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. 

Third Quarter Ends March 21

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Young Men of Excellence Program Helps West Students Succeed

The Young Men of Excellence program is an opportunity for students at West to learn more about overcoming challenges and succeeding in their lives. Click here to hear from Ryan Suazo, a West sophomore and the organization's vice president.

More stories written by West students can be found under the 'Student Voices' tab on the main web page. 

West High School Special Olympics Basketball Team Wins Game

Congratulations to the West special olympics basketball team on their exciting win! Hear from Quintin Landis, a student at West and athlete on the team, about the exciting game. Go to the 'Extracurriculars' tab under Student Voices, or click here to read the entire article. 

Specialized Learning Center Information Hub

Attention West High School families: We have created a new section of the West website dedicated to resources for our families with students in Specialized Learning Centers and students with an IEP. The tab can be accessed from our website's main page, or you can click here to navigate to this page. 

2025 School Choice 

Interested in becoming a West Cowboy for the 2025 school year? Learn more about the school choice lottery here. 

Watch our School Choice Fair video!

Show Your School Pride!

Show your school pride by purchasing a Cowboys t-shirt! Click here for more.

College Credit Plus Information

Want to learn more about College Credit Plus? Click here to get more information and see if it's right for you.

All Aboard the Pathway Express! Last Stop: Champions Golf Course

Pathway Express speeds full-steam ahead to arrive at its final destination of the year – the Champions Golf Course on April 12!   

This experience includes activities and resources to expose students to service-learning outside the classroom. Students and their families will enjoy FREE admission from September 1st through November 30th, as they explore and honor stories of courage and sacrifice.

Click here to learn more!

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.