Warhawk Family Update

Warhawk Culture

AP Testing Information

Clinic Updates

Warhawk Academic Booster Support Needed

Summer School Information

Updated CCP Information

SENIOR YEAR END ACTIVITY - PLEASE COMPLETE!

Class of 2026 - Pre-Order Graduate Flowers

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Upcoming Dates and Events

WCHS Bell Schedules

May 4 - Regular Bell Schedule

May 5 - Regular Bell Schedule

May 6 - Extended Flytime

May 7 - Regular Bell Schedule

May 8 - Regular Bell Schedule

At WCHS, we know that a school community is a human system first and an educational system second. We believe that the people we work with, learn from, and grow alongside are the biggest factors in our happiness and overall personal development.

As we head into the upcoming week, we have an opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to the many amazing individuals who inspire, motivate, support, and encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves.

May 4–8, 2026 marks National Teacher Appreciation Week!

As we celebrate, we want to recognize and honor the incredible impact our Warhawk Teachers have had on our entire school community this year. We are immensely proud to be part of such an elite and dedicated group of educators who embody the spirit of WCHS through their pursuit of excellence, belief that we are better together, and commitment to owning their actions, attitude, and words to make WCHS elite.

May 4, 2026 is Ohio School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated WCHS bus drivers who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. Your professionalism and commitment are essential to our school's success. Thank you for all you do!

May 6, 2026 marks National School Nurse Day!
We are so fortunate to have THE BEST school nurse at WCHS — Mrs. Amanda Ward! Thank you, Mrs. Ward, for all you do to keep our students and staff healthy, safe, and cared for every day. WE APPRECIATE YOU!

May 1–7, 2026 marks National Physical Education and Sport Week!
A special shout-out to our outstanding Warhawk PE/Health Department — Mr. Minney, Mrs. Nieman and Mr. Hageman — for providing our students with a wide range of opportunities to develop healthy and active lifestyles. Your work is essential to helping our Warhawks thrive — WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Thank you to everyone who makes WCHS such a special place to learn, grow, and have FUN!

Wings Up,

Dawn Sayre

Principal

Westerville Central High School

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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Hello Warhawk Families!

As we head into May, I wanted to share a few quick health office reminders:

• Medication pick-up: All student medications will be sent home with students on the last day of school unless a parent/guardian chooses to pick them up. If medications are not picked up or taken home, they will be safely destroyed per policy.

• Controlled medications: These must be picked up by a parent/guardian or designated adult—students cannot take these home on their own.

• Next school year medication forms: Medication authorization forms need to be updated every school year, so please plan ahead if your student will need medication at school in the fall. All forms are on the Health Services page under “Medical Forms”, or in Schoolcare

• Incoming seniors: A reminder that students entering 12th grade are required to have the meningitis (quadrivalent) booster on file by the first day of school, or they may be excluded until documentation is provided.

• ALL Students that do not have immunizations required by state law or an exemption form on file for any missing immunizations, will not be permitted to attend school starting 9/3/26

• Immunizations REQUIRED by Ohio State Law

• Places to get immunizations done: FCPH CPH Delaware Co., any local pharmacy or grocery store clinic

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and relaxing summer! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.

Take care,

Amanda Ward, RN

wardaman@westerville.k12.oh.us

614-797-6812

Morning Exams:

• Report Time: 7:30am

• Report directly to your assigned testing room

• Lunch: Students will eat lunch after testing, before returning to class for the afternoon.

Afternoon Exams:

• Report Time: 11:30am

• Report directly to your assigned testing room

• Lunch: Students will eat lunch before testing.

• Students must pre-arrange their own transportation home for all afternoon exams. You will not catch the bus.

• Make sure to tell your coach or advisor that you will miss practice/games/meetings, if applicable.

AP Exams (without extended time) last between 2 hours and 3.5 hours. Please consult your AP teacher regarding the general length of each exam.

End-of-Year Teacher & Staff Appreciation Picnic - Friday, May 8th

Let’s send our amazing Central teachers and staff into summer feeling celebrated, appreciated, and well-fed! We’re hosting a picnic to thank them for their dedication, heart, and hard work throughout the 2025–2026 school year—and we need your help to make it extra special!

We're requesting some food donations or volunteer at the picnic. Thank you!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AA29A0FFC70-63410545-2026#/

Senior Evening of Excellence - Wednesday, May 13th

Warhawk Academic Boosters is excited to celebrate academic achievements for the Senior Class of 2026. Invitations are being sent via email this year from the school.

We are looking for cookie donations and a few student volunteers (great for NHS!). Thank you!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AA29A0FFC70-63408238-evening#/

• If your student fails a core class, we HIGHLY recommend that you retake that class in the summer.
• Here is the link to Westerville City School's Summer School Info.
• If you want to take an online class in the summer for credit recovery or course advancement through an outside provider like Treca, you need to fill out a Credit Flex Application first and get it approved PRIOR to registering and paying for the course.

Updated CCP Steps

• IF YOU ARE TAKING COURSES STARTING IN THE FALL 2026 SEMESTER, CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED STEPS.
• IF YOU ARE TAKING COURSES IN THE SUMMER 2026 SEMESTER, PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SHEET FOR THE CCP STEPS.

CLASS OF 2026 END OF YEAR ACTIVITY

Seniors who have earned scholarships will be recognized at the Senior Evening of Excellence on Wednesday, May 13th. This is also how we know where to send your FINAL TRANSCRIPT! Here is a link to the instructions that were shared with the seniors.

Order Here: thecommencementgroup.com/westervillecentralhs/

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.

May 13 - Senior Evening of Excellence - 7pm

May 15 - Seniors Last Day - Senior Cookout and Clap Out (Senior Cookout 12:30pm - Clap Out - 1:55pm)

May 18 - Senior Cedar Point Trip
May 19 - Senior Night of Reflection 7pm

May 21 - Last Day of School 9-11 grades

May 22 - Graduation Rehearsal - 10am at the Celeste Center (Mandatory for all Seniors participating in the Graduation Ceremony)

May 23 - Graduation 2pm

Principal: Dawn Sayre

Assistant Principal: Max Gunn A-G

Assistant Principal: Eric Nickel H-N

Assistant Principal: Stacy Smith O-Z

Athletic Director: Andy Ey

Important Numbers:

Main Office 614-797-6800

Attendance 614-797-6820

Fax 614-797-6801

Instructional Time: 7:25 AM - 2:05 PM

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Website: https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/29/home
Location: 7118 Mount Royal Avenue, Westerville, OH, USA
Phone: 614-797-6800