WEB
Where Everybody Belongs
WEB is a middle school transition program created by the Boomerang Project and implemented by Westerville City Schools. WEC provides financial, material and logistical support.
The goal of WEB is to welcome 6th-graders at Blendon, Genoa, Heritage, Walnut Springs and the new Minerva Park middle schools, to make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience.
Eighth-grade WEB Leaders are trained to act as positive role models, motivators, leaders and teachers. They help guide the 6th-graders to discover what it takes to be successful in middle school.
Schools that utilize the program have reported that WEB has helped reduce bullying and discipline issues, as well as increased student safety and connection for the whole school.
Welcomes 6th-graders to middle school
Student-led by 8th-graders
Forms connections to school
Introduces role models
Reduces bullying
Improves discipline
Increases student safety
Past School District stories on WEB
August 2023: Where Everybody Belongs student leaders welcome sixth-graders
May 2023: Where Everybody Belongs student leaders connect with Spring Play Day
August 2021: Where Everybody Belongs student leaders welcome sixth-graders