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Actress to Visit Five Westerville Schools during Black History Month
Valarie Holmes, an actress working primarily in Colonial Williamsburg, will visit five Westerville schools February 8-12. Holmes portrays a runaway slave from the South who is on a quest for personal freedom along the Underground Railroad. The play is written originally by Holmes in collaboration with Mark Twain Principal Scott Ebbrecht. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Registration Deadline is Extended for Westerville Community Bowl-a-thon
The registration deadline for teams has been extended to, February 24. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Middle School Game Night to take place February 16
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to attend the event on Tuesday, February 16. Chess, checkers, SET, Rush Hour and other fun games will be available to play. Participants are invited to bring their own “brain-stretching” games and snacks to share. Space is limited, reservations are required and students must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must RSVP by February 12. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Blue Jacket’s Mascot, Stinger, to attend Central College’s Family Math Night
Stinger, the mascot for the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team, will join Central College Math & Science Magnet School families on Wednesday, February 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., for Family Math Night. The PTA is sponsoring the event, which will feature a variety of stations designed to engage pupils in fun activities that sharpen math skills. Popcorn and water will be provided, and a bake sale will be held to benefit charity. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

American Red Cross Blood Drive Planned at Annehurst for February 18
Westerville community members are encouraged to donate blood at Annehurst Elementary School on Thursday, February 18, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Annehurst is located at 925 W. Main St. in Westerville. The American Red Cross hopes to collect at least 35 pints of blood at Annehurst. To schedule a donation, please call 797-7000.
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Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Winter Parent Seminar Scheduled for February 23
This two-hour workshop will address challenges parents and mentors may encounter as they guide their middle and high school students through adolescence. Utilizing and building upon the skills and resources they already have, this workshop will support and advance parental commitment to their student’s academic and social/emotional success. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Mark Twain Families Overwhelmingly Help Others in Need
During a three-day food drive in January, Mark Twain students brought in 814 lbs of breakfast food which was donated to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM). This amount will serve about 1,080 meals to hungry children and families in Westerville. Immediately following the food drive, Mark Twain families responded by raising more than $1,200 in contributions to the American Red Cross. In addition, 108 pairs of shoes were donated to the Polaris Fleet Feet Store which plans on shipping the shoes to Haiti Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Paper Boats Help Students Sail Off Into Two-Week Literary Adventure

To help kick off a two-week reading unit about penguins, Heritage Middle School Student Council members visited first graders at Robert Frost Elementary on January 29. A Bon Voyage party of sorts was held, during which time the students worked together to make paper boats.
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Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Orphans in the Ukraine Benefit from StarfishNadia Drive

StarfishNadia, founded by Genoa Middle School teacher Jill Ponziand, has turned into a full-fledged community effort to help an entire orphanage in Ternopil where 85-100 mentally or physically challenged girls ranging in age from five to 18 live. A variety of goods were donated, ranging from toiletries to new and gently used sports equipment. When all was said and done, a whopping 758 pounds of goods were collected, along with $235 for shipping. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Walnut Springs Physical Education Students Fuel Up to Play
Students in Physical Education classes at Walnut Springs Middle School are participating in “Fuel Up to Play 60,” a new program created by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League. The program empowers pupils to make changes at school that will help them get active and play for 60 minutes daily and fuel up with critical nutrient-rich foods missing from their diets. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

“Buddy Time” Enjoyed by Young and Older Students

Together working on activities such as reading, math games, math facts, writing and social skills, Tuesdays have become a day to look forward to for a number of students at Fouse Elementary and Genoa Middle School. That’s when the older pupils walk next door and spend half an hour of “buddy time” with their younger peers. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Genoa’s Troubadour Ranked Excellent by National Council of Teachers of English
The recognition honors students, teachers, and schools for producing exceptional literary magazines. Genoa has received accolades from the National Council of Teachers of English each year since it first opened its doors to students in 1998. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010

Westerville Community Bowl-a-thon Slated for Saturday, February 27
It's time to make plans to participate in the tenth annual Westerville Community Bowl-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. Funds raised benefit the Westerville Chamber Foundation, Westerville Education Foundation, and Westerville Symphony. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

North’s Wilkin Signs Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy and Committed to Play Soccer

Westerville North senior Emily Wilkin signed her Offer of Appointment to the United States Naval Academy and committed to play soccer for the Midshipmen. Wilkin received her Offer of Appointment to membership in the United States Naval Academy Class of 2014 earlier in January after being accepted by the Academy and receiving a nomination from U.S. House Representative Pat Tiberi, who serves Ohio’s 12th District. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

Jersey Mike’s Partners with Westerville North High School
North Principal Kurt Yancey announced the new Adopt-A-School partner last week after meeting with the company’s corporate Local Marketing Specialist, Danielle Willetts, from Manasquan, New Jersey. “The company has a long history of community involvement and support,” Willetts said. “The Jersey Mike’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest sub in the industry and to give back to the communities in which it operates.” Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

Walnut Springs Empty Bowls Dinner Planned for March 4
Walnut Springs Middle School’s annual Empty Bowls Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 4, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Money from the sale of tickets will be donated to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) to help feed needy families in the Westerville area. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased in advance by contacting Melissa Roundhouse at 797-6700. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

OSU Kidney Physiologist Conducts Dissection Lab at Westerville Central

Dr. Bruce Biagi, a kidney physiologist from The Ohio State University, visited Pam Hayes’ science classroom at Westerville Central High School on January 27 to deliver a lecture on kidney anatomy and water balance. Working in teams, they dissected, labeled and mapped the structures of bovine kidneys, and investigated the location of nephrons. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

39th Annual High School Wrestling Forecast Spotlights Westerville North Wrestlers
A number of wrestlers from Westerville North High School got mentioned in the 39th annual edition of the High School Wrestling Forecast, published on January 26, 2010. Making the list of those to watch was Joe Herrera, Stephen Alger, Ryan Ouzts, and Josh Demas. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

Hanby Student Named National Trail Raceways Rookie of the Year
Nine-year-old Hanby Arts Magnet School student Nicholas Altenbach was named the National Trail Raceways Rookie of the Year. This marks the first time a junior dragster has ever won this honor. Details about Altenbach’s remarkable season can be viewed by visiting www.nationaltrailraceway.com/apcm/templates/news.asp?articleid=39401&zoneid=23.
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Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010

Walnut Springs Students Learn from Each Other During Energy Day

On Wednesday, January 27, Walnut Springs Middle School held its third annual Energy Day for all sixth grade students. Participants visited four different stations, exploring the Energy Hog website and reinforcing content they are learning currently in the Energy Unit in their science classes. Click headline to read more!
Date Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010