Worthingway Weekly

This Week

• This week we saw...
• ..our spring sports are starting to finish up and end of the season tournaments are beginning
• ..our students and PTA celebrated and honored our Teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!!! Thank you to all of our students and families who submitted a Cardinal Compliment for a teacher!
• ..our teachers are being intentional about finishing the year strong with continuing to create and implement high levels of learning in the classroom

Staff Updates

• Today is Mrs. Jinks' last day as she will be starting her childcare leave with the expected new baby coming very soon!
• Mr. Andy Cly, Social Studies teacher, will be our Assistant Principal for the remainder of the school year.
• Mr. Dan Vallette, retired Worthingway Social Studies teacher, will be facilitating the learning in Mr. Cly's classroom for the remainder of the year.

• To Ms. Bateman:

  I would like to recognize Ms. Bateman for the incredible care and attentiveness she shows her students. Ms. Bateman goes above and beyond to care for the whole child, not just academically, but emotionally as well. She has a special ability to connect with her students and create a classroom environment where they feel safe, comfortable, and truly seen. Her awareness, compassion, and willingness to take that extra step made a meaningful difference for our child and for our family. She is truly making a positive impact every day.

If you would like to recognize a staff member, please use this link.

Medications at School:

• Students in grade 6-12 are permitted to carry and self-administer over-the-counter medications at school, only if a form has been completed and signed by their parent/guardian, and has been turned in to our School Nurse, Joyce Casey. You may find this form here. Students are never permitted to share these medications with others at school. Parent/guardians are also able to elect for the over-the-counter medicine to remain in the health office, and dosages are administered and recorded by Mrs. Casey.
• Prescription medications (with the exception of epipens and albuterol inhalers) are not allowed to be carried by students, and must remain in the health office. All medications, prescription and over-the-counter, must come to our school buildings in their original containers so they can be properly identified.
• Please take extra care to make sure your student is only bringing medications to school that have appropriate forms filed with the health office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Casey at 614-450-4300 or jcasey@wscloud.org.

Worthington Connects: 5K Fundraiser

• Worthington Connects is a local non-profit dedicated to creating meaningful connections one step at a time by supporting Worthington City Schools students and families year-round.
• The holiday season is our largest give back period. From essential household needs and grocery gift cards to full family gift sponsorships, we strive to ensure every neighbor can celebrate with joy. This year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we sponsored over 100 families!
• Come join us in our biggest fundraiser of the year, our 3rd Annual Christmas in July 5K! Register today!
• Worthington Connects Christmas in July 5K Registration

DACC Summer Camp

• Attention families of rising 7th-9th graders! The Delaware Area Career Center is hosting its annual Summer Camp on June 2-4. DACC will offer nine camps this year, covering a wide variety of subjects and career fields. Each camp will be hands-on, engaging and fast-paced — allowing local middle school students to "try on a career" and learn new skills over a three-day span. They will get to learn from and alongside industry professionals and current DACC students, all while making new friends who have similar interests. It is a great way to kick off your summer and begin to experience the magic of career-technical education in your own community!
• Registration will open Wednesday, March 4th at 6 a.m. Visit DACC's website for more information on this year's camp offerings and DACC Summer Camp in general!

Recognize a Staff Member with a Cardinal Compliment

• Has a teacher, counselor, or staff member made a positive impact on your child? We want to hear about it! Take a moment to fill out our form to recognize a Worthingway staff member who has gone above and beyond. Your kind words mean a lot and help us celebrate the amazing work happening every day in our school community.

Bell Schedule

• Click here for our bell schedule

Schoology

• Schoology is our LMS (Learning Management System). Basically that means it is the "website" that our teachers use to house and communicate learning goals, assignments, and even some assessments.
• Parent Guide: Schoology
• What is Schoology?

Infinite Campus

• Infinite Campus is where you can access your students' grades, attendance, etc.
• Parent Guide: Infinite Campus

Securly Home

• You can download the Securly app to keep your student safe while using their school issued chromebook at home. Click here to learn more.

Best Resource!!!

• Click here for a comprehensive document that will help you with Schoology and Infinite Campus and Securly Home.

Student Absence Reporting

• Infinite Campus Parent has a new feature! Now you can notify your child’s school of a student absence or appointment right through the Infinite Campus Parent app - it’s quick, secure, and available 24/7.
• Instructions for accessing your Infinite Campus Parent account can be found at our Family FAQ page.

