For Upper School Parents and Students
Verse of the Week
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
This Week
- College Visit: Monday, September 8, during Lunch C | Ohio Northern University and University of Cincinnati
- Service Club Dream Center Trip: Monday, September 8
The Service Club will be going to the Dream Center to serve a meal on Monday, September 8. Be at the Upper School by 5:45 PM. We will have Cumbl Cookies, and there will be rides to take everyone to the Center, leaving at 6 PM. The group will return to the Upper School around 9 PM. Everyone in grades 9-12 is welcome – reach out to Milli DeVenne or Christian Lehman with questions. - 9-12 Girls Gathering: Held 1-2 times per month on Wednesdays during Lunch B in Room 104. Girls gathering exists to provide a space for discipleship, community, spiritual growth, and encouragement. Contact Ms. Yoder or Ms. Palmer for more information.
- House Meeting: Thursday, September 11. This is NOT an OOU day.
- Pull Up Groups: Fridays, 7:45-8:15 AM, Room 134. A space for 7-12 grade guys to grow in their discipleship to Jesus in community through intentional teaching, prayer, and worship times. Contact Mr. Ferrier with questions.
- Rise & Shine: Fridays, 7:45-8:15 AM, Media Center. A space for 7-12 grade girls can unashamedly follow Jesus and be around other girls who are on the same mission with them. We care about relationships with Jesus and each other. Contact Ms. Elifritz with questions.
- Big Sis Lil Sis: Sunday, September 14 | 6-8:30 PM. Commons.
A special event for Senior and Freshman girls to foster community, connection, and mentorship opportunities. Freshmen should wear PJS or comfy clothes—activities include: volleyball, hide and seek, bracelet making, nail painting, karaoke, worship, and testimonies! Freshmen should RSVP to Mrs. Palmer through Teams by September 8th!
Coming Up
- College Visit: Monday, September 15, during Lunch C | Wheaton College, Hillsdale College, and Calvin University
- College Visit: Tuesday, September 16, during Lunch C | Grand Canyon University, Gordon College, and Houghton College (NY)
- College Visit: Monday, September 22, during Lunch C | University of Toledo
- College Visit: Tuesday, September 23, during Lunch C | Washington & Jefferson College, and University of Rio Grande
- Fall Break: Friday, September 26
- Warrior Sprint Shop: Open until September 30. This BSN shop has lots of great Warrior spirit wear to choose from and ships quickly!
- 9-12 Grade Fall Event: Saturday, October 11, 4-7 PM, Pigeon Roost Farm.
Activities include dinner, dessert, smores, wagon rides, paint ball, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and access to all the farm activities! The cost is $20 and dress is comfortable and casual. Tickets must be bought by Monday, October 6th. Bus transportation to and from the school is available for non-drivers (students just need to indicate on the ticket link if they need a seat). Purchase a ticket HERE. Contact Mrs. Palmer with questions.
Reminders
- Hours
Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
School Hours | 8:20 AM – 3:20 PM - Dropping and Picking Up Students
School starts at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:20 PM.
The latest supervision will be provided is 4 PM in the commons, and the earliest you can drop off your student(s) is 7:30 AM in the commons - Attendance (Hotline: 614-410-4343)
To report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal before 9 AM on a school day, call the attendance hotline at 614-410-4343. Messages can also be left the night before and will be adjusted in attendance the next day. After 9 AM on a school day, please call the main office at 614-431-8210.- Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
- Extended Absence: If you are aware of a future absence that will be 4+ days, please fill out our Extended Absence Pre-verification Form and turn it in to the office at least a week prior to leaving if possible.
- Attendance Policies: This is a brief summary of our policies regarding academic integrity and regulated attendance rules. More details can be found in our student handbook.
- Items Dropped Off in Main Office: Our office staff is always glad to help get forgotten items to students when time allows, though the office can be quite busy at times. To help things run smoothly, we encourage students to double-check in the morning to be sure they have everything they’ll need for the day. When dropping off items, we kindly ask that these be limited to essentials, as we can’t always guarantee quick delivery. Please also keep in mind that sending messages about items can interrupt class time. If you do need to drop something off, please label it with your student’s name and place it on the black shelf—our office team will then make sure your student picks it up.
- Student Drivers: All students driving themselves to campus must read our Student Parking Map and Rules as well as purchase a parking pass. After filling out the form and paying online, see Mrs. Lawhead in the office about getting your pass! (Please note that the student parking spaces have changed slightly from last year. Student spaces are now lined with yellow. Faculty/staff/visitor parking is white.)
- Warrior Fridays
Every Friday, students involved in sports or extracurriculars at WC can wear their jersey/t-shirts to school instead of their uniform shirt! Please note that you still must wear your uniform bottoms on Fridays. - Chapel
Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are every Wednesday in the Grace Polaris Church Worship Center (9-12 starts at 11:11 AM, 7-8 starts at 11:54 AM). Please remember that you must sign in at the Upper School office before going to chapel. - Device Usage
Personal technology such as cellphones or tablets may not be used during the entire school day. School-issued Chromebooks are the only devices permitted. If parents need to get a message to their student, please call the main office and either Mrs. Lawhead or Ms. Di Asio will notify the student. If students need to use their cellphones, they must go to the main office or the nurse’s office to get permission. - Wake Up WC!
Our weekly announcement broadcast, Wake Up WC!, is available to watch anywhere through our YouTube channel. - Work Permits
Students needing a work permit should complete the pre-application form and have their employer complete the bottom portion. Then, bring the form to the office to be filed online. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for the office to complete the work permit filing process. - Warrior Moms Prayer Group
Join us for a time of prayer every Friday morning at 8:20 AM outside of the Upper School, near the main office entrance. Questions? Contact Justine Styer.