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West High School’s new cross country team opens up new opportunities for athletes. Read junior Darrius Cumberland's thoughts on the new team.
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The October 5 issue of the Family Connector is now out! Catch up on the latest District news, attendance updates, upcoming events, student opportunities, community resources, and more. Stay connected with everything happening across CCS!
![Graphic promoting Columbus City Schools’ “Empower Your Voice!” event with Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and Columbus Board of Education members. The event is Monday, October 12, from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Theatre, 546 Jack Gibbs Boulevard. Doors open and appetizers are available at 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to hear District updates, share feedback, and connect with District leadership. RSVP at tinyurl.com/CCSEmpower2026 or by scanning the QR code.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791216301/ccsohus/eikcdrmjd0bjbeu1fgls/Empower-Your-Voice-CCS-Town-Hall-on-October-12-2026-flyer-image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791216301/ccsohus/eikcdrmjd0bjbeu1fgls/Empower-Your-Voice-CCS-Town-Hall-on-October-12-2026-flyer-image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791216301/ccsohus/eikcdrmjd0bjbeu1fgls/Empower-Your-Voice-CCS-Town-Hall-on-October-12-2026-flyer-image.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791216301/ccsohus/eikcdrmjd0bjbeu1fgls/Empower-Your-Voice-CCS-Town-Hall-on-October-12-2026-flyer-image.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791216301/ccsohus/eikcdrmjd0bjbeu1fgls/Empower-Your-Voice-CCS-Town-Hall-on-October-12-2026-flyer-image.jpg","width":1224}])
Columbus City Schools families, staff, students, and community members are invited to Empower Your Voice, an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration with Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and members of the Columbus Board of Education. The event will take place Monday, October 12, from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Theatre (546 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215). Doors will open at 5 p.m.
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West High School's new clinic has a new addition to it and a new look.
Article by juniors Eli Arnold and Kandy Syme
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Bryce Wilson, a junior at West, spent his summer interning at Ohio State University. Read his account of his summer here!
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The newest Family Connector is out now! From District updates and attendance reminders to upcoming events, student opportunities, and community resources, there’s a lot inside for CCS families. Don’t miss this issue!
![Eight adults pose together inside West High School in front of a Nationwide Children’s Hospital banner during a school partnership event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789676383/ccsohus/ilwuvoxln6btfpcpniyw/WestHighSchoolRibbonCuttingNationwideChildrensHospital-September2026-4.jpg","width":1799}])
West High School celebrated a ribbon-cutting today to mark the expansion of its School-Based Health Center, grown through an ongoing partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital. The expansion adds another exam room, a private consultation room, and more waiting space, with services now available throughout the year. From primary care and immunizations to behavioral health and dental care, the center serves scholars and young adults from birth through age 21 — plus CCS staff and the surrounding community.
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4-0 - undefeated and making the school proud! Keep working, keep believing, and keep competing. Let's change West history.
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The latest edition of the Family Connector is here! Catch up on what’s happening across Columbus City Schools, including back-to-school highlights, the new Strive for 5! Attendance Initiative, Pre-K registration, upcoming events, family resources, important reminders, and more.