WESTERVILLE NEWS View it online at ThisWeekNews.comThursday July 16, 2015 9:23 AMPhoto courtesy of Debbie Gillum Tickets are on sale for the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department and Otterbein University'sfantastical, zany production of Seussical.The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave.For… Continue reading Silliness, songs of Dr. Seuss coming to stage
Published in WESTERVILLE NEWS & PUBLIC OPINIONWednesday July 1, 2015 10:48 AMFor the 2016 fiscal year, the Westerville school district is expected to receive from the state $38.94 million, an 8.3 percent increase from 2015.In fiscal 2017, the state will be more generous, sending an estimated $41.8 million to the school district -- another 7.4 percent… Continue reading Schools will get funding bump
Originally published in ThisWeek News. See it on their websiteWednesday July 8, 2015 7:57 PMOne incumbent and two first-time candidates -- thus far -- are in the race for two seats on the Westerville Board of Education this fall.Incumbent appointee Richard Bird and newcomers Gerrie Cotter and Greg Lawson have submitted nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 3… Continue reading 3 — so far — seeking 2 school board seats this fall
Read it on ThisWeekNews.com hereWednesday June 17, 2015 10:10 AMWesterville City Schools was one of six programs nationwide to receive the prestigious 2015 Apex Learning Award of Excellence this spring.The Apex Learning Award of Excellence recognizes innovative schools and districts across the country for excellence in implementing blended and virtual learning programs that result in… Continue reading Enrichment Center, EOS honored as national model
Originally published in print in Westerville's ThisWeek News and online hereBus transportation and meals are being offered to middle school students, and for the first time, kindergarten students can enrollWednesday June 10, 2015 2:10 PMEven though schools are out for the summer, the learning continues in Westerville City Schools.The district offers summer school classes for… Continue reading Changing district policies put new spins on summer school offerings
Originally published in Westerville ThisWeek News and online hereWednesday June 10, 2015 2:19 PMThis year, the Westerville Fourth of July fireworks can be viewed from a new location and will offer more music than ever before.From 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 4 on the athletic fields behind Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.,… Continue reading Concerts at South added to 4th lineup
Originally published in print in the Westerville ThisWeek News and online hereWednesday June 10, 2015 2:15 PMThe 42nd Westerville Music & Arts Festival will crank up the summer heat with blues guitarist Rory Block.Usually, the festival's musical acts hail from central Ohio, but festival organizers from the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce wanted to bring… Continue reading Headliner added to Music & Arts Festival
Originally published in print and online through ThisWeek NewsWednesday June 10, 2015 2:09 PMInstead of lounging by the pool, more than 125 Westerville students chose to take summer enrichment classes earlier this month, where they learned about computer coding, ceramics or even fencing.Teacher KatieWirthlin teaches Katie Davis in the class "Get Dirty with Clay"Summer Splash… Continue reading ‘Summer Splash’ classes all about fun
From ThisWeek News Westerville News and Public Opinion Read it also on ThisWeekNews.comWednesday May 27, 2015 2:17 PMSome students read a book for fun every now and then. Others read only those books assigned by their teachers at school.And then, there are the students who read at least a book a day. Really.Gabby Freshly, just finishing… Continue reading 8th-grader reads circles around librarian, classmates
Read the original hereWednesday June 3, 2015 8:50 PMCherrington fifth-grade students learned that regardless of their age, they can make a difference by raising money to help others.From their hard work, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from the Westerville City School District.At an assembly held at Cherrington May 14, fifth-grade… Continue reading Students donate proceeds from year of service work
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