Wynnton Arts Academy

School Webmaster
Mary Taccati

Enrollment: 415
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1

School Facilities
Number of Classrooms: 30
Number of Computers: 184

School Board District 1
Representative
Pat Hugley Green

Principal
Nancy Johnson

Assistant Principal/
Arts Coordinator
Jennifer Barringer

Secretary
Melissa Dodson

Wynnton Arts Academy was established in 1837.  The original building was built in 1843 and is still in use today as a museum and art gallery  The National Historic Registry lists Wynnton Arts Academy as the oldest school in continuous use in the State of Georgia.  History is visible throughout the building with antique furniture, books and memorabilia.  Original works of art by local Wynnton alumni artists are on display. 

Wynnton Arts Academy is the first fine arts school in Columbus.  All students receive daily instruction in art, music, dance, and drama.  In addition, the arts are integrated into classroom instruction.  Wynnton Arts Academy is a magnet school accepting students outside its attendance zone.

Partners in Education

• Junior league of Columbus
• Impressions

Honors/Awards

• Keep Columbus Beautiful Special Recognition
• Awarded Reading Excellence Act Grant
• Awarded Title II D Grant for Computer Lab
• Recipient of Reading Excellence Act Grant, 2002-2004
• Gold Award - Partners in Education
• Historic Columbus Foundation for Historic Preservation

Student Incentive Programs

• Annual awards programs to recognize students
• Student and Citizen of the Month
• Honor Roll Breakfasts/Field Trips
• Accelerated Reader Program
• School Safety Patrol
• Presidential Academic Excellence Award Program
• Field Trips to River Center, Springer, and Other Locations

The mission of Wynnton School is to continue our tradition of excellence in education through the positive interaction of students, staff, parents, and community in order to prepare for successful living by igniting the desire for life long learning.

School Programs

• Art Integration
• Computer Lab
• Programs for Exceptional and Gifted Students
• Accelerated Math, Star Math, Star Reading
• Accelerated Reading Program

Special Programs

• Monthly Grade Level Performances
• Fine Arts Specialty Classes
• Magnet Chorus
• Magnet Show Choir
• Kids in the Kitchen
• Student Council
• Peer Helpers
• Art Exhibit Day
• Field Day
• Honor Roll Breakfast and Field Trip
• REA Summer Tutorial Camp
• Extended Day Tutoring

After School Programs

• Science Olympics Team
• Student Council
• Instructional Extension Program
• 21st Century After-School Tutorial and Enrichment

Parent/Community Involvement

• Active Supportive Family Arts Association
• Local School Council
• Room Readers/Career Speakers
• Active and supportive alumni society (over 1000 members)
• Parent Workshops and Training PACT Time
• Health Focus Workshops

Technology

• State-of-the-Art Title IID Computer Lab
• Internet Accessibility
• Closed Circuit Television Capability
• Peachstar Satellite Access
• Classroom Computers
• Teacher Laptop Computers
• Smartboards - Grades 4-5
• Infocus Digital Projectors - Grades 2-3