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School Supply Lists for 2025-26
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-26 school year can be found here!
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Photographing the Columbus Crew
As part of the Columbus Crew's partnership with West High School, freshman Charlene Lozano had the chance to visit the Crew stadium and shadow the team's head photographer. Click here to see a gallery with some photos Charlene took while on the field!
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Senior Congratulations
Congrats to all of our graduating seniors on their final day of school! We are so proud of all of you.
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COTA Bus Adventure!
A group of students had the chance to explore a COTA bus up close! They had the chance to practice using their school ID to enter the bus and learned how to transfer buses. Hear more from two of the students who explored the bus by clicking here.
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Cowboy Book Nook
Bryce Wilson, freshman at West, is finishing out the year by reading the book 'Scythe.' Read his thoughts on this science-fiction thriller on the 'Academics' tab on our website, or by clicking here.
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West's Hallway of Champions is Back!
West High School's athlete hall of fame recently saw the photos removed. Now, a fresh coat of paint later, the photos are back on the wall and looking better than ever!
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West Senior Earns 1,600 Internship Hours
West's own Verch Arellano was featured on the District's website for his incredible achievement of earning 1,600 internship hours through the U.S. Army basic training. Read the article here.
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Cowboys Teach Westgate Elementary Students Chess
This month, West students visited Westgate Elementary School where they met a group of Westgate students and played chess with them. Jo Smith was one of the students who taught the students some advanced chess moves.
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Students and Staff Join Community Member on Neighborhood Walk
On Wednesday, March 19, Move Together Columbus kicked off their inaugural walk with Columbus City Schools at West High School. Move Together is a local organization that encourages Columbus area residents to be healthier and happier through movement of all kinds. Read more about the event by clicking here.
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Food Frenzy! SLC Students Deliver Snacks
Each day, Lauren Johnston, an intervention specialist at West, and a group of her students load up their Food Frenzy snack cart with chips, drinks, popcorn, cookies, and more. They bring the cart around the building to fulfill staff orders. Learn more here.
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SLC Movie Field Trip
West's Specialized Learning Center students recenetly took a trip to the movies to see Moana 2. Learn what sophomore Aniya Burgess had to say about the trip by clicking here or by visiting our Specialized Learning Center Supports tab.
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Student-led Fashion Show
West High School recently received an incredible donation of formal clothing. Last month, students hosted a fashion show to show off the clothing in front of the school. Read what Elizabeth Wheeler, a West student, has to say about the event in our 'Student Voices' tab on the website. Click here to find the article.
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sharon Turchan
As the librarian at West High School, Sharon Turchan works to create a comfortable environment for students to study, work, and read! Recently, Bree-Lynn McAllister, a senior at West, sat down with Mrs. Turchan to learn more about the work she does at West. Click here to read her interview, or visit the 'Student Voices' tab to explore stories written by West students.
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Global Research in History Class
West High School student contributor Aniyah Davis is back to talk about a project in her history class. Read more in our 'Student Voices' section, or click here to find the article.
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Student Voices - Read Stories by West Cowboys
Take a moment to explore the 'Student Voices' tab on our website. There, you can read book reviews, class anecdotes, and more, all written by students at West High School. Click here to explore and read about what West students have to say.
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Show Your School Pride!
Show your school pride by purchasing a Cowboys t-shirt! Click here for more.
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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the district by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
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Shop Ohio's Back-to-School Sales Tax-Free Holiday Starting August 1
Ohio's sales tax holiday will run from midnight on August 1 until Aug. 14, at 11:59 p.m.
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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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West High School Social Worker Orozco Surprised By AEP Hometown Hero Honor at Columbus Crew Game
Presented by AEP, the Hometown Heroes program honors local changemakers across Ohio—individuals who lead with purpose, prioritize others, and demonstrate daily devotion to their communities.
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Showcasing What’s Possible with Public Education, Career Tech Forward Celebrates CTE, and Student Success
The Career Tech Forward event at The Ohio State University highlighted the growing Columbus region and CCS' commitment to preparing students for this growth. In Columbus City Schools, the expansion has been dramatic.
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29 Dreams Funded: I Know I Can Founders Scholarship Hits 15-Year Mark with Record CCS Class
Columbus City Schools (CCS) graduates have earned the I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship. The 2025 class marks the largest class since the scholarship’s inception.
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91 Students Earn the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy
This year, the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy was awarded to 91 students, making CCS the state leader for the third year in a row.
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New Program Launched at Columbus City Schools to Connect Students to Manufacturing Careers
CCS announced today its participation in the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s Manufacturing Pathways Pilot, a program to develop and expand innovative manufacturing career pathways in public schools across Ohio.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
