Worthingway Weekly

This year as a staff, we really focused on one main thing creating a culture of learning. As a staff, we were intentional about our work in our Collaborative Teams - focusing on four main questions:

1. What do we want students to learn?

2. How will we know if they have learned it?

3. What will we do when they don't learn it?

4. What will we do when they do learn it?

We also introduced The Cardinal Way to our school community this school year. We embedded Be Kind, Work Hard, and Own It in all that we did throughout the year - both inside and outside the classrooms.

I am proud of our staff and students and we look forward to continuing this same work next year and growing and getting better every single day.

For our returning families, you will see a newsletter like this emailed in late May or early June. We will send another one in late July with "back to school" information.

This Week

• This week we...
• ..had a beautiful evening for Picnic With the Pops! Our band students did a great job performing. Thank you to all of the families for coming out and supporting our students. Thank you to Mr. Black, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Douglas for organizing.
• ..hosted our Honors Nights! Thank you to our families for showing up and supporting our students. Thank you to our teachers for organizing and leading the events. Thank you to Ms. Amanda DeBernardi for all of her organizational skills and preparation for the event. It is always a pleasure to recognize the academic achievements of our students!
• ..our boys Volleyball team won the tournament championship!
• ..celebrated our Golden Cardinal Award winners!

8th Grade Clap Out

• Families of 8th grade students are invited to join us for our "Clap Out" of 8th graders on the last day of school - Thursday, May 21.
• If you are able to join us, you should arrive between 3:20-3:30 and stand along the sidewalk beside the track behind our building. The 8th grade students will exit our building at approximately 3:45 from the orchestra doors (back, middle of our building) and will walk along the sidewalk by the track to the bus loop.
• Please do NOT park in our bus loop or in a non-parking space. Our buses will need to be able to access the full parking lot at the end of the day. Parking will be very limited so you will likely end up having to park on the street and walk over

• Mrs. Wilkins goes above and beyond every, single day to support the learning of her students. She has an incredibly large storehouse of knowledge of tried and true methods to reach children that have obstacles to learning, but most importantly her instruction is led by her heart. Her care about and for the students is palpable as she always first seeks to understand what makes each student tick. She helps them to overcome obstacles and to reach individual goals. Worthingway is lucky to have her on the faculty!

• Mr. Rings worked so hard with the robotics team this year and was quick to respond to emails when I had any questions. My son loves being on the team and when he and his partner did especially well at the state competition and were being considered for an award for their improvement in the middle of the competition, Mr. Rings let me know about it and it was clear from our phone call how proud of my kid he was. Teachers who are as invested in the success of your kids as you are are worth their weight in gold!

• Mr. Canterbury does an amazing job of really getting to know his students. He knows their strengths and weaknesses and checks in with them when needed to help them reach their potential. He goes out of his way to keep in touch with parents and it is truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to recognize every student's potential and strengths!

If you would like to recognize a staff member, please use this link.

Medications at School:

• Students in grade 6-12 are permitted to carry and self-administer over-the-counter medications at school, only if a form has been completed and signed by their parent/guardian, and has been turned in to our School Nurse, Joyce Casey. You may find this form here. Students are never permitted to share these medications with others at school. Parent/guardians are also able to elect for the over-the-counter medicine to remain in the health office, and dosages are administered and recorded by Mrs. Casey.
• Prescription medications (with the exception of epipens and albuterol inhalers) are not allowed to be carried by students, and must remain in the health office. All medications, prescription and over-the-counter, must come to our school buildings in their original containers so they can be properly identified.
• Please take extra care to make sure your student is only bringing medications to school that have appropriate forms filed with the health office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Casey at 614-450-4300 or jcasey@wscloud.org.

Worthington Connects: 5K Fundraiser

• Worthington Connects is a local non-profit dedicated to creating meaningful connections one step at a time by supporting Worthington City Schools students and families year-round.
• The holiday season is our largest give back period. From essential household needs and grocery gift cards to full family gift sponsorships, we strive to ensure every neighbor can celebrate with joy. This year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we sponsored over 100 families!
• Come join us in our biggest fundraiser of the year, our 3rd Annual Christmas in July 5K! Register today!
• Worthington Connects Christmas in July 5K Registration

DACC Summer Camp

• Attention families of rising 7th-9th graders! The Delaware Area Career Center is hosting its annual Summer Camp on June 2-4. DACC will offer nine camps this year, covering a wide variety of subjects and career fields. Each camp will be hands-on, engaging and fast-paced — allowing local middle school students to "try on a career" and learn new skills over a three-day span. They will get to learn from and alongside industry professionals and current DACC students, all while making new friends who have similar interests. It is a great way to kick off your summer and begin to experience the magic of career-technical education in your own community!
• Registration will open Wednesday, March 4th at 6 a.m. Visit DACC's website for more information on this year's camp offerings and DACC Summer Camp in general!

Recognize a Staff Member with a Cardinal Compliment

• Has a teacher, counselor, or staff member made a positive impact on your child? We want to hear about it! Take a moment to fill out our form to recognize a Worthingway staff member who has gone above and beyond. Your kind words mean a lot and help us celebrate the amazing work happening every day in our school community.

Bell Schedule

• Click here for our bell schedule

Schoology

• Schoology is our LMS (Learning Management System). Basically that means it is the "website" that our teachers use to house and communicate learning goals, assignments, and even some assessments.
• Parent Guide: Schoology
• What is Schoology?

