August 2026

We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year! This year promises to be filled with exciting learning opportunities, new friendships, and plenty of great things to come. We can’t wait to share it all with you!

To kick off the year, we invite you to join us at our Back to School Ice Cream Social on August 18th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an amazing school year. We will also have a brief family meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars! The first day of school for students in grades 1-5 is on August 20th at 9:00 AM. If your child is eating breakfast at school, please arrive by 8:30 AM. For those not eating breakfast, arrival time is 8:50 AM. Kindergarten families, please stay tuned for more information about our staggered start dates.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year together!

Sincerely,

Principal Brown

18: Ice Cream Social

20: First Day of School for Grades 1-5

20-21: Kindergarten Assessments

24: Kindergarten Assessments

25: First Day of School for Kindergarten

*Free Parking with shuttle bus to the event at Columbus State Community College.

FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies. Over 100 CCS departments and community partners will be available to assist with back to school resources including health screenings, home safety, after school programs and social service information.

Does your child need a school-required vaccine, physical or checkup?

The Nationwide Children's Hospital School-Based Health Center will be open to all CCS students and their siblings during the back-to-school fair. To schedule an appointment, call 614-355-2590, option 3. Walk-ins may be available.

Join us on August 18th from 4:00–5:30 PM for a sweet afternoon of ice cream, fun, and connecting with friends! 🍦🎉

We can’t wait to kick off the new school year together! 📚✨

It’s also a great opportunity to bring your school supplies and get ready for an amazing year ahead. Come hang out, connect, and celebrate with us! 💙

We are so excited to welcome our newest Kindergarten students and families!

Kindergarten assessment testing will take place on August 20, 21, and 24. A staff member will be reaching out to you to schedule your child’s assessment appointment.

Your child’s first full day of Kindergarten will be Tuesday, August 25.

Please do not send your Kindergarten student to school on the bus before August 25. Kindergarten students should not ride the bus or attend school prior to their first full day.

We look forward to meeting your child and starting a wonderful school year together!

We are so excited to welcome our 1st–5th grade students back to school on Thursday, August 20!

We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with fun, family, and great memories. Now it’s time for a new school year filled with learning, friendship, new adventures, and exciting opportunities!

We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces and get the year started. Remember to bring your school spirit, your best effort, and a positive attitude!

Transportation Information: Please check the Parent Portal for your child’s bus route and transportation information before the first day of school.

Let’s make this an amazing school year! We’re so happy you’re here!

Car Line Pick-Up: Pull into the lot near the school and wait in line. Your student will be brought to your car. Please do not arrive before 3:15 PM to avoid disrupting middle school dismissal.

Walk-Up Pick-Up: Park in the Westmoor Park lot, exit your car, and walk to the sidewalk next to Westmoor Middle School. For safety, do not wait by the school doors or cross the lot. Students will only be dismissed from the sidewalk.

#2 pencils

Bookbag

Crayons

Disinfectiant Wipes

Dry Erase Markers

Erasers

Glue stick

Headphones

Plastic Supply Box

Tissues

Ziploc bags (sandwich & gallon)

#2 Pencils

Bookbag

Crayons

Dry Erase Markers (black)

Glue Sticks

Headphones

Pencil Top Erasers

Tissues

Ziploc Bags (gallon)

#2 Pencils

Bookbag

Crayons

Disinfectant Wipes

Durable Headphones

Supply Box

Tissues

#2 Pencils

Bookbag

Colored Pencils

Crayons

Disinfectant Wipes

Glue Sticks (3)

Headphones or Earbuds

Pencil Case/Supply Case

Pocket Folder (2)

Scissors (blunt)

Tissues (3)

Wide ruled Notebook

Ziploc Bags (gallon)

#2 Pencils

Bookbag

Colored Pencils

Composition Book (2)

Glue Sticks

Headphones/ Earbuds

Scissors

Spiral Notebooks (2)

Tissues

Ziploc Bags (gallon)

#2 pencils

Bookbag

Colored Pencils or Crayons

Disinfectant Wipes

Glue Sticks

Notebook Paper (wide-ruled)

Pencil Box

Pink Erasers

Pocket Folders (2)

Tissues

Wide-ruled Composition or Spiral Notebooks (4)

Ziploc Bags (quart)

Backpack

Crayons

Disinfectant Wipes (3)

Glue Sticks (10)

Large t-shirt (for painting and crafts)

Liquid hand soap (2)

Paper Towels (2)

Pairs of wireless Bluetooth headphones (2)

Plastic school pencil box (1)

Tissues (3)

Toileting needs (wipes and diapers/pull-ups) if needed

Weather-appropriate change of clothes – we will keep this at school (1 outfit)

Ziploc bags (gallon)

#2 Pencils

Backpack

Composition Notebook

Crayons

Disinfecting Spray

Disinfecting Wipes (3)

Glue Sticks

Hand Sanitizer (2)

Headphones (over the ear)

Highlighters

Packaging Tape Reel

Pink Erasers

Plastic folders with pockets (4) (Red, Blue, Yellow, Any color)

Tissues (3)

Weather appropriate pants and shirts to keep at school in case of spills or bathroom accidents (2 outfits)

1 month’s worth of Toileting Needs (wipes and diapers) if applicable to your student

Zippered pencil pouch

Please reach out to our ESL line for language support and assistance. We're here to help!

ESL LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE CENTER

To assist parents, nurses, teachers and other school personnel with district communication needs between 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Please Call ESL Department at 614-365-8802

Select the number corresponding to the language you require assistance with:

For Spanish Press #1

Contact Information

📞 Phone: (614) 902-9742

📱WhatsApp: Available at the number above

📧 Email: aevans4@columbus.k12.oh.us

💬 TalkingPoints: You can message me directly!

Office Hours

Available Soon!

📞 Main Office: 614-365-6312

Language Assistance Line: 614-365-8802

📠 Fax: 614-365-6768

📍 Address: 2989 Valleyview Dr.,

Columbus, OH 43204

✉️ Email: Valleyview@columbus.k12.oh.us

Talking Points: A quick and easy way to communicate with your child's teacher and the school.