AP and IB Exams

Over the next few weeks many WKHS students will be taking Advanced Placement and IB Exams. The AP and IB exams are held on designated days and will be in varying locations. I know many of you have been spending an extraordinary amount of time studying to prepare for the exams. Good Luck!  You will do great! Remember, you have spent the whole year learning all of the content that you need to know in order to take the tests to hopefully earn the college credit. 

Additionally, I want to remind you that IB exams begin at 8:30am and AP exams start at 8:00am. That means all students who will be taking AP tests next week need to make arrangements to arrive to school by 7:30am for morning AP tests. You will then get checked in and ready to go for testing to start promptly at 8:00am. Since this is different than our typical normal schedule you will want to make sure you have a plan for getting to school because the buses won't have you to school on time.  Also, since that is an hour earlier than you are probably arriving to school normally, it wouldn't be a bad idea to start waking up a little earlier so that your body (and brain) is prepared for the earlier start next week.

Mandatory Graduation Form

On Friday, all seniors received an information link for the Senior Information Questionnaire that we need for you to complete and submit prior to May 4th.

Every year, the graduating high school seniors have the option of picking a teacher, coach, administrator, counselor, secretary, or other Worthington staff member who has played a significant role in their lives to give them their diploma.  This is one of my favorite traditions at Kilbourne!  It is a way to make the graduation ceremony much more personal and memorable.  You will select your 1st choice and 2nd choice diploma presenters on the form.

The form also allows you to request where you want us to send your final transcript.  When you head off to college or enlist in the military, they will all want a copy of your final transcript to confirm that you did officially graduate.  The information you submit on the form is what will enable us to make sure we send your transcript to the appropriate location.

We are busy working on preparing for the senior recognition and commencement ceremonies and we need additional information from you in order to put together the programs!  As you complete the senior questionnaire you will be asked to list what scholarships you received and are accepting and how much they were worth.

And finally, the form also allows for you to share some thoughts about your reflections related to high school because we value the insight and perspectives that our seniors share each year.

These forms are due back ASAP, but no later than May 4th.

If you have updates/ changes after you have submitted your form - such as you received an additional scholarship, please email that new scholarship information to Mrs. Focht at afocht@wscloud.org.  We will try our best to include your updated scholarships in the program, but it is possible that information received after May 4th may not be able to be included if the program.

Prom

Tonight is prom night for WKHS juniors and seniors. This is an exciting and memorable night for students and I hope you have a great evening. Let's be honest, I also hope that it is a safe evening! You want prom to be memorable because it was a positive experience...

Hopefully you are looking forward to a fun night at both prom and at After-Hours. 

One last reminder about safety - please remember to talk with your parents before you leave tonight about what you will do if you end up in an unexpected situation and need help. Have a good time - be smart and please be safe!

Tomorrow's Bell Schedule

We are on a very unique bell schedule tomorrow. The day will include a pep rally at the end of 6th period to kick-off prom weekend with the Powderpuff football game and a celebration of the spring sports athletes.

Here is the bell schedule:

• 1st: 8:40-9:19
• 2nd: 9:24-10:12
• 3rd: 10:17-10:56
• 4th: 11:01-11:40
• 5th: 11:45-12:24
• 6th: 12:29-1:08
• Pep Rally: 1:08-1:49
• 7th: 1:57-2:36
• 8th: 2:41-3:20

It's going to be a fun day and I hope that you will lean into the enjoyment of the festivities of the day.

Free Vaccine Clinic

Kilbourne will be providing a free vaccine clinic for students on Wednesday April 29th from 8:30 -12:30 with Columbus Public Health. This is a super easy, convenient option because parents do not need to be present, all vaccines are free and no one has to drive downtown to the main clinic location.

Registration can be completed online Vaccine Clinic Registration or consent forms can be picked up from Nurse Julie in the Health Office, completed and returned to school for students to participate. 

This is the perfect time for current 11th graders to receive the Meningococcal vaccine which is a requirement for starting senior year.

If you have any questions, please stop by the health office and ask Nurse Julie between now and next Wednesday.

Culture Day

Tomorrow at WKHS we will be celebrating all of the various cultural backgrounds that contribute to and shape the lives of our Kilbourne students and staff.  

As a component of this fun day, all students will have the chance to explore and engage with information and experiences during your lunch period. We know the students have worked really hard to put together a meaningful and impactful experience for all of our students.  There is no question that we are stronger because of our differences and the backgrounds which have shaped us into the people we are today. I hope you will take the time to check out the exhibits and thank the students who have worked so hard to make this day special.

Government EOC Test

Just a quick reminder that all students who are currently enrolled in a Government class (which includes regular Government, AP Government and CC+ Government), will be taking the Government End of Course test tomorrow morning starting at 8:40am. Most students will be testing in the Main Gym. Check your school email to verify your testing location. Good luck on the test!