Warhawk Welcome
2026-2027 Back to School Information
In this Edition......
Warhawk Culture
Warhawk Music Boosters
Warhawk Academic Boosters
School Counselors
School Clinic Updates
2026-2027 College Visits
Ohio Graduation Requirements
Important Dates and Events
Student Schedule Information
Student Handbook
Back to School Forms
School Fees & Central Pay Information
Off Campus forms for Junior and Seniors
Parking Permits
Locker Request Form
Lunch Application
Warhawk Athletics
Attendance Information
School Transportation
Upcoming Events
August 18 - Regular Bell Schedule (Freshmen Only)
August 19 - Extended Flytime Bell Schedule
August 20 - Regular Bell Schedule
August 21 - Regular Bell Schedule
Warhawk Culture
Dear Warhawk Families,
Welcome to the start of an incredible new school year! We are so excited to welcome our students back and kick off another year of growth, learning, and Warhawk pride.
Please join us for Warhawk Welcome Night on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Event Schedule & Highlights
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2030) Presentation
Location: Auditorium
Join us for a special welcome message and key details about the first day of school for freshmen—Freshmen First Flight on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Open House & Activities
Walk Your Schedule: Tour the building, locate your classrooms, and meet your teachers.
Activity Fair (The Commons): Stop by to explore our wide variety of student clubs, athletic programs, and performing arts opportunities!
We can't wait to see you all on Monday evening as we launch into a fantastic year together.
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Hawks!
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.
Follow me on X: @dsayre32
Stay Connected to WCHS
Follow us on X: @Warhawks_WCHS
Follow us on Instagram: @warhawkswchs
Warhawk Academic Boosters
Purpose: Warhawk staff, parents/guardians and students that support and volunteer with the purpose of promoting, encouraging and rewarding the academic growth of all Westerville Central High School students.
The Warhawk Academic Boosters is comparable to the PTA organizations of middle and elementary schools. We welcome you to attend our meetings, 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Media Center (library, 2nd floor), and to get involved in any of the many ways we support our students each year.
JOIN THE WARHAWK ACADEMIC BOOSTERS
Welcome our Warhawk Staff Back! If you would like to contribute to our celebration please click the following link: Warhawk Staff Celebration
Please also note that donations will be dropped off in the front office by 9:00 AM on August 19th.
Courtney McEwan, President
Warhawk Academic Boosters
m: 614.787.4766
Student Schedules
WCHS School Counseling Team (2026–2027)
Your assigned counselor is based on your last name:
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A–Ef: Mrs. Monica Johnson
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Eh–Ke: Mrs. Mackenzie Strubel - Mrs. Rachel Creamer (creamerr@westerville.k12.oh.us) will be filling in for Mrs. Strubel from August 17 - September 4. Mrs. Jill Huck will be filling in for Mrs Strubel from September 8 - October 16. Please email Mrs. Huck at huckj@westerville.k12.oh.us).
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Ki–Rh: Ms. Erica Guice
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Ri–Z: Mrs. Carrie Ackermann
Schedule Change Requests
✅ Valid Reasons for a Schedule Change:
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Missing a core class (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies)
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Missing a graduation requirement (Seniors only)
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Needing to add a class for athletic eligibility (5 classes per semester)
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Adjustments needed due to College Credit Plus (CCP) enrollment
❌ We Do Not Make Schedule Changes for:
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Changing lunch or study hall periods
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Rearranging classes for early release or late arrival
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Requesting specific teachers
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Changing courses that were requested and verified in the spring
If you need assistance, our team is here to help. We can’t wait to see our Warhawks this week!
Clinic Updates
Hello Warhawk Families!
I hope you all have had an enjoyable summer so far. Just a few reminders and information in regards to clinic processes as we approach the beginning of the school year. Please familiarize yourself with our district Health Services page, where all the following information and additional resources can be found.
Please remember to complete your student’s health forms in Powerschool and also register for SchoolCare
Parents of incoming 2026-2027 SENIORS: Students are required to have proof of the Meningitis vaccination within two weeks of school starting, or the student may be excluded from school until it is received or an exemption form is submitted.
If you have a student missing any other required immunizations, the same guidelines apply.
Medication Policies/ Information:
If your student will require medication during the 2026-2027 school year, please complete and return the appropriate forms to your student’s school. No
medications will be stored or administered without the appropriate form completed by
the medical prescriber and parent/guardian (form links below).
ALL CONTROLLED medications will need to be brought directly to the clinic by a parent or designated adult.
Please remember ALL medication must be stored and provided in the original pharmacy labeled bottle/container or original over-the-counter bottle.
Links to Medication Forms:
Medication administered at school: Prescription or Over the counter medication that is kept in the clinic requires both parent/guardian and medical prescriber signature.
Over the counter medication for the student to self carry and administer ONLY a Parent/guardian signature is required
Allergy Forms
Asthma Forms
Seizure Forms
Diabetes Forms
I am looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, as well as meeting some new ones very soon!
