Welcome to Wellington! We're thrilled that your family has made the choice to invest in educational excellence and join our connected, future-focused learning community.
Explore the materials on this page to get to know our community for a smooth and seamless introduction to Wellington.
Resources for New Families
To help the year begin smoothly, please be sure Wellington receives the following items before the first day of school. All items should be submitted to the appropriate department listed below.
Early Childhood / Lower School: Cindy Hahn (614) 884-4514 hahn1@wellington.org
Middle School: Jamie Fencl (614) 324-1659 fencl@wellington.org
Upper School: Brenda Porter (614) 324-1679 porter@wellington.org
Athletics: Dr. Nicholas Williams (614) 324-1575 athletics@wellington.org
School Nurse: Alex Faber (614) 324-1661 wellness@wellington.org
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1) Final school records from your child's previous school. Wellington's division office will request these items using your transcript request form that you signed during the admissions process.
2) Any pertinent court-ordered custody/parenting documents or arrangements (if applicable)
3) Copy of your child's birth certificate
- Little Jags, prekindergarten, and kindergarten - please bring the original (or certified copy) to the early childhood and lower school office to be copied/scanned by the division assistant.
- Grades 1-12 - a copy provided by you or your child's previous school is acceptable.
4) Copy of your child's passport, green card, or visa if the student is not a U.S. citizen
5) School nurse's medical information form, including immunization records - COMING SOON
6) Complete and return the doctor's Physical Exam Report - Little Jags and prekindergarten students only
7) Athletics forms (grades 6-12) if participating in a fall sport
- OHSAA 25-26 / Concussion Info / Lindsay's Law - Melanie to update after April 1
- Upper School Non-Compete Form (grades 9-12 only)
8) Veracross parent portal updates - AVAILABLE MID-JULY
- Verify your household profile and update contact information (if applicable)
- Update medical profile information for each student (if applicable)
- Complete school policy forms
- Aftercare Registration (Little Jags - grade 5) - available early August
- Inclement Weather Dismissal
- Emergency Transportation and Treatment
- Dietary Preferences
School Handbook
View the School Handbook 2025-2026 for all grade levels. Divisional versions may be included in the division-specific information below. 2026-2027 updates are shared in August.
School Calendar
View the Calendar of Major Dates 2026-2027 here. Note that the Veracross parent portal includes a more detailed calendar of events and will be your main calendar throughout the school year.
School Communications
Veracross parent portal access begins mid-July. Learn more here about how Wellington communicates and how you can access the parent portal: Wellington Digital Communications & Parent Portal Logins.
Transportation
If your child needs transportation to school, there are several local school districts that send a bus to Wellington. View the details here or register for the Wellington-hosted bus route. General Transportation Information by School District - 26-27 Updates COMING SOON
Not Sure What We're Talking About?
Learn more here about common Wellington Terminology.
Get Involved!
There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer at Wellington and support the school in various ways. Learn more about the Wellington Parents Association (WPA).
The Sokol Store
Wellington apparel and other swag are sold in The Sokol Store on campus. Regular hours are limited to the school year (8-8:25 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. daily), but you may shop the store online here. Pick up your online purchases in the front entrance rotunda. Summer purchases are fulfilled weekly. Watch for special store hours during Welcome Back events in August.
Pre-Loved Apparel Sale
WPA offers a regular sale on the first Friday of most months with used uniform items available in a variety of sizes and at great prices. Join us also for Welcome Back event in August and a special ski apparel sale offered in December & January.
Uniform Store Discount Offers
COMING SOON
These resources apply to students joining Wellington in Little Jags, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1-4. Updates for the 2026-2027 school year will be shared in August 2026 back-to-school resources.
Early Childhood & Lower School Curriculum Overview
Early Childhood & Lower School - Know Who to Contact - COMING SOON
Early Childhood & Lower School 2025-2026 Dress Code
Wellington's Beyond the Bell program provides a variety of exciting opportunities for early childhood, lower school, and middle school students during after school hours. - COMING SOON
These resources apply to students joining Wellington in grades 5-8. Updates for the 2026-2027 school year will be shared in August 2026 back-to-school resources.
Middle School 25-26 Dress Code
Middle School 26-27 Know Who to Contact - COMING SOON
Supply List - Grade 5 - COMING SOON
Supply List - Grade 6 - COMING SOON
Supply List - Grade 7 - COMING SOON
Supply List - Grade 8 - COMING SOON
Middle School Summer Reading - COMING SOON
Middle School Bell Schedule 2025-2026
Wellington's Beyond the Bell program provides a variety of exciting opportunities for early childhood, lower school, and middle school students during after school hours. - COMING SOON
These resources apply to students joining Wellington in grades 9-12. Updates for the 2026-2027 school year will be shared in August 2026 back-to-school resources.
Important Information for New US Students - COMING SOON
Upper School - Know Who to Contact 2026-2027 - COMING SOON
Upper School Supplies List - COMING SOON
Upper School Dress Code 2025-2026
Upper School Cell Phone Acceptable Use Policy
Upper School Schedule - Explained
Frequently Asked Questions by Grade Level
Welcome to Athletics - Grades 5 & 6 - COMING SOON
Fall 2026 Coach Information - COMING SOON
OHSAA 26-27 / Concussion Info / Lindsay's Law - UPDATE COMING SOON