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Unite Today. Change Tomorrow.

Welcome to

United Middle Dana Ave.

 
 

Welcome to United Middle Dana Ave.

Welcome, United Middle Dana Ave. families and scholars! Dana Ave. serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We offer a safe school with a rigorous curriculum delivered by a dedicated group of caring teachers designed to prepare our students for the demands of high school and college. In addition to core classes, Dana Ave. scholars participate in advisory classes, electives, and enrichment periods. We are excited to partner with our families and scholars to ensure their children are on the path to college.

– Jeff Kuhne, School Director

 
 

School Day

Most United Middle students ride the bus and will arrive at 8:40 AM. Students who do not ride the bus should arrive at Dana Ave. every day by 9:00 AM to be counted as on time.

School Calendar

The United Middle Dana Ave. campus school year runs from August 21, 2024, through June 4, 2025. School hours are from 8:40 AM to 4:00 PM every day.
 

 

Additional Documents:

Public Notice - CEP Program - Food Service South-Western City Schools Transportation Information
Google Workspace for Education Notice
Local Wellness Policy


Dana Ave.’s handbook, with more information on school supplies and a sample schedule, can be found below.

2024-2025 Student & Family Handbook and Dana Ave. Supplemental Handbook
Read a copy of our Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Dating Violence Policy.


United Middle Dana Ave.
300 Dana Avenue
Columbus, OH 43223
Phone and Fax: 614-545-9570
Contact: Jeff Kuhne

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Interested in seeing if United Middle Dana Avenue is right for your child?

 
 
 

Enroll today! Questions, please contact the main office at 614-545-9570.

 
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Educators and Leaders Unite for Change

 
 
 

Our Team

Check out our careers pages to find leadership, teaching, and operations opportunities to join this team!

 

Avery Barrett | Art Teacher
Katie Bennett | Teacher
Aaron Berg | 7th Grade ELA
Abby Hanselman | 6th Grade Science
Shea Jenkins | 7th Grade Math
Nicholas Kowaleski | 8th Grade History
Jeff Kuhne | School Director
Tori McAllister | Operations Manager

Zachary McQuaid | 7th Grade History
Mary Beth Mogan | 6th Grade Social Studies
Dhwani Parikh | Intervention Teacher
Erica Peoples | Dean of Family and Community Engagement
Elizabeth Potosky | 8th Grade Science
Nicole Ramey | Office Coordinator
Lisa Stunek | Operations Associate
Ben Xabouathone | Teaching Fellow