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Warhawks in Action

Class of 2026 Information

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Warhawks in Action

Warhawk Culture - Uncommon Favor

Community Scholarship Information

Ohio Veterans and Military Spirit Week

Mascot Fundraising Update

Attention SENIORS - Honors Diploma Information

Warhawk Bingo Night - November 14 at GrizzlyBird

Winter Sports Information

DACC Senior Only Programs

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

Nov 3 - Regular Bell Schedule

Nov 4 - No School for students

Nov 5 - Extended Flytime Schedule

Nov 6 - Regular Bell Schedule

Nov 7 - Regular Bell Schedule

Warhawk Culture - Uncommon Favor

I’ve been reading Uncommon Favor by Coach Dawn Staley, and it’s been both inspiring and affirming of the work we do together each day at Westerville Central. Staley’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose—rooted in a determination to lift others up while always striving for excellence herself.

One of the most powerful ideas she shares is that greatness grows through gratitude and grit. She credits much of her success to the “uncommon favor” shown to her by others—coaches, teammates, and mentors who supported her along the way—and she honors that favor through her hard work, humility, and leadership.

That message connects beautifully to our Warhawk Blueprint and the values that guide us: being Better Together, showing pride in all we do by Owning It, and staying committed to Pursuing Excellence. Like Staley, we believe that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves—and when we support one another, we all rise higher.

As we move through the next few weeks, I encourage each of us—students, staff, and families—to think about what “uncommon favor” means in our own lives. Who has believed in you, encouraged you, or helped you along the way? And how can you share that same encouragement or kindness with someone else?

Let’s continue to show gratitude for those who have invested in us and demonstrate grit as we work toward our goals together. Thank you for the uncommon favor you bring to our Warhawk community every day.

WINGS UP !

Mrs. Sayre

Principal

🎇 Worth a Watch: (6 min interview from the TODAY Show)
Coach Dawn Staley recently shared her story and lessons from her book Uncommon Favor in a powerful interview here. Her message about gratitude, hard work, and lifting others up connects closely with our Warhawk Blueprint values. It’s an inspiring reminder that success grows when we use our talents to help others rise with us.

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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COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS

Every year individuals, organizations, and businesses come together to provide scholarships to our seniors. Please see timeline below:

Week of 11/10: A list of available scholarships will be communicated via email, Schoology and sent out via School Messenger. It will also be in Ms. Sayre's Weekly Family Update the following Sunday.

At this time, students should be identifying the scholarships they qualify for as well as collecting documents needed: digital copy of letters of recommendation (all students will need one), essays, resume, etc.

December 8: The online portal for the application will go live and the link will be communicated via email, Schoology and Ms. Sayre's Weekly Family Update.

Application will close on January 9, 2026 at 3pm.

ALL college-bound students should plan to apply. Scholarships are not just based on GPA. Scholarships also focus on memorials-losing a loved one, community service, sports/activities, careers (engineering, education, etc), elementary and middle schools attended, etc.

Ohio Veterans and Military Spirit Week

Purple Star Designated

In an effort to better support students of military members in our community, Westerville Central High School works to identify and inform teachers of the military-connected students in their classrooms and the special considerations and resources they should receive. Military family members can contact the military liaison for their child's school with any questions. Westerville Central's Military School Liaison: Stacy Smith 614-797-6814 smithsta@wcsoh.org

Ohio Veterans and Military Family Spirit Week - November 10-14, 2025

Monday, November 10: Statewide Purple Up Day! - Wear Purple
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue
Wednesday, November 12: Wear Warhawk gear
Thursday, November 13: Wear Camouflage
Friday, November 14: R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Wear RED

For More Information on WCHS Purple Star Designation please visit our WCHS Website

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.

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

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