TWHS Counselor Connection

As we welcome October, we're excited to embrace the changing seasons and all the activities that come with it! The month of October brings excitement to our building, but also a lot of nervousness. College application deadlines are approaching, parent/teacher conferences are on the calendar, and quarter one ends October 17.

Please don't get spooked out about these deadlines, as the TWHS School Counselors are here to support you!

On Sunday, October 13, Otterbein University will be hosting the Columbus Suburban College Fair from 1-3:30 PM. See their flier for more details including registration and a list of college fair participants!

On October 14th at 6pm in the WKHS auditorium, Worthington school counselors will be hosting representatives from Worthington Steel, Worthington Enterprises, Simpson Strong Tie, and Performance Columbus to share with our Junior and Senior students and their families about the Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities they offer to our Seniors.

Performance Columbus is a year-long program that begins in September, while Worthington Steel, Worthington Enterprises, and Simpson Strong Tie are second semester programs that begin after winter break. Most of these are paid opportunities, and each will ideally lead to a job right out of high school.

Please join us to learn more and to find out if this would be a good fit for your current or future Senior! Please RSVP for this event, and direct any questions to Celeste Preisse at cpreisse@wscloud.org.

Are you a high school student interested in exploring a career as a Surgical Technologist or Scrub Nurse? Does the chance to meet professionals who work in the operating room appeal to you? Apply to attend the OhioHealth Healthcare Scrub Camp and learn firsthand if this in-demand career is right for you!

This program will be held at Dublin Methodist Hospital on January 2 and 3 from 9 AM - 2 PM. It is open to students attending Worthington and Dublin High Schools, Tolles Career and Technical Center, and Delaware Area Career Center in grades 11 & 12.

• Featuring hands on experiences including instrument set up, gown and glove, pound and drill, sutures, and more.
• Hospital tour
• Network with local healthcare professionals.
• No cost to participate!

Interested students can apply here!

St. Michael Church St. Vincent de Paul Giving Room offers a free clothing room at St. Michael Church, 5750 North High Street, Worthington, 43085. As shoppers enter the church driveway it is on the right-hand side prior to the parking lot, where there is a sign to go down the steps. The room is stocked with gently used seasonal clothing for all ages. In addition, they provide a new set of underwear and socks for each family member. All they need is identification for each family member that is being shopped for and which school is referring them.

The Clothing room is open the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:00 – 10:00 and the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00. Families may visit the clothing room every three months. This is available for families in the following zip codes: 43085, 43235, 43214, 43035, 43240, 43081.

Families that do not live in the zip codes that the clothing room services can visit the St. Vincent de Paul Free Clothing Center located at 578 E. Main Street (Rear), Columbus, 43215. They are open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Families will need to bring a photo ID. In addition, they will need to provide insurance cards for children they are shopping for. Families can shop at the community store once every four weeks.

Work permits are now conveniently processed at Thomas Worthington High School to make it easier for families to access and complete the necessary paperwork. Please see Mrs. Forman or Mrs. Burkholder in room A136 to submit your paperwork after all sections are complete!

Due to space constraints, we couldn't host a senior night this year. Instead, please use this presentation as a guide for the college application process and see your school counselor with questions. Here is a checklist for college bound seniors!

Did you know that colleges and universities visit TWHS every year to connect with our students? If you are interested in meeting with our college reps, please review our calendar and sign up! Contact Penni Dow (pdow@wscloud.org) in the School Counseling Office with any questions.

Our Delaware Area Career Center representative and ambassadors will be presenting at TW on Thursday, October 3 in ALL English 2 classes. Students will have the opportunity to attend our field trip to see their programs on Friday, November 22. Make sure to pick up a field trip permission form during your classes presentation!

Want to get involved at TWHS? Check out our list of clubs and activities for the 24-25 school year. Don't see something that interests you? Find a teacher advisor and start your own club! Make the most out of your high school career and meet new people.

Did you know that as a parent you can create your own Schoology account? This will help you to support your students and keep informed of course activity and assignments for your child. Here are directions to help guide you!

Another great tool, is the Worthington Parent Portal. You can access this on your phone or computer to view schedules and grades. If you don't know your parent User ID and Password, you can use the Password Recovery link.

Concerned about your student's academic performance? Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 14 (3:45-7:25 PM) and Wednesday, October 16 (4:30-8:10 pm). The online scheduling system for parent-teacher conferences will be activated on Monday, October 7th at 8:00 a.m.

Last Names A-D: Felicha Smith (fsmith@wscloud.org)

Last Names E-K: Kelly Swearingen (kswearingen@wscloud.org)

Last Names L & M: Celeste Preisse (cpreisse@wscloud.org)

Last Names N-R: David Quart (dquart@wscloud.org)

Last Names S-Z: Stephanie Burns (sburns@wscloud.org)

Secretary: Penni Dow (pdow@wscloud.org)

Registrar: Kate Flom (kflom@wscloud.org)

Office Phone: 614-450-6220

Office Fax: 614-450-6393