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🌱 What Westerville Schools plan to change after a two-star readiness rating

Westerville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Westerville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Westerville Schools plan to change after a two-star readiness rating
  • Westerville resident earns spot in prestigious college Hall of Fame

Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Sunny, but cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westerville Schools Question Two-Star Readiness Rating (thewestervillenews.com) — Westerville Schools are pushing back on a two-star college and career readiness rating, arguing it misses many students’ real achievements while they work to better support others. District leaders are expanding middle school planning, exploring work-based credit programs, and tackling early literacy after mixed report-card results. They also highlight Westerville graduates’ stronger college enrollment and completion rates compared with statewide averages.
   

• Lee Alumnus Juan Jose Perez Inducted Into TICUA Hall Of Fame (chattanoogan.com) — A Westerville resident, attorney Juan Jose “John” Perez, has been inducted into the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association Hall of Fame for his legal career and extensive community service. Living in Westerville with his family, he leads Ohio’s largest woman-owned business law firm and has helped launch projects addressing homelessness and supporting education and health care governance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Breaking: Aldi Westerville is "back in business" The Freezers / Refrigeration units are working.
    50% stocked with a new truck of goodies arriving tomorrow. Good news! (Nextdoor Hoover Reservoir)
  • Room for One More?
    On a rocky outpost along the California coast, pelicans, seagulls, and cormorants gather in a seemingly chaotic scene. With nearly every inch… (Nextdoor Maxtown Sunbury)
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Janitor - Hamilton Quarter Chili's in Westerville. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant manager - (02326) in Westerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Worthington

  • Fall in love with Worthington Jewelers latest sale (614now.com)
  • Worthington Resource Pantry sees increase in demand as food costs rise (nbc4i.com)
  • A Longtime Delaware Restaurant Has Served Its Last Fish And Chips (columbusnavigator.com)

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Ok Westerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westerville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.