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Wellington Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
An impressive 16 Wellington students and members of the 2026 graduating class were recognized by College Board with AP Scholar Awards for their outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement Exams. Honors range from AP Scholar to AP Scholar with Distinction, reflecting exemplary college-level accomplishment across multiple subjects. Read the blog.
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This year’s honorees are:
AP Scholar with Distinction – Zac Barton ’26, Phoebe Bong ’27, Enzo Corso ’26, Steven Huang '27, Jiakai Li' 27, Annabeth Pan '27, Lillian Schrader '27, Annie Shen ’26, Claire Shen '26, Andy Stern '27, and Atticus Trubilowicz '27
AP Scholar with Honor – Micha Houston '26, Mika Johnson '27, and Cameron King ’26
AP Scholar – Aayzah Khan ’26 and Taj Ruegsegger '27
Not pictured: Atticus Trubilowicz '27 and members of the Class of 2026.
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Welcoming Our Newest Educators and Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year
At Wellington, our strength lies in the people who inspire and guide our students every day. We are delighted to welcome new colleagues whose expertise, curiosity, and care will further enrich our learning community. Read the blog.
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More from the Well Said Blog
Want to read more stories from Wellington? Visit wellington.org/blog.
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School Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7
Well Connected: Community Coffee
Wednesday, September 9, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Middle and Upper School Student Picture Day
Wednesday, September 9, 9 a.m.-2p.m.
Early Childhood and Lower School Parent and Caregiver Night
Thursday, September 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
WPA Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Early Childhood and Lower School Student Picture Day
Wednesday, September 16, 9 a.m.-2p.m.
Founders Day
Friday, September 18
Dress Sharp Day
Wednesday, September 23
Parent Coffee with the Head of School
Tuesday, September 29, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
ISACS Parent Webinar - School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to "Do School"
Tuesday, September 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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Congratulations to Vikram Dasa ’29 who earned first-place honors in America250’s America’s Field Trip contest for his essay on what America means to him. Vikram recently joined Good Day Columbus to talk about his winning essay and what the experience has meant to him. Learn more about Vikram and watch his segment on Good Day Columbus here.
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Alice Clark ’28 attended Notre Dame's Summer Scholars program in July. She spent two weeks immersed in the class "Time Traveler's Guide to Disease" with bio-archeology professor Dr. Susan Sheridan and classmates from across the US and Europe. In addition to earning a college credit for the course, Alice explored the campus, engaged in community service for the South Bend area, and took a class trip to the Field Museum in Chicago.
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Please welcome Aloïs Le Cottier ’28 to the Wellington community! An exchange student from France, Aloïs is joining the upper school as a junior and is already showing his Jag spirit as a member of the Upper School Boys Soccer team. We are delighted to welcome Aloïs to our community and look forward to all he will bring to our school this year!
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Student School Picture Days – September 9 and 16
This year, we will hold two separate school picture days in order to manage the traffic flow with minimal disruption to the school day. Mark your calendars for the following dates and click here to learn more about ordering.
Wednesday, September 9, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Middle & Upper School Only (Grades 5-12)
Wednesday, September 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Early Childhood & Lower School Only (Little Jags - Grade 4)
Wednesday, October 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Picture Retake Day (all grade levels)
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Well Connected: Community Coffee – September 9
You’re invited to join Latisha Humphries, director of community engagement and belonging, for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, September 9, from 8:15–9:15 a.m., in Doerschlag Den. This informal gathering is an opportunity to connect, build community, and learn more about engagement and belonging at Wellington. No RSVP is required.
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Upper School Harvest Mums Sale – Through September 11
Support Upper School Student Council and help fund this year's prom by purchasing fall mums. Grades 9–10 and grades 11–12 are competing for prizes, so choose your team when placing your order. Orders are due by Friday, September 11. Mums will be available for pickup on Tuesday, September 29, from 3:45-7 p.m., at Wellington.
Order for grades 9–10
Order for grades 11–12
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Founders Day – September 18
Bring the whole family to enjoy the fun with special activities offered from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, soccer games, and more! For all the details and to purchase a wristband for your child, visit www.wellington.org/foundersday.
