Westerville Education Challenge
Because We Care
Where everyone belongs
Because We Care
The mission of Westerville Education Challenge is to help create school cultures where every student feels safe, supported and celebrated.
We do this by raising awareness and funds for Social-Emotional Learning initiatives and programming in Westerville City Schools.
Twinkle
Read about Twinkle, the Canine Companion therapy dog at Westerville South High School funded by Westerville Education Challenge.
Recent blog posts
Blendon Middle School, Mark Twain Elementary celebrate World Kindness Day
All of Mark Twain Elementary celebrated World Kindness Day Nov. 13 with kindness T-shirts, building decorations, a...
WCSD recognizes National School Psychology Week
National School Psychology Week, which ran this year from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15, celebrates the contributions of school...
Blendon Middle School introduces Hope Squad
Blendon Middle School formally introduced Hope Squad to the entire study body on Thursday, Oct. 10, the school...
Our current initiatives
Hope Squad
A peer-led suicide prevention program that trains students to watch out for peers in distress.
Twinkle!
Meet the companion dog trained to give students a stress break, sponsored by Westerville Education Challenge.
ROX — Ruling Our eXperiences
New — ROX is a research-based program for girls in grades 5-12, to address challenges unique to girls, increase self-confidence and teach skills to navigate social pressures.
W.E.B.
Where Everybody Belongs creates a welcoming culture for new middle school students in Westerville
Student Scholarships
WEC each year awards scholarships to one graduate of Central, North & South