Elementary students work with Metrobots high school mentors in our First Lego League: Explore Student Club. Students are learning about archeology and the technology that can be understood about past civilizations at an archeological dig site. With creativity, building and coding, club members are geared up to solve this year’s challenge!
We're making waves in Metro Elementary’s Girls Who Code Club! Girls have been introduced to binary code, basic coding, and will explore AI and interview the women of Metro's Tech Department next week. Metro's coding sisterhood is growing strong!
Kindergarten is working on a citizenship unit which includes creating a citizen superhero persona - complete with cape and mask. Students will now put their superhero powers to good use by helping with tasks around the school!
The PAST Foundation hosts STEM Day for Metro Elementary with engaging hands-on activities. Second graders make constellations and 4th graders practice coding with Ozobots.
5th graders are learning about "Our Watery Planet," with today's activity focused on answering the question "how much salt is in the ocean?" Hands-on activities included creating their own tiny ocean in a baggie and recording observations.
We did it again! Metro Schools received a #1 ranking in Best Public K-12 Schools in Ohio on Niche! This honor reflects our commitment to student success and outstanding academic programs. Shoutout to the families and staff who make Metro a great place to learn and grow!
Dale Minyo, general manager of Ag Net Communications and broadcaster for Ohio Ag Net, visits the middle school agriscience class to talk to students about careers in agriculture and Ohio’s top commodities- soybeans and field corn.
Kindergarten students learn about the five senses and practice fine motor skills by creating Potato Heads.
Teachers join in the fun of Spirit Week with today's theme of dressing as a "Soccer Mom" or "BBQ Dad."
It's Game Day at Metro! Ms. Rice's 2nd grade students engage in a football-themed language arts activity to identify words with a given blend or digraph.
A group of Kindergarten and 1st graders make their own blue glasses after reading Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses and learning the difference a positive attitude and new perspective can make!
Middle school Agriscience students attended the Farm Science Review at Ohio State's Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. The event showcases the future of agriculture with live demonstrations, educational programs, and over 600 exhibits. Students explored modern agriculture, environmental stewardship, and STEM careers while engaging with experts and hands-on displays.
For Curriculum Night, fifth graders created the best staff board in history by meeting with a staff member, then drawing their portrait. Check out the result of their collaborative work!
Metro Elementary students had a blast at their first House Celebration Friday with games, house cheers and lots of Metro pride! Houses include Altruismo (black), Amistad (red), Isibindi (green) and Reveur (blue). Ask your child about their house mascot and chant!
Same spaces, new faces: The former middle school recess area is alive with activity as elementary students get outdoors for fun and friendship building!
Elementary students use artistic and creative thinking skills to build designs using the slot and tab method. The Imaginarium class creates connections across the curriculum highlighting all the fun and exciting aspects of STEM.
Critical Thinking in Action: Last week, high school teachers prepared to lead a design challenge to build a system that would protect two “astronauts” when landing on the moon. This week, it was the students' turn to practice using the engineering design cycle to complete the same design challenge.
Thanks to Metro Elementary families for a first great day! We appreciate your support and understanding as we fine-tune our routines. We know the afternoon pick up was lengthy yesterday; our staff is working on adjustments to make the process more efficient while keeping safety as a top priority. We're excited for a great year ahead and are glad you're with us on this journey!
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It's been a busy and exciting week as teachers prepare for the start of classes. The middle and high school welcomed our new elementary team today for a district-wide training with Superintendent Meka Pace. We are geared up to welcome students at both campuses on Monday!
New middle and high school students enjoyed three days of orientation during Summer Bridge - an exciting time to meet friends, learn more about Metro and get the ball rolling on a great school year. We look forward to welcoming all students on August 18!