We need YOU to make this annual event a success. Please sign up for a 30-minute or 1-hour time slot. Your small gift of time can make this evening enjoyable for all. Sign up now!
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Digital Citizenship Parent Group Meeting – September 24
The WPA Digital Citizenship Parent Group will be hosting special speaker Christina Conrad with the FBI. Meet Thursday, September 24, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in Ruscilli Conference Room. Visit the Digital Well-being Resources page in Veracross for other helpful tools shared by this group. Opt-in to regular communications by clicking here.
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Zootopia Movie Night – September 25
Please join HOLA (Hispanic Origin Latin American Parents) on Friday, September 25, from 6-8 p.m. in the Thomas Family Dining Room at Wellington for a FREE family-friendly event featuring Disney’s "Zootopia", a PG film featuring the importance of diversity and inclusion. Adult supervision is required. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Sign up here to attend!
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ReWilding Wellington Fall Service Day – September 27
ReWilding Wellington is hosting a service day on Sunday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All students and their families are welcome to join us from 10-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for our next round of work removing invasive plants and clearing the way for new life and learning! Sign up here.
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Parent Coffee with the Head of School – September 29
Join us for coffee and conversation on Tuesday, September 29, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Doerschlag Den. Head of School Eliza McLaren will share trimester one updates and reflections as we settle into the 2026-27 school year.
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Parent Webinar Series: School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to "Do School" – September 29
As part of our commitment to supporting families, Wellington is providing complimentary access to the ISACS Parent Webinar Series. The series begins on Tuesday, September 29, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., with executive function expert Sarah Ward. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of executive function skills and challenges and will leave with practical strategies to start the school year strong. This session is designed for parents of children in grades 3-12. View the registration guide.
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The Wellington School Handbook
The School Handbook is where our community expectations live — student and family responsibilities, policies and procedures, and details about our program and services. Please read it. By enrolling at Wellington, you agree to uphold the policies described within it. Thank you for your partnership.
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Save the Date: Wellington Heritage Festival – November 2
Planning starts this month for this annual event. Learn more at www.wellington.org/heritage. With food as a connector, we will experience and celebrate the variety of cultures and backgrounds represented by the Wellington community, but we need YOU to make this happen! Learn more about volunteer options listed below by clicking this sign-up link.
- Dance Flash Mob
- Cultural Fashion Showcase
- General Volunteer
- Lead a Committee
- Table Host - Virtual information meeting to be held Monday, October 5 at 5 pm.
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Next Featured Competitions – September 9, 17, and 18
Join us for the Mid-State League (MSL) Showdown on Wednesday, September 9. It’s a white out!
- Varsity Girls Tennis – 4:30 p.m.
- Varsity Girls Soccer – 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Boys Soccer – 7:15 p.m.
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Join us for Middle School Founders Day Eve on Thursday, September 17
- Middle School Girls Soccer– 4:30 p.m.
- Middle School Boys Soccer– 5:45 p.m.
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Join us for Founders Day on Friday, September 18
- Varsity Girls Soccer – 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Boys Soccer – 7:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to make these featured competitions extra special. Please sign up here.
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New Ticketing for Home Athletic Events
Wellington students receive free admission to regular season home ticketed athletic events, plus three complimentary guest passes for every game. Students simply provide their name at the gate, while guests share the student's name with the gate attendant. Additional admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are purchased at the gate only. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
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Fall Sports Update
Upper School:
Cross Country:
The Jaguars Cross Country team started the season this past Saturday at the Dan Reid Invitation and they started with a bang! Ben Austin made his varsity cross country debut by winning the race with a time of 17:25 (second best time in school history). On the girls side Emma Lumbley finished 5th with a 22:12, helping to lead the girls team to a 2nd place overall finish!
Boys Soccer:
The Boys Upper School Soccer team is off to an undefeated 3-0-1 start in which they have outscored their opponents 18-4, and just managed a come from behind tie vs. rival Columbus Academy.
Girls Soccer:
The Girls Upper School Soccer team is off to 2-3 start, led by sophomore Madeline Weaver who has nine goals already this season!
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