What's Up, Wellington?
October 2026
Sweater Weather brings our Dukes Together!
Dear Wellington High School Students and Families,
October is here, and with it comes one of the busiest and most exciting stretches of the school year. We have settled into our routines, classrooms are fully underway, fall activities are in full swing, and our students continue to show what it means to be part of the Duke Family.
As we move through the month, I encourage students to stay focused on their academics, remain involved in our school community, and continue building positive connections with their teachers and peers. This is also an important time for families to check in on grades, attendance, and progress as we work together to make sure every student is supported and moving forward.
There is a lot happening at Wellington High School this month, and I hope you will take a few minutes to review the updates, reminders, and upcoming events included in this newsletter. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make WHS a place where students feel connected, supported, and proud to be a Duke.
Shyla Urban
Principal
Wellington High School
One Focus. One Village. One Duke Family.
College Visit to Kent State University & Hiram College
CollegeNow is sponsoring a college visit for interested Juniors, and Seniors to KSU and Hiram on Oct 27th. Interested students need to sign up in the office and receive a permission form. Any spots that remain will be opened up to Sophomores.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is set to open up applications to all qualifying candidates this month. If you qualify, you will be given an application. Be sure to check your email.
Qualifying Criteria:
- Students in grades 10-12
- Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher
- Minimum of 10 hours of community service
- Demonstration of leadership abilities
- High quality of character: A student who demonstrates good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
The NHS Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 6:00 PM at the Lindley Center. More information will be sent to current members and new inductees after the selection process has been finalized.
WHS RETAKE Picture Day!
Retake Picture day is on November 9!
If you did not get your picture taken at our picture day in September, or you do not like the one you have, be sure to be here on Retake Day!!
Order early by scanning the QR code below or visiting www.ripchostudio.com and use the access key.
Impact Program!
Here is your chance to earn $400 and go on AWESOME field trips! What is the catch? You participate in VIRTUAL sessions that will prepare you for the SAT and help you become college-ready.
Sound too good to be true? It's NOT!! Don't miss your chance, sign up today.
Almost 16???? Want to get your License??
If so, check out the Drive to Succeed Program!
You can get help paying for Driver’s Ed
Scan the code to see if you qualify.
DUKE CAFE
Stop into the Duke Cafe in the morning to grab yourself a specialty drink for $2.50!