Warhawk Family Update

Warhawk Culture - Wings Up Mentality
Warhawks in Action

WCHS Named One of the Top High Schools in the Nation!

Virtual Class Meetings

PSAT Reminders

Lunch Bunch at WCHS

Food Bag Referral Program

Senior Pictures - Yearbook

GET INVOLVED!

School Counseling Needs Assessment Information

Student Supervision After School Activities

Stay Connected to WCHS!

Boys Soccer Food Drive

WCHS Chipotle Fundraiser

Jersey Mike's Back to School Coupons

Warhawk Athletics

Upcoming Dates and Events

WCHS Bell Schedules

August 25 - Regular Bell Schedule

August 26 - Regular Bell Schedule

August 27 - Extended Flytime

August 28 - Regular Bell Schedule

August 29 - Regular Bell Schedule

At Westerville Central, being a Warhawk is more than a title—it’s a way of living out our commitments each day. As a school community, we strive to model our Blueprint Commitments: Pursue Excellence, Better Together, Own It.

The Wings Up Mentality is about pride, commitment, and ownership. It’s built on the belief that how we do anything is how we do everything. When students, staff, and families embrace this mindset, we create a culture where excellence thrives—not only in big moments, but also in the small, intentional actions that make our community stronger.

We live this out by:

• Pursuing Excellence in the Details – celebrating hard work, growth, and discipline both in and out of the classroom.

• Better Together through Respect & Connection – valuing every voice, supporting one another, and protecting the nest.

• Owning It with Pride & Accountability – encouraging students to take responsibility for their choices and be proud of who they are.

The Wings Up Mentality reminds us that being a Warhawk is something special. It’s about lifting each other up, working side by side, and pursuing growth together.

Thank you for the energy, passion, and support you bring to this mission. Because of you, our students see what it means to be proud of who they are and where they come from—Mt. Royal Avenue!

Together, let’s continue to make the Wings Up Mentality visible in every corner of our school and every part of our Warhawk community.

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.

Warhawk Blueprint

Warhawk Culture Playbook

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THEME THIS WEEK - BLACK OUT!

(Beat South shirts on sale Weds-Fri at lunch - $15)

Monday - August 25, 2025

• Girls Tennis at North

• Girls JV/Varsity Soccer at Dublin Jerome 5:30/7:00pm

• Boys Freshman Soccer at WCHS vs Jerome 5:30pm

Tuesday - August 26, 2025

• Girls Fr/JV/Varsity Volleyball at UA 5:30/6:45pm

• Boys JV/Varsity Soccer at WCHS vs Dublin Jerome 5:30/7pm

Wednesday - August 27, 2025

• Boys Freshman Soccer at WCHS vs Olentangy - 5:30pm

• Girls Volleyball FR/JV/V vs Marysville 5:30/6:45pm

Thursday - August 28, 2025

• Boys Soccer JV/V at WCHS vs Olentangy 5:30/7pm

• Girls Volleyball Fr/JV/V at WCHS vs DeSales 5:30/6:45pm

Friday - August 29, 2025

• Varsity Football at WCHS vs South 7pm

Saturday - August 30, 2025

• Football FR/JV at South 9/11am

• Boys and Girls XC at North 9am

Boys and Girls Golf

We are excited to share some incredible news — Westerville Central High School has been named one of the top high schools in the nation and the #1 high school in Westerville!

This recognition is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the ongoing support of our families and community. Together, we live out our Warhawk Blueprint Beliefs each day:

• Pursue Excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and leadership.

• Better Together by supporting one another and celebrating our shared success.

• Own It through pride, responsibility, and commitment to our school community.

We are so proud of this accomplishment and grateful for all you do to make WCHS a place where students thrive. Let’s keep the momentum going —GO HAWKS!

On Wednesday August 20, we held class meetings with all grade levels to share important information, expectations, and opportunities for the year ahead. These meetings help us start the school year strong by ensuring students have the tools and support they need to be successful.

Below you will find links to each grade-level presentation so you can review the information that was shared with your student. We encourage you to take a few minutes to look through the slides and discuss them together at home.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us uphold the standards we have set to create a great environment at WCHS.

Class of 2029

Class of 2028

Class of 2027

Class of 2026

All Juniors Cohort 2027 will be taking the PSAT here at Central on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. You are all automatically signed up for no cost!

Sophomores Cohort 2028 you need to sign up if you want to take the PSAT here at school on October 18, 2025 in Powerschool under FORMS! You or your parent must sign up by August 29 and pay an $18 fee through Pay Central by Sept. 10 to be added to the list to take the Practice SAT. Talk to your parents or counselor if you have questions about this!

Each year, we offer a program called Lunch Bunch—a chance for students to connect with others in a smaller, welcoming setting. Lunch Bunch is especially helpful for students who are new, looking to build friendships, or just enjoy a relaxed environment during the school day.

What is Lunch Bunch?
A small group of students meets once a month during their lunch period to eat together, play games, listen to music, talk, and simply hang out.

When & Where:

• During their lunch period (specific dates will be shared soon)

• Guidance Classroom

Why we offer it:
To provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where students can build connections and feel part of our Warhawk family.

Students are welcome to try Lunch Bunch once to see if it’s a good fit—no pressure! If you think your student might be interested, please have them fill out the Google Form (linked HERE). You can also let us know, and we’ll reach out to your student directly.

Robin Mara, MSW, LSW

Mental Health Specialist

marar@westerville.k12.oh.us

Nikki Dunbar, LISW-S, LICDC

Mental Health Specialist

dunbarn@westerville.k12.oh.us

Hello Students and Families,

Our names are Nikki Dunbar and Robin Mara and we are the School Social Workers at Westerville Central High School. We wanted to tell you about an opportunity available to our families. Westerville City Schools works with two great community resources to help our families in need of food assistance. If you would like to begin or continue to receive food bags this school year, please read the information and complete the form below.

Food options from WARM and Westerville Christian Church are delivered to students weekly at school to take home. There are two bag options: SBAP consists of snacks (things like bowls of cereal, jerky, applesauce, ramen, granola bars) and the Meal Bag contains ingredients to make two meals that will feed a family of four. You may receive one or both of these food options weekly. Please choose the option that best meets the needs of your family.

Students/families may sign-up for this program at any time throughout the school year. For example, if you do not need this service now but the need arises later in the school year, or if you would like to stop receiving bags after signing up, please contact us and we would be happy to help. If your family has additional needs, please let us know and we will work to find a community resource to help!

Food Bag Referral Program Form

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.

To ensure the safety of all students, we ask that families please make arrangements so students are not left unsupervised after school, practices, rehearsals, games, or events. Students may not remain unattended in the Commons before a practice or rehearsal begins, and they must be picked up promptly once activities conclude.

Each coach, advisor, and director will share specific supervision plans (including location and contact information) with their students and families. Please review these plans and help us by ensuring your student has timely transportation and clear expectations.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep all Warhawks safe and supported!

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!

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

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! 🦅

August 27 - WCHS Chipotle Fundraiser 4-8pm

September 1 - NO SCHOOL

September 10 - Underclassmen Awards

September 17 & 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences

Sept 29 - Oct 4 - Homecoming Week

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