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
First 2024 Parent Prep session is only 1 month away!
The first of two Parent Prep sessions in 2024 is only one month away! The first Parent Prep opportunity will be held...
As 2023 ends, our deepest gratitude goes out to YOU!
As 2023 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to YOU, our dedicated supporter....
Welcome back, 2023-24 Hope Squad and WEB students!
WEC wishes a big welcome back to all Westerville students, families, teachers, and staff. School is back in session...
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