Warhawk Family Update

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WCHS Daily Announcements

Warhawks in Action

Class of 2026 Information

In this Edition......

Warhawks in Action

Warhawk Culture

Attention SENIORS - Honors Diploma Information

Warcats Hockey

Winter Sports Information

DACC Senior Only Programs

WCS Holiday Help

Class of 2027 Fundraiser

School Clinic Updates

Virtual College Scholarship Information Session

WCHS Yearbook

Warhawk Athletics

Upcoming Dates and Events

School Meals and Food Resources 25-26

WCHS Bell Schedules

Oct 27 - Regular Bell Schedule

Oct 28 - Regular Bell Schedule

Oct 29 - Extended Flytime Schedule

Oct 30- Regular Bell Schedule

Oct 31 - Regular Bell Schedule

Big week ahead for Warhawk Nation!

Lots of chances to show your Warhawk pride and support our amazing teams!

Tuesday: Come cheer on our Girls Soccer Team in the Regional Semi-Finals vs. Watterson at Olentangy, 7 PM. Click here for OHSAA Tickets Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students Click here to see our bracket
Wednesday: Our Boys Soccer Team plays in their Regional Semi-Finals vs. Whetstone at Jonathan Alder, 7 PM. Click here for OHSAA Tickets Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students Click here to see our bracket
Thursday: Buckeye Gear Day! Let’s get ready to Beat Penn State!
Friday: Our Football Team, Cheerleaders, and Marching Band travel to Upper Arlington for the first round of the State Playoffs, 7 PM kickoff. Let’s show them our support by wearing Warhawk gear all day!
Saturday: We’re proud of Corbin Morrisey, Alex Hohman, and Andrew Gould as they represent Central in the State Cross Country Championships!

So when you’re planning your outfits this week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday = Warhawk Gear
Thursday = Buckeye Gear

Let’s fill the stands, hallways, and community with Warhawk spirit — GO HAWKS!

Warhawk Culture

As we move through the school year, I’ve been doing some reflecting on where we are as a school community. Lately, I’ve found myself searching for “what’s next” for us—something new or different to keep growing. But after a great conversation with a colleague, I was reminded that we don’t necessarily need something new. What we really need is to keep getting better at what we already do so well.

At Westerville Central, our foundation has always been built on The R Factor and our Warhawk Blueprint—the ideas and behaviors that guide who we are and how we respond to the events around us. As Tim Kight reminds us, culture and leadership are not destinations; they’re ongoing journeys. The goal is simple: be better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today.

I want to challenge all of us—students, families, and staff—to continue practicing the R Factor system when life’s events happen. Let’s use the E + R = O formula (Event + Response = Outcome) to help us respond to challenges and opportunities with intention, purpose, and skill. When we choose our responses carefully and align them with our Warhawk Blueprint, we continue to strengthen and protect the incredible culture we’ve built together at WCHS.

If you’d like a refresher or haven’t seen it before, I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch The R Factor Overview by Tim Kight. It’s a great reminder of why our mindset and our responses matter so much—both in school and in life.

I’m proud and grateful for the way our Warhawk community continues to support one another, grow together, and live out the values that make us stronger every day.

WINGS UP !

Mrs. Sayre

Principal

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.

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Class of 2026 - Honors Diploma Information

Attention Seniors!! Interested in earning an Honors Diploma? Please share your intent to pursue one of the six Honors Diplomas by completing this survey. Complete the intent survey 11:59pm on Monday, November 24th so your school counselor and the WCS College and Career Readiness Office can provide additional guidance and follow up throughout the school year.

What are Honors Diplomas?

High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an honors diploma. To meet honors diploma requirements, students challenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences.

Saturday Night Lights: Warcat Hockey Hosts High School Blackout Night at Chiller North

The Warcat Hockey Association is turning Chiller North into a Blackout Zone on Saturday, November 1st, and you’re invited!

The Warcat Varsity squad — featuring players from Big Walnut, Westerville and various other local schools — will take the ice against the Northeast Storm with puck drop at 7:30 PM on Rink 1.

First 100 high school students in attendance will score:

A Chick-fil-A gift card
A Warcat rally item

Whether you’ve never seen a hockey game or you’ve been skating since you could walk, this is your chance to experience the thrill of high school hockey – live, loud, and local.

