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Worthington Schools
The Worthington City School District aims to empower a community who will change the world by providing its 10,700 students with nothing short of a topnotch education.
Curriculum
Worthington Schools proudly boasts an average ACT score 2.8 points above the Ohio average, sending more than 91 percent of its graduates to college.
In grades K-8, students receive a well-rounded education in English language arts, math, science social studies, art, health and music. Comprehensive guides on each grade level’s curriculum are available on the school’s website for parents to access to better understand and support their child’s academic growth.
At the high school level, students have the opportunity to earn college credit through International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students may also opt to study business, family and consumer services, and technology.
Extracurriculars
Worthington Schools offers a range of extracurriculars to develop passions, and more than 60 percent of students participate in those activities.
The high schools give students the opportunity to get involved in 45 different clubs, from Jazz Band to Pizza Club. All clubs can request funds from the district by creating a detailed plan supporting the request.
The high schools also offer 32 different sports to their more than 1,450 student athletes. The middle schools offer 15 sports.
Facilities
With 11 elementary schools, five middle schools and three high schools, Worthington Schools’ range of properties provides students with more than enough space to learn.
Always striving to maintain the gold standard for its facilities, the district has recently completed the first phase of its Master Facilities Plan to provide students with optimal learning spaces.
The first phase included renovations on Perry Middle School, which now offers 414,259 square feet of space, 142 classrooms and 20 new buses.
The second proposed phase will feature renovations and replacements to sections of the district’s high schools, and the third phase will focus on elementary schools.
The district ensures those renovation plans incorporate opinions and feedback from the community through a carefully selected task force that includes members of the PTA, library, townships and civic organizations.
Technology
The schools boast a 1:1 technology ratio, where every student is given a Chromebook to use throughout the course of their education.
The 1:1 technology ratio initiative aims to enhance students’ learning by creating a personalized student-centered learning environment. The ability to bring their Chromebooks back and forth between school and home allows students greater access to classroom content and relevant tools.
The devices also utilize Securly, a content filter that blocks access to inappropriate websites and materials. Parents have the ability adjust the filtering levels to what they feel is appropriate for their child.
Social Emotional Learning Support
Worthington Schools considers creating a safe and supportive learning system to be of the utmost importance.
The district employs school counselors, mental health specialists, intervention specialists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists and psychologists.
Students are regularly surveyed on their relationships with teachers and feelings of belonging. With this, the district is able to make informed decisions on how to create the safest learning environment for its students. A culture of empathy and support is consistent with the district’s mission of empowering its learners to change the world.
Learn more at www.worthington.k12. oh.us.
Worthingway Middle School Principal Nathan Kellenberger welcomes students to the renovated school
The Thomas Worthington High School volleyball team.
Building Directory All numbers are (614) area code
District Offices
Worthington Education Center
200 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 ...........450-6000
Transportation Center
6545 Kingsmill Ct. Columbus, OH 43229 .............450-6600
Schools
Sutter Park Early Childhood Program
1850 Sutter Pkwy. Powell, OH 43065 Tricia Winland, Principal ...........450-4900
Bluffsview Elementary School
7111 Linworth Rd. Columbus, OH 43235 Cindy Fox, Principal ..............450-5100
Brookside Elementary School
6700 McVey Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235 Jenny Wielinski, Principal ..........450-5300
Colonial Hills Elementary School
5800 Greenwich St. Worthington, OH 43085 Sherri Berridge, Principal ..........450-5400
Evening Street Elementary School
885 Evening St. Worthington, OH 43085 Mary Rykowski, Principal ..........450-4400
Granby Elementary School
1490 Hard Rd. Columbus, OH 43235 Patti Schlaegel, Principal ..........450-4500
Liberty Elementary School
8081 Saddle Run Powell, OH 43065 Craig Belair, Principal .............450-5200
Slate Hill Elementary School
7652 Alta View Blvd. Worthington, OH 43085 Julie Gulley, Principal .............450-5000
Wilson Hill Elementary School
6500 Northland Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Jay Addy, Principal ...............450-4800
Worthington Estates Elementary School
6760 Rieber St. Worthington, OH 43085 Beth Niskanen, Principal ...........450-4600
Worthington Hills Elementary School
1221 Candlewood Dr. Columbus, OH 43235 Allie Seiling, Principal .............450-4700
Worthington Park Elementary School
500 Park Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Patrick Garrity, Principal ...........450-5500
Kilbourne Middle School
50 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Greg Garris, Principal .............450-4200
McCord Middle School
1500 Hard Rd. Columbus, OH 43235 Michael Kuri, Principal ............450-4000
Perry Middle School
2341 Snouffer Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Jodi Robertson, Principal ..........450-5700
Phoenix/Worthington Academy
2341 Snouffer Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Sean Flynn, Principal .............450-4100
Worthingway Middle School
6625 Guyer St. Worthington, OH 43085 Nathan Kellenberger, Principal ......450-4300
Thomas Worthington High School
300 W. Granville Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Pete Scully, Principal ..............450-6200
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1499 Hard Rd. Columbus, OH 43235 ric Thomas, Principal .............450-6400
Linworth Experiential Program
2075 W. Granville Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Chris Hasebrook, Teacher-Director ...450-6900
Rockbridge Academy
2341 Snouffer Rd. Worthington, OH 43085 Paul Roman, Director .............450-4185
