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
MAY26 | Mini May Term Begins 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Tina Duver & Phil Schwartz |
MAY27 | Coffee & Conversation 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM view detailshide details Interested in learning more about AC? Grab a cup of coffee and hop online to chat with AC's admissions staff during our Wednesday Coffee & Conversation sessions! Every Wednesday from 8:30-10:00am. No appointment necessary. Contact our office for the zoom link to join:admissions@allendalecolumbia.org |
| Virtual PACK Appreciation Party 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM view detailshide details PACK Liaison & Helping Hands Virtual Appreciation Party! BYOB & let's toast to all we've accomplished this year! ZOOM info: zoom.us/j/95628996332 | |
MAY28 | Virtual Open House 6:00 PM to 7:30 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, Emily 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 |
MAY29 | Encore Session 5 Ends view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss |
| 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. Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss/Tina Duver/ Phil Schwartz | |
| LIVE STREAM Clue Onstage (High School Edition) 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM view detailshide details The Upper School students will be live streaming "Clue Onstage (High School Edition)". Get your tickets here: allendalecolumbiaschool.any... Admin Oversight: Phil Schwartz Coordinator: Amanda Meldrum | |
MAY30 | AC's Pop-Up Class: Sculpture Shenanigans 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM view detailshide details Using an ordinary sheet of aluminum foil children will learn to create a person and then place that person in a fun space using glue, scissors, and construction paper. Sculptures can be added to colorful scenes like playgrounds, amusement parks, gardens, or any other place your imagination takes you! Grades: K-5 Cost: FREE Instructor: AC Art Teacher, Shari Ellmaker |