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New approach to Parent Prep event aims to offer more flexibility
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – Parents and caregivers planning to attend Westerville City School District’s upcoming Parent Prep workshop series no longer have to register for sessions in advance. During the workshop events on Feb....
Hope Week starts tomorrow in all 3 Westerville high schools
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – The Hope Squads at all three Westerville high schools will kick off Hope Week on Monday, Jan. 22, organizing events and activities that promote hope, spread kindness and raise awareness about suicide...
Coming soon to WCSD middle schools: Hope Squad
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – JAN. 12, 2024 – Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that has been in place at all high schools for three years, is launching at the district’s middle schools starting this fall. Over...
First 2024 Parent Prep session is only 1 month away!
The first of two Parent Prep sessions in 2024 is only one month away! The first Parent Prep opportunity will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Minerva Park Middle School, 4963 Farview Road, Columbus, OH 43231. The second will take place Saturday, March 9, at Westerville...
As 2023 ends, our deepest gratitude goes out to YOU!
As 2023 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to YOU, our dedicated supporter. Your support over the past year, whether attending our Mari Gras Event, walking or running with us at our Night of Hope, donating, or spreading the word...
Welcome back, 2023-24 Hope Squad and WEB students!
WEC wishes a big welcome back to all Westerville students, families, teachers, and staff. School is back in session and that means WEC programming is back in school as well. We welcomed new Hope Squad members and advisors at all three high schools and were glad to see...
Second Night of Hope 5K uplifting, well-attended
WEC welcomed 158 runners and walkers at our 2nd annual Night of Hope SK and Family Fun Run at Mccann Stadium on Aug. 26, as well as many friends, families, and community members. It was a fantastic event and we concluded the evening with luminaries — shining a light...
Help us extend Hope Squad program to Westerville’s middle schools
Dear Supporter, Across our nation 1 in 5 teens live with a mental health condition. Of teens with major depression, over 60% do not receive any mental health treatment. Westerville Education Challenge (WEC) is a community non-profit that exists to create school...
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