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
Rotary Club of Westerville, The Big Bus get involved in Night of Hope
Two prominent local nonprofits are joining with Westerville Education Challenge to participate in our 2024 Night of...
Mental Health Awareness Month ending, but local resources remain available year-round
Before we flip the calendar to June and the summer ahead, it’s not too late to recognize May as National Mental Health...
WEB student leaders at Blendon connect during Spring Play Day
Photo and portions of this story from the Westerville City School District – Incoming student leaders in the Where...
Our current initiatives
Hope Squad
A peer-led suicide prevention program that trains students to watch out for peers in distress.
Parent Prep
Offering valuable information to parents & guardians of Westerville schoolchildren at all grade levels.
W.E.B.
Where Everybody Belongs creates a welcoming culture for new middle school students in Westerville
Link Crew
NEW! Link Crew, a year-long freshmen transition program, led by upperclassmen
Student Scholarships
WEC each year awards scholarships to one graduate of Central, North & South
Twinkle!
Meet the companion dog trained to give students a stress break, sponsored by WEC