Worthington Kilbourne Weekly News
Week of November 22, 2021
Dear Kilbourne Family,
We find ourselves in a time where polarizing behavior has become more normalized and everyone wants all-or-nothing decisions. Don't let this discourage you and don't let it be a distraction from you reflecting on all of the things in your life for which you are thankful. It is easy to slip into a negative mindset so we have to work, really hard sometimes, to give ourselves grace and to be mindful of the situations we have that are good. We are in a school community that is incredibly supportive of growing children into fine young men and women. We are in a school community that supports causes that provide food, shelter, and support to those that may be struggling. We are in a school community that knows the value of a strong education system and the opportunities it provides for all of us. I encourage you to think about your family this week, reflect on the good, and give thanks to those around you.
Thank you for supporting our school. Thank you for choosing Worthington.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Aric Thomas, Principal / athomas@wscloud.org / 614-450-6400
Upcoming Events for your Calendar
- Nov. 24 through 26 -- NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 2, 3, 4 -- Blithe Spirit, 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
- Dec. 8 -- PACK Period Homeroom Schedule
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 -- Last day of 2nd Quarter
- Wednesday, Dec. 22 -- Jan. 4 -- NO SCHOOL, WINTER BREAK
- Wednesday, Jan. 5 -- First day of 3rd Quarter [note correction of DAY]
- Monday, Jan. 17 -- NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, Feb. 12 -- Winter Formal
- Monday, Feb. 21 -- NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day
Fall 2021 Ohio's State Testing (OSTs) / November 30 through December 17
Worthington Kilbourne High School will administer Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs) as required by the Ohio Department of Education from Tuesday, November 30 through Friday, December 17. Students and their parents will be notified by email on Monday, November 22, with testing dates and testing locations. Please click here for more information, including practice tests.
Questions can be directed to Assistant Principal, Erica Backhurst at ebackhurst@wscloud.org.
Guidelines from the Health Office: When to keep a student home from school
As we return to a normal schedule with all students attending school daily it is extremely important NOT to send your student to school if they are sick and not feeling well. A daily health check is required for parents and students to complete each morning prior to school.
Daily Home COVID-19 "Before School" Screening
Guidance for Daily Home Screening
If your child develops or reports any of the symptoms listed below during the school day they will be isolated and a parent or guardian will be called for immediate pick up. Follow-up with a health care provider will be required for your student to return to school. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced to ensure a healthy environment for our students and staff.
Your child needs to be kept home if any of the following symptoms are present.
Temperature 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
New or worsened cough
New-onset severe headache
Loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Vomiting or diarrhea
If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Julie Garner.
Julie A. Garner MSE BSN RN LSN
WKHS School Nurse
jgarner@wscloud.org / 614-450-6415
TAXI TO TAKEOFF!! Interested in aviation?
Home for the Holidays 2021 / Dec. 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m. / WKHS Auditorium
Join us for joyful evenings full of holiday music, craft goods, and festive treats, on December 9 and 10, starting at 7:30 pm, featuring the Wind Symphony I, Wind Symphony II, Symphonic Band Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choir, Concert Choir, Treble Ensemble, and Kilbourne Singers. Tickets are $12 ($10 for students & seniors). Purchase tickets HERE.
Craft vendors selling goods from 6:30 pm until the start of the concert and then after the concert ends. Cookies and free hot chocolate after the concert. Please click here to view the flyer.
Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit", Dec. 2, 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the WKHS Auditorium
WKHS Theatre will be presenting Noel Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit on December 2, 3, and 4 in the WKHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online only at wkhs.booktix.com.
The story follows author Charles Condimine as he does research for his upcoming novel about a detective who is a medium. He invites Madame Arcati to perform a seance where she inadvertently summons forth the spirit of his rather needy and possessive first wife. Needless to say, when the spirit of his first wife clashes with his present wife -- who is very much alive -- the situation becomes difficult.
Please join us for this wonderful production.
Delaware Area Career Center Open House / Thursday, Dec. 2 / 4:30 - 7:30 pm
To better manage the flow of visitors in the building, this year's open house will be broken down into two sessions, or two "waves" of guests. Each student may be accompanied by one guest/parent. Families will be asked to pre-register for one of the two sessions: 4:30-6:00, or 6:00-7:30 p.m. Open House info can be found here.
Senior Portraits for the 2022 Yearbook
Click here for the link to the Google Form.
Parents of Class of 2022 / Cap & Gown order reminder
Parents of the Class of 2022: Production and shipping times are slowing down the supply of our caps and gowns for the Class of 2022, so it would be extremely helpful if orders could be placed early rather than waiting until the last minute. The final "last minute" deadline for all orders will be January 31st, to ensure cap & gown delivery well before the ceremony on May 22, 2022 at Noon in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus.
Note: if your graduate was hoping to wear a sibling's gown from 2020 or earlier, our company will exchange the older cap and gown for the new style when you purchase the 2022 tassel or cap and tassel. On the Buckeye Scholastic website, scroll down to Questions & Answers for details about trading in an older gown.
Baseball Team Manager
Those selected for the position will be considered members of the baseball program. Benefits include all gear, team meals, team events and traveling with the team to games.
All interested individuals can email Coach Ryan Sparks, rdsparksx@gmail.com, or visit Room 256 in Kilbourne High School and speak with Coach Dan Sparks.