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
By DEBBIE GILLUMWednesday April 15, 2015 12:44 PMThe Westerville Board of Education unanimously voted to approve four bid packages for summer capital improvement projects at its regular meeting Monday, April 13.Jeff LeRose, the school district's director of facilities, told the board that 16 total bids were received and when the lowest most responsible bids were… Continue reading Board awards bids for summer construction
Wednesday April 15, 2015 12:46 PMThe Westerville North Theatre Department this week is presenting its first children's theater show, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. today and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16-18.The play is not just the 1938 Disney movie performed on stage, but rather it is a comedic… Continue reading ‘Snow White’ is North’s first children’s play
Read it on ThisWeekNews.com Wednesday April 8, 2015 12:39 PMSenior citizens, church members and even home-schooled students are volunteering their time to help Wilder Elementary School children improve their reading skills.Through the Pioneer Pals program, members of the Westerville Senior Center come to the school on their own, at various times, and help read one-on-one with… Continue reading Volunteers of all ages help young readers at Wilder
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