Worthington Kilbourne Weekly News

Dear Kilbourne Family,

Now that the feast is behind us, we push forward towards the next set of holidays. Our semester is winding down and you should have information regarding exams later in the month. Additionally, our construction project is moving phases this week. Our classrooms on the second floor along the bridge are being turned over to us and the front (north) rooms on the second floor are being renovated. The entire second floor should be completed sometime in the beginning of March. This is exciting for our extremely patient students and teachers.

This is a good time to ensure your student is focused on the finish line. The semester grades are what determine the cumulative GPA for a student. And a student's GPA is only calculated 8 times in high school, and really just 6 times before they are applying to colleges. Every semester is important and every grade influences this numeric record. Make sure you see your student making time for studying and reviewing materials. It is a good habit to lay out a plan on a calendar so they are not cramming the few days leading into the exams. They could be using time during the school day (lunch periods and academic prep periods) to prepare as well.

Thank you for your support and again, let's finish the semester in a strong manner.

Respectfully,

Aric Thomas, Principal

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

December 12 & 13: Home for the Holidays concert, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 14: Bingo Night, Doors open @ 5, Games start @ 6

December 18-20, Semester Exam Schedule

Friday, December 20: END of 2nd QUARTER

December 23 through January 3, 2025: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

Monday, January 6: START of 3rd QUARTER

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.

Saturday, February 8: Winter Formal, 8-10:30 p.m.

Friday, February 14: NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Day

Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day

The WKHS Student Council Holiday Compassion Project is underway. Representatives will collect donations through their 2nd period classrooms. The donations will provide holiday gifts for 62 Worthington elementary students in need. The last collection day will be Friday, December 6th.

We are often asked how families can help with this endeavor and we appreciate all the support. Families can send in monetary donations with their students to donate during their 2nd period class. (Donations must be cash or check. Checks can be made payable to WKHS Student Council.) Donations can also be dropped off to Worthington Kilbourne. Please clearly mark the envelope for Student Council and/or Holiday Compassion Project. If you include your WKHS student's name, we can record the donation as part of their period collection. Lastly, families can purchase gifts on their own and students can bring in the gifts to their 2nd period class. (Gifts must be new.) If the purchased item does not work for the child assigned to your student's third period, it will most certainly work for another child.

We appreciate the Worthington Community and are looking forward to this wonderful tradition.

Thank you!
Worthington Kilbourne Student Council

Semester exams will be given December 18, 19 and 20. The exam schedule is shown below. Students are required to be in attendance during their scheduled exam times each day. At other periods during the day, if your student does not have an exam they are not required to be at school. Please CLICK HERE to read a letter from Principal Thomas with more information about the exam days and bus transportation.

Starting December 2nd, 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.

Ever dreamed of traveling the world? Come to Worthington’s Annual GLOBAL TRAVEL NIGHT!

We are thrilled to invite you to attend Worthington’s annual Global Travel Night where we will dive into all of the exciting educational student travel options available to students in Spring and Summer 2026. Our student travel experiences offer students the ability to explore ancient ruins, immerse themselves in vibrant cultures, or embark on thrilling adventures. Each trip promises an unforgettable experience.

Tuesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Worthington Kilbourne Auditorium

Seniors are encouraged to participate in Senior Project: an opportunity for eligible seniors to focus for one month on a career internship, service learning project, or research project from April 14 - May 9, 2025.

Seniors should visit Mrs. Stubenrauch during November or December for their informational handbook, Schoology access, and next steps. Planning and the application process begins now through March 13.

For more information on internships, our calendar, or becoming a mentor, email: jstubenrauch@wscloud.org and visit the Senior Project website.

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.

It is required that all parents/guardians review and submit their emergency data information every school year before the start of school, even if nothing has changed. This information is used in case we need to contact you for any reason. (NOTE: this is different than the Final Forms information required for athletic participation.)

To update this information please sign into your parent "PORTAL LOGIN" by scrolling down on the NEW Worthington Kilbourne webpage. If you have forgotten your ID and password, you can easily retrieve them by going to the Password Recovery Link on the Worthington Schools Web Page. Once you are logged in, click on the Emergency Data Review tile to begin your review.

CLICK HERE for directions on how to complete the Emergency Data Review.

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.

Sales will benefit the WK Baseball Team

When: Sunday, December 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Commons Area at Worthington Kilbourne High School

Mattress Sale Event Page: CLICK HERE for all details

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