Infinite Campus

• Infinite Campus is where you can access your students' grades, attendance, etc.
• Parent Guide: Infinite Campus

Securly Home

• You can download the Securly app to keep your student safe while using their school issued chromebook at home. Click here to learn more.

Best Resource!!!

• Click here for a comprehensive document that will help you with Schoology and Infinite Campus and Securly Home.

Student Absence Reporting

• Infinite Campus Parent has a new feature! Now you can notify your child’s school of a student absence or appointment right through the Infinite Campus Parent app - it’s quick, secure, and available 24/7.
• Instructions for accessing your Infinite Campus Parent account can be found at our Family FAQ page.

What a year it has been! The Worthingway PTA has been busy behind the scenes all year long welcoming families at Registration Day, co-hosting Fall and Spring Canteen with Student Council, running our Butterbraids fundraiser, celebrating our Honor Students, launching our New Teacher Grant Program, going all out for Teacher Appreciation Week, and hosting our very first Healthy Minds Family Night. None of it would have been possible without this incredible community. Thank you!

WELCOME TO OUR 2026–2027 PTA TEAM!
President: Jennifer Johnson
Co-VPs: Amy Greene & Becky Chilcote
Co-Secretaries: Kaylie Buxton & Amanda Joseph
Treasurer: Stewart Kraintz
Concessions: Mischa Everett, Shanna Cavallaro & Jen Arden
Fundraising: Trish Cooper & Jessica Erichsen
Staff Appreciation: Katie Gast & RaeSheena Kennedy
CLC Rep: Katie Corn

A huge thank you to our outgoing board members - Chris Gast, Katherine Pepperney, and Katie Graven. We are so grateful for everything you gave to Worthingway!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK It is not too late to contribute! https://www.givebacks.com/causes/8b3ff29a-66c3-4872-a40a-f25928e9efb9/shop/items/115388

CONCESSION STAND - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL The concession stand will be OPEN!
Cash only, small bills preferred. No phone payments.

HEALTHY MINDS TOOLKIT Every Worthingway family has access to our Healthy Minds Toolkit, covering Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Grief & Loss, SEL, Resiliency, Suicide Prevention, and more. It includes printed resources, assessments, articles, and QR codes to digital resources.
Access it HERE!

Full toolkit: pta.org/home/programs/Healthy-Lifestyles/mental-health/for-families

TO OUR FAMILIES - Welcome to our incoming 6th graders - we cannot wait to meet you! And to our 8th graders - we are SO proud of you. Go get 'em!

See everyone in the fall!

Jennifer Johnson

Worthingway Middle School PTA President

worthingwaypta@gmail.com

• All student-athletes must be registered in Final Forms in order to receive athletic communications and participate in any athletic tryouts, open gyms/fields, and practices.
• Worthington students in grades 6-12 who provide their student ID will be admitted free into any home Worthington athletic contest.
• You may use this link to purchase tickets for athletic events through Hometown Ticketing.
• Check out our athletic website for more information
• Team schedules can be found here
• WORTHINGWAY SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

Students that are dropped off or picked up by car will enter via our main office entrance (Rieber Street). Buses will drop off and and pick up at our 6th grade entrance (Guyer Street side). Important notes:

• Student Safety is our top priority. Please be mindful of our walkers and bike riders (we have bike racks on our bus drop off side). If you exit on the Guyer Street side, please yield to crossing students AND incoming buses.
• Doors open at 8:50 for student drop off. Students will be instructed to remain in the cafeteria or gym until 9:03. Classes begin at 9:10 and end at 3:50.
• We ask families to pull all the way forward to the end of our main lot at pick up time. Cars that stop at the front doors can create backups that extend onto Rieber St.
• You may notice one or two cars in the bus loop at the beginning and end of the day. These vehicles have special permission to be here for their students' transportation needs.

• District Calendar for 2025-26

Thursday, May 21

• Last Day of School
• Clap Out for 8th Grade

Mr. Todd Keenan, principal (tkeenan@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Abby Jinks, assistant principal (ajinks@wscloud.org)

Ms. Lara Ruffing, mental health specialist (lruffing@wscloud.org)

Mr. Nick Wiedenhoft, athletic director (nwiedenhoft@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Paula Lee, administrative assistant (plee@wscloud.org)

Ms. Amanda DeBernardi, administrative assistant (adebernardi@wscloud.org)

Mrs. Jodi Hill, attendance and testing (wayattend@wscloud.org or click here)

Mrs. Joyce Casey, school nurse (jcasey@wscloud.org)

Location: 6625 Guyer Street, Worthington, OH

Phone: 614-450-4300

School Website

Intro to Field Hockey Clinic – Help Us Grow the Game! Now is the time to invite friends, neighbors, and classmates!

Sunday, May 3 6:15–7:15 PM Thomas Worthington HS Practice Turf

This clinic is perfect for beginners — no experience or equipment needed, just come and have fun! Bring a friend and help us continue to grow the program. Register Here

FREE Coach & Parent Education Opportunity We are excited to offer a FREE Field Hockey Education Session — a great opportunity to learn the game and build confidence if you’ve ever thought about helping out.

Saturday, May 9 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Worthington Education Center

There is no obligation to volunteer, but we would love to grow our support system this season. Even a small amount of help makes a big difference! Please RSVP - Education if you’re interested