Things are definitely heating up. No, not the 70-degree day this week, even if I've never experienced temps like that in February before. And no, not the dance floor on Saturday night's winter formal, although it seemed like kids had a blast.

No, I'm looking at students and their families. Seniors are catching a glimpse of the finish line! And we're actively trying to remind them the race isn't over. Underclassmen are thinking ahead to all the cool things to come. Parents, if you're anything like me, are trying to manage all the expectations of this busy time of year and--wow, it's a bit exhausting right now!

Construction on the new building is going to begin sooner than you may expect. You'll start seeing the front lawn turn into a major construction zone in April. All of the outside work is beginning early in order to prioritize the first round of demolition as soon as the school year ends. The landscape is about to change in more ways than one.

The keywords for us over the next few years are patience and flexibility. Know that our job is to try to maintain the school experience as much as possible while our school gets its first rebuilding in almost a century.

So, I guess in a lot of ways, things are heating up. We look forward to working together with you to make it as smooth as possible.

Have a great weekend and Go Cards!

Sincerely,

Pete Scully

Principal

Thomas Worthington HS

• Seussical the Musical , February 17, 18 and 19
• Attention Juniors: Automotive Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• Winter Percussion and Winter Guard Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Cane's
• Job Training Opportunity: Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Course

Students & Families-

Are you interested in taking a College Credit Plus Course that TWHS has to offer? If so, the application process for CCP students for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.

Please review the videos below to learn more about College Credit Plus:

1) General Overview of College Credit Plus created by OSU Director, Michele Brown

2) Worthington City Schools overview of opportunities WCS students have

Students will need to stop by the School Counseling Office and pick up the "Intent to Participate" form to be considered for the program. The Intent to Participate form is due to Mr. Quart by April 1st, 2023 in the School Counseling Office.

If you have any questions about the program, reach out to Mr. Quart at dquart@wscloud.org in the School Counseling Office.

Join a DACC admissions representative and our talented Program Instructors for an informational overview session and lab tour of the unique one year, senior-only program. Attendees will learn how DACC students graduate with confidence, earn industry credentials and college credits, gain professional contacts, create an impressive resume, and get actual experience that employers and colleges value.

Please note: pre-registration is required. See full list of tours and register here.

• Monday, February 13: Healthcare Technician
• Wednesday, February 15: Digital Design Techniques
• Thursday, February 16: Nail Technician
• Thursday, February 23: App Development & Programming Technician
• Tuesday, February 28: Pharmacy Technician
• TBD coming soon!: Facilities Pre-Engineering Technician

Don’t miss any opportunities to explore. Join our Explore Newsletter to receive monthly resources to learn more about DACC’s high school options.

The Ohio Math League Competition dates are below. All students are welcome to compete free of charge. Materials needed include a graphing calculator and a pencil/pen. Questions may be directed to Mr. Dosky in Room 227. There are 2 competition dates left:

Tuesday, February 14th at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 14th at 3:30 pm

Each high school competes and we take the top 5 scores to represent our team score. A perfect team score would be a 30 and a perfect individual score would be a 6. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the contest each month.

Our ComTech students produce a weekly edition of student news titled Flock Talk. It is released every Friday for the students and the staff. Here is this week's edition.

Check out our brand new website for The Cardinal Yearbook! Go to https://www.twhsyearbook.com/ for all of your information.

Senior Meeting: February 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Send a special message to your senior! Show how much you care by surprising your senior with a personalized note and photos in their yearbook. Senior ad page examples

Deadline: Wednesday, May 25th, 2023

Questions? Contact: service@buckeyescholastic.com

• ⅛ page senior ad: $40
• ¼ page senior ad: $75
• ½ page senior ad page: $125

Use either link below to purchase a baby ad or a regular ad.

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/thomasworthington

https://www.twhsyearbook.com/purchase-an-ad

Attention Junior Families: Do you have a student who is interested in learning more about automotive maintenance? Are they unsure of what they might be interested in but know they want to work after graduation? Worthington has an exciting new opportunity for them! During the 23-24 school year, we are piloting an internship program with Performance Columbus' Drive Direct location. We have two upcoming opportunities for students to learn more!

On Tuesday, February 14, our Drive Direct reps will be visiting TW in room 127 during lunch periods. Interested juniors can stop down to learn more about the program. Please complete this brief survey so we know to expect your junior there.

Drive Direct is also hosting two open house sessions for interested families. These sessions will be held at Performance University on the second floor of Drive Direct at 2361 Morse Rd. Columbus 43229.

Session 1: Thursday, February 23, 5:30-6:30PM

Session 2: Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-7:30PM

Interested students and parents can sign up today and up until the day before the session they are attending. If you have any questions, please contact TW School Counselor Celeste Preisse (cpreisse@wscloud.org).

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

When to Keep Your Child Home: Your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100 degrees F by mouth (see below)
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours (see below)
• Shortness of breath or has increase in wheezing during normal activity
• Has a cough that interrupts normal activity
• Pain from an earache, headache, sore throat or recent injury.
• Has yellow or green drainage from nose or eye(s)
• Rash over body or localized to one area of the body
• Fatigue and needs rest (common with flu-like symptoms)

Students who are sent home with a fever 100 degrees or higher must remain at home until the student is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication. In most cases this means that students will miss the following school day. Please understand that fevers can reoccur within a 24 hour time period and this policy is in the best interest for all students.

Students who are sent home due to vomiting or diarrhea must also stay home for 24 hours to ensure that these symptoms are gone before returning to school.

Please keep your student home when they are sick. It is in the best interest of your student to stay home when they are ill and helps to protect a healthy environment at school for staff and other students.

J. Frank MSE, BSN, RN LSN

Thomas Worthington High School

ph: 614-450-6215 fax: 614-450-6393

Our PTSO needs your support! Please consider joining our organization and help our parent volunteers with fun activities for students and staff, supplies for teachers and scholarships for seniors at the end of each year. To join, fill out this online membership form or print and mail the PTSO Membership form.