Warhawk Family Update

WCHS Community Scholarship Planing Guide

Warhawk Culture - Fall Sports and Band Achievements

Warhawk Theatre Presents - Little Women: The Musical

2027 Student Trip Opportunity - Iceland

College Credit Plus (CCP) Virtual Information

Community Scholarship Information

Attention SENIORS - Honors Diploma Information

DACC Senior Only Programs

School Clinic Updates

WCHS Yearbook

Warhawk Athletics

Upcoming Dates and Events

School Meals and Food Resources 25-26

WCHS Bell Schedules

Nov 17 - Regular Bell Schedule

Nov 18 - Regular Bell Schedule

Nov 19 - Extended Flytime Schedule

Nov 20 - Regular Bell Schedule

Nov 21 - Regular Bell Schedule

As we wrap up an outstanding fall season, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible accomplishments of our student–athletes and student performers across all programs. This season truly embodied the core values of our Warhawk Blueprint—Better Together, Pursue Excellence, and Own It. Our students supported one another, pushed through challenges, and represented Westerville Central with pride in every arena.

Across Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Cheer, Soccer, Marching Band, and Football, our students earned numerous Scholar Athlete Awards, All-Conference and All-District honors, OCC Scholar Athlete recognitions, district qualification, state qualification, and major program achievements. Their commitment to excellence in both academics and extracurriculars continues to inspire Warhawk Nation.

Our success this fall would not be possible without the dedication of so many:

To our coaches: thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and the countless hours you dedicate to developing our student–athletes.

To our staff: thank you for supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally throughout an intense fall season.

To our parents and families: your partnership, encouragement, and support at every practice, competition, and event make a powerful difference.

And to our student–athletes and student performers: thank you for showcasing what it means to be a Warhawk—your hard work, sportsmanship, and commitment to our community make us proud every day.

Thank you for an unforgettable fall season. We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to grow, compete, perform, and celebrate together.

To view the Football Banquet Highlights, click here.
To view the WCHS Fall Athletic Recognition Slidedeck, click here.
The Marching Band Banquet link will be added to this newsletter on Monday, so please check back.

WINGS UP !

Mrs. Sayre

Principal

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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Tickets are on sale for Warhawk Theatre's production of Little Women: The Musical! See Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel come to life on OUR stage with OUR students. If you like the movies or the novel, you will love this version set to lively, beautiful music! Performances are Friday, November 21st, at 7 PM, Saturday, November 22nd, at 2 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, November 23rd, at 2 PM. www.wchstheatre.net/ticketing for tickets.

Big news, Westerville students! Come to our informational meeting on November 19 at WSHS’s media center at 7:00 PM to learn more about our 2027 student trip to Iceland (Summer). Your family can RSVP to the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/f83kug9

The Next Steps Expo is designed for students exploring options beyond a traditional four-year college pathway. Open to all juniors, seniors, and young adults—whether or not they’ve attended DACC—this free community event offers direct access to hands-on, accelerated career pathways you might not find anywhere else. Meet local employers, training providers, and apprenticeship programs offering opportunities in fields such as automotive, education, healthcare, IT, skilled trades, engineering, and public safety and more.

Wednesday, November 19
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Delaware Area Career Center, 4565 Columbus Pike, Delaware

Families are encouraged to attend! If you’re looking for a meaningful next step—and a future free from college debt—this event is a can’t-miss opportunity.

Register Here

View Event Details and Participating Employers

Dear Families of Students in Grades 6–11,

Please SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming College Credit Plus (CCP) Virtual Information Night on Thursday, December 11, from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

This important session will provide an overview of the CCP program, including eligibility, application steps, timelines, and how students can earn college credit while still in middle or high school. Details for joining the virtual meeting will be shared closer to the event.

We encourage all families interested in CCP for the 2025–2026 school year to attend. For all students planning to take CCP courses, this is mandatory. The session will be recorded and available after December 11th.

Sincerely,
Matthew Misener, M.Ed.
Director of Career and College Readiness
Westerville City Schools

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.

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.

The Westerville Central High School Hall of Fame honors graduates who have distinguished themselves through excellence, leadership, and service beyond their years at Central. Established to celebrate the enduring impact of our alumni, this recognition reflects the values that define the Warhawk community—Pursue Excellence, Better Together, and Own It.

Candidates must have graduated from Westerville Central High School at least ten years ago and should exemplify these core values through their personal and professional achievements. We seek to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success in their careers, made meaningful contributions to their fields, and positively influenced their communities and society as a whole.

The Hall of Fame program is coordinated by the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee at Westerville Central High School in collaboration with the district’s School/Community Relations Office.

We welcome and encourage nominations for any deserving Westerville Central graduate. Please note that nominators are responsible for ensuring their nominee’s availability to attend the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon on Friday, April 17, 2026.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2026

2026 WCHS Hall of Fame Nomination Form

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

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

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.

November 21-23 WCHS Theatre Presents - Little Women - The Musical

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

January 6, 2026 Students Return to school

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