Warhawk Family Update

WCHS Daily Announcements

Warhawks in Action

In this Edition......

Warhawks in Action

Warhawk Culture - Bring Sledge to Life!

Electronic Devices

PSAT Information

College Visit Opportunity

Career Center Information

US Air Force Academy Information

ASVAB

Academic Boosters Arts & Crafts Market

Homecoming Parade Vehicles

WCHS Marching Band

Warhawk Theatre Presents - The Movie Game

School Clinic Updates

QDOBA Athletes of the Week

Senior Pictures - Yearbook

Warhawk Athletics

Upcoming Dates and Events

School Meals and Food Resources 25-26

WCHS Bell Schedules

Sept 22 - Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 23 - Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 24 - Extended Flytime

Sept 25- Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 26 - Regular Bell Schedule

Warhawk Culture -Help Bring Sledge to Life! 🚨

We’re raising funds for a new mascot outfit for Sledge to keep building the incredible culture and pride that makes Central so special. Our goal: $2,500! 💚🖤

Fundraiser Dates:

📅 Sale Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 4

✨ Two Ways to Support:
1️⃣ Purchase a T-Shirt – We receive $5 from each sale. T-Shirt Ordering Link
2️⃣ Donate Directly – 100% of your donation goes to the fund. Donation Link

One Sledge. One Community. TOGETHER FOR CENTRAL! 💚🖤

WINGS UP and GO HAWKS!

Mrs. Sayre

Principal

Mr. Ey

Athletic Director

Our Warhawk Blueprint outlines what we believe, how we behave and outcomes we hope to achieve together at WCHS. These beliefs are our guidepost that provide alignment in all we do.

Warhawk Culture Playbook

Follow me on X: @dsayre32

Stay Connected to WCHS

Follow us on X: @WarhawksWCHS

Follow us on Instagram: @warhawkswchs

Electronic Devices

As a reminder, our no cell phone policy remains in place during the school day (7:25am-2:05pm). This expectation also includes headphones and earbuds.

Headphones and earbuds have no academic use during the day, and if worn, we can only assume they are connected to a cell phone—which is not permitted. In addition, they pose a safety concern, as students may not hear important announcements or directions in the event of an emergency.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support in helping us create a safe, distraction-free learning environment for all Warhawks.

Additional Related Information

August 4, 2025 Family Update - Details on Cell Phone Policy, HB 96 and more

September 7, 2025 Family Update - Student Expectations and Consequences related to Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

PSAT

All Juniors in Cohort 2027 and Sophomores Cohort 2028 who have already signed up and paid will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 starting at 7:25!

All other students in Cohorts 2026 and 2029 will be attending on a 3 hour late arrival schedule. The schedule is linked below!

October 8 PSAT Schedule

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOkYIu3SSNwyjjmfqBmNtAY13YIUhtDeYetyb4YOr8c/edit

College Visit

Do you have a senior student that is interested in attending Otterbein University? If so, they will have the opportunity to visit Otterbein on Thursday, October 23rd! Space will be limited. If your student is interested in the trip, they can stop by the guidance office to sign up and get a permission form. The permission form is due by October 2nd. Students must be passing classes in order to go on this trip.

ASVAB

The ASVAB is a great tool to give students insight to their skills and potential occupations for their future. Taking the ASVAB is a mandatory test for military enlistment, however you could still take the test if you would like another tool for career exploration. The test is free and will be held:

Date: Tuesday, October 21

Time: 8:00am (Student should arrive no later than 7:45am)

Place: Westerville South High School Library

** Students from Westerville North and Westerville Central are invited but must find their own transportation. Students from WNHS and WCHS must sign in at the Main Office prior to coming to the Library.

Students need to complete the Google form to register for the ASVAB test. The deadline to register is October 15th. See your counselor if you have any questions.

Career Center and Air Force Academy Information

Attention 10th Graders Interested in Career Tech

The Delaware Area Career Center and the Columbus/Fort Hayes Career Centers are coming to Central on Wednesday, September 24th to talk to all sophomores through their English classes. This presentation will discuss the different career tech programs they offer and the process on how to visit in November. More information to follow in regard to upcoming visit dates.

Attention Students Interested in the U.S. Air Force Academy

There will be an Influencer Workshop for students, parents, and educators on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at The Junto (77 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215) This session will cover the USAFA application timeline, academic leadership requirements, and the selection process. A Q&A will follow. Here is a flyer with details if interested.

Arts & Craft Market Information

Arts & Crafts Market Information

Academic Boosters aims to enrich and support all students with their academic needs. Over the years, they have purchased things like graphing calculators, smart TVs, whiteboards & markers, extracurricular program supplies, supplies for Hope Squad, t-shirts for Freshman First Flight, thousands of dollars in Senior scholarships, and the list goes on!

To pay for these programs, they are hosting the Westerville Central Arts & Crafts Market on Saturday, October 25th. They will need volunteers, raffle items, baked goods, and more to help make this event a success!

