Columbus Performance Academy

Martial arts offer far more than physical activity for elementary school students—they support the whole child. 🥋
Through structured movement, students build strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination while improving overall fitness. Just as important, martial arts reinforce focus, self-discipline, respect, and perseverance—skills that directly support classroom success. Students learn goal-setting, emotional regulation, and confidence, all within a safe and encouraging environment.
When martial arts are part of a school day, students are not only healthier and more active—they are more prepared to learn, lead, and grow. 💪📚

🎉👏 Congratulations, Ms. Aja Browning! 👏🎉

We are excited to celebrate Ms. Aja Browning as the 2025 Columbus Performance Academy Teacher of the Year! 🍎✨

Ms. Browning’s dedication to her students, commitment to excellence, and ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment make a powerful difference every day. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for her scholars truly reflect the heart of Columbus Performance Academy. 💙📚

Thank you, Ms. Browning, for inspiring our students and strengthening our school community!

Big week for our PA Scholars in Martial Arts.

Great work everyone!

We express sincere gratitude to the families who participated in our Thursday evening family event and hope you savored the experience as much as we did.

Columbus Performance Academy is proud to be a school where students are supported, challenged, and encouraged to thrive.

We are a tuition-free public school that is small and personal, with a clear focus on academic growth, fitness, and supporting the whole child. Our intentional approach helps students build strong foundations, develop confidence, and stay engaged in their learning every day.

If your family—or someone you know—is looking for a new start in the new year, we would love for you to consider Columbus Performance Academy.

https://performanceacademies.com/columbus-performance-academy-shepard/

🥋 Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for the Performance Academies Martial Arts Friendlies!

📅 December 18
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Performance High School

Come cheer on our scholars as they showcase their skills, discipline, and incredible growth 💪👏 This event is a great opportunity to see firsthand the hard work they’ve put into their training and to celebrate their progress together.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting our students as they shine! ⭐

Way to go Markaiya!

We are proud to recognize Markaiya Russell, an outstanding 4th-grade student, as our Athlete of the Month for November 2025 at Columbus Performance Academy! Markaiya consistently brings exceptional effort to every class. She arrives ready to learn, stays focused, and shows remarkable determination in every training session. Her dedication shines not only through her work ethic, but also in her achievement of holding the highest belt rank in our school—a testament to her leadership, discipline, and deep commitment to Taekwondo. We couldn’t be prouder of her hard work and positive spirit. Keep shining, Markaiya!

Day 3: Holidays Around the World 🌎 Ms. Brown’s Class and Ms. Crockett’s Class celebrated Italy 🇮🇹 today! Students learned about the legend of La Befana, the kind old woman who visits children on January 6th with gifts and sweets. 🧹🧙🏽‍♀️✨

🎄✨ Join Us for a Holiday Celebration! ✨🎄

You’re invited to our Holiday Event at Columbus Performance Academy – Shepard Campus on December 11, 2025 from 6–8 PM!

Bring the whole family for an evening full of festive fun:
🎅 Meet Santa
🏠 Build Your Own Gingerbread House
🎉 Bounce Houses
🥛🍪 Milk & Cookies

This event is open to everyone — students, families, friends, and our entire community! Come celebrate the season with us and make some joyful memories together. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!

Day 2: K-2 and 4th Grade celebrated in Mexico 🇲🇽 for Holidays Around the World🌎 Students learned about Los Posadas and created beautiful poinsettia wreaths! 🌺