Warhawk Family Update

Warhawks in Action

Warhawk Culture

QDOBA Athletes of the Week

College and Career - Flytime Information

PSAT Information

ASVAB

Homecoming 2025

College Board Recognition

Academic Boosters Cookie Donations Needed

Student Drive Safety Workshops

ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences)

Parent Teacher Conference Information

Homecoming Message from The Lakes

2024-25 Yearbooks are IN!

Fall Theme Weeks

School Counseling Needs Assessment Information

Financial Aid Night at WNHS

Columbus College Suburban Fair

PSAT Reminders

Senior Pictures - Yearbook

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RESPECT THE GAME

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Warhawk Athletics

Upcoming Dates and Events

WCHS Bell Schedules

Sept 8 - Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 9 - Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 10 - Extended Flytime

Sept 11 - Regular Bell Schedule

Sept 12 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thank you for your continued support of our no cell phone/electronic device policy during the school day from 7:25 AM – 2:05 PM. Overall, our students are doing very well with this expectation, and we are already seeing so many positives—more authentic interaction, increased participation and engagement in class, and even laughter and smiles as students play board games and Uno at lunch.

This expectation is an important part of living out our Warhawk Blueprint beliefs:

• Better Together: Students are connecting face-to-face, building stronger relationships with their peers and staff.

• Own It: Students are learning responsibility by following through with expectations and managing their time and attention.

• Pursue Excellence: With fewer distractions, students are more engaged in class and striving toward their best.

As a reminder, here are the procedures and consequences if a student does not comply with this school rule:

• First Offense: The teacher will ask the student to place the phone on their desk for the remainder of the period. At the end of that period, the student will turn the phone in to the main office for the rest of the day. The student may pick it up at dismissal.

• Second Offense: The same procedure will take place, but this time a parent/guardian will need to pick up the device from the office.

• Beyond the Second Offense: Students will face school discipline for insubordination, including but not limited to in-school suspension (ALC) and out-of-school suspension.

Please note this policy includes all electronic devices, such as headphones, earbuds, and electronic watches.

We are proud of how our Warhawks are embracing this shift. The positives we’ve seen so far reaffirm that when we live out our Blueprint beliefs, we are truly stronger and more successful as a community.

Thank you for standing with us to support our students.

Wings Up ,

Mrs. 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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The Warhawk Athletes of the Week for August 25 are senior volleyball player Jane Zvolanek and senior soccer player Jake Nelson!

Both were nominated by their coaches for exemplifying the qualities of the Westerville Central Culture Blueprint:

• Own It

• Pursue Excellence

• Better Together

As captains of their respective teams, Jane and Jake lead with both their words and actions. Each will receive a Warhawk Athlete of the Week t-shirt and a free burrito from QDOBA Polaris Parkway.

A big thank you to QDOBA Polaris Parkway for sponsoring the 2025–26 Warhawk Athletes of the Week program!

This week during Extended Fly Time on Wednesday, September 2, our School Counseling Team met virtually with seniors and provided lessons and activities for grades 9–11 focused on college and career planning. Families can view the following documents: SchooLinks Resources. We will work with students using SchooLinks throughout the course of the year.

• Seniors (Class of 2025): Counselors hosted a live Google Meet to review the college application process as well as other post-secondary options.

• Juniors (Class of 2026): After attendance, students explored colleges and careers through SchooLinks. Students who are unsure about pursuing college had the opportunity to explore additional career pathways.

• Sophomores (Class of 2027): After attendance, students engaged in activities centered on career exploration and goal setting in SchooLinks.

• Freshmen (Class of 2028): After attendance, students completed the SchooLinks lesson, “Making the Most out of High School,” which helps them think about how their choices now connect to future opportunities.

Each of these activities is designed to help our Warhawks think ahead, set goals, and explore the many pathways available after high school.

Thank you for partnering with us as we guide students through their high school journey and beyond!

— WCHS School Counseling Team

All Juniors in Cohort 2027 and Sophomores Cohort 2028 who have already signed up and paid will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 starting at 7:25!

