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The Wellington School (simply referred to as Wellington) is a PK–12 private, co-educational, college-preparatory school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1982 by Ken Ackerman, Harry K. Gard, Bob Holland, Len Immke, George Minot, Dave Swaddling, Dave Thomas, Jack Ruscilli, and Jeff Wilkins. [citation needed]
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It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and Independent Schools Association of the Central States
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Location
The Wellington School is located in Columbus, Ohio.
History
Wellington was conceived in 1979 by Ken Ackerman, Harry K. Gard, Bob Holland, Len Immke, George Minot, Dave Swaddling, Dave Thomas, Jack Ruscilli, and Jeff Wilkins with the goal of creating the first coeducational, independent school in Columbus.[citation needed] They spent three years planning, raising money, finding a property, and recruiting teachers and students.[citation needed] In 1982, The Wellington School opened with 137 students and 19 employees as the first co-ed independent school in Columbus. The first graduating class was in 1989 with 32 students. In 2010, the new 76,000 square foot building opened. In 2012, the Little Jags preschool program for 3-year-olds began.
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Achievements
It was named a Top Workplace by Columbus CEO magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.[4] Wellington was also named Best Private School in the Best of Business poll by Columbus CEO magazine in 2015 and 2016.[5] Head of School Robert Brisk presented at TEDxColumbus on the topic of student engagement in 2016.[6]
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Wellington competes in the Mid-State League of the OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences. Sports at Wellington include: boys and girls soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, basketball, swim and dive, and track and field. Boys baseball and girls softball and lacrosse are also offered.[7]
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