Columbus Preparatory Academy-Missing Student Balloon Launch

On May 24th, 2010, Columbus Preparatory Academy (CPA), helped in hopes to find missing children from Ohio by hosting an event to represent the National Missing Children’s Day. Mr. Chad Carr welcomed the Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, Representatives from the Columbus Police Department, Fire Department and the AMBER Alert Steering Committee. After a few safety tips from Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, on how to not only stay safe, but how to keep our children safe our very own Mr. Bill Sims recognized CPA for their academic success but also their contribution to National Missing Children’s Day. As Mr. Bill Sims stated, the safety of our students is key for parents when surveyed by the Thomas B. Fordham institute. As balloons were passed out to all grades, the 4th grade students entertained through song. As soon as they finished, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced the release of balloons. On each balloon was a sticker that had a child’s name who is currently missing in Ohio. CPA is hoping has requested that each person think of those children during this time and remember their parents and family members that are currently waiting for them to return safely. The balloon release concluded this short, but yet meaningful event at Columbus Preparatory Academy. We appreciate everything they did to put this event together and we are thrilled to be a part of it.