Dear Kilbourne Family,
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on February 6th and 11th. This is an opportunity for you to check in with our teachers and get a sense of how your student is doing in this early stage of the second semester. We love having our parents visit with us and this is an opportunity to see first-hand how the construction project is progressing. We strongly encourage you to come in and see what is going on at WKHS.
Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences:
- Print the schedule or take a screenshot ahead of time
- Talk with your student prior to conferences to get a sense of how they feel the class is going
- Check Infinite Campus for current grades
- Prepare your questions ahead of time and write them down; sometimes it is easier to read from a list to make sure you have everything answered
- Make recommendations that teachers in the past used to help your student be successful
- Follow up with an email after the conferences to ensure the communication lines stay open
It takes teamwork to give our students the best chance at success. We want to partner with our parents to ensure this happens at WKHS.
Respectfully,
Aric Thomas, Principal
athomas@wscloud.org / 614-450-6400 / X: @AricThomas1 / IG: @wkhswolves
Upcoming Events for your Calendar
Wednesday, January 29: 8th Grade Transition/Curriculum Night, 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5-8:40 p.m.
Saturday, February 8: Winter Formal, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 14: NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Day
Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day
Friday, March 7: END of 3rd quarter grading period
Tuesday, March 11: Academic Honors, 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
Friday, March 21: Worthington Job Fair, Worthington Education Center
March 24 - 28: SPRING BREAK
Monday, March 31: START of 4th QUARTER
Costa Rica trip / Summer of 2026
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I am pleased to announce that Worthington students (and families!) will travel to COSTA RICA during the summer of 2026! We are scheduled to depart in June and NOW is the time to enroll your child! The 9-day tour includes stops in San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Sarchi, and the Pacific Coast! Learn more about this exciting opportunity at an informational meeting (Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM) where we’ll discuss:
Itinerary
Travel logistics
How to earn high school/college credit
Affordable payment options
Scholarships/fundraising opportunities
The all-inclusive price
And more!
You must RSVP using the link above in order to receive the Zoom meeting link.
I look forward to “seeing” you there!
Ms. VanFossen, Social Studies Teacher
Thomas Worthington High School
P.S. Can’t make the meeting, but want more information? RSVP using the link and select “No, but send info.”
The Annual WEF Gala Returns January 31st
The Worthington Education Foundation (WEF) is thrilled to announce the return of our annual fundraising gala on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Brookside Country Club, 2770 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235.
Get your tickets now for a fun-filled evening featuring heavy appetizers, a silent auction with art from our talented high school students and staff, a chance to meet the most recent WEF grant recipients, music, and a special presentation on sparking creativity by Sarah LaGrotteria, Worthington parent and CEO of Just Bloom School. Semi-formal/dressy-casual attire suggested. A limited number of tickets are available for this special event. Gather your friends and help the WEF "light a spark" for our students!
Click HERE to get ticket information.
Winter Formal / Saturday, February 8, 7:30-10 p.m.
Student Council has been working hard on this year’s Winter Formal dance, occurring on Saturday, February 8th from 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. This year’s theme for the dance is “Queen of Hearts.” We look forward to seeing our WKHS students there! Tickets can be purchased online via email for $10. Students should dress to impress! Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
If students would like to bring a non-WKHS guest, they must fill out a guest form, signed by parents of both the WK student and the guest, as well as an administrator of the guest's school. Forms can be picked up in Student Services or printed via the HomeTown ticketing link. Completed forms must be turned in no later than 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th to Mrs. DeSantis in the Administrative Office.
This year, to involve our students, we are inviting them to contribute to the event decor by creating customized hearts; students will simply create their own hearts to be used as decor, and write their favorite part of our Kilbourne community.
Worthington Connects
Worthington Connects is a community-driven organization dedicated to year-round support of local families in need. We partner closely with schools to identify families who could benefit from assistance and rely on generous donations from the community to make our efforts possible. Every contribution helps us provide meaningful support to those in need.
If you would like to make a direct donation to Worthington Connects, please click here. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their school counselors, who work with us to connect resources to those who need them most. Together, we can make a lasting impact in our Worthington community!
Kindergarten Registration has begun
Kindergarten Registration has begun. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Worthington Schools will offer free, all-day kindergarten. All students who will turn 5 years old by September 30, 2025 are eligible for enrollment.
You can learn more about the kindergarten program on this webpage. If you know a family that has a child entering school next year, please share this information with them!
Worthington Alliance of Black Families and Educators
The Worthington Alliance of Black Families and Educators (WABFE) has released its January newsletter.
Please CLICK HERE to view the issue.
Infinite Campus access for parents
For step-by-step instructions on how parents can access Infinite Campus to check grades, attendance and behavior messages, please CLICK HERE.