Where: Chiller North – Rink 1 | 8144 Highfield Drive Lewis Center, OH 43035
When: Friday, November 1st | Varsity Game @ 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE for all attendees

Theme: BLACKOUT — Wear black!
Perks: First 100 high school students get a Chick-fil-A gift card + Warcat rally item
Vibe: High energy, team spirit, and some seriously cool hockey

No tickets. No excuses. Just hockey. See you at the rink!

Warhawk Athletics: Winter Sports 2025-2026 Season Update

The winter sports season is just around the corner, and we are excited to get started! Please see below for important information regarding start dates, tryout times, and coach contacts.

Winter Sports Information

Swim and Dive
- Start Date: Friday, October 24th
Girls Basketball
- Tryouts Begin: Friday, October 24th at 5:00 PM
Boys and Girls Bowling
- Tryouts Begin: Friday, October 31st
Gymnastics
- First Practice: Friday, October 31st
Boys Basketball
- Tryouts Begin: Friday, October 31st at 2:30 PM
Boys and Girls Wrestling

First Practice: Friday, November 14th

Boys Contact: Coach Jerry McSwords - mcswordg@westerville.k12.oh.us

Girls Contact: Coach Tre Bogetich - trebogetich@gmail.com

Mandatory Requirements for All Athletes

Before any student-athlete can participate in tryouts or practices, the following items must be completed:

Current Sports Physical: All athletes must have a valid OHSAA sports physical on file. You can download the form here: OHSAA 2025-26 Physical Form
FinalForms Registration: All parent and student forms must be completed and signed online through FinalForms. Please register or update your information here: Westerville FinalForms

We are looking forward to a successful and exciting winter season. If you have any questions specific to a sport, please reach out to the respective coach.

Go Warhawks!

Senior only programs for next year

Attention Westerville Central juniors! Are you interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare or cosmetology fields? The Delaware Area Career Center is offering three senior-only programs next year for students interested in these industries! These are one-year programs you can apply for this year, and take your senior year.

DACC is offering a Pharmacy Technician course, offered twice during the traditional school day (once in the morning, once in the afternoon). It is also offering two after-school programs — Healthcare Technician - CNA and Nail Technician — held from 2:45-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

If you are interested in exploring DACC's Pharmacy Technician program, we would encourage you to attend DACC's Open House on Thursday, Dec. 11. Those interested in exploring DACC's Healthcare Technician - CNA or Nail Technician programs are encouraged to attend DACC's Flexible Learning Options Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 9. You can register for these events by clicking this link: https://www.delawareareacc.org/page/open-house

WCSD kicks off Holiday Help program

‘Tis the season for giving and helping those in need! Westerville City Schools is organizing a Holiday Help program this year, joining several organizations and businesses in the community that support families and fulfill the wish lists for so many children in the district.

If you and your family are interested in providing assistance, please complete the following form by Oct 31st.

More info and FAQs here.

If you have any questions, please contact Holiday Help at holidayhelp@wcsoh.org 614-797-5879.

School Clinic

Happy Fall Warhawk Families!

‘Tis the (cold and flu) Season…

Is your child not feeling their best? When they’re sick, the best way to recover -and protect others- is to rest at home. Students can return to school once fever free for 24 hours and symptoms have improved. Our school clinics follow all Ohio Department of Health guidelines to help manage and prevent the spread of illnesses and communicable diseases. Please let me know if your child is diagnosed with any contagious condition. We report these to our local health departments in accordance with public health requirements.

If your student becomes ill at school…

Please remind your student to check in with the clinic if they are not feeling well. We will evaluate their symptoms and then notify you directly if needed. Take a moment to review your child’s emergency contacts listed in Powerschool and make sure it is up to date. This allows someone other than you to pick up your child if you are not able to. If you need to add anyone to the list or make any changes, contact our guidance secretary, Carrie Shaffer, at shafferc@westerville.k12.oh.us.

Parents of Juniors:

Please start planning to get your student the REQUIRED Meningitis MCV4 booster before their senior year next fall. These can be done at your child’s annual well visit, local health departments, pharmacies, or health clinics. I am happy to help with scheduling if needed!

CVS Walmart Kroger Little Clinic Columbus Public Health Franklin County Public Health

Delaware General Health District

Additional resources and additional immunization information can be found on our district Health Services page. I appreciate your support with keeping our students healthy!

Questions? Please reach out!

Amanda Ward, RN

wardaman@westerville.k12.oh.us

614-797-6812

WCHS Yearbook

The Westerville Central Warhawk Yearbook can be ordered at

http://www.yearbookordercenter.com/

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

School Meals and Food Resources 25-26