Students Work in Adobe Express

West students are practicing their graphic design skills in Adobe Express. They used the layers tool to make their own digital sandwiches. Cullen Crabtree, a sophomore studying business foundations, got creative and made a sandwich with a frog, a flying pig, and an alligator. 

West Graduate Researches Genetics with Ohio State 

Sydney Lopez Gomez, a 2025 West graduate, started at Ohio State University this semester, but this was not Syd's first time on the buckeye campus. Sydney was one of 3 West students that spent the summer researching genetics at Ohio State. 

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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!

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!

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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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