School Announcements
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First Day of School?
We ready for y'all 🤠
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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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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 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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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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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.
District Announcements
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Get Your Tickets! Pathway Express Stops at Lynd Fruit Farm on Sept. 13
Pathway Express arrives at the Lynd Fruit Farm (9851 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala) on September 13!
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Challenge your navigational skills in the corn maze
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Create an entrepreneurial business plan
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Explore the apple orchard and pick your own apple
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Fun family learning experiences
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Zipline, corn hole, barrel train, and more!
Come enjoy the crisp autumn air, connect with your community, and experience everything the season has to offer at Lynd Fruit Farm!
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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.
News
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CCS Partners with S.T.A.R.T. to Prepare Bus Drivers to Act Fast and Keep Students Safe
Thanks to S.T.A.R.T. training with law enforcement and federal agents, our bus drivers and aides are more prepared than ever to keep kids safe on the road.
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Welcome Back, CCS: First Day of School Celebrates New Spaces and Beginnings for the Leaders Grown Here at CCS
46,000 students of Columbus City Schools are being welcomed back starting this week by thousands of teachers, principals and staff.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Welcomes You Back to School
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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CCS Safety and Security Procedures for Sporting, Extracurricular, and Special Events
Take a moment to review the Special Events Safety Protocols for all schools - including athletics.
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Summer Graduation Honors the Journey and Success of CCS Students
Congratulations to the newest addition of the Class of 2025!
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Ready to Grow Leaders, CCS Educators are Bringing Ron Clark Energy to the Classroom this School Year
Over 100 CCS educators attended the Ron Clark Academy this summer. Read more about how we're growing leaders every day.
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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.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5956
Records Request: nharden@columbus.k12.oh.us
General Inquiries: wesths@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.West High School
179 S. Powell Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204