Welcome to Westerville Central High School

Home of the Warhawks!

As I begin my fourth year as principal of Westerville Central, I am filled with gratitude and pride. I’m proud of the strong relationships we’ve built, the positive culture we’re growing together, and the exceptional experiences we’re providing our students.

At Westerville Central, one of our top priorities is culture. A thriving culture doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of intentional, focused leadership and consistent actions. We believe that you don’t get the culture you want—you get the culture you lead. What we practice, permit, and promote shapes our environment. That’s why every action, every word, and every person matters in building the culture of WCHS.

Since August 2022, we’ve been on a culture journey—one that started with listening. We engaged staff, students, families, and community members in deep conversations to uncover what truly matters to us. From that collaboration, we defined the three core values of the Warhawk Blueprint:

Relentless Pursuit of Growth – Pursue Excellence

Better Together – Think We, Not Me

Own It – Make a Difference, Act with Purpose

These values serve as our compass. They inform every decision, guide every interaction, and keep us aligned as a community. They are the foundation of our Warhawk Culture Playbook, a shared framework that defines who we are and who we strive to be.

The Culture Playbook is just the beginning. Our core values set the expectations for how we treat one another, support our students, and partner with families. To truly live out these values, we must all move in the same direction, use common language, and hold one another accountable to the standards we’ve embraced as a Warhawk community.

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