There are three general behavior expectations at Thomas Worthington High School: build Relationships, show Respect, and be Responsible.

We define build Relationships as “to cultivate belonging”. It is our goal that 100% of our students feel connected to at least one adult that they trust enough to go to when they really need it. From our morning greeting as each student enters the building, to each teacher connecting with each student, to our Wednesday homeroom lessons, we strive to create an environment that is so welcoming - all are inspired to learn.

We define show Respect as “use appropriate language”. We work towards being mindful of the words we speak and the immense power they have on ourselves and others. We learn that the words we say, along with the time, setting, and location have an impact on others.

We define be Responsible as “to attend and be on time to class”. We are intentional about the value of showing up, being on time, and being present for ourselves and others.

On Tuesday, March 14th, Worthington high schools will administer the state-funded ACT to all 11th grade students during the school day. This ACT administration is free to all 11th grade students. All juniors will automatically be enrolled to take the test. Linworth, Academy, and half-day DACC students will take the test at their home school.

In order to provide focused time and attention to the ACT, the morning will be dedicated to testing only. All 11th grade students are required to report to school at their regular time for testing. We will use a delayed start of school for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students. Lunch will be available for all students. Classes will begin at 12:55 p.m.

Transportation

• For 11th grade students, school buses will run at their regularly scheduled times for arrival.

• For 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students, school buses will run on approximately a 90 minute delay for arrival.

• Students on buses will arrive at school around 10:10 a.m. They will be directed to the gym for recreation or the auditorium.

• All buses will run on a regular schedule for dismissal.

• PM Academy, Linworth, and DACC students will leave for their schools immediately after testing. A bus will pick them up at the West End. (For students with extended time, they will be transported to their school of enrollment upon completion of the test.)

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brett Shaffer, Assistant Principal, at Bshaffer@wscloud.org or 614-450-6292.

Dear TWHS Families:

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. As you may already be aware, building our well-being and social-emotional learning skills is an important goal for our school this year and every year. We have a homeroom every Wednesday. During these homerooms, students participate in several exercises to better understand these concepts and to work towards building positive relationships with others.

As we have done for the last several years, we will be asking for your child to reflect on his/her own mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey. The survey shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to complete and will be administered on March 22nd in our homeroom.

We are partnering with Panorama Education, a third-party vendor, to support us in administering these surveys. The survey content will ask students in grades 3-12 to self-reflect on School Safety, Teacher

Student Relationships, Sense of Belonging, Rigorous Expectations, and Self-Efficacy. Additionally, our students in grades 6-12 will also be asked to self-reflect on two additional topics; Diversity and Inclusion and Cultural Awareness.

Student voice matters to us and their responses will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our instruction to meet their needs. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether.

If you have any questions about the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey, please contact Todd Keenan at tkeenan@wscloud.org or 614-450-6226.

Respectfully,

Mr. Pete Scully

Parents/guardians, please check your child’s current balance for any outstanding fees. Classroom fee for grades 9-12 is $65. Senior fee is $35. All fees and outstanding balances are to be paid via the online payment system, www.MyPaymentsPlus.com.

For questions regarding an outstanding balance, please contact:

Academics/Activities: Megan Roberts

mroberts@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6272

Athletic fees/uniforms: Liz Lee

elee@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6285

Textbooks: Kathie Volpe

kvolpe@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6261

Library books/Chromebooks: Lori Poleway

LPoleway@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6278

Don't miss out! Order your yearbook now.

Click HERE for more information and to place your order.

Local scholarships worth over $50,000 are now posted on the TWHS website under the School Counseling tab. Click local scholarships to review the list of scholarships and complete applications. Generally, (though not all) applications are due by Friday, March 31st. Respectfully, late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Preisse (cpreisse@wscloud.org) or Mrs. Swearingen (kswearingen@wscloud.org) in the School Counseling office!

After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where everyone is raving mad. With the help of a Cheshire Cat, an astute Caterpillar, and a righteous Humpty Dumpty, Alice must find her way home and discover who she really is. A darker, more faithful version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale that reimagines the experience of Wonderland, and ends with an unexpected new twist.

March 24 & 25, 2023 at 7:00 pm

CHILDREN'S PLAY

*Tickets will go on sale March 20th*

The MAC is committed to building pathways to the arts for students of all ages! The MAC’s classes are led by local artists who help the center offer high-quality arts education. The artist educators help offer multi-week courses and special workshops for beginners through advanced levels for youth and adults. New instructors have provided a greater variety of class offerings, including mixed media, watercolor, fashion, and dance. Summer camps provide youth with creative explorations of the arts. The full list of our current offerings can be found here https://www.mcconnellarts.org/category/all-classes/youth-classes/

For information on the summer camp offerings please see the Summer Camp Flyer.

CONGRATULATIONS to Thomas Worthington Chamber and Concert Choir, Cardinal Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble for their performances at the Ohio Music Education Association District 15 Adjudicated Event held at Thomas Worthington High School last weekend. Chamber and Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble each earned Superior (I) Ratings for their program while Concert Band earned an overall Excellent (II) rating.

The TWHS Winter Guard and Winter Percussion will be hosting a fundraiser at City Barbeque, 1510 Gemini place, on Wednesday, March 15th from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. Portions of the sales will be donated back.

City Barbeque Fundraiser

Do you need spirit wear or athletic gear with the new TWHS logo? Please visit the link below to order! 20% off of $100 for a limited time with the code FEB23.

Thomas Worthington Athletic Gear

Order today!

We have a limited number of TWHS car magnets remaining with the vintage logo - now at a reduced price! Please scan the QR code below or use this link to order new or vintage logo car magnets: https://bit.ly/twhsmagnets.

Car magnet sales are a fundraiser for the TWHS Softball Program.

All PTSO meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the TWHS Principal's conference room (Room 127). Everyone is welcome - please join us! The meeting dates this year are:

March 21st

May 16th

Please notify the Attendance Office if you know your student will be absent from school. Call or email ahead to pre-excuse for appointments and ask your student to pick up a pass in the Attendance Office ahead of time – we prefer not to interrupt classes by calling rooms.

TWHS Attendance Procedures

Call the 24-hour recorded line to leave a message at

614-450-6291, or you may send an email to twhsattend@wscloud.org.

Your support in following these guidelines for dropping off and picking up students is greatly appreciated. The safety of our students is our number one priority.

Before and After School Guidelines

Reminder: The gate located next to the tennis courts on Evening Street is closed during school hours.

Click on TWHS School Calendar to access the TWHS website calendar

March 13th: Board of Education Meeting, WEC 6:30 pm

March 13th - 17th: State of the Schools 2023

March 14th: ACT Test Day for Juniors - Late Start for 9, 10, and 12

March 14th: Ohio Math League Competition, Rm 227 3:30 pm

March 15th: TWHS Choir Dine-out Fundraiser at Chipotle 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

March 15th: Winter Percussion and Winter Guard Fundraiser at City Barbeque 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

March 21st: PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm

March 23rd: Academic Honors Ceremony 7:00 pm

March 24th: Cardinal Theatre Production of Alice in Wonderland 7:00 pm

March 25th: Cardinal Theatre Production of Alice in Wonderland 7:00 pm

March 27th: Board of Education Meeting, WEC 6:30 pm

March 29th: Choir/Orchestra Concert 7:30 pm

April 3rd - 7th: SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

April 10th: Classes Resume