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
Link Crew student leaders prepare for new role
Story and photos from the Westerville City School District – The inaugural group of Link Crew student leaders across...
Sponsorship opportunities for 2024 Night of Hope
Westerville Education Challenge is looking for sponsors for its 2024 Night of Hope 5K, 1-miler, and Family Fun Run....
Save the Date! 2024 Night of Hope Run/Walk set for Aug. 24
Save the Date! Westerville Education Challenge's 2024 Night of Hope is set for Aug. 24. Our Third Annual Night of Hope...
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