Invent Center Mission
At the AC Invent Center, our goal is to build enthusiasm, engagement, and fluency through authentic learning experiences. We challenge students to learn critical thinking, creativity in problem solving, reflection, and communication – solidifying skills that students can transfer across STEM content areas and the arts.
From Our Blog
International Day of Women and Girls in STEM
Posted on February 13th, 2020Since 2015, February 11th has been recognized as “International Day of Women and Girls in Science”— a day aimed at …
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Allendale Columbia School Ranked As One Of Newsweek’s Top 5,000 STEM High Schools in America
Posted on December 19th, 2019Allendale Columbia School was recently ranked as one of Newsweek’s Top 5,000 STEM High Schools in America. More than 30,000 …
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Students Conduct Scientific Inquiry In 10-Day Costa Rica Trip
Posted on June 6th, 2019By Kelsey Lisi, Aaron Shepard, and the Costa Rica Trip Students Twelve Allendale Columbia students conducted scientific inquiry while immersed …
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You Never Know What Seeds are Planted During May Term
Posted on June 6th, 2019By Judy Van Alstyne ’88, Head Librarian You never know what kinds of seeds are planted during May Term. Four …
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Students Celebrate Earth Day with More Than 100 Brown Trout
Posted on April 25th, 2019As News 8 Anchor Adam Chodak said, “You can add that to the list of things I never did in …
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8th Grade Architects Demonstrate Math and Design Skills
Posted on March 29th, 2019By Beth Guzzetta, Middle School Math and Science Teacher and Lucius and Marie Gordon Chair in Science It was finally time …
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AC Tops McQuaid (Again) in Collaborative TEAM+S Competition
Posted on March 29th, 2019by Elizabeth Cotter ’20 On March 9th, I was a member of a team of six Allendale Columbia students, with Riley …
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AC School, Students Win Awards at Terra Regional Science Fair
Posted on March 21st, 2019Allendale Columbia won the Terra School Award at Terra Science and Education’s Rochester Finger Lakes Regional Science and Engineering Fair …
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Upcoming Events
MAR31 | Virtual Open House 5:00 PM 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. At our virtual Open House hear from Head of School Mick Gee, and our division heads. 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 |
| (Postponed) Community Service Bake Sale 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM view detailshide details All proceeds will go to backpack supplies for school #25. Location: Dining commons Admin oversight: Diane Broberg | |
APR01 | Session 4 Ends for Rainbow Room |
| Encore Session 4 Ends view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss | |
APR02 | Lower School Conference Day (No School for LS) 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM view detailshide details Nursery through fifth grade parents and students (in some grade levels) conference with grade level teachers about progress made to date and develop a plan of action for the remainder of the school year. School is not in session for Lower School students. Teachers will schedule conference times with parents prior to the day. Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss |
APR03 | Lower School Conference Day (No School for LS) 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM view detailshide details Nursery through fifth grade parents and students (in some grade levels) conference with grade level teachers about progress made to date and develop a plan of action for the remainder of the school year. School is not in session for Lower School students. Teachers will schedule conference times with parents prior to the day. Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss |
APR13 | Session 5 Begins for Rainbow Room |
| Encore Session 5 begins view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss |