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Worthington Kilbourne Weekly Newsletter

April 1, 2019 Volume II, Number 31

Weekly Calendar Monday, April 1 Regular Bell Schedule Tuesday, April 2 ACT Testing Day: Special Schedule for all Wednesday, April 3 Modified 3A/3B Assembly Bell Schedule Thursday, April 4 Regular Bell Schedule; Acts of God, 7:30 pm Friday, April 5 WKHS News Bell Schedule; Acts of God, 7:30 pm Saturday, April 6 Acts of God, 7:30 pm

*** See a full calendar of upcoming events on Page 6 ***

Dear Kilbourne Family,

On April 2nd web filtering rules will be changed which will have impact across the district. The Social Media and Social Network categories will be blocked for middle school, high school, and guests--the two categories were already blocked for elementary schools.

Sites associated with the two categories will be blocked for all students and anyone with a personal device using the Worthingtonguest wireless network will also be blocked from these two categories. This includes district employees using their personal equipment.

At this time, streaming media, such as Youtube, Vimeo, etc., will not be blocked with this adjustment. Furthermore, filtering changes have no impact on users accessing their own data plans and not using our network.

These changes are aligned to the services provided by many of the school districts in Central Ohio. We do not want to promote distractions to learning or provide a platform for negative behavior. This is not an indictment of Social Media, but it is a step to deter students. We do believe that many of our clubs and activities use Social Media in a positive and supportive manner.

Go Wolves! Aric Thomas, Principal / athomas@wscloud.org / 614-450-6400 / Receive text alerts and updates from Mr. Thomas by texting wkhsp to 81010

WKHS Website

Worthington Kilbourne HS 1499 Hard Road Columbus OH 43235 614-450-6400

Follow us on Twitter:

@WKHSWolves Aric Thomas, Principal Kevin L. Johnson Assistant Principal Kenneth W. Nally, Jr. Assistant Principal Jeffrey M. Todd Athletic Director Megan R. Lippert Dean of Students Thomas A. Souder Dean of Students

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

Click HERE for upcoming athletic contests.

ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Please use these direct numbers to call about your student’s attendance:

24-hour Recorded Line: 614-450-6410

Mrs. King: 614-450-6461

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Counseling Center

WKHS ACT Testing Day RESCHEDULED / Tuesday, April 2 **This day’s schedule will affect all students**

Due to inclement weather, the state-funded ACT test for 11th grade students that was originally scheduled for February 20 has been rescheduled. Worthington’s 11th grade students will now take the ACT on April 2. Students with multi-day testing accommodations will test between April 2 and April 8. There will be TWO bus runs on April 2, the second one running exactly 3 hours later than the first (regular) run. Click here to view details and see how the schedule will affect all grades.

*Please note: while all bus routes will run on regular schedules first thing in the morning to bring all JUNIORS to school, there will be a second run three hours later for freshmen, sophomores and seniors. These students should expect their buses to

arrive at stops exactly three hours later than normal pickup time.

Job Fair for juniors and seniors / Friday, April 5 / 9:30-11:30 am at Worthington Education Ctr

Attention Junior & Senior Parents/Guardians: Is your junior or senior student looking for part-time employment over the summer or next school year? Is your senior interested in working full-time next year to save money for school? We have a wonderful opportunity for them! On Friday, April 5, we are going to host our second annual Job Fair at the Worthington Education Center from 9:30-11:30 am. The WEC is located at 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road in Worthington.

We expect students to prepare a resume, dress professionally, and be ready to interview with potential employers. We will have a wide variety of employers there, including: Worthington Industries, Bob Evans, Columbus Zoo, Cardinal Health, Safelite and many more! Students will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews as well.

Transportation from WKHS to the Worthington Education Center will be provided. Students can pick up a permission slip in the WKHS Counseling & Career Center. If you have any additional questions, please contact your student's school counselor!

Ernst & Young, Worthington Schools and Kaleidoscope Youth Center Present:

Words Matter: The Bullying of our LGBTQ+ Youth / Tuesday, April 16 from 6-8 pm at TWHS

Join us at Thomas Worthington High School for a bite to eat, share, learn or simply support the cause to stop bullying as counselors and experts in the field facilitate breakout sessions on:

• Pronouns – LGBTQ+ 101: What you need to know to avoid offending someone • Creating a safe space: Understand signs of depressions • Live scenarios: Experience firsthand what issues are around us

These sessions are appropriate for parents, high school students, and school staff. Please RSVP by clicking here.

Remind Text Message Updates

WKHS counselors will send important announcements and information directly to your phone. If you would like to subscribe to these Remind text message updates, send a text to 81010 with the appropriate class code:

Class of 2019, text @wkhs2019 / Class of 2020, text @wkhs2020 / Class of 2021, text @wkhs2021 / Class of 2022, text @wkhs2022

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Seniors! Need help defraying college expenses? Check out these fine local scholarships!

The following community and school organizations are graciously offering scholarships to WKHS graduating seniors. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their generosity and support. Please visit our website at www.wkhscounselors.com for specific applications and deadlines, as well as many other scholarships offered by outside organizations.

Brookside Civic Association Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club FC Bank Greater Worthington Area Real Estate Association Hutta & Cook Orthodontics Columbus Foundation - Larry Griffin Choral McConnell Arts Center Phoenix PTSA Alumni Worthington Education Association Worthington Education Support Personnel Women’s Business Network of Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce Worthington AM Rotary Worthington Hills Civic Association Worthington PTA Council WKHS Activity Club WKHS American Red Cross Drive to Serve WKHS Band Boosters WKHS Commitment WKHS Gridiron Parents Club WKHS Make A Difference WKHS PTO Memorial Scholarships:

Bryan Barbin Christopher Lee Rummell Harold C. McCord “I AM” Courtney Fisher

Jenny A. Young Keith Noble, Jr.