All other students in Cohorts 2026 and 2029 will be attending on a 3 hour late arrival schedule. The schedule is linked below!

October 8 PSAT Schedule

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOkYIu3SSNwyjjmfqBmNtAY13YIUhtDeYetyb4YOr8c/edit

The ASVAB is a great tool to give students insight to their skills and potential occupations for their future. Taking the ASVAB is a mandatory test for military enlistment, however you could still take the test if you would like another tool for career exploration. The test is free and will be held:

Date: Tuesday, October 21

Time: 8:00am (Student should arrive no later than 7:45am)

Place: Westerville South High School Library

** Students from Westerville North and Westerville Central are invited but must find their own transportation. Students from WNHS and WCHS must sign in at the Main Office prior to coming to the Library.

Students need to complete the Google form to register for the ASVAB test. The deadline to register is October 15th. See your counselor if you have any questions.

We are excited to announce that Westerville Central is bringing back our Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 3, 2025—and we’d love for you to join us!

📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
📍 Parade Line-Up Location: Parking lot at the corner of Mt. Royal and Tussic
⏰ Parade Time: 5:15–5:45 p.m. (line-up begins at 4:45)
🏈 Homecoming Game: Warhawks vs. Grove City Greyhounds, kickoff at 7:00 p.m. in Warhawk Stadium

The parade will feature the WCHS Marching Band, cheerleaders, the 2025 Homecoming Court, athletic teams, clubs, and more. It’s a perfect chance to showcase our Warhawk spirit and celebrate as a community.

🎉 How You Can Join the Fun:

• Come out and watch the parade along the route (see attached map).

• Cheer for your favorite teams, clubs, and organizations.

• Stick around afterward and show your support at the Homecoming football game!

We look forward to celebrating with you and making this Homecoming a memorable one for the entire Warhawk community.

GO HAWKS!

We are proud to share some exciting news! This year, 39 students from Westerville Central High School have been recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program.

In 2025, the College Board offered three awards to celebrate student achievement across the nation:

• First Generation Recognition Award

• Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award

• School Recognition Award (new this year, honoring top-performing students in every high school, including lesser-known schools)

To be eligible, students verify their qualifications during their sophomore or junior year by meeting the following criteria:

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th), PSAT 10 (10th), and/or AP Exams (by the end of 10th grade).

• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (B+ average) at the time of submission.

• Meet at least one of these performance benchmarks:
  • Be among the top 10% of test takers in their high school.
  • Be identified as a first-generation college student in their state.
  • Be identified as a rural or small-town student in their state.
  • Earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP Exams in 8th–10th grade.

We are incredibly proud of our Warhawks for earning this distinction through their hard work and commitment to learning. We will soon announce the names of the recipients and look forward to celebrating them together.

Go Warhawks!

We are honoring nearly 300 students (and their families) for their academic performance from the 2024-25 school year on September 10th and need 30 dozen cookies for after the program. Please have the cookies in the office no later than 3 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 9th labeled "Fall Academic Awards." They do NOT need to be homemade. Thank you!

• Tire Rack Street Survival – A full-day class on Saturday, September 27th at Safelite AutoGlass HQ (near Sawmill Rd in Dublin). Students will participate in three classroom sessions and two hands-on driving sessions using their own car, with guidance from an experienced volunteer driving coach.
• Maria’s Message – A local program founded by Dom Tiberi (10TV News) and his family, focused on safe attitudes and defensive driving.

Both organizations are dedicated to helping young drivers develop defensive driving skills, safe habits, and confidence behind the wheel.

Here are links to learn more:

• Tire Rack Street Survival

• Maria’s Message

ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) is a 20 week program facilitated by Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. Strubel.

The group will meet once a week. Group discussion topics will include team-building, healthy communication, cyber safety and social media, friendships and bullying, stress and pressure, personal safety and assertiveness, body image and the media, academic/career development and leadership. In addition to these discussions, students will learn self defense, collaborate with other ROX groups in the district, and explore opportunities to give back to the community.

