TWHS Weekly News

Monday, August 14th:

• NO SCHOOL
• Board of Education Meeting, WEC 6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 15th:

• NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, August16th:

• Freshman First Day
• Freshman First Day Bell Schedule

Thursday, August 17th:

• Regular Bell Schedule
• First Day of Class for All Grades

Friday, August 18th:

• Regular Bell Schedule

"Where does this go?"

It's not quite like it looks on the DIY network, but it's close.

We are in the stage of running around, moving the last furniture items, cleaning, doing touch up work and organizing areas. Some spaces are quicker and easier than others, but I couldn't help but envision one of those home improvement shows where everything is happening at 10x speed to fit it into a 30 minute time slot. We're excited and will definitely be ready for our incoming freshman class on Wednesday. Last night at the freshman orientation, there was a lot of excitement and some nerves. Both are very healthy and positive signs. As a staff, we feel exactly the same way.

We are looking forward to a great school year! Here is the most recent construction update that may help inform you on the happenings around campus.

This is one of the most exciting pictures from today. This chiller unit will be responsible for the air conditioning in the gyms. That's correct. Our gyms will be air conditioned, eventually.

Have a great weekend and Go Cards!

Sincerely,

Pete Scully

Principal

Thomas Worthington HS

• PSAT - NMSQT Registration Information

• TWHS Girls Soccer Fundraiser at Pizza Primo
• Seniors: Information on Submitting your Senior Picture
• PTSO Information and Meeting Dates
• Picture Make-up Day

The main visitor entrance at TWHS is Door 16 (back, center of the building). All visitors must enter through Door 16. This is our normal location for student drop-off and pick-up before and after school by car. This procedure will not change, although there is designated visitor parking and the entrance will be staffed throughout the day. (Here is a map of the property if you need it.)

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.

Pick Up/Drop Off Map for TWHS

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

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.

All parents/guardians of enrolled students, even those whose personal information has not changed, are required to update the Emergency Contact information for the 2023-2024 school year before their student receives his/her schedule. Please follow these instructions (en espanol) on how to complete the Emergency Data Review.

School Lunch will return to pre-pandemic operations for the 23-24 school year.

• School lunch cost: $3.00, Breakfast cost: $1.60
• Students are required to enter their lunch ID number when purchasing a meal.

You can easily add money to your child's meal account in MyPaymentsPlus. If you are unsure of your child's "Lunch Pin", please go to the food service website for directions on how to retrieve it.

Families can complete the Free and Reduced online application HERE. Please contact Food Services at 614-450-6140 with questions.

Student fees have been loaded into MyPaymentsPlus. All students are assessed a $65 classroom fee. Seniors are assessed an additional $35 "Senior Fee" for a portion of commencement-related expenses. Student fees can be paid by going to MyPaymentsPlus.

For those students who did not have their picture taken at schedule pick-up, the make-up day is Wednesday, August 23rd. All students will need to have their picture taken for their student ID. Student IDs will be electronic this year. Students will be able to download their student IDs to a cell phone or other device. IDs can be printed for those students who may need it. Students with a VALID ID will be admitted free to home athletic events.

Worthington Schools will be offering 10th and 11th grade students the opportunity to take College Board’s Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) at the district’s expense. Please see the information below regarding registration and testing.

WHO: 10th and 11th grade students

WHEN: The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered during a regular school day schedule on Tuesday, October 10th. Students will miss regular classroom instructional time if taking the test.

WHERE: The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered at Thomas Worthington High School. Linworth Alternative and Worthington Academy students who wish to participate will take the test at TWHS.

WHY: There are several reasons why a student may choose to take the PSAT/NMSQT:

• For juniors only, the opportunity to compete for recognition and scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

• For juniors only, the opportunity to compete for National Merit Scholar status.

• Helps to prepare individuals to take the College Board’s SAT college readiness assessment, which is widely used for college admissions.

• Worthington Schools will be paying the registration fee for all 10th and 11th graders who opt to participate in our administration, so it’s FREE to all participating students.

• Teachers can use the score information to identify strengths and weaknesses and form instruction appropriately.

• Counselors can use the score information to provide advice regarding post-high school opportunities, including college and scholarship applications .

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 5th , 2023 at 3:20 pm

• 10th and 11th graders can register to take the PSAT/NMSQT at schedule pick-up or by using this link: https://forms.gle/8Jcm4tFAYuvMBUD29

Senior pictures must be submitted by

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Senior Picture Submission Form

In order to avoid any mistakes, please follow the directions closely.

