School Announcements
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West's Hallway of Champions is Back!
West High School's athlete hall of fame recently saw the photos removed. Now, a fresh coat of paint later, the photos are back on the wall and looking better than ever!
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West Senior Earns 1,600 Internship Hours
West's own Verch Arellano was featured on the District's website for his incredible achievement of earning 1,600 internship hours through the U.S. Army basic training. Read the article here.
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Cowboys Teach Westgate Elementary Students Chess
This month, West students visited Westgate Elementary School where they met a group of Westgate students and played chess with them. Jo Smith was one of the students who taught the students some advanced chess moves.
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Students and Staff Join Community Member on Neighborhood Walk
On Wednesday, March 19, Move Together Columbus kicked off their inaugural walk with Columbus City Schools at West High School. Move Together is a local organization that encourages Columbus area residents to be healthier and happier through movement of all kinds. Read more about the event by clicking here.
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Food Frenzy! SLC Students Deliver Snacks
Each day, Lauren Johnston, an intervention specialist at West, and a group of her students load up their Food Frenzy snack cart with chips, drinks, popcorn, cookies, and more. They bring the cart around the building to fulfill staff orders. Learn more here.
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SLC Movie Field Trip
West's Specialized Learning Center students recenetly took a trip to the movies to see Moana 2. Learn what sophomore Aniya Burgess had to say about the trip by clicking here or by visiting our Specialized Learning Center Supports tab.
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Student-led Fashion Show
West High School recently received an incredible donation of formal clothing. Last month, students hosted a fashion show to show off the clothing in front of the school. Read what Elizabeth Wheeler, a West student, has to say about the event in our 'Student Voices' tab on the website. Click here to find the article.
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sharon Turchan
As the librarian at West High School, Sharon Turchan works to create a comfortable environment for students to study, work, and read! Recently, Bree-Lynn McAllister, a senior at West, sat down with Mrs. Turchan to learn more about the work she does at West. Click here to read her interview, or visit the 'Student Voices' tab to explore stories written by West students.
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Global Research in History Class
West High School student contributor Aniyah Davis is back to talk about a project in her history class. Read more in our 'Student Voices' section, or click here to find the article.
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Student Voices - Read Stories by West Cowboys
Take a moment to explore the 'Student Voices' tab on our website. There, you can read book reviews, class anecdotes, and more, all written by students at West High School. Click here to explore and read about what West students have to say.
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Show Your School Pride!
Show your school pride by purchasing a Cowboys t-shirt! Click here for more.
District Announcements
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
News
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Superintendents Message on Nondiscrimination Policies in Accordance with Title VI
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.
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A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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14,000 Reasons to Smile: How Schools Are Standing Against Hunger
With the help of community partners like North Broadway United Methodist, schools like Indianola Informal K-8, Clinton Elementary, and Valleyview Elementary students and their families are able to have invaluable meals together on weekends or breaks when school is out.
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Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy
The final stop of the 2024-25 Pathway Express was nothing short of spectacular, as families flocked to the sprawling greens of Champions Golf Course for a day packed with energy, laughter, and learning.
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Superintendent's Message: Fair School Funding - A CCS Community Town Hall
As part of our continued efforts, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman invites you to attend Fair School Funding: A CCS Community Town Hall hosted by the Columbus Board of Education on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street.
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CCS Students Explore the Power of HBCUs at 6th Annual Districtwide Event
This year’s event marked the 6th Annual HBCU Experience, and it was our biggest yet—welcoming nearly 800 students from across the district and featuring 22 different HBCUs.
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CCS to Host 14th Annual CCS District Poetry Slam
Middle and High School students take on the CCS Poetry Slam taking place this Saturday, April 12 at Eastmoor Academy.
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West High Senior Logs 1,600 Internship Hours in Basic Training, Gaining Unmatched Experience
West High School senior Verchiel Arellano met his 120-hour internship graduation requirement for Columbus City Schools (CCS) through basic training.
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Reporting the Truth, Finding Their Voice–CCS Students Complete the 2025 Journalist in Training Session
Over five weeks, high school students from across CCS took a bold step into the world of professional storytelling through the 2025 Columbus Journalists.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5956
Records Request: nharden@columbus.k12.oh.us
General Inquiries: wesths@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.West High School
179 S. Powell Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204