Upper School Announcements

Written on 09/23/2026
Chelsea Meyers

For Upper School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

Psalm 28:7

This Week

  • Fall Break (No School): Friday, September 25
  • Online Spirit Store: Our online Spirit Store is now LIVE! Get some new WC gear for the year thanks to our Retail Management class!
  • Parent Volunteers in the Lunchroom: We are excited to welcome parent volunteers to our lunch periods. We would like 1 or 2 parents per lunch period to assist lunch duty teachers with general supervision and help students develop good habits for keeping the Commons clean and orderly. Parent volunteers will also assist lunch duty teachers with final clean up between lunches. Parents will check in at the main office, receive a visitor badge, and then report to the teachers on duty in the Commons. Thank you for partnering with us to help make our lunch periods run smoothly and to care well for our shared spaces! Sign up today!
  • Youth at the Booth: WC is hosting Youth At The Booth, a program through Franklin County Board of Elections, that empowers 17 and 18 year olds to serve as poll workers during elections! Youth At the Booth will train any interested students on campus and connect them with their polling locations for the November election (November 3, 2026). They are looking for students who have an interest in the democratic process and heart for public service.
    • Deadline for application – Friday, October 9
      • Must be 17 years or older by November 3rd, a US citizen, and a resident of Franklin County
      • Please use your personal email – not school email – to apply
    • Poll worker training – Friday, October 16 (during the school day)
    • Questions? Please contact Ms. Morrow
  • GLOW CO (get your tickets now!): Join us for GLOW CO on Saturday, October 10 for an unforgettable night of food, a silent disco, glow pickleball, and other glow-in-the-dark activities. Grab your friends, come ready to have some fun, and light up the night with us! This event is for 9-12 graders WC students (only). Tickets are available through October 8 — don’t miss it!
  • “Annie” Tickets on Sale Now: Tickets for our fall musical, “Annie,” are on sale now! Performances are October 16-18. Click here for more information about the show and ticket details.
  • Snowball: Our second annual Snowball event will be December 5th. Within the next few weeks, we will begin assembling student and parent committees to help with planning, organization, and chaperoning.
    • Students in grades 9-12 – If you are interested in being a part of a student planning committee, please sign up here.
    • Parents – If you are interested in helping to plan, organize, and/or chaperone, please sign up here.
  • Student Drivers: It is required for all US students driving themselves to school to have a current WC parking pass hanging in their vehicle. This is vital for the safety of our school. Please purchase your parking pass online and read our Student Parking Map and Rules. When finished, see Mrs. Davis in the office about picking up your pass!

Coming Up

Reminders

  • Hours
    Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
    School Hours | 8:20 AM – 3:20 PM
  • Dropping and Picking Up Students
    Students may be dropped off starting at 7:30 AM in the commons (through the gym entrance) where they will be supervised until they are released to their lockers/classrooms at 8:10 AM. Students may not enter through the the office doors until 8:10 AM. After school, the latest supervision will be provided is 4:30 PM in the commons (only 4PM on Wednesdays).
  • 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. Questions regarding attendance can be directed to Ashley Davis.
    • Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
    • Absence Pre-verification: If you are aware of a future absence, please fill out our 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.
  • Clubs
    Interested in starting a club? Fill out our Club Request Form!
  • 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. 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
    It is required for all US students driving themselves to school to have a current WC parking pass hanging in their vehicle. This is vital for the safety of our school. Please purchase your parking pass online and read our Student Parking Map and Rules. When finished, see Mrs. Davis in the office about picking up your pass!
  • Chapel
    Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are Tuesdays from 1:13-1:53 PM in the Grace Polaris Church Worship Center. Please remember that you must sign in at the Upper School office before going to chapel.
  • Work Permits
    Students needing a work permit should complete the pre-application form – students fill out the top portion and have their employer complete the bottom. 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.

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