Directions to submit your senior picture:

• Your photo must be VERTICAL and in COLOR or BLACK AND WHITE (see example)
• Please use a personal computer to submit your photos.
• Only school-related props are allowed in portraits. No animals or pets (sorry!). Make sure your photo follows the TWHS dress code. No “selfie-styles.”
• Pictures cannot contain watermarks of photographers.
  
• PLEASE do not send screenshots of your picture. It must be high quality to be included!
  
• Senior Photo Submission Files must be named Last Name_First Name (it must be a *jpeg or .png)

Late photos will not be accepted.

Order your yearbook by September 4th for the lowest price of the year!

Click HERE for more information and to place your order.

The Girls Soccer Team is selling discount cards that can be used at various businesses in and around Worthington. If you would like to purchase a discount card please email Bill Breedlove at wmbreedlove@gmail.com. The cards are $10 and we will accept cash or Square payments.

The TWHS football team has a limited supply of stadium seats for sale. Please click here to purchase yours today!

All Worthington students in grades 6-12 will be admitted FREE to Worthington athletic events as long as they present their current school ID. Adult athletic passes are now available online with different options being offered. Go to https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/Page/4629. to purchase your athletic pass.

TWHS ticket option for sporting events

Do you need spirit wear or athletic gear with the new TWHS logo? Please visit the link below to order! Score 20% off of $100 for a limited time with the code SHOP20.

Thomas Worthington Athletic Gear

Order today!

NEW LOGO magnets are $8.00 and VINTAGE LOGO magnets are $2.00. Cash, check or Venmo payments will be accepted. You can order your TWHS Car Magnets for $8.00 anytime through this link: https://bit.ly/twhsmagnets Magnets are offered for all sports and many activities. Please contact the TWHS Lady Cards Softball Program for more information.

The PTSO represents the parents, teachers, and students of Thomas Worthington High School. We aspire to support our school's mission of supporting the education of students by fostering relationships among the school, parents, students and teachers.

There are many opportunities for parent(s) and guardian(s) to become involved at TWHS through our PTSO. Applications can be filled out online or by going to the PTSO tab on the Thomas Worthington web site or by clicking HERE.

All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in room 127. Everyone is invited to attend.

Tuesday, September 19th

Tuesday, November 21st

Tuesday, January 16th

Tuesday, March 16th

Tuesday, May 21st

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. Proof of this vaccination is due to the school prior to senior year. Once the vaccine is received please send proof of vaccination or an updated immunization record to jfrank@wscloud.org or fax to 614-450-6393 or drop it off in the office.

• Visit: www.columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/immunization-program
• Health Department walk in hours: 240 Parsons Ave. Mon. 8 am - 4pm, Tues. 10 am - 6 pm, Wed. 8 am - 11 am, Thurs./Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

• Worthington United Methodist Church walk in vaccine clinic:1st Wednesday of each month 1 pm - 4pm, 600 High St. Worthington

Click on TWHS School Calendar to access the TWHS website calendar

August 14th: Board of Education Meeting, WEC 6:30 pm

August 16th: Freshman First Day 8:40 am

August 17th : First Day of Class for Grades all Grades

August 23rd: TWHS Girls Soccer Fundraiser at Pizza Primo

August 23rd: Picture Make-up Day

August 28th : Board of Education Meeting, WEC 6:30 pm

August 30th: Meet the Teacher Night 6:30 pm

September 4th: NO SCHOOL

September 11th: Board of Education Meeting WEC, 6:30 pm

September 15th: Community Coffee with Superintendent Trent Bowers WEC 8:00 am

September 19th: PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm

ATTENDANCE POLICY

twhsattend@wscloud.org

(614)450-6291

Principal, Pete Scully

(614)450-6206

Assistant Principal (A-D), Nathan Thornhill

(614)450-6284

Assistant Principal (E-K), Todd Keenan

(614)450-6284

Assistant Principal (L-R), Adrienne Carr

(614)450-6261

Assistant Principal (S-Z), Brett Shaffer

(614)450-6292

Dean of Students, Scott Gordon

(614)450-6261

Athletic Director, Molly Feesler

(614)450-6288

School Counseling Chair, David Quart

(614)450-6296

Registrar, Kate Flom

Special Education Key Communicator, Meredith Murphy

mmurphy@wscloud.org

Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/Page/9

Location: 300 West Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, OH, USA

Phone: (614)450-6200

Twitter: @TWHS_cardinals