We hope you'll take a few minutes to catch up on our Hurricane News. In this newsletter you'll find:

• March Board Corner Report
• District Maintenance and Operations
• Strategic Planning Updates
• Hurricane News & Events
• Community News
  
• Ohio Election Information

Reminder: Spring Recess is April 3-7

To catch up on Board business, check out our March 2023 Board Corner Report (doc) for a quick summary of the recent BOE Regular Meeting Agenda. The next regular meeting of the Board is April 24, 2023 at 6pm and will be held at Denver Elementary.

Can you guess which of the numbers below represents the cost of a new bus or the cost to heat our buildings in December? In this month's Learning Series article District Maintenance and Operations (doc), we are tackling the dollars involved in maintaining the structures, grounds, and services throughout the District.

• 74.17
• 161
• 424,858
• 5,428.16
• 32,300
• 132,614
• 402

Find the answer here and learn more about our Maintenance and Operations!

We want to keep you in the loop as we continually work to improve our schools. View our April 2023 Strategic Planning Update (doc) to learn more about the projects that we are researching, planning, or currently implementing this school year. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.

WHS is proud to announce the March 2023 Students of the Month! Each month our WHS staff nominates outstanding students for this recognition. They work hard each and every day in and out of the classroom and we are #HurricaneProud of them

If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30th, then they are eligible for entrance into Kindergarten at WCS for the upcoming school year. Enrollment begins March 1st. Visit wilmingtoncityschools.com/kindergarten for details.

WCS will be hosting information nights for incoming kindergarten parents - 2 in person and 1 virtual event.

Register for Orientation at tinyurl.com/wcskparent-orientation for one of the following nights:

• May 4, 2023 (In-Person), 6:30pm
• May 9, 2023 (In-Person), 6:30pm
• May 16, 2023 (Virtual), 7:00pm
  

Additionally, there will be a kindergarten student orientation on August 14, 2023. More information will follow as the date approaches. Parents will have an opportunity to meet teachers, tour the building, and prepare their students for the first day of school.

Now you get the chance to see one of the longest running shows in West End and Broadway history come to life on the Wilmington High School stage. CATS: Young Actors Edition includes the same songs specially tailored for young actors. This show features WHS students as the famed cats singing and dancing as they tell their stories. Don't miss this spectacular theatrical event. Two nights only! April 28 & 29, 2023.

Our WCS Elementary PTO is planning for a great Spring 2023!

• April 13th from 6-7:30pm - PTO Meeting at Holmes Elementary
  
• May 6th from 7-9pm - "A Girls Gala - Night in Paris" event hosted with WHYFP Cheer Board at Denver Elementary (Register here)
• To volunteer for events, use their Spring 2023 Committee Sign-up Form (Sign Up Genius)
• Follow the WCS Elementary PTO on Facebook for news throughout the year.

For event flyers with details, please visit our Peachjar page.

On March 10-12th, we had a number of students compete in wrestling and bowling at the State Tournament.

• Thane McCoy finished 6th at State in wrestling and is 2x All-Ohio (only the 2nd WHS wrestler to do so). Thane has had 145 career wins!
• Kylie Fisher (10th grade) finished 5th at the State Bowling Tournament and made 1st Team All Ohio!
  
  

We're proud of all our WHS athletes that competed at the State tournament (see March Newsletter). It takes grit, courage, and a lot of hard work to compete at that level. #HurricanePride

If you are interested in learning more about WCS finances and the proposed School District Income Tax Levy that will be on the ballot in May, we encourage you to visit wilmingtoncityschools.com/Levy2023 for facts, finances, and FAQs.

The following articles from other sources are provided for our WCS families and community. Links and content are not under the control of the District.

There are a number of topics designated for awareness in April and we wanted to highlight some resources for a few of them:

• Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month
  
• Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Distracted Driving Awareness Month

We are also sharing information regarding vaping for parents that may be looking for conversation starters. Vaping has rapidly become a cause for concern among teens across the country.

Did you know that at 55 mph, sending or reading a text is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed? Crashes involving distracted driving kill thousands and injure 100s of thousands each year in the US. Learn more about types of driving distractions, risks to teens/young drivers, and prevention tips at cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving.

Visit PhonesDown.Ohio.gov for a summary of the recent changes in Ohio.

Early/Absentee voting begins on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for the May 2nd Primary . Visit boe.ohio.gov/clinton/election-info/early-voting-hours/ for the dates/times.

REMEMBER: New changes for voting in Ohio go into effect with this Primary Election.

1. Early in-person voting dates/hours and deadlines for requesting and submitting absentee ballots by mail have changed. Visit ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/current-voting-schedule for details.
2. Valid Photo ID is now a mandated requirement for voting in Ohio. Visit ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/id-requirements for identification requirements.