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Upcoming Dates

• PROM* - Saturday, 5/10
• Spring Bands and Bells Concert - Thursday, 5/15
• PTA Meeting* - Monday, 5/19 @ 6:30
• Chromebook Collection - Wednesday, 5/21
• No School - Monday, 5/26
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Thursday, 5/29
• Graduation Rehearsal* - Friday, 5/30 @ 7:30 AM
• GRADUATION* - Saturday, 5/31 @ 6:00 PM

Recurring Dates

• Whetstone Chess club - after school Tuesdays, 2:30PM-3:30PM, Room 220
  
• Journalism club - after school Wednesdays, 2:30PM-3:30PM, Room 220
  
• WAPA - 2nd Monday each month, 6:30PM, Library
• PTA Meeting* - 3rd Monday each month, 6:30PM, In-person/Google Meet
• Athletic Boosters, last Monday each month, 6:30PM, Café
• Coffee Connect with the Principal, 1st Wednesday each month, 7:00AM, Library

*See below for more info

Whetstone PTA Calendar

https://www.whetstonepta.org/home/calendar

CCS District Calendars

https://www.ccsoh.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2704

Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory and scheduled for Friday, May 30th at 7:30AM.

Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 31st at 6PM. Each graduate gets 10 tickets which will be distributed during Graduation Rehearsal along with Cap & Gowns.

Location is...Nationwide Arena!

Graduates must have all uniforms turned in, outstanding fees and fines paid.

Want (much!) more info? Read the Senior Check Out newsletter at secure.smore.com/n/v2z4n

Want one? Get one!

Students can see Ms. Jakob in the main office to pick up a sign. The student must be on track to graduate.

Dear Whetstone High School Students and Parents,

We are excited to announce that beginning on Saturday, April 5, 2025 (and continuing on April 12, May 3, May 10, May 17), APEX support will be available for students on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This initiative aims to provide additional support to help students complete their APEX coursework and meet graduation requirements.

During these hours, students will have the opportunity to not only get assistance with their APEX assignments, but also to earn internship hours by completing tasks within the building and on school grounds. This is a great chance for students to stay on track with both their coursework and internship requirements. It may also be a way for some students to avoid the need for summer school.

We highly encourage Juniors and Seniors to take full advantage of this support. Please keep in mind that all APEX coursework must be completed in order to attend prom. Additionally, Seniors must have all their internship hours completed to attend prom, while Juniors must have at least 90 internship hours completed.

We strongly advise students not to wait until the last minute to complete their APEX work. By attending these Saturday sessions, students will receive the help they need to stay on top of their assignments and meet graduation requirements. This extra support is designed to ensure that all students are on track to matriculate and graduate on time.

Thank you for your attention to this important opportunity. We look forward to seeing you on Saturdays and supporting your academic success!

Is Your Parent Portal Account Activated? Stay engaged in your child’s education by setting up and

signing into the Columbus City Schools Parent Portal. Through the Parent Portal, you’ll be able to securely access valuable information on your student(s):

• Teacher Contact
• Grades and Course Schedules
• Daily Attendance
• Missed Assignments
• Paperless Applications for: School Choice, Summer School, and Career Tech
• Update Contact Information**
• Pay Fees

For more info, visit ccsoh.us/domain/188.

Get detailed instructions and help at secure.smore.com/n/upq6z!

The next (and last for this school year!) PTA Meeting will be on Monday, May 19, 6:30-8:00 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/snv-wifn-oxz.

We hope you can join us! Meeting agenda and financial updates will be posted as soon as available to our calendar event page, at https://www.whetstonepta.org/home/calendar.

Junior/Senior Prom is May 10th (for more info, see below).

The WHS PTA is working with school administration to keep costs down for Prom (our goal is a ticket in the $60-$65 range, including food) and ensure that the event is a memorable experience for all the kids in attendance. We ask for your support in this endeavor with a financial contribution to help make ends meet on the budget, which you can make here: https://whetstonepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1181243

If you're not already participating, take three minutes and enroll your Kroger Plus card with their Community Rewards program to benefit Whetstone PTA. Visit whetstonepta.org/home/kroger-community-rewards-for-whs-pta for more info.

The Whetstone PTA is a community of parent volunteers, working to provide scholarships for students, grants for teachers, connect school leadership with parents, and enrich the high school experience for ALL the students at Whetstone High School. See below for selected PTA-related information, and visit whetstonepta.org to join and get even more!

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team on their City Championship win last week. Our boys volleyball team will be competing in the City Championship. The date has not yet been announced. Next week, our track teams will compete in the City Championship on Tuesday and Thursday at Africentric. Columbus City League Baseball has yet to complete the league schedule so our City Championship bid is to be determined. Softball has non-league games to compete in and will start their OHSAA playoffs on 5/21 vs Big Walnut.

