At Toledo Preparatory Academy, students benefit from a secure, welcoming campus and a dedicated staff—with most teachers having been with the school for over three years. Families enjoy many opportunities to get involved, and both elementary and middle school students thrive in a caring, achievement-focused environment. Our middle school program also features a strong Career Tech pathway and enriching overnight field trips that expand learning beyond the classroom.
Specialized Learning Environments
Our school facilities support active learning and healthy development:
- Cafeteria
- Community Garden
- Gym
- Playground
- Cosmetology Lab
- Kitchen
- Broadcast Design and Production
Sports
Students can participate in fee-based sports programs starting in kindergarten. Practices are held after school, and games take place Saturday mornings between 9am and 12pm:
- Basketball
- Cheer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Parents are responsible for transportation
Positive School Culture Program
We use a behavior and attendance system based in ClassDojo to celebrate students’ positive choices and academic growth. Points can be redeemed daily at the school store for small prizes, snacks, and school swag. Weekly rewards include pizza or Wing Stop lunches, and classrooms compete for special privileges like dress-down passes.
Dress Code
Our dress code is designed for comfort, equity, and consistency:
- Tops: Polo (any solid color)
- Bottoms: Blue, khaki, or black dress pants
- Shoes/Accessories: Closed toe/heel only (no slides or Crocs)
Field Trips & Learning Excursions
Students take part in a wide variety of educational experiences, from local outings to out-of-state adventures:
- COSI Center of Science and Industry
- Guest Speakers
- Imagination Station Mobile Field Trip
- Local Museums
- Pumpkin Patch
- Sauders Village
- Toledo Zoo
- Grades 5–8: Cedar Point HalloWeekends (reward-based, free of charge)
- Grade 6: 3-day trip to YMCA Camp Storer
- Grades 7–8: 3 day trips to Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC
- Fundraising helps reduce trip costs; grant funding available for families
Student Activities & School Traditions
Annual events and traditions bring our school community together for celebration, connection, and fun:
- Grades K–5: Awards Assembly, Family Nights, Father/Daughter Dance, Field Day, Holiday Performance, Kindergarten Graduation, Mother/Son Dance, Pastry with Parents, Sneaker Ball, Trunk or Treat, Turkey Trots
- Grades 6–8: 8th Grade Graduation, Door Competition, Family Nights, Halloween Party, Holiday Lunch, Movie Nights, Thanksgiving Lunch
Clubs
Students can take on leadership roles and engage in school life through:
- Student Council
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Elementary families can volunteer at select events, while middle school parents may support field trips (background check required). Family engagement is welcomed and encouraged across both campuses.