Emails to parents from Infinite Campus
Effective immediately, the email address from which you receive email communications from Infinite Campus will change.
Emails will be delivered from: wrthschl@worthingtonoh.mg.infinitecampus.org. We recommend parents review the Parent Guide: Email Safe Sender information.
Parent access to Schoology
Schoology is used by Worthington Schools students in grades 6-12. It is an application that provides access to lesson content, assignments, and grades for each of their courses. Students log in to Schoology through HelloID using their district-assigned username and password. Parents may create a parent Schoology account, which can be connected to their child’s account. Parents log in to Schoology through the Schoology website and create an account with their personal email, then use the child-specific Schoology Access Code(s) to connect to their child(ren). CLICK HERE for steps to creating a parent Schoology account.
WKHS Parking Permits: UPDATE 1/27
The 2024-25 WOLF BOOK is on sale now!
The 2024-25 yearbook is on sale now! Buy now for $70 before the price increases! Use THIS LINK to make your purchase and have a keepsake for generations to come. Prices will increase throughout the school year.
If you have any questions about purchasing the WOLF BOOK, please feel free to reach out to our yearbook advisor, Mr. Balogh, bbalogh@wscloud.org.
Worthington Kilbourne has a new website address
If you try to use the old link to the WKHS website, you'll see an error message. This is the new website address for Worthington Kilbourne: wkhs.worthington.k12.oh.us
If you have questions about the new website design for the District, click here for 'frequently asked questions'.
How to obtain a Student ID
School pictures and pictures for student IDs were taken by HR Imaging during Schedule Pick-Up days, and on Makeup and Retake Days. If you did not have your picture taken by HR Imaging, stop by the Counseling Center and ask them to take your picture. IDs are used to check into the office when arriving after the school day begins. Student IDs also are required to enter all home athletic events for free.
Download your digital ID now
We are now providing digital IDs for students! The image can be saved to a mobile device for use throughout the school year. Students should scan this QR code to retrieve their ID image. They will need to use their last name and their student ID number to access their Digital ID (your ID number is available through Infinite Campus.) Images can be sent via email or text.
These IDs are needed when students enter the building during the school day if they arrive after the start time (8:40 a.m.). A student shows their ID to the attendance office before entering the building so we can verify they are a WK student. They also need their school ID to attend extracurricular activities such as school dances and to enter any home athletic events.
WKHS Student Code of Conduct and Co-Curricular Program
The 2024-25 WKHS Student Code of Conduct and Co-Curricular Program handbook is available for viewing on our school website. Please CLICK HERE to access the comprehensive handbook that covers all Worthington City Schools high school programs, policies and guidelines for students and parents, updated for 2024-25.
Attention 12th Grade Parents!
Ohio Law (ORC 3313.671) requires all 12th grade students receive two (2) doses of the Meningococcal vaccine. The second dose must be received after the student's 16th birthday. Please provide an updated immunization record showing that this state requirement has been met. See the following clinic information to receive a vaccine. Reach out to Nurse Julie if you have any questions. jgarner@wscloud.org
Columbus Public Health Immunization Clinic Information
Franklin County Public Health Immunization Clinic Information
Students may not order food to be delivered
Students may not order food from delivery services such as DoorDash. This is against District policy and expressly prohibited in the WKHS Student Handbook, on page 21. Please remind your student that they are not allowed to order food to be delivered to the school, and may not leave the building to meet delivery drivers outside. We appreciate your support of our security measures.
Interested in playing Baseball?
The WKHS Baseball team is currently in the midst of offseason training. If you are planning to try out for Baseball and are NOT on the mass email list or the GroupMe, please email Coach Lanter at KeganL12@gmail.com
Athletic Eligibility Reminders
Have a student athlete? Please read the athletic eligibility guidelines for BOTH OHSAA and Worthington Schools listed below. These apply for all Athletics and Marching Band along with the performance and competition activities noted on our list of Clubs and Activities.
Students must be working towards earning 2.5 credits in the preceding grading period in order to be eligible for participation.
- At the conclusion of the quarter and semester, students must be passing 2.5 credits with a 60% or higher.
- PE courses (Strength Training, Yoga, Wellness for Life, and Flex and Tone) do not count towards athletic eligibility.
- College Credit Plus, online courses, and DACC enrollment are all great opportunities but they come with responsibility. Make sure your student still meets the minimum credit requirement.
- If you are enrolled in an online Treca course, you must demonstrate that you are 50% completed with the course, and passing by the end of the 1st or 3rd quarters. You must then complete the course by the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters, which is the end of the fall and spring semester.
Please see your School Counselor, Principals, or Athletic Directors with questions.
Community Center Nights at WKHS
Students must have their WK Student ID with them (digital image on phone, or WK ID card). See Coach Meeks in room 239 for more details. Come out, have fun, and get fit!
