The Whetstone Weekly

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Upcoming Dates

• Athletic Booster Meeting - Monday, 8/31, 7:00, WHS Library
• PTA Academic Committee Meeting* - Wednesday, 9/2, 6:30PM, WHS Library
• Football, WHS @ Briggs - Friday, 9/4, 7:00
• NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) - Monday, 9/7
• Dance Team Tryouts* - Tuesday & Wednesday, 9/8-9, 5:00-8:00, WHS Gym
• Football, WHS @ Beechcroft - Thursday, 9/10, 7:00
• PTA Meeting* - Wednesday, 9/16
• Open House - Thursday, 9/17, 6-7:30
• Picture Day - Thursday, 10/1
• Homecoming Game - Friday, 10/9
• Homecoming Dance - Saturday, 10/10

*See below for more info

CCS WHS Calendar

https://whetstonehs.ccsoh.us/calendar

CCS District Calendars

https://www.ccsoh.us/our-district/calendars

Login to Infinite Campus to check your schedule: https://columbusoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/columbusCity.jsp

If you have any questions or want changes, please contact the appropriate counselor:

• Freshmen (Cohort 2030):
• Mrs. Fiascunari | mfiascunari9064@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Sophomores (Cohort 2029):
• Ms. McClain | mmcclain415@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Juniors (Cohort 2028):
• Mr. Agee | magee@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Seniors (Cohort 2027):
• Mrs. Schwab | aschwab6520@columbus.k12.oh.us

• Girls Varsity Soccer went 2-0 -1

• 7-0 Win vs Groveport Madison, 4-1 Win vs Westland, 1-1 Tie vs Reynoldsburg

• Girls Cross Country finished 3rd at the Buckeye Valley Invitational this Saturday

• Boys Cross Country finished 4th at the Buckeye Valley Invitational this Saturday

• Girls Tennis took care of business defeating Centennial this week & Brought home 1st place at the Grandview tournament yesterday.

• Boys Varsity Soccer tied Watkins Memorial 2-2, JVA tied Watkins Memorial 0-0

• VB Defeated Mifflin and Linden

• Boys Football was defeated by Grandview Heights

Can you dance? Tryout for the WHS Dance Team! Scan the QR code for more info.

The Whetstone Athletic Boosters organization exists to enhance the experiences of our student-athletes. Selling concessions at football and soccer games is our largest source of income, and the money raised benefits athletes in all sports! To make it happen, we need YOU to volunteer for a shift in the concession stand. In addition to helping our athletics programs, it’s a great way to meet new people. Plus, it will get you into the game for free!

Please follow this link to our website, where you will find links to sign up for shifts for either football or soccer games. https://www.whetstoneathleticboosters.com/about-1

Celebrate your fall sports athlete and show your pride with a yard sign! Available for purchase here: https://www.whetstoneathleticboosters.com/shop

Show your Whetstone pride and support your Whetstone athlete! There are many options and sites to support WHS Sports and Cheer.

Visit the Athletic Booster Spirit Wear store at https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/OH/Columbus/Whetstone%20High%20School to browse and buy hoodies, t-shirts, hats, blankets, drinkware, and more. Personalization is available on select items. There are Parent/Family, Alumni, and Teacher/Staff logos, too. And most importantly, all proceeds benefit our kids!

Interested in Whetstone Bowling Spirit Wear? Get some at https://whetstone-bowling.square.site

Get your Softball-specific sportswear at https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/stores/whetstone-softball#/lockers/whetstone-softball

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

WHS Boys and Girls Bowling Info, Schedule, and more can be found at https://www.cohsbc.com/index.aspx

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.

Does your student have the acting bug? The WHS Fall Play is "Alice In Wonderland". If they're interested in trying out, please see Mr. Ray or Mr. Burns for tryout information. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 3rd, 2:30PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)

• The performing arts do not receive regular financial support from CCS so we typically have four main fundraisers throughout the year that need adult support

  • Fall Booster drive we do with athletics
  • Fall Mum sale
  • Winter Greenery sale
  • Spring plant sale

• In addition to the fundraisers, we also need adult support throughout the year for a variety of thing including helping with concessions, special events, theater meals, etc. More information on these as we go through the year

• We also welcome corporate and personal sponsorship. Please visit the store front on wapa.net for more information

The Band App helps keep WAPA families and students connected and informed. Access to the WHS Band group on the Band App requires an invitation. Reach out to the directors or you can email wapaboosters@gmail.com and we will help get you connected.

