Worthington Academy Family Update

Hello Academy Families,

Welcome to summer! This will serve as your last newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year. First, let me thank you for another wonderful year at Worthington Academy. There is truly no place better than here, and our students and families help make this place so special.

As we move into summer, many students are enrolled in our summer session. Those classes begin on June 2nd, and information is being sent out separately. If you find yourself confused, just reach out to our counselor, Ron Waterwash (rwaterwash@wscloud.org), with any questions. He'll run through a wall for you.

For each of you, we encourage you to stop by Mr. Bluvol's retirement celebration this evening. That information is below. This place would not exist without Mr. Bluvol, and I look forward to celebrating him later today.

Finally, remember to be a kid this summer. Take some time to get some work done. Spend time with family and friends. Do something productive and something fun each day - don't waste days laying in bed forgetting to live. As the late, great Jimmy V once said, “If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special.” Make the most of each day this summer, and we'll see you real soon.

Be good to one another,

Dr. Flynn

June 16, July 21, August 25 - Dine to Donate at Donatos

August 13 - Freshman Day at HS

August 14 - First Day of Academy

August 15 - Academy In-School Cookout

September 3 - Academy Curriculum Night

Please join us for an open house celebration for Pete Bluvol's retirement. After 33 years of teaching, he will be leaving Worthington City School and enjoying his next chapter of life.

Pins Mechanical in Dublin

3:30-10pm

May 23rd

The venue offers games, beverages for purchase and pizza by the slice made by Mickey's Late Night Slice for purchase. It's also in the very walkable Bridge Park area, so there's plenty to do, and your family is welcome.

Please come, talk to him about memories of your time together and wish him well as he moves to his next adventure!

Finally, please help invite people to this! Spread the word to people who have loved Pete over the years.

Join us for the second annual Christmas in July 5K and 1 Miler, a fun and festive event benefiting Worthington Connects, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing year-round support to Worthington families facing financial hardship. This family-friendly event is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our local community. Proceeds from registration and fundraising efforts go directly toward helping families in need not only during the holiday season but throughout the entire school year. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps bring hope, joy, and vital resources to those who need it most. Don’t miss your chance to win amazing grand prizes generously donated by our community partners, including Burn Boot Camp Worthington, lululemon, Frida Bee Studios, RoadRunner, and many more! Let’s come together in the spirit of giving, sunshine, and sweat to support Worthington families—one step at a time. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Race Details and Sign Up

Columbus Public Health, in partnership with Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is hosting a Back to School Student Health Fair offering key services for students as they prepare for the year ahead. This event is open to all local school districts, and we encourage families to attend if their child needs any of the services listed below:

• Vaccines (including those required for school entry)

• TB testing

• Vision and hearing screenings

• Annual physicals

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 9

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: East High School, 1500 E. Broad St. – Free parking available

This free event is open to the public. Registration is recommended by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or visiting bit.ly/cbus-82925. Limited walk-ins will also be accepted.

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