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More From the Well Said Blog
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WPA Pre-Loved Apparel Sale
Friday, April 4, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Jag Friday (Dress Down Day)
Friday, April 4
Upper School Theatre Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors"
Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Tickets
Well Life Series Book Club - "Growing Up in Public—Coming of Age in a Digital World"
Monday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.
Register
WPA Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
ISACS Parent Webinar Series
Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
Register
Alumni Celebration
Friday, April 25, 4 p.m.
RSVP
Spring Middle School Theatre Presents: "Into the Woods, Jr."
Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26
Tickets launching soon
Early Dismissal
Friday, May 2, beginning at 11 a.m.
Learn more
Save the Date: Grandparents and Special Friends Celebration
Friday, May 2
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Middle School Theatre Presents: "Into the Woods, Jr." - April 25-26
Wellington’s Middle School Theatre takes the stage with “Into the Woods Jr.,” a musical adventure that weaves together the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. When a baker and his wife set out to break a witch’s curse, their paths cross with familiar fairy tale characters — and their wishes lead to unexpected consequences. Showtimes are April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. Ticket sales begin soon.
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Well Life Series Book Club - "Growing Up in Public—Coming of Age in a Digital World" - April 7
Join Wellington division heads on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in Doerschlag Den for an interactive discussion of Devorah Heitner’s book, including how we can help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Complimentary childcare will be available for this event. Please register here.
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Upper School Theatre Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" - April 3-5
Get ready for a darkly comedic, sci-fi musical classic! Wellington’s Upper School Theatre brings “Little Shop of Horrors” to the stage, featuring an R&B-singing, man-eating plant with a taste for fame. Follow meek florist Seymour Krelborn as he navigates unexpected success—and the terrifying price that comes with it. Showtimes are April 3-5 at 7 p.m. (PG-13 for strong language and violence). Purchase tickets here.
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Annual Spring Blood Drive - April 15
Wellington is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 15, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., in C111 (Innovation Space). Students aged 16 and older are eligible to donate, and the drive is also open to parents and caregivers. To register, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code wellschool. One donation can save up to three lives.
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ReWilding Wellington Family Workday - April 12
In honor of Earth Month, Wellington is hosting our 3rd annual family workday to remove amur honeysuckle and other invasive plants, making room for new native plantings, which will attract pollinators and birds. Join us on April 12, from 9-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Our rain date is April 26. Sign up here.
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Join Wellington at Pride Parade on June 14
Please join GSA, alumni, and the LGBTQIA+ Families Affinity Group on June 14 for Stonewall’s Pride Parade. Last year’s parade was a fun community event, and we hope to extend the participation! The step-off is at 10:30 a.m., and more details will be sent closer to the parade. Register to walk with Wellington by May 15.
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Staffulty Appreciation Week Donations Requested
Join us in supporting our wonderful faculty and staff for Staffulty Appreciation Week (May 5–9). Your generosity funds special treats and gift cards for each staff member, along with other surprises throughout the week.
Please donate online here by Wednesday, April 23. Participation is optional, but we know you want to show our favorite people lots of love!
Varsey Laurelle P ’32 ’37, WPA President
John Dickson P ’32 ’35, WPA VP & President-Elect
Jenny Logan P ’31 ’35, WPA Secretary
Tracy Godfrey P ’36, WPA Treasurer
Your WPA Executive Committee
on behalf of the Wellington Parents Association & Staffulty Appreciation Committee
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Alumni Celebration - April 25
Join us in the Innovation Space for an evening of connection and celebration as we honor our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner Jonathan Koff, M.D. ’89 and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Hirobumi "Bumi" Hidaka ’04. Enjoy appetizers, beverages, and remarks from Head of School Eliza McLaren and the honorees. All parents and students are invited — this celebration is open to the entire Wellington community. RSVP by April 18.
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Save the Date: Holi Program - May 17
The AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Parent Affinity Group invites you to save the date for our second annual Holi festival of colors on Saturday, May 17, from 3-6 p.m., at Wellington's West Events Entrance. Tickets and more information will be shared soon.
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ISACS Parent Webinar Series - April 9
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) continues its parent webinar series with "Planning for Summers of Growth & Joy." Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Michael Thompson will explore how parents can balance competing demands while creating summer experiences that foster growth, connection, and new skills for children. The live webinar takes place on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required to access the recording. Register here.
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Grandparents and Special Friends Celebration - May 2
Grandparents and special friends will be back to celebrate together the morning of Friday, May 2, for breakfast, a special program, and visits to classrooms. Invitations have already gone out via mail and email, and we are excited to see the RSVPs roll in. Visit www.wellington.org/grandparents2025 for all the details. Though this is not a parent event, you may assist your grandparent or special friend with registration by April 21. Questions? Email eggleton@wellington.org or call 614-324-1561. Registration is now open!
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Birthday Book Program
We are excited to formally relaunch one of Wellington’s longest-standing traditions – the Birthday Book Program! Your donation will provide a new book to the Abbott Family Learning Center's collection and will include a nameplate with your child's name and birthday. An email with more information will be sent during your child’s birth month, or you can use this form now. Contact Patty Dunn at dunn@wellington.org with any questions.
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Pre-Loved Apparel Donations Needed
Completing some spring cleaning? Don’t forget to donate the following items in excellent or gently used condition to our WPA Pre-Loved Apparel Sale. Drop off your donations at the front rotunda.
- Tan or navy pants or shorts
- Long or short-sleeved navy, white, or gray polos
- Wellington branded shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, or fleeces
- Wellington plaid skirts, skorts, or jumpers (also tan jumpers)
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Summer Program 2025 Registration Is Open!
The 2025 Wellington Summer Program is just around the corner, with eight weeks of incredible offerings for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Registration for Wellington families is now open. Explore the guide here. For more information, visit www.wellington.org/summer.
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Wellington to Host 2025 State Chess Championships - April 26-27
Wellington will host the 2025 Ohio Elementary, Middle, and High School State Chess Championships on April 26-27! This is the official state championship for the state of Ohio. Register here.
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WPA Pre-Loved Apparel Sale - April 4
Join the WPA on Friday, April 4, from 7:30-8:30 a.m., in A105.3 just inside the ROHR. Enter through the rotunda and look for a sign in the lower school hallway.
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Winter Sports Update
Upper School:
All-State Honors:
Boys Basketball:
Honorable Mention: Malcolm Wade ’25
Girls Basketball:
Third Team: Elodie Ware ’25
Honorable Mention: Dea Singh ’27
Spring Sports Update
Upper School:
Upper School Baseball:
The baseball team started their season with a doubleheader against Whitehall this past Saturday, and they started with a bang, winning both games by a combined score of 32-4!
Upper School Girls Lacrosse:
The girls lacrosse team won their first game of the season on Tuesday night, 11-4, vs. Chillicothe High School! They play their next game tonight, April 3, against Westerville Central at 6 p.m.!
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