• Donate your new/used/old shoes! The football team has partnered with an organization that donates funds based on the amount of pounds of shoes we give them to reuse/recycle. You can drop them off at the main office or contact a football player/coach/AD. See below for more info!
• Congratulations to Sydney McMullen and Noah Knostman for being nominated for the 2025 Central Ohio Winter Student-Athlete Sports Award. The winners are not announced until June.
• Football has a fundraiser with Raising Cane’s on May 12th, 4-9pm. Stop in and mention the football team so they can receive a percentage of sales for that night!
• Reminder: Fall sports eligibility is based on your 4th quarters grades (this quarter!). For incoming freshman (current 8th graders), you must pass 4 credits and have a 2.0+ GPA. For current high schoolers, you must pass 5 credits and have a 2.0+ GPA. If you are a transfer student (you are not an incoming freshman and did not go to Whetstone this entire school year), please connect with me as soon as possible. We have paperwork to complete.

Looking ahead:

• August 4th – Mandatory Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting at 6:30pm in the gymnasium. Fall Sports: B/G Soccer, G Volleyball, Football, B/G Cross Country, G Tennis.
• August 10th – Volleyball Car Wash at Smart Federal Credit Union 10am-1pm.
• August 15th – Fall Kick Off (Food trucks, games, football scrimmage, alumni soccer game, more info/signups to come)

Did you know that your old shoes can help support Whetstone Football 2025 season?

This year, our team, in conjunction with Whetstone Athletic Boosters and Fund2Org is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser until May 31, 20205. We are looking for family, friends, and members of our community to participate in it by recycling their gently worn, used, and new shoes. Can you help us collect 25 pairs of shoes to reach our goal?

Here's how it works:

Start by checking around your home for pairs of shoes you have outgrown, don't fit correctly, or are no longer in style or season. These shoes can be tennis shoes, sandals, boots, dress shoes, heels, or flats. Once you have gone through your stash, ask your family or neighbors to do the same! Once you have collected a total of 25 pairs, you can drop them off at the Whetstone High School Front and South Offices.

Even if you can’t collect a total of 25 pairs, it’s okay. Remember that every pair of shoes helps!

Where do the shoes go?

The shoes our team collects will help raise funds for team meals, updated equipment, new uniforms, road travel expenses and kept out of landfills! After that, they are repurposed to help support microenterprises in developing nations such as Haiti, Cambodia, and Ghana.

We look forward to your help!

Sincerely,

Whetstone Football Program and Athletic Boosters

See past and upcoming matches for all WHS sports at WHS Athletic Schedule and buy your tickets at WHS Athletic Tickets.

Get WHS Baseball news and information at the Whetstone High School Baseball Website. Still got questions? See Coach Broskie in Room 141B or at broskcity@yahoo.com.

If you didn't see it here, you can probably find it in the Weekly Whetstone Athletics Roundup. Visit https://rebrand.ly/WhetstoneWeeklyRoundup for more WHS athletics info!

Show your Whetstone pride and support your Whetstone athlete! The Booster store has options to support WHS Sports, Band, and Cheer. There are Parent/Family, Alumni, and Teacher/Staff logos, too. And most importantly, all proceeds benefit our kids!

Visit the Athletic Booster Spirit Wear store to browse and buy hoodies, t-shirts, hats, blankets, drinkware, and more. Personalization is available on select items. There is something for everyone!

The WHS Athletic Boosters provide team support - paying for various expenses that coaches and teams need to be successful during a season and annual monetary awards for graduating student athletes that have demonstrated excellence in academics. Visit whetstoneathleticboosters.com for more info.

Congratulations to our WAPA students who have been nominated for CAPA Marquee Awards from a field of 26 high school productions across Central Ohio.

Whetstone's recent production of Hadestown: Teen Edition received FIVE nominations!

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Oliver Weaver - Finalist

Gage Freshour - Semifinalist

OUTSTANDING STUDENT DESIGNER

Deven Licón-Conner - Costume Design

Aaron Vezdos - Lighting Design

BACKSTAGE EXCELLENCE

Lighting Crew Leads

Student Designer nominee Deven's work was also featured on the CAPA Marquee Awards Instagram and Facebook pages!

Attend the awards!

Ceremony is Friday, May 9, 2025 7:30 PM at the Ohio Theatre. Get your tickets at tickets.capa.com/8545

WAPA productions are made possible only through generous support from our patrons. Columbus City Schools does not provide funding to the performing arts.

The program is resourceful and filled with passionate instructors skilled at making something spectacular with very little. Your donation today helps WAPA—its students, its instructors, our community—thrive now and for years to come

WAPA IS...A place to experience inspiring music and theater. A place for students to grow. A place for instructors to shine. A place for our community to come together. WAPA is here to inspire.

WHETSTONE. ACADEMY. of PERFORMING. ARTS.

