduation ceremony included a recognition of Mrs. Pace's many contributions to STEM education - from making Metro Middle and Elementary Schools a reality to overseeing the renovation and opening of the Metro@Indianola campus to advancing legislation for equitable STEM school funding. We are grateful for the many accomplishments of her tenure! Thanks to Board Chairman Wes Hall for helping us celebrate our outstanding superintendent!
Congratulations to the class of 2026! Rumor has it you're the most attractive and accomplished graduates Metro has ever known! Special thanks to Dr. Ayanna Howard, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering, for sharing your wisdom with our graduates!
Celebrating #ThePaceLegacy: Elementary students gave a heartfelt recognition to Superintendent Pace. As the visionary behind the creation of the school — her final expansion project for the district — her legacy will continue to impact generations of learners. The future library will be named in her honor!