This program will be offered to fifteen total 9th and 10th grade girls at WCHS for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are interested, please complete this form (must be completed from a Westerville student email account) before Monday September 15th. Membership will be based on interest and availability.

We look forward to connecting with you during our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 19. Conferences are an important opportunity to partner together in supporting your student’s success.

How to Schedule a Conference:

• Visit any of the following links (all go to the same place):

• myconferencetime.com/westervillecentral

• myctime.com/westervillecentral

• https://www.myconferencetime.com/westervillecentral

• Or simply scan the QR Code below to access the scheduling site.

Conference times are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to sign up early. If you are unable to find a time that works, please contact your student’s teacher(s) directly to make alternate arrangements.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Central Talon has arrived! If your student ordered a 2025 yearbook last school year, they will be available for pick up during the lunch periods on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (9/3-9/5) at the concession stand. Your student will be asked to show their school ID. No yearbooks will be handed out without an ID. Questions? See Ms. Deborah Jones in room 2203 or email.

Warhawk Families, Westerville Secondary Schools will be conducting a School Counseling Needs Assessment for all students in grades 6-12 this year to identify needs, areas for program improvement, topics for small groups, barriers to student success, as well as strengths and gaps in existing services. The school counseling team worked together to develop the set questions in 4 areas: Academic, Social-Emotional, Career and College, and general needs. Students will take the anonymous needs assessment during Advisory/Flytime on September 17, 2025.

Please see the information flyer, the list of survey questions, and the letter and opt-out form linked below for more details. Our team will review results to ensure the school counseling program is responsive and aligned with the school's evolving needs.

School Counseling Needs Assessment Flyer

Survey Questions

Letter and Opt Out Form

The Columbus Suburban College Fair will be held at Capital University on September 21st from 1:00-3:30pm. This is a great opportunity to speak with different college representatives throughout the country. For more information in regard to the Columbus Suburban College, a flyer can be found here.

Senior Photos can be uploaded to

www.yearbookshare.com and use code Warhawk.

Photos need to be high-resolution and MUST be in .jpeg format.

NO LATE PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Senior photos may be submitted for the yearbook until March 6, 2025.

Tips for Senior Photos

• Upload images with a .tif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .heic extension.

• Do NOT use images pulled from the web or screenshots.

• Upload the largest photo possible (25MB max)

• Senior photos are to be portrait (vertical) orientation, NOT landscape (horizontal).

• Upload ONLY ONE photo

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Deborah Jones, room 2203, Jonesd@wcsoh.org.

One of the best ways to make the most of your high school experience is to get involved beyond the classroom. At WCHS, we offer a wide variety of clubs, activities, and extracurricular opportunities for every interest. Whether you’re looking to explore a passion, build new friendships, or grow as a leader, there’s something for everyone.

Check out our Extracurricular & Club Pamphlet to find the right fit for you!

Keep up with the latest Warhawk news, events, and celebrations by following us:

• WCHS on X (Twitter): @warhawkswchs

• WCHS on Instagram: @warhawkswchs

• Warhawk Athletics on X: @athletics_wchs

• Mrs. Sayre on X: @dsayre32

Also, please make sure your email address is current in PowerSchool so you’ll receive our weekly Warhawk Family Update every Sunday at 6 PM.

Go Hawks! 🦅

September 10 - Fall Academic Awards 7:00pm

September 16 - Financial Aid Workshop and Information Night - 6:30pm at WNHS

September 17 & 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences

September 19 - NO SCHOOL

September 24 - Fall Absentee Picture Day

Sept 29 - Oct 4 - Homecoming Week

October 11 - Warhawk Band Competition - OSU Stadium

October 25 - Academic Boosters Arts & Crafts Market

October 16 - 1st Quarter Ends

September 19-21 - Fall Play

Nov 26-28 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

December 19 - End of 2nd quarter/1st Semester

December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

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