For more info, visit wapa.net.

Hello Whetstone Classes of 2025 and 2026!

Are you ready to enter the Grandiose Garden?

Prom 2025 tickets are on sale! The tickets are $65 each. They will be on sale from 4/17-5/5/2025. We will not be able to extend the sale beyond that date due to the venue expectations. Get your tickets early! Student ID number is the access code to purchase tickets. Students will only be able to purchase 1 ticket per student number. We have a code for guests to attend as well as for those who would like to donate a ticket.

There will be a Taco Bar and Pasta Bar for dinner as well as Beignets and Ice Cream for Dessert. You are required to select either Taco Bar or Pasta Bar when you purchase your ticket.

Click below to purchase your ticket!

https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/39211

• 7 - 10 PM
• Hilton at Easton (3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219)

Requirements to attend Prom:

• SENIORS - Have ALL 120 Internship hours completed AND entered in School Links.
• JUNIORS - Have 90 Internship hours completed AND entered in School Links.
• Have passed all of your courses for 1st semester AND 3rd grading period.
• Have 100% of your required APEX courses completed by May 3 rd.
• No suspensions from November 1 - May 10, 2025

If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Ottey, Mr. Eagle, Mr. Haffele or your counselor.

Please see this special Newsletter full of information, links, and resources regarding Immigration for Families and Staff.

Join us May 17th, 4-10PM @ Studio 18, 18 Orchard Lane, Columbus, OH and Support Young Artists!

Enjoy an evening of art, music (see below!), and community. If you'd like to participate in the show, reach out to Ms. Hurley at jhurley2347@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Planning on attending? Invite another! See facebook.com/events/1212032673635460/ for more info.

This event benefits the WHS PTA and Dominion PTSO!

The Dads will be at Global Gallery for an end of the year shindig on Saturday, May 17th, 7-10. Selected WHS Student Art will be on display (see above!) as well. Many of the Dads have WHS graduates this year, so it will be a special show. Come join the fun!

This event benefits the WHS PTA and Dominion PTSO!

Get more info at facebook.com/events/679791277729390

Come celebrate the last day of school! This family friendly event is open to all and benefits the WHS PTA and Dominion PTSO. See the flyer for more info!

Can't get enough WHS info? Visit these WHS-related groups and pages online.

• Whetstone HS (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstonehigh/
  
• Whetstone HS PTA (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstone_pta/
• Whetstone HS PTA (Facebook) - facebook.com/whetstonehighpta/
• Whetstone HS PTA Family Group (Facebook) - facebook.com/groups/472994289728615
• Whetstone HS Athletic Boosters (Facebook) - facebook.com/WHSAthleticBoosters
  
• Whetstone AD (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstone_athleticdirector/
• Whetstone Football Program (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstonehsfootball/
• Whetstone HS Cheer (Instagram) - instagram.com/whsbraves.cheer/
• WHS Baseball (Facebook) - facebook.com/Whetstone-Braves-Baseball-199500710084504
  
• WHS Baseball (Twitter) - twitter.com/WhetstoneBraves
• Whetstone HS boys soccer (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstoneboyssoccerofficial/
  
• Whetstone HS girls soccer (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstonegsoccer/
  
• Whetstone Baseball (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstonebaseball1
  
• WAPA (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstoneapa/
• WAPA (Facebook) - facebook.com/WhetstoneAPA/
• WAPA Boosters (Facebook) - facebook.com/groups/127079587751458
• Columbus City Schools (website) - ccsoh.us/district
• Columbus City Schools (Facebook) - facebook.com/ColumbusCitySchools

Location: 4405 Scenic Dr, Columbus, OH 43214

Website: ccsoh.us/WhetstoneHS

Email: whetstonehs@columbus.k12.oh.us

Hours: 7:30AM - 2:30PM

Phone: (614) 365-6060

Principal, Janet Routzong: jroutzong2475@columbus.k12.oh.us

Assistant Administrator (11th & 12th), Tara Ottey: tottey@columbus.k12.oh.us

Assistant Administrator (10th), Daniel McElroy: dmcelroyjr4864@columbus.k12.oh.us

Assistant Administrator (9th), Sarah Jaffy: sjaffy6286@columbus.k12.oh.us

Administrative Secretary, Martina Jakob: ejakob@columbus.k12.oh.us

Records Secretary, Susan Jeffers: sjeffers@columbus.k12.oh.us

Attendance Secretary, Lisa Hord: lhord4655@columbus.k12.oh.us

Thanks for reading! If you missed or want to revisit an issue, visit The Whetstone Weekly Archive to find it and catch up!

For lots more info, visit the WHS PTA - Family Ambassador Page. And, as always, if you have suggestions or content for inclusion - or any other questions, comments, or concerns - please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help!

Damian Synadinos

dsynadinos@columbus.k12.oh.us