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Worthington convocation stresses culture of belonging alongside high academic standards
Summary
At a district convocation marking the 2025–26 school year, a Worthington school official urged staff to sustain a welcoming culture while maintaining rigorous expectations for students as construction at two high schools kept the district from gathering together.
At the start of the 2025–26 school year, a staff member for the Worthington public schools told employees at the district’s annual convocation that the district must pair an inclusive culture with consistently high academic and behavioral standards. The speaker said both high school auditoriums are under construction this year, so staff could not meet together in one place.
The message framed the tone for the year: the district should ensure every student feels “seen, valued, connected, and fully supported” while also expecting students to meet high standards. That dual emphasis, the staff member said, is intentional and central to the district’s mission.
The speaker opened with a personal anecdote about a conversation on a flight home from…
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