WHITNEY SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for November 17-November 21 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/worthingtonhookerschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs


Kindness Week is Coming!
We are so excited for Kindness Week at Worthington Hooker School, happening October 27th-31st!
Our students and staff will be participating in daily activities to celebrate and support kindness throughout our school community.
Here's a look at what's planned:
Monday: Classroom Kindness Posters
Tuesday: Kindness Messages
Wednesday: Kindness Read Alouds
Thursday: Acts of Kindness Classroom Challenge
Friday: Magical March and Kindness Awards
Support Our School Pantry & Win!
We also have a special opportunity for our families to participate. Please consider bringing in items for the school's pantry this week.
Every family that donates will be entered into a raffle! Your generosity helps support our community and teaches a wonderful lesson in kindness.
Let's make this a week filled with positive actions and big hearts! It's cool to be KIND!


Calling All Curious Families!
Join us for a virtual meeting via Zoom designed to give families insight into this year’s Science Fair and Invention Convention!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89133215800?pwd=Vy8ZhRZTs6bHKmPWSyFOG9DprIt2TG.1
During this session, you’ll:
✅ Learn what the Science Fair & Invention Convention are all about
✅ Receive a clear timeline of key dates and deadlines
✅ Get access to helpful resources and links
✅ Have the opportunity to ask questions
Whether you're new to these events or looking for a refresher, this meeting is a great way to get started and feel confident supporting your child’s journey.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Do you love building, creating, and solving challenges? The WHS VEX IQ Robotics Club is open to all students in Grades 6–8!
Wednesdays, October 1 – May 6
3–5 PM
$40/month
Teams that complete this year’s challenge by December 10 will be invited to represent WHS in competitions!
Register today: whspta.jumbula.com/WorthingtonHookerSchoolASPProgram20252026/ASPNonASPRoboticsGrades68

Trick-or-Treat Mask-A-Rade!
Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 1–3 PM at Worthington Hooker School (691 Whitney Ave) for a fun Halloween celebration! Wear your costume and come trick-or-treat with friends and families — all grades K–8 welcome!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AC2EA4F8C61-59324846-trick#/
Nut-free candy donations appreciated — drop off by Friday, Oct. 24!
Sponsored by the Worthington Hooker PTA


October 2025 Breakfast Menu


We are so very excited to partner with Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen. This is a remarkable opportunity for our community! Use the links below to sign-up if interested!
1. September 25, 2025 Dinner Service DRC -
2. September 25, 2025 Kitchen Duty - DRC
3. October 9, 2025 - Dinner Service - DRC
4. October 23, 2025 - Dinner Service-DRC

We hope everyone will join us at WHS Back to School Picnic Sept. 19th.

Every year on September 15th, art teachers around the world celebrate International Dot Day! Dot Day is inspired by Peter Reynolds's book "The Dot" and reminds us that everyone is an artist — all we have to do is try.
We will celebrate Dot Day by reading Peter Reynolds's "The Dot" and creating our own dot-inspired artwork to decorate the school. Make sure to wear your polka dots on Monday, September 15th!
For more information about the history of Dot Day, you can visit https://www.internationaldotday.org/


September 2025 Breakfast Menu

September 2025 Lunch Menu

Worthington Hooker School 2025-2026 Band Start-Up Information


Use the attached link if interested in ordering WHS Spirit Wear: https://worthingtonhooker.bigcartel.com/
ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE SCHOOL WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PLACING THE ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE CHILD'S NAME AND GRADE IN THE NOTES WHEN CHECKING OUT. AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT WHEN DROPPED OFF AT THE SCHOOL

Hello WHS Families!
We are excited for another amazing year of After School Programming here at Worthington Hooker School! Please use the links below to see a list of available programming. Registration opens August 18th!
Registration Link: https://whspta.jumbula.com/WorthingtonHookerSchoolASPProgram20252026/WorthingtonHookerSchoolAfterSchoolProgram20252026
List of WHS ASP and NON-ASP Enrichment Programs 25-26 : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lNtH_Z145I6Vh29ixadb8FSuEg1la-7_kD_h11xzygk/edit?usp=sharing


