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Save the Date: Day of Giving - November 19
Join us on Tuesday, November 19, for The Wellington Fund Day of Giving (formerly One Wellington)! Wellington’s culture of innovation is elevated by community, and with your support, we can continue to help students find their purpose and realize their potential — together. This year, donors have the opportunity to direct their gift toward civic engagement programming, new athletic training room and middle school locker rooms, tuition assistance, and general mission support. Learn more and give.
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Volunteer With JagsConnect and Shape Tomorrow's Leaders
Eliza McLaren, head of school, and J.J. Bain ’06, assistant director of development, invite parents and caregivers to volunteer with JagsConnect, a new Wellington program designed to cultivate a strong professional network for students and graduates. In their recent letter, “Volunteer With JagsConnect and Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders,” they highlight how Wellington’s commitment to creating meaningful connections among students and alumni prepares them for success. Read the letter.
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Experience Wellington - November 17
Do you know a family who would be a great fit for Wellington? Invite them to Experience Wellington, a special weekend event on Sunday, November 17, from 1-3 p.m., with tours and classroom experiences designed just for families with students entering grades 5-12. Prospective families can register here. Want to really show your Wellington pride? Help us spread the word about this exciting new event by picking up a yard sign from the admissions office. Thank you for being a Wellington ambassador!
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Well Life Series: Fostering Healthy Friendships (and Navigating Tough Ones) - December 5
Join Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Matt Dunatchik and Libby Steele from Gestalt Columbus on Thursday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Doerschlag Den, for an engaging discussion on helping kids and teens build healthy friendships and navigate challenging ones. Complimentary childcare provided. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to support positive social connections! Please register here.
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Exciting Dining Room Updates
We are thrilled to announce upgrades to our dining room selections, including the transition to organic vegetables from the Dirty Dozen list. Our ground beef and raw chicken breasts are now sourced locally, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free. Starting this week, we offer organic chocolate and 2% milk from a local farm.
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Upper School Theatre Presents: "The Play That Goes Wrong" - November 21-23
Join Upper School Theatre for a side-splitting performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Watch as the Cornley Drama Society attempts to stage "The Murder at Haversham Manor," only to find their opening night spiraling into hilarious chaos. Showtimes are November 21-23, at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
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Rise and Shine, It's Pancake Time!
The WPA invites students and their families to join us for a pancake breakfast for early childhood (November 15), lower school (November 22), and middle school (December 13). Pick a date that works best for your family! Meet in the Thomas Family Dining Room, from 7-8:15 a.m. We'll be serving up pancakes, sausage, eggs, potatoes, and juice with gluten-free options available. Buy your tickets now at www.wellington.org/pancake.
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Pumpkin Compost Event - November 1-15
Halloween contributes thousands of tons of pumpkins to the landfill each year. Over the last few years, our Wellington community has tried to change that. We are happy to report that we will offer another year of free pumpkin compost collection sponsored by the Upper School Green Club. The pumpkin compost collection bin will be in front of the events (west entrance) from November 1-15. Please remove any candles or stickers before dropping them off.
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Wellington Youth Basketball League
We are happy to offer the Wellington Youth Basketball League (WYBL) once again! The league, for girls and boys grades 1-4, begins practice December 27-January 2. For questions, please email wybl@wellington.org. Register here.
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ISACS Parent Webinar Series
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) developed a series of six webinars this school year for parents and caregivers. In the next webinar, “Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It,” award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Wallace explores the roots of toxic achievement pressure and gives a practical framework for how parents, educators, and communities can fight back. The live webinar is Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. You must pre-register before November 19 to access the recording. Register here.
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WPA Digital Citizenship Task Force Update
Our group has enjoyed robust and beneficial discussions this school year. We invite you to check out the Digital Well-being Resources page within Veracross. This page is designed to support Wellington parents and caregivers in their efforts to both be and raise strong and responsible digital citizens. The page is updated regularly with new resources and information about upcoming meetings. Opt-in to direct communications by clicking here.
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WPA Ski Apparel Donations Needed
Lower and middle school ski programs are approaching quickly! The WPA will be hosting a Ski Apparel Sale on Friday, December 6, and we are now actively accepting donations of gently used coats, ski pants, hats, and gloves. Sweatshirts are also welcomed for the WPA Pre-loved Apparel Sale. Donations can be dropped off in A105.3 (just inside ROHR).
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HomeTown Ticketing for the 2024-25 Season
We’re excited to announce that Wellington Athletics will again use HomeTown Ticketing for all our athletic events this year. As a reminder, Wellington families are welcome to attend home games free of charge. On August 12, you received an email with detailed information about our ticketing platform, including your unique household identification number, which grants access to your year-long family pass. Please note that this household ID number can only be used once. The first person to use the ID should screenshot the Family Pass and share it with other family members attending games. Each Family Pass allows entry for up to four people per event. If you have any questions, contact athletics@wellington.org.
Fall Sports Update
Upper School:
All-League Honors:
Upper School Boys Soccer:
Player of the Year: Asher Sniderman ’25
First Team: Isaac Brady ’25, Jonah Hunter ’25, Asher Sniderman ’25
Second Team: Zac Barton ’26, Will Bernard ’26, Benjamin Butler ’27, Cam King ’26
Honorable Mention: Phinneas Picket ’27
Upper School Girls Soccer:
Second Team: Amanda Martinez ’26
Honorable Mention: Genevieve VanDixhorn ’26
Upper School Girls Golf:
First Team: Katherine Armitage ’25, Emme Braunsdorf ’26
Upper School Boys Golf:
First Team: Solomon Graham ’27, Will Myers ’28
Second Team: Ari Kirsner ’27, Griffin Martin ’27, Brayden Weaver ’27
Upper School Girls Tennis:
Player of the Year: Mary Claire Thompson ’26
First Team: Mary Claire Thompson ’26, Paige Thompson ’27, Dea Singh ’27
Honorable Mention: Naomi Livits ’26
Upper School Cross Country:
First Team: Koen Kwak ’25
All-League Honors:
Upper School Boys Soccer:
First Team: Isaac Brady ’25, Jonah Hunter ’25, Asher Sniderman ’25
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More athletics photography can be found on Vidigami.
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