Warhawk Welcome
2025-2026 Back to School Information
In this Edition......
Warhawk Culture
Chipotle Fundraiser
Ohio Graduation Requirements
2025-2025 School Calendar and Times
Important Dates and Events
The Central Talon Yearbook Information
Student Schedule Information
Student Handbook
Back to School Forms
School Fees & Central Pay Information
Off Campus forms for Junior and Seniors
Parking Permits
Locker Request Form
Lunch Application
Warhawk Athletics
Attendance Information
School Clinic Updates
School Transportation
Warhawk Academic Boosters
School and Community Events
August 13 - Regular Bell Schedule (Freshmen Only)
August 14 - Regular Bell Schedule
August 15- Regular Bell Schedule
Warhawk Culture
Welcome to Westerville Central High School – Home of the Warhawks!
As I begin my fourth year as principal of Westerville Central, I am filled with gratitude and pride. I’m proud of the strong relationships we’ve built, the positive culture we’re growing together, and the exceptional experiences we’re providing our students.
At Westerville Central, one of our top priorities is culture. A thriving culture doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of intentional, focused leadership and consistent actions. We believe that you don’t get the culture you want—you get the culture you lead. What we practice, permit, and promote shapes our environment. That’s why every action, every word, and every person matters in building the culture of WCHS.
Since August 2022, we’ve been on a culture journey—one that started with listening. We engaged staff, students, families, and community members in deep conversations to uncover what truly matters to us. From that collaboration, we defined the three core values of the Warhawk Blueprint:
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Pursue Excellence - Relentless Pursuit of Growth
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Better Together – Think We, Not Me
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Own It – Make a Difference, Act with Purpose
These values serve as our compass. They inform every decision, guide every interaction, and keep us aligned as a community. They are the foundation of our Warhawk Culture Playbook, a shared framework that defines who we are and who we strive to be.
The Culture Playbook is just the beginning. Our core values set the expectations for how we treat one another, support our students, and partner with families. To truly live out these values, we must all move in the same direction, use common language, and hold one another accountable to the standards we’ve embraced as a Warhawk community.
Go Hawks!
Mrs. Sayre
Principal
Westerville Central High School
Follow me on X: @dsayre32
Stay Connected to WCHS
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Follow us on Instagram: @warhawkswchs
Ohio Graduation Requirements Infographic
We’ve created an updated Graduation Requirements Infographic with clickable links to detailed information for each requirement. You can view the graphic by clicking HERE.
Welcome Back Warhawks!
We are so excited to welcome you back to Westerville Central for the 2025–2026 school year! A special welcome to our incoming Freshmen and new students—welcome to the Warhawk Family! This newsletter includes all the key dates and information you'll need to kick off the year.
Important Dates:
August 11 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎉 Warhawk Welcome Night
All students and families are invited to walk schedules, meet teachers, and explore our Activity Fair.
➡️ 6:00–6:30 PM: Class of 2029 & New Student Welcome Meeting in the Auditorium
August 13 | 7:25 AM – 2:05 PM
🦅 Freshman First Flight
First day of school for all 9th grade students only
August 14 | 7:25 AM – 2:05 PM
📚 First Full Day for All Students
August 19
📸 Fall Picture Day
Central Talon Yearbook
The Central Talon has switched to Varsity Yearbook and books can be purchased for $60 using the following link.http://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
The price will increase to $65.50 after September 30. If you have questions, please contact Deb Jones, Jonesd@wcsoh.org.
Student Schedules
WCHS School Counseling Team (2025–2026)
Your assigned counselor is based on your last name:
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A–Ef: Mrs. Monica Johnson
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Eh–Ke: Mrs. Mackenzie Strubel
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Ki–Rh: Ms. Erica Guice
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Ri–Z: Mrs. Carrie Ackermann
Click here to schedule an appointment to see your school counselor if you meet any of the criteria above. The site will be open to schedule appointments August 4, 2025. (Appointments are only for students with fewer than 5 classes, College Credit Plus students, or those missing a core class.)
Schedule Change Requests
✅ Valid Reasons for a Schedule Change:
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Missing a core class (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies)
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Missing a graduation requirement (Seniors only)
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Needing to add a class for athletic eligibility (5 classes per semester)
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Adjustments needed due to College Credit Plus (CCP) enrollment
❌ We Do Not Make Schedule Changes for:
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Changing lunch or study hall periods
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Rearranging classes for early release or late arrival
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Requesting specific teachers
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Changing courses that were requested and verified in the spring
If you need assistance, our team is here to help. We can’t wait to see you soon!
WCS High School Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review the WCS High School Student Handbook. Once you have reviewed please have your student sign into PowerSchool through the web browser and sign off under Forms, that they have received and read the Code of Conduct. Thank you!
*This is a required Form that all students must sign.
Back to School Forms
PowerSchoool - Login and User Guide
Required: 4 forms for parents, 1 form for students
**The District site is the preferred method of accessing PowerSchool. The app does not support the processing of forms. Note: on your last form about contact info you may get a “Pending” status. That is okay, just needs to be reviewed by WCS.
You will be directed to the District PowerSchool log in page. Click on the first blue entry labeled “Login and User Guide”. Next you will click on “Parent Portal”. If you have issues with logging in please contact Carrie Shaffer at 614-797-6830 or email at shafferc@westerville.k12.oh.us. Your student will also need to log in to their student account to complete the one form they are required to sign.
