Lower School Announcements

Written on 05/16/2024
Emily Belcher

For Lower School Parents and Students

“Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:3

upcoming Events

  • Monday, 5/20~Wednesday, 5/22~6th Grade Trip
  • Tuesday, 5/21~ Thursday, 5/23~ 5th Grade Camp
  • Thursday, 5/23: Last Day of School
    • Dismissal for the Lower School: 1 p.m.
  • School Closet Sale: www.schoolcloset.com/ online code:  25SALE/ Expires 5/31/24
Important Things to Know
  • Transportation for 2024-2025~ Each spring local schools request families to register with the public school for transportation routing. Some districts have a deadline of June 1st. You will find links and instructions on WC’s website for each surrounding district. Please search your district transportation page for instructions if the link is not responsive. Those districts that offer a payment-in-lieu require registration. 
  • WC Summer Camps:Registration for camps are now open! WC and non-WC students are welcome, so invite a friend!
  • School Supply Sale! Click on the link to get your student’s 2024-2025 school supplies ordered now! It’s a great way to get done with your supply shopping for next school year. Purchasing through the link also helps support our 5th grade camp! You can begin ordering your supplies online now throughMonday, 7/1 (per the company, there will be no exceptions for the July 1 deadline).
  • School Supply list ~ 2024-2025
  • Bible Sale~ Grades 2-4 need the NIV Adventure Bible for class. The Bible is part of the school supply list but is not included in the order kit. Orders must be placed by Friday, 6/7.
  • A new Volunteer Hub has been created by the PTF, which includes volunteer opportunities that range from leadership roles to event day helpers in athletics, arts, on each campus, and more! Click to see a centralized and comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities.
  • Chapel~ Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! We have Chapel every Thursday at 9:05 a.m. in the K-2 auditorium and at 9:35 a.m. in the 3-6 gymnasium. Please remember you must sign-in the school office before going to chapel.
QUICK REFERENCE
  • The Lower School day is 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Morning parent drop-off begins at 8:30) Dismissal begins at 3:30 pm.
  • The Lower School main office line is 614-431-8240.
  • The Upper School main office line is 614-431-8210.
  • The Attendance Hotline is 614-410-4343. Leave a message regarding student absence, tardy, or early release information. After 9 a.m. call Emily at 614-410-5223.
  • Worthington Christian Calendar: There’s a lot going on at WC. That’s why we’ve created a customizable calendar that allows you to select how many events and what types of events you wish to see.
  • WC Text Alerts:  This notification system is used to contact subscribers in the event of an emergency, power outages, and school closings and delays. From your phone, text the word SUBSCRIBE to 888-665-2052. Save this number to your contacts as WC Text Alerts.
  • Background Check for Volunteer/chaperone: If you plan to volunteer at the school or chaperone a field trip you will need to complete this form on the website. Thank you!