Get the Band App at https://www.band.us/en

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.

WAPA is the umbrella structure for all the performing arts at Whetstone. It is not a separate entity from Whetstone High School and there is no application to join. If a student participates in any of the performing arts at Whetstone, they are in WAPA.

For more info, visit wapa.net.

Interested in getting involved? Our PTA typically holds open meetings on the 3rd Wednesday each month from 6:30-7:30 PM in the WHS library. Join us to hear the latest news, get updates from Principal Rodriguez, and learn how you can contribute to our wonderful school community.

The next PTA meeting is Wednesday, 9/16.

All are welcome but in order to be a voting member, you need to pay $10 for a membership. Click here for membership options.

Join the Academic Committee of the PTA next Weds, Sept. 2nd at 6:30 pm in the WHS Library for our first meeting of the year!

The committee was newly formed last year to lead PTA efforts in supporting co-curricular (for instance, National History Day) and extracurricular (for instance, student clubs/grants) activities that aren't the focus of the other booster orgs. We also manage the Teacher of the Year and Senior Scholarships awards processes and try to connect families with information about Whetstone academics by inviting school staff to speak at meetings.

Our first meeting will focus on reflecting on last year's activities and brainstorming plans for the upcoming year - we'd love to have you there!

• Join the WHS PTA as parent/guardian or community member for $10/school year
• https://whetstonepta.givebacks.com/shop
• Link your Kroger card to WHS through the Kroger Community Rewards program
• https://www.whetstonepta.org/home/kroger-community-rewards-for-whs-pta
• Donate throughout the year but especially for Homecoming (Oct 9) at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUgYdrCGWYcOCyi04gcIkZanWxMZj5b5565dYFV3O6x6S9MQ/viewform
• Volunteer with the PTA (email us at whetstonepta@gmail.com, link coming soon)
• Purchase your WHS Spirit Wear from the PTA here and at each of the home football games

The Whetstone Parent Teacher Association (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 ways to keep informed and connected on the latest PTA info!

• Website
• https://www.whetstonepta.org
• Social Media
• Facebook PTA page
• https://www.facebook.com/whetstonehighpta
• Facebook PTA Family group
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/472994289728615 (be sure to answer the questions)
• Instagram
• https://www.instagram.com/whetstone_pta
• Join us on the Band App
• https://www.band.us/band/99715157/post
• Bookmark our Linktree (which will also have the above links)
• https://linktr.ee/whetstonepta
• View and/or download our PTA calendar to your Google calendar (click on the "Add to Google Calendar in the bottom left corner)
• https://www.whetstonepta.org/home/calendar

Please provide student immunization records a.s.a.p.

Nationwide Children's Hospital will coming to Whetstone to give immunizations on Tuesday, 9/8. The district Immunization Exclusion Day is Thursday, 9/10. If you do not have all of your required immunizations, by law you cannot return to school starting Friday, 9/11. Please contact Nurse Nancy at nhubschman8506@columbus.k12.oh.us if you are unsure of your students' immunization status or need consent for the vaccine clinic.

The American Diabetes Association and current Ohio Law deems that it is medically necessary to allow diabetic students to have access to their cellular devices when using a continuous glucose monitor.

Is your student a budding journalist? If so, good news: the WHS school newspaper is back online and seeking student contributions! Learn more at https://bravesmessenger.com/. Questions? Contact Mr. Smith at dsmith6840@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Your Columbus Board of Education wants to hear from you! Join us for an upcoming Board meeting at 3700 S. High Street:

• Aug. 4 & 18
• Sept. 8 & 15
• Oct. 6 & 20
• Nov. 4 & 17
• Dec. 1 & 15
• Jan. 5, 2027

Board meetings begin at 6 p.m. Community members can meet one-on-one with Board members during office hours from 5:15–5:45 p.m. before each regular business meeting. Come ask questions, share your thoughts, and make your voice heard!

