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
WEC adopts ROX program as supported initiative
Westerville Education Challenge is pleased to announce the adoption of ROX – the Ruling Our eXperiences program – as...
Thanks to YOU, Night of Hope 2024 set a new bar for success
By Laura Hammer, President, Westerville Education Challenge — What a great Night of Hope 2024! Our third annual...
It’s not too late to register for the Night of Hope
WEC seeks to top 200 runners/walkers in the third annual event Don’t miss your last chance to take part in the Night...
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