Worthington Kilbourne Weekly News

Dear Kilbourne Family,

Thank you for a great year. We started off with a few new classrooms on the second floor with a completely new numbering configuration. Our students were resilient and your patience has been appreciated.

This year rolled out the Portrait of a Learner and developed our students with the five qualities highlighted in the structure. Our sports teams have fared well and the co-curricular programs have performed outstanding shows--I still can't get over how elaborate and well-designed Home for the Holidays program is. The Student Council ended the year with a terrific pep rally that included our first Powder Puff football game. The Red Hot Chili Peppers fell to the Kilbourne Kitties in a colossal match-up!

In all, we had a great year. Nearly 400 students will graduate this year from WKHS and in the fall we will welcome a new batch of Kilbourne Wolves to the PACK. The cycle of a school allows us to reset and renew our mission each year and we look forward to seeing you in August. For those that are ending their journey with their last senior graduating, we wish you well. Please come back for a game or show and let us know how you are doing.

Kindly and always, Aric

Aric Thomas, Principal

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

Three black dress jackets were left behind at the Prom and/or After Prom on May 10th. (One had a boutonniere in the lapel!) Brands on labels: Merona, H&M and one not labeled. If you left the party without your jacket, please check with Ms. Power in Student Services. Email kpower@wscloud.org or call her at 614-450-6460.

May 20-22: Final Exams grades 9, 10, 11 (special schedule)

Thursday, May 22: End of 4th Quarter

NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

August 6 & 7: Schedule Pickup (more details to come in July newsletter)

August 13: Freshmen-Only First Day of School

August 14: First Day of School for all grades

We have posted the exam schedule for May 20, 21 and 22 as well as a letter from Principal Thomas explaining the attendance guidelines on exam days: PLEASE CLICK HERE to view letter.

Buses will run at regular times all three days, with one extra EARLY departure on May 22 at 12:40. If a student is staying Thursday afternoon to take a makeup exam and will require a lunch, please contact the Administration Office by Monday, May 19th.

Students must return all textbooks to their classroom teachers this week.

Books may not remain in lockers.

The day after school ends, our custodians remove all left-behind contents in lockers. Items will either be donated or discarded. Please remind your student to clean out their locker no later than the last day of classes: Thursday, May 22! (Seniors should have emptied their lockers by Friday, May 16.)

Custodians will empty all lockers on FRIDAY, May 23.

During the week of May 12, all lost and found items were put out on tables in front of Student Services. At this time of year there is quite a collection of eyeglasses! Stop by Ms. Power's desk to claim your glasses or jewelry or ear buds (there are NINE ear buds) or any small item.

The 2024-25 yearbook is still on sale! There are a small number left. Buy now for $70. Use THIS LINK to make your purchase and have a keepsake for generations to come.

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.

Columbus Public Health, in partnership with Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is hosting a Back to School Student Health Fair at East High School on two Saturdays in August, offering key services for students as they prepare for the school 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. Columbus – Free parking available

This free event is open to the public. Registration is recommended by scanning the QR code or CLICK HERE to register and view all details. Limited walk-ins will also be accepted.

Dear Worthington Schools Families,

Please note that Infinite Campus Parent and Infinite Campus Student have limited information available over the summer while we transition to the upcoming school year.

If you need to view or print student report cards, transcripts, assessment scores, or attendance information, please do so before June 6.

Complete access in Infinite Campus will return the week of August 11, and will include 2025-2026 school year information, as well as past school years. Thank you.

Ohio's currently proposed State budget has significant impacts on school funding. Please take some time to learn about the prepared budget and the impacts it could bring to Worthington Schools.

Advocacy Website: Help Worthington Schools Protect Local Control

Blog Series:

Where Things Stand with the State Budget and Worthington Schools

Why Worthington (and Schools Across Ohio) Need a Cash Balance

How Would a 30% Limit Impact Worthington?

How Can We Advocate for Worthington Schools?

Podcast: Worthington Schools Budget and Cash Balance Issues

• If you did not attend graduation, you may pick up your diploma from Mrs. McDaniel in the Counseling Center during school hours starting Monday, May 19.

• Your transcript will be sent where you requested it after all undergraduate, College Credit and Delaware Area Career Center classes are entered in the system. Transcripts should arrive to their destination no later than the end of the first week of June.

Please follow this link to explore summer school offerings and find out how to register.

Claim your lost items before the last day of exams. All items not claimed will be discarded or donated on Friday, May 23.

Are you looking for a way to perform some community service this summer? CLICK HERE to explore the many opportunities available to you.

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

The 2024-25 yearbook is on sale now! Just a few issues left to purchase: buy now for $70 using THIS LINK to make your purchase and have a keepsake for generations to come.

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.

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

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.

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.

Ohio Health Sports Medicine is offering sports physicals in May, by appointment only, at several Ohio Health locations. Please click here to access the schedule and all details.

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.

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