WKHS has about 70 students who are new to the district. Many of them are from within Ohio, but we also have new students from as far away as Uganda - not to mention our foreign exchange students who come from a wide range of countries across the world. Each of these students brings knowledge of their past communities that will strengthen and enrich our school.
I was impressed by how many of the students are already involved in activities - football, soccer, cross country, water polo, band, and choir were just a few I heard mentioned and many of the students are looking forward to joining sports or clubs as the year continues. Some students commented on the differences in food at WKHS compared to their old schools with some feeling it was better and some saying it was worse. We heard reflections about how much natural light there is in the building, how thankful they are for the freedoms and trust that we put in students, and also the helpfulness of students and staff members.
I am thankful to come to work at WKHS every day and as I talked with these newest Kilbourne Wolves, I was excited that they are a part of our school because they have so much to contribute and I was overwhelmed with pride - not only in the way that these students have overcome the challenges involved with adjusting to a new school, but also with pride for how the students and staff have welcomed these new students.
On the bulletin board in the library there is a map with pins representing where our new students have moved here from and I will be printing pictures of our new students to put with the maps. Be sure to check it out and if you haven't had a chance to meet any of the new students - try to take a moment and find one of them in your classes, lunch, sports, or clubs and welcome them to WKHS.
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