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The Westerville Branch of the American Association of University Women, with cooperation from the WCSD Gifted Education department, has awarded five $325 partial scholarships to the Be WISE Camp at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio this summer. 

More than 275 seventh- and eighth-grade band and orchestra students from Blendon, Genoa, Heritage, Minerva Park and Walnut Springs middle schools performed at the district’s annual Westerville Middle School Solo & Ensemble Contest on April 6 at Heritage. 

Westerville World Wide, a district-wide travel club organized by educators from all three high schools, is hosting multiple meetings in April to share details about international educational traveling opportunities during 2026.

Westerville City Schools’ Summer Enrichment Theatre program is bringing “SpongeBob The Musical” to the stage. 

Four WCSD schools are being honored for their academic achievement based on the latest state report card, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced Monday. 

The Mock Trial teams at Genoa, Heritage and Walnut Springs middle schools came together at the City of Westerville’s City Council chambers on Thursday to practice for the upcoming Mock Trial competition. 

The sixth-graders in advanced classes at Westerville City Schools’ middle schools were issued a challenge: build the tallest straw tower possible that could hold a tennis ball for at least one minute with specific materials.

Christopher Hendricksen, a science and social studies teacher at Heritage Middle School, has been named Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Westerville VFW Post 7883.

Members honored Hendricksen at a meeting on Wednesday as well as Westerville North High School senior Eyon Robinson, who won second place in the Voice of Democracy writing contest.

Joanna Reser, artist and owner of Blackbird Book & Page, worked with Spirit Book Club members at Heritage and Walnut Springs middle schools this week on a project that merged their love of books and art. 

Westerville City Schools students and families are invited to donate their used books — and pick up ones they haven’t read before — during the Minerva Park Community Book Swap on Friday, May 3 at the middle school. 

Ohio fourth-graders can explore state history at museums or historical sites for free thanks to a new state-wide promotion celebrating the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The Westerville Education Foundation is accepting applications for its Spring 2024 grant cycle.

Parents and caregivers planning to attend Westerville City School District’s upcoming Parent Prep workshop series can now map out their schedules for the March 9 event at Westerville Central High School.

The Future City teams at Genoa and Heritage middle schools placed third and seventh, respectively, in the Ohio region of DiscoverE’s Future City Competition last month. They also earned top marks in several special award categories.

For the first time, fifth-graders across the district are discovering instruments they’d like to play in middle school without leaving their music classroom.

For years, Heritage Middle School has displayed posters for famous and important Black figures in the community, country and the world during Black History Month.

Kelly Bluth, a third-grade teacher at Pointview Elementary and Ashley Summers, a teacher at the Early Learning Center preschool program have been named Westerville Education Foundation’s December Teachers of the Month.

Meanwhile, Whitney Pyke, a first-grade teacher at Robert Frost Elementary; Marty Wicks, a science teacher at Heritage Middle School; and Sharon Owens, a language arts teacher at Walnut Springs Middle School, have been named WEF’s January Teachers of the Month.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education will convene in a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 at the district's Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Drive, in Westerville.

All across Westerville City Schools, students and staff are honoring the contributions of African-Americans across history with Black History Month celebrations, projects and lessons.

The Westerville community is invited to this year’s production from Heritage Middle School Jr. Thespian Troupe #88162: “Frozen Jr.,” a theatrical adaptation of the popular Disney animated film, “Frozen.”

Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 1, for the spring 2024 Westerville City Schools A+ Employee Recognition Program, which celebrates extraordinary staff members.

Parents and caregivers planning to attend Westerville City School District’s upcoming Parent Prep workshop series can now map out their schedules during the Feb. 10 event at Minerva Park Middle School.

Westerville students, families, staff and community members are invited to the fifth-annual African-American Read-In 10 a.m. - noon on Feb. 24 at Minerva Park Middle School. 

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee for Westerville Central, North and South high schools is accepting nominations for their respective Alumni Hall of Fame.