✅ WCSD Families Must Complete Student Technology Access Form
Warhawk Girls Track
Battle of the Books
Legally Blonde
School Fees
- Student Fees: What Families Need to Know for 2025–26
- Westerville Schools Launches New Online Payment System
- NEW PaySchools Central - Lunch accounts, student fees and athletic fee payments
Fees can also be paid via check or money order Payable to: WBOE
Mail to:
Westerville Central HS
7118 Mt. Royal Ave
Westerville, OH 43082
All fees, including parking permit fees will be paid on-line via PaySchools Central. If you have any questions about fees please contact Dawn Hatten at 614-797-6803 or hattend@westerville.k12.oh.us
Parking Permit
The Parking Permit Form is linked here, this form must be completed by a parent or guardian.
Locker Request Form
Juniors and Seniors may request a locker by completing the Google form linked above.
School Meals Information
Athletic Information 2025-26 School Year
Fall Sports Season is Almost Here – Get Ready, Warhawks!
If your student plans to participate in athletics, all required forms must be completed through Final Forms. This only needs to be done once at the beginning of the school year or before the start of each sports season.
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
Mark Your Calendar – 2025 Fall Home Opener Events
🗓 Friday, August 15
📍 In the Stadium
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Boys Soccer vs. Columbus Academy | 5:00 p.m.
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Girls Soccer vs. Delaware Hayes | 7:00 p.m.
📍 In the Main Gym
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Girls Volleyball vs. Westerville North | 6:30 p.m.
🏈 The first football game of the season is Friday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Westerville North.
🏟️ We’re back home for our first home football game on Friday, August 29 against Westerville South at 7:00 p.m.
🎉 Homecoming Game
Join us Friday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. as the Warhawks take on Grove City under the lights!
📅 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
Warhawk Cross Country
Warhawk Boys Soccer
Warhawk Girls Flag Football
Attendance Information
- Report Absences with SchoolMessenger (formerly SafeArrival)
- Additional resources:
A toll-free telephone number (1-844-431-0874) or the WCHS number (614-797-6820)
If a parent/guardian forgets to report their student's absence, they will begin to receive automated notifications once the child is marked absent at school. The notification process ends when the parent/guardian confirms the absence through SchoolMessenger.
Future absences, such as known health appointments, college visits, etc. can be reported ahead of time.
School excuses/doctor notes/college visit verification should be obtained for absences and delivered to the Attendance Office.
Attendance Secretary-Mrs. Miller, millereliz@westerville.k12.oh.us External Number: 614-797-6821, Internal Extension: 23110
Hello Warhawk Families!
I hope you all have had an enjoyable summer so far. Just a few reminders and information in regards to clinic processes as we approach the beginning of the school year. Please familiarize yourself with our district Health Services page, where all the following information and additional resources can be found.
Please remember to complete your student’s health forms and also register for SchoolCare via the parent forms in Powerschool.
Parents of incoming 2025-2026 SENIORS: Students are required to have proof of the Meningitis vaccination within two weeks of school starting, or the student may be excluded from school until it is received.
If you have a student missing any other required immunizations, the same guidelines apply.
Medication Policies/ Information:
If your student will require medication during the 2025-2026 school year, please complete and return the appropriate forms to your student’s school. No
medications will be stored or administered without the appropriate form completed by
the medical prescriber and parent/guardian (form links below).
ALL CONTROLLED medications will need to be brought directly to the clinic by a parent or designated adult.
Please remember ALL medication must be stored and provided in the original pharmacy labeled bottle/container or original over-the-counter bottle.
Links to Medication Forms:
Medication to be stored and administered at school: Prescription or Over the counter medication that is kept in the clinic requires both parent/guardian and medical prescriber signature.
Over the counter medication for the student to self carry and administer ONLY a Parent/guardian signature is required. Medication will not be stored in the clinic or administered by school staff.
Allergy Forms
Asthma Forms
Seizure Forms
Diabetes Forms
I am looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, as well as meeting some new ones very soon!
Amanda Ward, RN, BSN. LSN
wardaman@westerville.k12k.oh.us
614.797.6812
Transportation Information
- 🚌 School transportation schedules available Aug. 6
- Additional transportation information available HERE
Upcoming Events
Westerville Education Challenge - Night of Hope 5k
Westerville Education Challenge’s 4th annual Night of Hope 5K, 1-mile, and Family Fun Run is set to take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Westerville North’s Jim McCann Stadium. Register: Night of Hope 5k
WCHS Marching Band Preview - Marching Band community preview, is Friday 8/1/25 at 7:00 pm at Warhawk Stadium. There will be food trucks there if you'd like to come early and eat dinner before the show.
Warhawk Meet the Team (Football, Cheer, Band) August 10, 2025 - 6:00-7:00pm Warhawk Stadium
WCHS Chipotle Fundraiser - Save the date! Join us August 27, 2025 from 4pm-8pm at the Maxtown Rd. location (63 Maxtown Rd. Westerville, Ohio 43082-7128).
PLEASE USE THIS CODE WHEN ORDERING: V484AEE
Funds raised will go directly to support student activities at WCHS! All funds raised will go directly to support student clubs and activities at
Westerville Central High School Warhawks
Principal: Dawn Sayre
Assistant Principal: Maxwell 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://wchs.westerville.k12.oh.us/
Location: 7118 Mount Royal Avenue, Westerville, OH, USA
Phone: 614-797-6800