Westerville city, schools: Some changes prompted by COVID-19 will continue
A patriotic light show, online and streaming public meetings and live virtual fitness programs that started as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic likely will continue because of their popularity and effectiveness in Westerville.
Ellen Cathers, chairperson for the Lights of Liberty through the Rotary Club of Westerville, said the drive-thru patriotic light show definitely started because of a desire to offer something safe for the community during COVID.
“We are in partnership with Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights,” she said of the show that was offered for the second consecutive year June 25 through July 2.
Westerville City Schools: New elementary nearly under roof; South project progressing
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Westerville City Schools newest elementary school at Minerva Park, near Hawthorne Elementary School, is scheduled to be under roof by the end of May.
Bids also are set to open in late June for the new middle school that’s also in Minerva Park.
Scott Dorne, the district s assistant superintendent, operations, said the new elementary is on schedule, with its opening in August 2022.
“They finished installing roof joints, and this month we look to see the roof come on,” he said. “That’s the target for this month. The building isn’t needed until August of next year, and we feel good about that project.”