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Announcements for 9/16/24
September 16, 2024
- Congrats to the marching band! They performed at the Old Market Days in Downtown Worthington on Saturday and travelled to the Cavalcade of Bands in Cambridge. In competition they earned 1st place class AA, Overall Best Auxiliary, Overall Best Percussion, Overall Best Visual, Overall Best Music, and Grand Champion!
- Like Democracy? Like the idea of making some cash on a day off from school? Sign up for Youth at the Booth to work the polls on Election Day! Earn up to $165 and support Democracy. Students are eligible if: They are a U.S. Citizen and a resident of Franklin County, 17 years old or older by November 5th, 2024 (no matter their grade), A student in good standing with their school who will represent the Franklin County Board of Elections well. Training will be held at TWHS on Monday 9/23 at 6pm. Check out the flyer posted on Schoology or stop by room A111 for more information!
- Starting September 15 going until October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a month to celebrate all Hispanics.This year’s theme is Pioneer’s Change: Shaping the Future Together. It started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage week under President Lyndon Johnson. It was expanded to a month-long observance under president Ronald Reagan in 1988. Hispanic Heritage Month became law in August of 1988. This year a group of Thomas Worthington students will be putting together a homeroom lesson and more! If you have any interest in helping, talk to Miss Starks in the counseling office!
- Is your stomach growling during class? Is Academic Prep making you thirsty? Fly on by the Aviary located in Room 175 right inside the cafeteria and check out our selection of snacks and drinks. We have Little Bites Muffins, chips, gum, Gatorade, Arnold Palmer Arizona 50/50, and Sparkling Ice, all at great prices. We only accept cash and we’re open every period except 1st. The Aviary – For Students, By Students!
- Seniors! Put in your request for a free senior T-shirt! Go to the link on Schoology to sign up before Friday, October 4th! T-shirts are still being designed and will be voted on in the coming weeks.
- Please join us on Friday, September 20th during 5th period for our first Diversity Club Meeting. We will meet in room A216. You will be excused from class. Diversity Club seeks to include all students who are willing to participate in planning activities and events for our diverse population. The club meets once per month during the school day, usually during a lunch period. The members assist in planning Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as plan and participate in our Black History Month Celebration. We attempt to celebrate and highlight other cultures as well. The members also plan community service activities. Please join us!
- We are happy to announce the start of the new Thomas Disc Golf Club! We will be playing on Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 4:45. All students are welcome! Come and learn how to play a fun, lifelong sport. No discs or experience required. There will be a variety of friendly competitions. We will meet at “The Flats” which is west of the soccer fields along the river. Email Mr. Retta for details or to be added to the group email. We hope to see you at the Thomas Disc Golf Club!
- Any students who are interested in applying to be a part of SALB (Student Athlete Leadership Board) should see their sport’s Head Coach or stop by the athletic office for more information. The program is open to Juniors or Seniors with a 2.5 GPA and at least one varsity letter earned. Applications are due by Friday, September 20th.