Worthington Hills Weekly Update
Dear Worthington Hills Families,
Our students enjoyed a visit from Yasu Ishida, a storyteller, who brought stories to life with imagination, magic, and a little theatrical wonder! Thank you to our wonderful PTA for sponsoring this experience and to our families whose fundraiser donations helped make it possible. Your support brings meaningful learning experiences like this to WHES, and we appreciate it!
We are looking forward to our Veterans Day Assembly as we recognize and honor veterans in our families and community. Students are welcome to wear red, white, and blue to school as we celebrate. Please see below for additional assembly information. You will also find some opportunities below to give back and support our community. Thank you for considering how you might help others!
Our PTA will meet Monday at Barrel and Bloom. I hope you can stop by, connect with other Hawkeye families, and learn more about ways to get involved.
As always, please take a few minutes to read through the rest of the newsletter for important dates, updates, and reminders. Have a wonderful weekend!
Gratefully,
Aquarius Hopkins
Principal
Please use the link below to share information about an American Veteran in your family! This information will be included in a school-wide slideshow to honor Veterans on Veterans Day. You should fill out a separate form for each Veteran you would like to recognize. This form must be completed by November 9, 2026 to be included in the slideshow. If you sent in a picture last school year, you do not need to include a new photo, your Veteran is already included!
If you are a Veteran or if your student has a Veteran family member or friend, who would like to attend our school-wide Veterans Day Assembly on November 11, 2026 @ 8:20 am, please RSVP for them, by November 6th, using the link below. Due to space constraints only Veterans will be able to attend this assembly. Veterans should arrive at 8:00 am. Due to student arrivals, we are unable to have them enter any earlier.
Veterans and their student Hawkeye's will be invited to enjoy light refreshments immediately after the assembly.
Recognize a Veteran/Veterans Day Assembly RSVP
*PLEASE NOTE: This link works best on a computer using Google Chrome.
Worthington Connects Holiday Support
Dear Worthington Families,
As the holiday season approaches, we warmly invite you to join Worthington Connects, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families in need within the Worthington community. Our mission is to provide essential resources, spreading joy and hope to those facing challenges.
There are several meaningful ways you can give back this holiday season:
Sponsor a Family: Provide gifts and essential items directly to a family in need.
Donate a Laundry Basket of Essentials: Items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, and non-perishable food are always appreciated.
Contribute to a Family Stocking: Gift cards, small gifts, and other stocking stuffers are wonderful ways to brighten someone’s holiday.
Monetary or Gift Card Donations: Your financial contributions or gift cards help us address families' unique needs.
To learn more or to make a donation, please fill out this Google Form to let us know how you'd like to contribute.
Click here to make a monetary donation.
Please direct any questions or concerns to: contact@worthingtonconnects.org
Kindergarten Registration
Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2027-2028 school year in Worthington Schools will open on Monday, November 16, 2026. We are excited to welcome the next class of young learners to our district!
Eligibility
To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, your child must turn 5 years old on or before August 20, 2027.
All-day Kindergarten
Worthington Schools proudly offers universal, no-cost, all-day kindergarten for all students. This means that every eligible child in our district has access to a full day of high-quality kindergarten education at no expense to families.
How to Enroll
Visit our Welcome Center website for enrollment steps and frequently asked questions.
Library Volunteers Needed!
The school library seeks volunteers to assist Mrs. Steele with book reshelving. This flexible opportunity requires approximately forty-five minutes or less.
Volunteers are welcome to participate during school hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. Mrs. Steele will provide brief instruction, after which volunteers may retrieve the cart labeled "Books to Be Shelved" and begin the task.
Parents interested in volunteering during their child's scheduled library period may support checkout procedures at the end of the session. Library periods are scheduled as follows:
8:20–9:05 — Grade 3
9:10–9:55 — Grade 4
10:00–10:45 — Grade 5
12:15–1:00 — Grade 2
1:05–1:50 — Kindergarten
1:55–2:40 — Grade 1
Interested in helping? Please choose an available time slot below and sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CACA828A4FD0-65514112-20252026
11/9 PTA Meeting @ Barrel and Bloom-Please RSVP on the PTA website
11/11 Veterans Day Assembly (student wear red, white, and blue)
11/21 1st Trimester Progress Reports available
11/25-11/27 No School
This serves as a reminder that there are some students in your child’s school who have peanut and/or tree nut allergies. As the safety of our children is paramount to all, we need your support to make our cafeteria “nut free”. A child with a nut allergy can suffer a serious reaction merely by touching a food containing a peanut or tree nut. Therefore, we ask that you adhere to the following safety guidelines:
Please do not send in any peanuts, peanut butter or foods containing peanuts or peanut butter to be eaten during lunch.
Read ingredient labels carefully to ensure that the snacks sent in with your child are peanut and tree nut-free.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Health Office Assistant, Gabby Bowman, RN @ gbowman@wscloud.org or our School Nurse, Beth Laflumboise RN @ elaflumboise@wscloud.org with any questions or concerns about food allergies. They can also be reached at 614-450-4015.
