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Hanby Hosts Evening of the Arts on April 23
On Friday, April 23, Hanby Arts Magnet School will host an open house called Evening of the Arts to celebrate art, music, drama and movement of its students. Scheduled events include a gallery walk, a movement performance by second graders demonstrating their movement and literacy project support by Ballet Met, Math Raps, and a musical performance by Hanby third graders. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Westerville North Theatre Boosters Announce Honeybaked Ham Co. Easter Sale
The Westerville North Theatre Boosters organization is taking Honeybaked Ham Company orders for Easter. Selections include ham and turkey (half, whole, boneless and combo), carrot cake, lemon cake, coconut cake, red velvet cake, coffee cake, bean soup, mustards, mayo and horseradish sauces, jumbo cashews and mixed nuts and gift certificates. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Student Work on Display in April during Arts Month
In celebration of Arts Month, Westerville City Schools will hold several art exhibitions throughout the community. During the month of April, elementary school art will be on display at the Westerville Community Center. A reception for the exhibition is scheduled for April 18. Middle and high school art will be showcased at the Westerville Public Library. An artist’s reception and open house will be held there on Saturday, April 24. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Peiyang Chorus to Perform at Westerville South on March 14
The Peiyang Chorus from Tianjin University in China will perform Overture of Spring at Westerville South High School on Sunday, March 14. The concert will take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, located at 303 S. Otterbein Ave. VIP tickets cost $15; regular admission price is $5. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Community Invited to Mark Twain’s Empty Bowls Luncheon on March 23
Each month, Mark Twain Elementary students participate in a service-learning project. During the month of March, the school will sponsor an Empty Bowls Luncheon. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Heritage Middle School to Present Footloose!
Heritage Middle School will present Footloose! on March 18, 19, and 20 in the Westerville North High School auditorium. Tickets cost $6 and all shows begin at 7:30 p.m. All seating is general admission. Advanced ticket order forms can be picked up and turned into Heritage Middle School. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Cherrington Elementary School Hosts Resale Event
Cherrington Elementary School is hosting a resale event open to the public on Saturday, March 20, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The resale event modeled after the Westerville Community Center’s Baby Bargain Boutique, a sale of pre-owned items, looks to provide shoppers with great deals on gently used children’s clothes, games and toys, but will also include a selection of home décor, household items and furniture.
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Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Central College Educator Named Ohio Teacher of the Year

Koleen Foley, a Central College Math & Science Magnet School educator, was surprised with the news of winning Ohio’s Teacher of the Year during an awards assembly on March 5. Stephanie Ramsey, a representative from Teachers’ Insurance Plan, the company which sponsors the award, flew in from Meriden, Connecticut to present Foley with a plaque and a check for $1,000. The school will also receive a $500 grant. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Books Abound During Second Annual Read Around Annehurst Program

On Thursday, March 4, every nook and cranny at Annehurst Elementary was filled with reading students. The school’s second annual Read Around Annehurst program was designed to foster love for reading and passion for learning. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Career Day at Heritage Covers Broad Spectrum of Vocations

March 4 was Career Day at Heritage Middle School and the building was buzzing with activity as more than 20 presenters shared information about their jobs with sixth and seventh grade students. Eighth graders spent their time shadowing someone outside of school. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Central’s Matthew Sabol is Appointed to United States Air Force Academy
Prior to his appointment, Sabol interviewed and received a Congressional Appointment from Representative Patrick Tiberi. Only about 1,500 students from an applicant pool of more than 10,000 earn this prestigious honor. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Westerville North’s Mock Trial Team Advances to State Tournament

Last week, the Westerville North High School Mock Trial team met with success at the annual Ohio Center for Law Related Education’s Regional High School Mock Trial competition, where they earned the right to advance to the State tournament. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Alcott Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday by Reading his Books

Dr. Seuss’ birthday was celebrated at Alcott Elementary School during the evening of March 3, when students and their family members gathered to listen to guests read their favorite books out loud. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Empty Bowls Dinner Draws Crowd at Walnut Springs Middle School

Walnut Springs Middle School’s annual Empty Bowls Dinner was held on Thursday, March 4 in the school cafeteria. Money from the sale of tickets and a raffle, totaling $1,693, was donated to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) to help feed needy families in our community. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Annehurst Elementary Students Share their Knowledge about Energy

Fifth grade students at Annehurst Elementary School hosted two Energy Fairs for peers and community members. Through a variety of hands-on experiment stations, the students shared what they have learned about energy sources, energy conservation, and electrical safety. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010

Magnet School Modifications Scheduled for 2010-11 School Year
The program will undergo two notable modifications for the 2010-11 school year. A priority placement process for incoming first grade siblings will go into effect, and demand for the Math/Science Program will be met by incorporating a “school within a school” concept at Robert Frost Elementary. These changes are based upon the district’s ongoing commitment to examine areas of academic and operational needs and, when feasible, address these needs. Parents can learn more about the Westerville City Schools Magnet Program by visiting the district's Magnet School Program web site at www.wcsoh.org/magnet.htm or by attending the Magnet School Program Fair, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 24, 2010, at Westerville South High School.
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Date Posted: Friday, March 05, 2010

Wilder to Benefit from McDonald’s Proceeds on March 23
Staff and PTA members from Wilder Elementary School will be working at the McDonald’s restaurant at 4435 Executive Parkway (off Sunbury Road) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Ten percent of all proceeds generated during those two hours will be donated to the school. Ronald McDonald will be on hand to greet diners. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

Westerville North Announces Warrior Haiti Relief Fund Results
Final totals are in at Westerville North High School, and $940 plus 297 food items were collected for the Warrior Haiti Relief Fund, organized by the school’s Student Council, the National Honor Society, and the Athletic Department. All cash and check donations will go to the American Red Cross, Haiti Relief and Development Fund.
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Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

Westerville South Student Pursues Photography Scholarship
Dylan Kasson, a senior at Westerville South High School who studies photography at the Columbus Fort Hayes Career Center, is pursuing a $5,000 scholarship. To earn it, he will need help from the community. Interested parties wishing to view Kasson’s work and vote should visit http://tinyurl.com/ye666nd. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

Emerson Students Raise Money for American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief Efforts

When Cathy Monteiro’s second grade students learned about what happened to earthquake victims in Haiti, they decided to take action by studying the country and raising money to help. They wrote, illustrated and sold a Homework Excuse Book, and held a bake sale during the school’s International Night. Money poured in from students and when the funds were tallied, $782.97 had been collected. In gratitude for their efforts, the American Red Cross put on a puppet show for the school.
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Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010