Please take a look at the links below to see how you can help! THANK YOU!

Bake Sale: www.wcaacmbakesale.com
Volunteers: www.wcaacmvolunteers.com

Homecoming Parade Vehicles

CALLING ALL CONVERTIBLES--Central is bringing back our Homecoming Parade on Friday October 3rd at 5:15 P.M. We are in need of SIX convertibles to escort our Homecoming Court around the block. You would appreciate it if you could drive your own vehicle, but if you didn't want to stay, we would have a staff member drive it for you.

The parade will be no more than 30 minutes, and the time commitment will be no more than 1 hour. 4:45-5:45. The route will be right(east) onto Mount Royal, right(south) on Tussic St., right(west) on Sherbrook Dr., right(north on Hilmar Dr., right(east) on Mount Royal, and back into the school lot for drop off.

If you can help us out, please email Mr. Mahoney this week, by Friday 9/26, to let him know.

His email is :mahoneym@westerville.k12.oh.us

Thank you for your support of Westerville Central High School,

WINGS UP!

WCHS Marching Band - Superior Rating!

Congratulations to our WCHS Marching Band on earning a Superior Rating and 2nd Place in Class AA at the Canal Winchester Classic! #WarhawkPride #bettertogether #WingsUp

The Movie Game

Warhawk Theatre Presents The Movie Game, a play by award winning comedy playwright, Adam Hummel! It tells the story of Jack Goldberg, a cinephile who would rather watch movies than get a job or live on his own. When his mother gets him an appointment with the eccentric "therapist to the stars," Dr. Seuz, Jack soon finds himself "living a movie" as a form of experimental therapy. But what he didn't anticipate was a meddling director, overly involved family members, or falling in love! Come see this absurd romantic comedy, September 25th-28th. Tickets are on sale now at www.wchstheatre.net/ticketing.

School Clinic

Hello Warhawk Families,

I hope you and your students have had a great start back to the school year! I am happy to have them back in the building and have enjoyed catching up on their summers.

A couple of reminders as we approach the Fall season...

Parents of Seniors

Please make sure to get your student’s Meningitis booster if you have not already done so. If this is already scheduled please reach out to me and let me know when your appointment is. Immunizations can be done at annual well visits, local health departments, or a pharmacy clinic. Ohio School Immunization Requirements

Illness Procedures

If your student is sick and needs to leave school, they are required to come to the clinic and then sign out through attendance. Please keep your child home if they have a fever of 100.1 or higher, are vomiting, have symptoms of pink eye (itchy, watery, redness, pain, drainage), skin rashes/ blisters, or any other symptoms that keep them from fully participating in their school day. Students can return when they are fever free for 24 hours without using medication and symptoms have improved.

Medications

If your child will need daily or as needed/ emergency medications kept at school, or if they self carry any medications, updated documentation is required each school year. All forms and other clinic information and resources can be found on the Health Services page on the district website.

Questions? Reach out anytime!

Amanda Ward, RN

wardaman@westerville.k12.oh.us

614-797-6812

QDOBA Warhawk Athletes of the Week

The Warhawk Athletes of the Week for September 8 are senior tennis player Eve Baker and senior football player KevinKing Fokuo!

Both were nominated by their coaches for exemplifying the qualities of the Westerville Central Culture Blueprint:

Own It
Pursue Excellence
Better Together

As captains of their respective teams, Eve and Kevin lead with both their words and actions. Each will receive a Warhawk Athlete of the Week t-shirt and a free burrito from QDOBA Polaris Parkway.

A big thank you to QDOBA Polaris Parkway for sponsoring the 2025–26 Warhawk Athletes of the Week program!

Senior Pictures - Yearbook

Senior Photos can be uploaded to

www.yearbookshare.com and use code Warhawk.

Photos need to be high-resolution and MUST be in .jpeg format.

NO LATE PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Senior photos may be submitted for the yearbook until March 6, 2026.

Tips for Senior Photos

Upload images with a .tif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .heic extension.
Do NOT use images pulled from the web or screenshots.
Upload the largest photo possible (25MB max)
Senior photos are to be portrait (vertical) orientation, NOT landscape (horizontal).
Upload ONLY ONE photo

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Deborah Jones, room 2203, Jonesd@wcsoh.org.

Warhawks Athletics

Athletic Information 2025-26 School Year

2025–2026 Ultimate Warhawk Season Passes for students, adults, and families are now available! These passes provide access to all Westerville Central home athletic events throughout the year

🎟️ Click here to purchase your pass now!

Fall Sports Practices officially begin at the end of July, but many teams are already holding workouts and conditioning sessions. Reach out to the coach of your sport for more details.
📬 View the Coaches Directory

📅 Click here for the complete Warhawk Athletic Schedule

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Westerville Central Athletic Department at 614-797-6827 or visit our website.

Athletic Director: Andy Ey Eya@westerville.k12.oh.us

Support Staff: Teressa Snedegar snedegat@westerville.k12.oh.us