Wednesday August 5, 2015 12:23 PMMusic. Marching. Sweating. All three were blending into a new performance show over the last two weeks at Westerville South High School, as members of the marching band worked through band camp and pre-band camp exercises."Again. Take it back now," repeated Westerville South band director John Laswell.The 100 marching band… Continue reading More aides help lead South band into shape
Wednesday August 5, 2015 11:00 AMWhen school starts in just one week, Pointview Elementary School will have a new staff lounge and a temporary construction wall while finishing touches are made to the new front office that will be completed in mid-September.The first phase of the Pointview expansion/renovation project involved renovating the old art room, which actually used to… Continue reading Pointview project will continue for another year
By DEBBIE GILLUMThursday July 30, 2015 11:48 AMEven though they rather would be swimming at the pool, elementary and middle school students in Westerville summer school made a lot of academic growth, with the help of dedicated teachers.Scott Ebbrecht, the school district's director of alternative education and assessment, said students in grades K-8 are invited to… Continue reading Administrators: Summer school yields real gains
Enrollment in summer gym class dropped by two-thirds prior to policy taking effect for new school yearBy DEBBIE GILLUMThursday July 30, 2015 11:42 AMBeginning this fall, Westerville high school students participating in a school team or club sport, cheerleading or marching band will no longer need to take gym class.If students participate in at least… Continue reading Impact of PE opt-out already evident for district
Wednesday July 22, 2015 4:32 PMWith three weeks until school starts, Walnut Springs Middle School's new media center, called the Center for Inspiration, is getting close to completion.The contractor, GHM Inc., is working hard to finish up the drywall, painting, sealing, flooring and furnishings.The $374,538 renovations were approved by the school board Feb. 9 and… Continue reading ‘Center for Inspiration’ takes shape
Wednesday July 22, 2015 4:31 PMA Westerville-based camp, Robot Academy, is moving beyond central Ohio to create a global curriculum for students.Since 2007, the camp has helped students ages 4-14 near Westerville Dublin, and Gahanna become familiar with the world of Lego robotics.Now, Michael Vawter of Westerville, head instructor of the camp, is working on… Continue reading Robot Academy to switch on videos
Published in Westerville News and Public Opinion newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015 9:34 AMThe Westerville City School District has hired five new teachers and reassigned five others in preparation for the launch of all-day kindergarten this fall.Full-time teachers were hired both because of the new kindergarten offering and higher enrollment numbers, according to Executive Director of Elementary Academic… Continue reading Teachers hired, trained as part of kindergarten prep
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
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