Amanda Ward, RN, MPH, BSN, LSN
wardaman@westerville.k12.oh.us
614.797.6812
Ohio Graduation Requirements Infographic
We’ve created an updated Graduation Requirements Infographic with clickable links to detailed information for each requirement. You can view the graphic by clicking HERE.
Welcome Back Warhawks!
We are so excited to welcome you back to Westerville Central for the 2026-2027 school year! A special welcome to our incoming Freshmen and new students—welcome to the Warhawk Family! This newsletter includes all the key dates and information you'll need to kick off the year.
Important Dates:
August 17 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎉 Warhawk Welcome Night
All students and families are invited to walk schedules, meet teachers, and explore our Activity Fair.
➡️ 6:00–6:30 PM: Class of 2030 & New Student Welcome Meeting in the Auditorium
August 18 | 7:25 AM – 2:05 PM
🦅 Freshman First Flight
First day of school for all 9th grade students only
August 19 | 7:25 AM – 2:05 PM
📚 First Full Day for All Students
August 20
📸 Fall Picture Day
WCS High School Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review the WCS High School Student Handbook. Once you have reviewed please have your student sign into PowerSchool through the web browser and sign off under Forms, that they have received and read the Code of Conduct. Thank you!
*This is a required Form that all students must sign.
Back to School Forms
PowerSchoool - Login and User Guide
Required: 4 forms for parents, 1 form for students
**The District site is the preferred method of accessing PowerSchool. The app does not support the processing of forms. Note: on your last form about contact info you may get a “Pending” status. That is okay, just needs to be reviewed by WCS.
You will be directed to the District PowerSchool log in page. Click on the first blue entry labeled “Login and User Guide”. Next you will click on “Parent Portal”. If you have issues with logging in please contact Julie Ward at 614-797-6830 or email at wardj@westerville.k12.oh.us. Your student will also need to log in to their student account to complete the one form they are required to sign.
✅ WCSD Families Must Complete Student Technology Access Form
School Fees
- Student Fees: What Families Need to Know for 2026–27
- Westerville Schools Launches New Online Payment System
- NEW PaySchools Central - Lunch accounts, student fees and athletic fee payments
Fees can also be paid via check or money order Payable to: WBOE
Mail to:
Westerville Central HS
7118 Mt. Royal Ave
Westerville, OH 43082
All fees, including parking permit fees will be paid on-line via PaySchools Central. If you have any questions about fees please contact Dawn Hatten at 614-797-6803 or hattend@westerville.k12.oh.us
Parking Permit
The Parking Permit Form is linked here, this form must be completed by a parent or guardian.
Locker Request Form
Juniors and Seniors may request a locker by completing the Google form linked above.
Athletic Information 2026-27 School Year
Fall Sports Season is Almost Here – Get Ready, Warhawks!
If your student plans to participate in athletics, all required forms must be completed through Final Forms. This only needs to be done once at the beginning of the school year or before the start of each sports season.
2026–2027 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
Mark Your Calendar – 2026 Fall Home Opener Events
Friday, August 14 Boys Soccer vs. Northland 7:15 pm
Tuesday, August 18 Girls Soccer vs Big Walnut 7:15 pm
Tuesday, August 25 Girls Volleyball vs. Reynoldsburg | 6:30 p.m.
The first football game of the season is Friday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Marion Franklin
We’re back home for our first home football game on Friday, September 4 against Westerville North at 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Game
Join us Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. as the Warhawks take on Gahanna Lincoln!
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
Attendance Information
- Report Absences with SchoolMessenger (formerly SafeArrival)
- Additional resources:
A toll-free telephone number (1-844-431-0874) or the WCHS number (614-797-6820)
If a parent/guardian forgets to report their student's absence, they will begin to receive automated notifications once the child is marked absent at school. The notification process ends when the parent/guardian confirms the absence through SchoolMessenger.
Future absences, such as known health appointments, college visits, etc. can be reported ahead of time.
School excuses/doctor notes/college visit verification should be obtained for absences and delivered to the Attendance Office.
Attendance Secretary-Mrs. Miller, millereliz@westerville.k12.oh.us External Number: 614-797-6821, Internal Extension: 23110
Transportation Information
- 🚌 School transportation schedules available Aug. 11
- Additional transportation information available HERE
Upcoming Events
Warhawk Meet the Team (Football, Cheer, Band) August 9, 2026 - 6:00-7:00pm Warhawk Stadium
WCHS Chipotle Fundraiser - Save the date!
- 09/02/2026
- 4:00pm-8:00pm
- 63 Maxtown Rd, Westerville, OH 43082-7128
PLEASE USE THIS CODE WHEN ORDERING: WXTY3QP
Funds raised will go directly to support student activities at WCHS! All funds raised will go directly to support student clubs and activities at WCHS
Westerville Central High School Warhawks
Principal: Dawn Sayre
Assistant Principal: Maxwell 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://wchs.westerville.k12.oh.us/
Location: 7118 Mount Royal Avenue, Westerville, OH, USA
Phone: 614-797-6800