Parents and caregivers planning to attend Westerville City School District’s upcoming Parent Prep workshop series no longer have to register for sessions in advance. During the workshop events on Feb. 10 at Minerva Park Middle School and March 9 at Westerville Central High School, attendees can create their own schedule, whether it’s attending one session or five.

Westerville students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in the Westerville City Schools’ 18th annual LEGO competition 10 a.m.-noon March 2 at Westerville North High School.

Newly-elected board member Louise Valentine and re-elected board member Jennifer Aultman were sworn into office of the Westerville City Schools Board of Education at an organizational/regular meeting on Jan. 8. 

During the Westerville City Schools Board of Education organizational meeting on Jan. 8, Kristy Meyer was elected president while Jennifer Aultman was elected vice president.

The Board of Education also approved the 2024 meeting calendar.

Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that has been in place at all high schools for three years, is launching at the district’s middle schools starting this fall.

Problem solving — the Portrait of a Graduate competency of the month — is happening in classrooms all across the district.

Westerville families are invited to the Westerville Parent Council’s second annual card tournament from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Westerville North High School.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education will convene in an organizational/regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 at the district's Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Drive, in Westerville.

A middle school poetry slam, a mock grocery store, and a community-wide event that celebrates African-American literature and student voices are among the nine proposals awarded a 2023 Fall Grant from the Westerville Education Foundation (WEF). Another four projects received four special WEF grants.

As part of the Westerville City School District’s Parent Prep workshop series, parents and caregivers can take sessions on a variety of topics including mindful parenting, digital safety, conflict resolution, substance education and college and career readiness. 

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, Westerville students, staff and community members can nominate district staff and adult volunteers for a Great Educator Mentor (GEM) Award, which is presented to individuals who go the extra mile to make a positive impact in the classroom and schools.

High school students, as well as current eighth-graders, interested in learning more about high school courses and activities for the 2024-25 school year can attend the Westerville City Schools High School Information Night. 

Parents or guardians wishing to apply to have their children attend a school different from their school of attendance must complete and submit an Intra-district Open Enrollment Application.

The Columbus Symphony is currently accepting online nominations for its annual Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals making a difference in our community through their dedication to music education and efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education. Four awards will be given to exemplary music educators in the categories of elementary, secondary, private/community-based, and lifetime achievement.

Throughout the district, Westerville students and staff have raised thousands of dollars, collected hundreds of donations to support families — and animals — in need. 

The sixth-graders in advanced math and science classes at Westerville City Schools’ middle schools were issued a challenge: create a container to ship a single Pringles potato chip to the district’s office in the Early Learning Center.

Amid uncertainty in state funding, unexpected expenses and legislative changes, Westerville City School District has been able to stretch funds from a 5.9-mill levy voters approved in 2019 and delay deficit spending longer than originally anticipated. 

Since October, the inaugural members of Hawthorne Elementary’s Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) girls group have been gathering each week to explore topics to help them navigate relationships, experiences and decisions.

Westerville City Schools Special Education Department is hosting a family engagement forum from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Early Learning Center. 

Westerville City Schools' English Learner Department hosted its third parent meeting on Thursday, covering topics such as school closings in the event of inclement weather, All-Day kindergarten, special education and graduation requirements.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education will convene in a regular meeting/work session at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 at the district's Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Drive, in Westerville. Board meetings are open to the public.

Neal Shusterman, a young adult author and a 2015 National Book Awards winner, made a stop in Westerville on Monday during his national book tour, visiting Heritage and Walnut Springs middle schools to talk about his new graphic novel, “Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust.”

Jody Hart, a secretary at Heritage Middle School, has been named the Westerville Educational Support Staff Association’s Staff Member of the Month for November.

About 20 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from all five of Westerville City Schools’ middle schools participated in the 2023 Ohio Music Education District 15 Middle School Honor Band on Nov. 11 at Westerville Central High School.

Heritage Middle School Principal Dr. Dru Tomlin recently invited parents to share what the Portrait of a Graduate skills teachers and staff focus on at school look like at home. He inquired about communication and collaboration — two competencies highlighted by the district’s Department of Teaching and Learning in September and October, respectively.