The Whetstone Weekly
Friday, May 22, 2026
Upcoming Dates
- WAPA presents "One Night Only"* - Friday, 5/22, 7-9
- Last Day of School (Seniors) - Friday, 5/22
- Freshman Trip-Bowling at Star Lanes, Junior trip Urban Air - Friday, 5/22
- NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day) - Monday, 5/25
- Last Day of School - Thursday, 5/28
- Graduation* - Saturday, 5/30
*See below for more info
CCS WHS Calendar
https://whetstonehs.ccsoh.us/our-school/calendar
CCS District Calendars
Schedules & Tickets
See past and upcoming matches for all WHS sports at WHS Athletic Schedule and buy your tickets at WHS Athletic Tickets.
WHS Boys and Girls Bowling Info, Schedule, and more can be found at https://www.cohsbc.com/index.aspx
Athletics Boosters
The WHS Athletic Boosters provide team support - paying for various expenses that coaches and teams need to be successful during a season and annual monetary awards for graduating student athletes that have demonstrated excellence in academics. Visit whetstoneathleticboosters.com for more info.
Band App
Currently there are groups for Whetstone Band, She Kills Monsters, Jazz Ensemble, Whetstone Vocal Music, Whetstone String Orchestra and WAPA Volunteers. Your student *should* already be a member and can send you an invitation to join via the app. If not, reach out to the directors or you can email wapaboosters@gmail.com and we will do whatever we can to help get you connected.
Get the Band App at https://www.band.us/en
WHS Spirit Wear
New year, new gear! Get some WHS merch! We have hoodies, mugs, t-shirts and even stadium seat cushions for those exciting basketball games!
Kroger Card
If you're not already participating, take three minutes and enroll your Kroger Plus card with their Community Rewards program to benefit Whetstone PTA. Visit whetstonepta.org/home/kroger-community-rewards-for-whs-pta for more info.
WHS - Transportation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Whetstone Parents: Did you know that there are Nationwide Children’s Hospital doctor’s offices inside several Columbus City Schools? Your child can be seen during school hours for well visits, vaccines and many more services! Unfortunately, Whetstone currently does not have a school-based clinic, but we offer transportation to one! Our students are transported once a month to the NCH school-based health clinic at Columbus International High School. NCH is even working on getting transportation for Whetstone students to be seen at their Fort Hayes clinic where they provide vision services (exams & glasses).
Setting up an appointment requires 2 steps:
1. Alert Nurse Nancy that you are interested in having your child seen at a SBHC so I can arrange transportation from Whetstone High School.
2. Call (614) 355-2590 (option 3) to register for an appointment.
Visit https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/school-health-services and see the flyer for much more info, and reach out to Nurse Nancy if you have any questions! 614-365-6060.
Whetstone HS Guide
Getting FOMO because you missed the WHS tours and the Brave the Future event? Relax! You can still get all (ok, most) of the info you need in the 2025-26 WHS Brave The Future Guide! Get it digitally below, or grab a hardcopy in the school office.
Stonewall Columbus Pride March
Join Columbus City Schools' and the Columbus Education Association (CEA) as we march through Downtown Columbus as part of the 2026 Stonewall Columbus Pride March and Community Festival on June 20, 2026!
Register to join the parade: https://tinyurl.com/CCSPrideMarch2026
Event Info
- Arrival Time & T-shirt pick up: 8-8:30 a.m. (CCS participants will meet at 270 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43016 and walk to the March together. Parking is FREE at 270 E. State St.)
- March Begins: 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Broad and High St, ending at Goodale Park (please prepare to stand in the parade line for 2 hours)
- Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.
- If you park at 270 E. State Street you will need to provide your own transportation/ walk back to your vehicle after the march.
*Student participants must have parent/guardian permission and must be accompanied by an adult.
*T-shirts are only available for participants the day of the event. Any extra t-shirts will be available on June 22 at 270 E. State St.
If you have questions, call Department of Communications and Engagement at 614-365-8868 or email at engage@columbus.k12.oh.us
Civil Rights Tour of the South Summer Dates
The Civil Rights Heritage Tour of the South takes participants locations where significant historical events took place, creating a greater understanding of the times, the people, and the controversy surrounding injustice and inequality. Enrich your understanding of the history and impact your thinking about democracy, civility, and humanity going forward by joining the tour this summer!
July 13-18, 2026 - Spend 6 days and 5 nights exploring the significant historical events and impact of the following cities and towns:
Ripley, OH
Atlanta, GA
Tuskegee, AL
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Memphis, TN
Louisville, TN
Returning for another tour? Receive a 15% discount! CODE: ALUM15
For questions, please reach out to:
Toni Bell
Executive Director
(614) 307-0483
or visit the Heritage tour website: https://www.theheritagetours.com/2026civilrightstour
Summer Virtual Credit Advancement Program (VCAP)
Summer VCAP is the high school credit recovery program for Columbus City Schools. Overseen by the Virtual Credit Advancement Program (VCAP), rising 10-12th grade students who need to complete or continue coursework toward graduation are able to do so this summer. VCAP Students will work with licensed CCS teachers using Edmentum in a structured, in‑person model across 16 high school sites.
Students can enroll for Summer VCAP through their home school counselors.
If you have any questions or concerns, please visit https://www.ccsoh.us/students-families/virtual-credit-advancement-program and contact the VCAP office via email or phone at 614-365-5485.
Parent Portal
Stay engaged in your child's education! The Parent Portal (through Infinite Campus) is your link to real-time information on your Columbus City Schools student(s), including class schedules, assignments, grades, attendance, and more.
To access the Parent Portal, visit: https://columbusoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/columbusCity.jsp
For information on how to access and use the Parent Portal, visit: https://www.ccsoh.us/parentportal.aspx
or
https://secure.smore.com/n/3jk0e-ccs-infinite-campus-parent-portal
Parent Portal App info is available at: https://secure.smore.com/3jk0e
Pathway Express
The Pathway Express program is back for another year with three unique destinations for students and families to explore!
Pathway Express demonstrates how learning extends beyond the classroom walls. These transformative experiences shape and empower our students for success, as they align with our goals of increasing math and reading proficiency and help close opportunity gaps. Create lasting memories with engaging hands-on learning experiences at each of our Pathway Express stops!
The next Pathway Express is at Indian Village Outdoor Education Center in April. These learning opportunities will lead us through the 2025-2026 school year, right up to our 2026 Summer Experience. See event details below.
April 25
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Indian Village Outdoor Education Center (3232 Indian Village Road)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
To learn more visit the Pathway Express page at https://www.ccsoh.us/pathwayexpress
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For much more info, visit the WHS PTA - Family Ambassador Page. And, as always, if you have suggestions or content for inclusion - or any other questions, comments, or concerns - please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help!
Damian Synadinos
WHS Family Ambassador