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
New approach to Parent Prep event aims to offer more flexibility
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – Parents and caregivers planning to attend...
Hope Week starts tomorrow in all 3 Westerville high schools
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – The Hope Squads at all three Westerville high...
Coming soon to WCSD middle schools: Hope Squad
Story and photo courtesy of the Westerville City School District – JAN. 12, 2024 – Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide...
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