Worthington Kilbourne Weekly News

Dear Kilbourne Family,

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. I hope that 2025 is off to a great start. We have a lot of great things coming our way in 2025 and we are excited to reach the milestone of the construction phases along the way. We can be certain that the 2nd floor renovations will be done by the end of winter. We expect to have all of the spaces for use by the end of March. Additionally, the first floor renovations will begin around the same time. Most notably the Commons is scheduled for the start of the renovation at the beginning of April. Students will eat in the athletic hallway and in the auxiliary gymnasium. The main competition gym will get a total facelift, new bleachers and a new gym floor. This work is scheduled to start at the beginning of May. The library and offices will switch places and that work starts at the end of this school year.

As you can see, we have a lot of changes coming in 2025 and the gift of new spaces throughout the year. We hope that as you begin anew that your wishes come true. Please encourage your student(s) to get off to a great start. This is a new semester and it presents an opportunity for growth. Check Infinite Campus weekly and ensure that Schoology is part of their daily routine.

Again, from our WKHS family to yours . . . Happy New Year!

Respectfully,

Aric Thomas, Principal

athomas@wscloud.org / 614-450-6400 / X: @AricThomas1 / IG: @wkhswolves

Monday, January 6: START of 3rd QUARTER

Tuesday, January 7: Two-Hour Delay Schedule

Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 22: CC+/Credit Plus, 7 p.m. Auditorium

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, 8-10:30 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, 7:30 p.m. Auditorium

March 24 - 28: SPRING BREAK

Monday, March 31: START of 4th QUARTER

If your child is considering taking classes through College Credit Plus this summer or next school year, plan to attend this mandatory information session!

What is College Credit Plus? Eligible students can take a college course at no cost and earn high school AND college credit that appears on both their high school and college transcripts. Students can earn up to 30 college credits per year. There will be a mandatory information session on January 22 at 7:00 p.m. for parents and students interested in learning all about this opportunity. Please click here.

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.

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.

Worthington Schools will register all juniors for the state-funded Digital SAT. This will be administered during the school day on March 11, 2025. Students have the opportunity to prepare for the assessment at any time using the resources listed in the informational flyer linked here. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Work permits are now conveniently processed at WKHS to make it easier for families to access and complete the necessary paperwork. Please see Ms. Power in Student Services to pick up a permit application and to submit your paperwork once it is filled out. The student must come in person with proof of age, in order to sign the final permit.

Students: You must display your parking tag when parking in the WKHS lot. Two dozen students who purchased parking during the first few weeks of school have not picked up their tags yet. If you are one of the two dozen, please stop by Student Services to pick up your tag from Ms. Power. Juniors and seniors should pick up Open Lunch and Late Arrival/Early Release forms to return signed by a parent.

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.

Seniors, be sure to submit your senior photo to the WOLF BOOK by March 21! Be sure to follow the guidelines below for submitting your senior photo prior to submission.

Senior Photo Submission Link

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'.

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.

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.

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.

For step-by-step instructions on how parents can access Infinite Campus to check grades, attendance and behavior messages, please CLICK HERE.

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 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.

Worthington’s Special Education Key Communicator Committee strives to build positive, productive and collaborative relationships and partnerships amongst the educators and community of families whose children receive special education and related services. We will engage in two-way communication, with the goal being to provide a circle of influence where we can share out and learn from and with each other.

The key communicator will convey information from their building to the committee, as well as information from the committee to their buildings. The Key Communicator for Worthington Kilbourne High School is Sandra Hertz. Please reach out to her at sandra-76@msn.com if you have questions or topics to discuss.

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

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.

Worthington Kilbourne High School is excited to announce Community Center Nights at WKHS! Starting Monday, December 9th, Aux Gym courts A, B, and D will be open from 8-10 p.m. for students to use for physical fitness and fun. Some possible activities include basketball, kickball, volleyball, pickleball, etc. This will continue each Monday and Wednesday night through the winter season. Students should enter through the gym lobby doors.

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!

If you are interested in participating in a sport during the 2024-25 school year, please click here to log on to your Final Forms account and register for the team(s) of your choice. This will help coaches communicate and get you involved in team training. If you have specific questions regarding a sport/activity, please contact the Varsity Head Coach. You can find their contact information by clicking here.

Stadium seats with back support allow you to cheer on your favorite Worthington Kilbourne team and prevent backache and discomfort. Click here to view the flyer with ordering details. Contact Bob Janosy at bobjanosy@gmail.com to arrange for delivery.

Students in grades 6 through 12 will be admitted free to athletic events for the 2024-25 school year with a current student ID. Click here to read our ticket policies to attend athletic events this school year.

From Jeff Todd, Athletic Director:

Game Expectations for Worthington Kilbourne High School Events:

• Worthington Students in grades 6 - 12 will be admitted FREE to regular season events with a school ID (tip: take a picture of your ID with your phone so you always have it!)

• Footballs, soccer balls, etc. are not permitted to be brought into the game

• Students will be expected to sit in the stands during the game. No gathering in other areas of the stadium. Please sit in the student section

• No face paint or full face masks permitted to be worn

• No food or drink is permitted to be brought into the stadium

• Do not bring bags into the stadium of any type

• Re-entry is not permitted without purchasing ticket

• Cheer for our team. Cheers directed towards our opponent, their fans, officials, etc. are not acceptable

• Please clean up your area at the student tailgate. Nobody likes a mess or paint on their cars! Let an administrator know if you need more trash cans/bags

• A reminder that games are all ‘school events’ and all rules regarding appropriate behavior apply even though it is after school hours