Imagine Schools Great Western Academy

09/04/2026

Friday parent check-in! 💛

Instead of asking, “How was your day?” try asking, “What made you smile today?”

Sometimes a simple question can lead to the best conversations. Have a great weekend, families!

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

📚 Reminder, Families!

There will be NO SCHOOL this Monday in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

The routines are settling in, the classrooms are busy, and we’re finding our rhythm one day at a time. Here’s to a great rest of the week!

08/31/2026

Happy Monday, Golden Bears! 🐻

Another week is underway, and we’re officially getting back into the rhythm of school!

Thinking back to your school days, what did you look forward to the most? Seeing your friends? Showing off those new school clothes? Your favorite class? Pizza day? 🍕

Tell us your favorite school memory in the comments!

08/31/2026

Attention 4th-8th Grade Parents ONLY...

This year we are partnering with the Hope Rising Organization & Former OSU Quarterback Cardale Jones to provide an afterschool program opportunity for our older grade students. If you would like to learn more about the program and start the enrollment process, they will be hosting an information night from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the gym on Tuesday, September 1st. They will be providing pizza and drinks during this session, as well. You do not have to stay the entire time if you are interested in learning more, however parents must be present with their 4th-8th grader to participate in the information session.

We hope you will come and learn more about this incredible opportunity and get the chance to meet Cardale in person!

If you pick up your students at the end of the day and wish to participate right after school, we ask that you wait in your vehicle until 3:00 so that we can complete our dismissal procedures.

Thank you,
IGWA Leadership Team

08/29/2026

Two weeks into the school year, routines are starting to settle in! Here are 5 simple tips to help your student stay organized, confident, and ready for another great week of learning.

Small habits can make a big difference. Save these tips and try a few with your family this weekend! Remember we are a uniform school.

08/25/2026

POV: It’s the first day of school at Great Western Academy!

The halls are full, the classrooms are busy, and our Golden Bears are officially back! Here’s to a great school year!

08/24/2026

A huge shoutout to all of the incredible community resource partners who joined us at Imagine Great Western Academy’s Open House last week! We’re grateful to have so many organizations showing up to support our students, families, and community.

If you missed the chance to connect with them, be sure to check them out and follow up with any resources your family may need:

National Youth Advocate Program
I Am Boundless
Lifeline of Ohio
Cornerstone of Hope
The Buckeye Ranch
Hope Rising
CRIS Community Connectors
Dream Center
Columbus Metropolitan Library – Hilltop Branch
Girl Scouts of Ohio
YMCA Hilltop
CareSource

Thank you to each of our partners for being part of our Open House and helping us kick off what is going to be a GREAT year at IGWA! 💛

08/21/2026

Teamwork starts early!

Our 7th and 8th grade math students kicked off the year with a fun team building challenge called “Surviving the Amazon.” Students had to choose just three out of 15 survival items and explain why their choices would help them make it back to civilization.

It was a fun way to build camaraderie while practicing communication, problem solving, and teamwork. Because coming back to school is about learning together and working together!