On June 29, 2026, Columbus City Council approved updates to the city's curfew ordinance for minors. The legislation maintains age-based curfew hours, clarifies exemptions, creates a graduated enforcement process focused on intervention and family engagement, and establishes new parental responsibility provisions that take effect in 2027. Learn more below and at https://www.columbus.gov/Government/City-Council/Programs-Initiatives/Curfew

SNAP Recipients: Did you lose food during a power outage, fire, or flood? Request replacement SNAP benefits to get new food.

If you are a SNAP recipient and your household has experienced a misfortune (such as a fire, flood or a power outage lasting more than four hours) you have 10 days to request replacement benefits for the food that was purchased with SNAP. After four hours in a closed refrigerator without power, your perishable items are likely not safe to consume. After 24 to 48 hours in a closed freezer, your frozen items are likely not safe to consume.

You must complete the JFS 07222 form, Statement Requesting Food Assistance Replacement Benefits Submit it to your local Job and Family Services.

View the flyer below for more info.

*Replacement benefit amounts cannot exceed more than one month worth of SNAP allotments.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library has fun and educational activities going on all the time – stop in to see what’s happening! Get more info below and at https://www.columbuslibrary.org/school-age/

The 2026 HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) College Fair is Friday, September 25. Space is limited! See the flyer for more info ad contact Ms. Nicole with questions at nmartin@iknowican.org.

Boss Up is an eight-week youth development and career exploration program that helps high school students build life skills, financial confidence, leadership habits, and exposure to future career pathways.

The program includes financial literacy with an introduction to stock investing, helping students understand saving, budgeting, investing basics, and long-term wealth-building habits. The program combines classroom learning, hands-on activities, guest speakers, site visits, and credential-building opportunities to help young people prepare for life after high school.

For more information, see the flyer below, call 614-252-2799 or email afterschool@impactca.org

Stay engaged in your child's education! The Parent Portal (through Infinite Campus) is your link to real-time information on your Columbus City Schools student(s), including class schedules, assignments, grades, attendance, and more.

To access the Parent Portal, visit: https://columbusoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/columbusCity.jsp

For information on how to access and use the Parent Portal, visit https://secure.smore.com/3jk0e

Want even more WHS info? Visit these WHS-related groups and pages online.

• Whetstone HS (website) - whetstonehs.ccsoh.us
• Whetstone HS (Instagram) - instagram.com/whetstonehigh
  
• Whetstone HA PTA (website) - https://www.whetstonepta.org
• 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 CC/Track and Field - instagram.com/whetstonetrackandfield
• 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: whetstonehs.ccsoh.us

Email: whetstonehs@columbus.k12.oh.us

Hours: 7:30AM - 2:30PM

Phone: (614) 365-6060

• Principal, Kimberly Rodriguez: krodriguez@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
• Leadership Intern, Ravin Pandey: rpandey@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Administrative Secretary, Martina Jakob: ejakob@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Attendance Secretary, Lisa Hord: lhord4655@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Social Worker, Diamond McCoy, dmccoy1@columbus.k12.oh.us
• I Know I Can, Nicole Martin, nmartin@iknowican.org
• Internship Coordinator, William Eagle, weagle4897@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Counselors

• Marie Fiascunari (9th), mfiascunari9064@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Marie McClain (10th), mmcclain415@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Matt Agee (11th), magee@columbus.k12.oh.us
• Annie Schwab (12th), aschwab6520@columbus.k12.oh.us

Thanks for reading!

The Whetstone Weekly is a regular, digital digest intended to help keep families informed, educated, and up-to-date on our school. If you have suggestions, questions, comments, concerns, or content, please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help!

If you missed a past issue, visit the Whetstone Weekly Archive.

For much more info, visit the WHS PTA Family Ambassador Page.

Damian Synadinos

WHS Family Ambassador

dsynadinos@columbus.k12.oh.us