THE PTA WANTS YOU - JOIN OUR TEAM!

As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we are inviting YOU to be part of something really special - the Worthingway PTA leadership team!

Here's the thing… Being on the PTA is genuinely a blast. We're talking about working alongside the Student Council to plan Canteen, going all out for Teacher Appreciation Week, kicking off school fundraisers, supporting our amazing administrative staff behind the scenes, and yes… Having some real fun with our students along the way.

There are so many ways to get involved, no matter your schedule or experience level. No prior PTA experience is needed - just a willingness to show up, collaborate, and make an impact on the students, teachers, and community at Worthingway.

We are currently looking to fill a few roles, and we have one we're especially excited about:

VICE PRESIDENT

We are looking for someone who is ready to help steer the ship! Our incoming VP will work alongside our current Vice President during the 2026–2027 school year, setting them up to step into the President role for 2027–2028. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and a higher level at your own pace, with a team beside you every step of the way! No experience necessary! Just a heart for making a difference.

Interested in any PTA role or want to learn more? We'd love to hear from you!

Reach out to us directly at: worthingwaypta@gmail.com

We can't wait to meet our next team members. Come be part of something great!

With gratitude,

The Worthingway PTA

WorthingwayPTA@gmail.com

• All student-athletes must be registered in Final Forms in order to receive athletic communications and participate in any athletic tryouts, open gyms/fields, and practices.
• Worthington students in grades 6-12 who provide their student ID will be admitted free into any home Worthington athletic contest.
• You may use this link to purchase tickets for athletic events through Hometown Ticketing.
• Check out our athletic website for more information
• Team schedules can be found here
• WORTHINGWAY SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

Students that are dropped off or picked up by car will enter via our main office entrance (Rieber Street). Buses will drop off and and pick up at our 6th grade entrance (Guyer Street side). Important notes:

• Student Safety is our top priority. Please be mindful of our walkers and bike riders (we have bike racks on our bus drop off side). If you exit on the Guyer Street side, please yield to crossing students AND incoming buses.
• Doors open at 8:50 for student drop off. Students will be instructed to remain in the cafeteria or gym until 9:03. Classes begin at 9:10 and end at 3:50.
• We ask families to pull all the way forward to the end of our main lot at pick up time. Cars that stop at the front doors can create backups that extend onto Rieber St.
• You may notice one or two cars in the bus loop at the beginning and end of the day. These vehicles have special permission to be here for their students' transportation needs.

• District Calendar for 2025-26

Thursday, May 21

• Last Day of School
• Clap Out for 8th Grade

Mr. Todd Keenan, principal (tkeenan@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Abby Jinks, assistant principal (ajinks@wscloud.org)

Ms. Lara Ruffing, mental health specialist (lruffing@wscloud.org)

Mr. Nick Wiedenhoft, athletic director (nwiedenhoft@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Paula Lee, administrative assistant (plee@wscloud.org)

Ms. Amanda DeBernardi, administrative assistant (adebernardi@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Jodi Hill, attendance and testing (wayattend@wscloud.org or click here)

Mrs. Joyce Casey, school nurse (jcasey@wscloud.org)

Location: 6625 Guyer Street, Worthington, OH

Phone: 614-450-4300

School Website

Introductory Color Guard clinics next week are open to all grade levels! The Color Guard season includes outstanding performances throughout Ohio, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and an optional trip to perform in Orlando at Disney World.

These introductory sessions will take place at Worthingway Middle School on May 12 and 14 from 4pm to 5pm.

Kilbourne and Phoenix students who need transportation should email Derek Scoles at dscoles@wscloud.org to arrange a school bus shuttle to Worthingway.

Intro to Field Hockey Clinic – Help Us Grow the Game! Now is the time to invite friends, neighbors, and classmates!

Sunday, May 3 6:15–7:15 PM Thomas Worthington HS Practice Turf

This clinic is perfect for beginners — no experience or equipment needed, just come and have fun! Bring a friend and help us continue to grow the program. Register Here

FREE Coach & Parent Education Opportunity We are excited to offer a FREE Field Hockey Education Session — a great opportunity to learn the game and build confidence if you’ve ever thought about helping out.

Saturday, May 9 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Worthington Education Center

There is no obligation to volunteer, but we would love to grow our support system this season. Even a small amount of help makes a big difference! Please RSVP - Education if you’re interested