Our Core Values
We live our core values every day. At Allendale Columbia we believe in:
- The importance of connections
- Mastering strategies for learning
- Minds that are curious and creative
- Developing a resilient spirit that dares to take risks
From Our Blog
Change Provides Car for Afghan Hero
Posted on January 15th, 2019Abdul Wali Akrami, a humble hero who helped U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan, received a car and insurance to help …
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Now in College, AC Grads Sound More Like Their Parents and Teachers
Posted on January 10th, 2019By John Palomaki Get to bed earlier. Don’t wait to the last minute to start your homework. Get out of …
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Empty Bowls Proceeds Presented to Ugandan Water Project
Posted on January 9th, 2019Allendale Columbia School’s Middle School Ceramics class presented a check for $717.00 to Maddy Campbell, Event Coordinator and Executive Assistant …
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AC Events Preview 2019
Posted on January 2nd, 2019 Mark your calendars for these fun events happening with the Allendale Columbia community in 2019: JANUARY January 16th: Movie …
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Nicaraguan Partners Visit AC Spanish Classes
Posted on December 20th, 2018by Kate Western On Tuesday, visitors from Rochester’s sister city of El Sauce, Nicaragua, met with Middle and Upper School …
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Junior Forum 2018: Should Celebrities Speak Out?
Posted on December 14th, 2018Should celebrities speak out on political issues? Jessica Sherin (as Barbra Streisand), Gifford Campbell (as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones), Matt …
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Four Tips for Developing an App at 18
Posted on December 11th, 2018When life gives you challenges, some people build an app! Noah Levine, a senior at Allendale Columbia School, knows that …
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Improvisation Leads to Learning in Elementary Music (and Life)
Posted on December 7th, 2018By Lynn Grossman Many folks associate the word improvisation with one thing: jazz music. But creativity and improvisation are crucial …
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Downloadable Resources
With links to Admissions Forms, Curriculum Guides, Health Forms, the Dress Code, Supply Lists and everything in-between, this page has all the info you and your family need to prepare for a year at AC.
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Upcoming Events
JAN16 | PACK Coffee Connection 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM view detailshide details Join us for PACK's monthly Coffee Connection. This month we will be highlighting the AC Food Program and their nutritious and environmentally responsible values. Come meet with Laura Reynolds-Gorsuch and learn how she oversees the local, nut-free, family-style lunches and how the AC kitchen is committed to protecting our environment through our "healthy sustainable" philosophy. All parents, host parents, grandparents, and guardians are welcome to attend. Tasty treats and coffee from the kitchen will be served.
Admin Oversight: Shannon Baudo |
| Walk in Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM view detailshide details Come by to get a guided tour of AC no appointment necessary!
Admin oversight: Shannon Baudo | |
JAN18 | Open House 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM view detailshide details Lifelong success starts with an education that fosters critical, independent thinking and an appreciation for the core values. Find out how Allendale Columbia School provides its students with a real and relevant education. Meet Head of School Mick Gee, teachers, students and administrators, and tour the campus to learn more about AC's innovative approach. Registration is encouraged. Please feel welcome to contact Shannon, Shelby or Lisa in the Admissions Office at 585.641.5344 or admissions@allendalecolumbia.org to register today.
Admin. Oversight: Shannon Baudo
Event Coordinators: Shelby Hill and Lisa Shearing |
| AC Spirit Day view detailshide details The last Friday of each month that school is in session is an AC Spirit Day. Students can wear jeans and dress in their favorite AC clothing or in school colors. This month we have an Open House on the same day so we encourage students to dress appropriately for the many guests who will be on campus.
Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss/Tina Duver/ Phil Schwartz | |
| Opening Reception: RIT High School/MS Art Exhibition 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM view detailshide details Opening reception and awards ceremony for RIT's annual invitational MS and HS Art Exhibition.
Admin Oversight: Phil Schwartz
Coordinator: Lori Kimbrough Wun | |
JAN20 | Ski Club 10:30 AM to 5:15 PM view detailshide details Ski club
Bristol Mountain
Admin Oversight: Mick Gee
Coordinator: Matt Glavin |
JAN21 | Rainbow Room In Session 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Mick Gee |
JAN23 | Walk in Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM view detailshide details Come by to get a guided tour of AC no appointment necessary!
Admin oversight: Shannon Baudo |
“My son comes home everyday really happy; he loves it here. He gets to do a lot of projects and activities in his interest areas that we didn’t expect. That’s really important to us, because those are the kinds of things he’s going to remember about learning.”
–Kelly W.
Parent, ’26