Rita Merola Theron & Lucilla Wright

Arts & Entertainment

Acts of God by Mark Rigney / Studio Theatre Production / April 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm

A storm-tossed swirl of a play, Acts of God tracks twelve high school students through the year following a devastating tornado strike. As the students grieve, assist in the recovery efforts, and tackle the basics of getting on with life, they must also cope with the storm's emotional detritus. Friendships and allegiances shift, beliefs and faith are tested, and the threat of a new storm forces each character to relive the once-in-a-lifetime terror they thought they'd put behind them. Curtain time is 7:30 pm / Box office opens at 7:00 pm / Tickets may be ordered online here.

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Kilbourne Singers traveled to New York City over spring break The Kilbourne Singers, led by Holly Pemberton, traveled to New York City over spring break. They performed at St. John the Divine Cathedral, a choral clinic at Rutgers University, and a Broadway Workshop with a cast member from Aladdin. They all learned a portion of "Arabian Nights" the morning after they saw the show on Broadway.

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Communication at WKHS – just click on the logos!

Check out the Ravine AND . . . .

Keep up with the WKHS News Team

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From Nurse Julie in the Health Office

Parents of current juniors (Class of 2020): a message from Nurse Julie Garner

The State of Ohio law (ORC 3313.671) requires two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine for all students be completed prior to the start of their senior year. Please follow this link to read all the information about this important mandatory vaccine. Please contact me if you have any questions: Julie Garner RN BSN MSE / 614-450-6415 / jgarner@wscloud.org

Parents of Seniors / Class of 2019

Order your Grad Banner yard sign now / Deadline is May 4th

Celebrate your graduate’s achievements with a grad banner sign for your front yard! The deadline to order banners online is May 4th – no exceptions – and you will pick up your sign on May 11th, after 1 pm, at 984 Clubview Blvd., South, in Worthington Hills. Click here to go to the online ordering site.

Cap & Gown orders may now be picked up in the Counseling Center

Cap and gown orders were distributed during lunch periods on March 28th and 29th. If your student didn’t pick up his or her order yet, they will be in the Counseling Center. If you still need to order your cap & gown please visit buckeyescholastic.com to place your order as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our rep, Joey Palmieri, at service@buckeyescholastic.com

PLUS: Check out the ‘Seniors’ tab on the Worthington Kilbourne website. We will continue to add details about important dates and deadlines, scholarships, and everything you need to know about Commencement on May 19 at 4:00 pm in the Battelle Grand, Greater Columbus Convention Center!

Senior pictures were due by January 15!

Senior Pictures were due on January 15th. If you missed the deadline and still would like to submit a picture, please contact Todd Cecutti at tcecutti@wscloud.org If you are submitting a picture, include “Senior Picture” and the student’s first and last name in the subject line of the email.

Photo Requirements: Include student’s name as it should appear in the yearbook (file name ex. Jane Smith)

• Color • Vertical orientation • Hi-resolution (*.jpg or .png formats only)

For more information about the 2018-19 issue of the yearbook, including how to place a senior ad, please follow this link.

And don’t forget to purchase your copy of the 2019 yearbook!

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Athletics & Co-curricular

Dine at Chipotle this Tuesday, April 2 and support the WKHS Baseball Team

Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support WKHS Diamond Club / Worthington Baseball. Come in to the Chipotle at 6590 Sawmill Rd. in Columbus on Tuesday, April 2nd between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Click here to view the flyer for all details.

Casino Night / Saturday, April 13 7:00-10:00 pm / Camp Mary Orton Lodge

The event that puts the FUN in Fun’D’raiser! Tickets are on sale now. This event funds Wolves, Inc, which supports the athletic programs of Worthington Kilbourne High School -- operating budgets of individual sports, as well as capital projects such as the weight room equipment, new Public Address equipment and athletic training needs at WKHS. Click here for all the exciting details.

Calendar

Upcoming WKHS Events for your Calendar

Our school calendar is your resource for upcoming WKHS school events. Click on the Calendar icon at left to access the electronic WKHS website calendar. Click Athletic Schedule for upcoming contests involving all our WKHS sports teams.

April 2 – Rescheduled ACT Testing; adjusted schedule for all grades April 3 – Senior Send-offs at elementary schools in afternoon; PTO Meeting 7 pm April 4, 5 & 6 – Studio Theatre Production, Acts of God, 7:30 pm April 5 – 2nd Annual Worthington Job Fair for juniors and seniors, Worthington Education Center, 9:30-11:30 am April 8-12 – State Testing, adjusted schedule all week April 15-19 – State Testing continues April 19 – NO SCHOOL, Professional Day May 3 – Arts in Action Day May 4 – Prom at Columbus Atheneum, 8 pm May 6 – 17 – AP Exams at WKHS May 10 & 11 – Studio Theatre Production, Curious Savage, 7:30 pm May 15 & 16 – Senior Exams during regular classes May 17 – Commencement Rehearsal, WKHS Auditorium, 10:00-11:15 am May 17 – Baccalaureate, Worthington Christian Church, 7:30 pm May 19 – Commencement at Battelle Grand, Greater Columbus Convention Center, 4:00 pm May 20, 21 & 22 – Semester Exams

Parents of Seniors – Last week you should have received in the US mail a “Senior Newsletter” containing all of the details about events and deadlines leading up to our graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19th at 4:00 pm in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. If you did not receive it, call Ms. Power in Student Services – 614-450-6455.

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May 22 – End of 4th Quarter / Buses leave at NOON