The Wellington School

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.

It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and Independent Schools Association of the Central States

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. They spent three years planning, raising money, finding a property, and recruiting teachers and students. 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.

Achievements
It was named a Top Workplace by Columbus CEO magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Wellington was also named Best Private School in the Best of Business poll by Columbus CEO magazine in 2015 and 2016. Head of School Robert Brisk presented at TEDxColumbus on the topic of student engagement in 2016.

Athletics
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.

Fall
 * Boys soccer
 * Girls soccer
 * Girls tennis
 * Boys Golf
 * Girls Golf

Winter
 * Boys basketball
 * Girls basketball
 * Swimming and diving

Spring
 * Baseball
 * Softball
 * Boys lacrosse
 * Girls lacrosse
 * Boys tennis

Wellington Athletic Successes


 * 2019 State Champions - Boys Soccer (Team)
 * 2019 State Champions - Boys Tennis (Team)
 * 2018 State Champions - Boys Golf
 * 2018 State Champions - Boys Tennis (Team)
 * 2018 State Champions - Boys Tennis (Doubles)
 * 2018 State Runner-up - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2017 State Qualifier - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2017 State Qualifier - Boys Diving (Individual)
 * 2017 State Runner-Up - Boys Basketball
 * 2016 State Qualifier - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2016 State Final Four - Boys Basketball
 * 2016 State Qualifier - Boys Diving (Individual)
 * 2016 State Runner-Up - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2015 State Qualifier - Boys Diving (Individual)
 * 2015 State Qualifier - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2014 State Runner-Up - Boys Golf
 * 2014 State Qualifier - Boys Golf (Individual)
 * 2014 State Qualifier - Girls Tennis (Individual)
 * 2014 State Qualifier - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2014 State Qualifier - Boys Diving (Individual)
 * 2013 State Qualifier - Boys Golf
 * 2013 State Qualifier - Girls Tennis (Individual)


 * 2013 State Runner-Up - Girls Diving (Individual)
 * 2012 State Runner-Up - Boys Golf
 * 2012 State Runner-Up - Girls Diving (Individual)
 * 2011 State Champions - Boys Golf
 * 2011 State Runner-Up - Girls Golf (Individual)
 * 2011 State Runner-Up - Boys Tennis (Individual)
 * 2010 State Final Four - Girls Lacrosse
 * 2006 State Final Four - Girls Lacrosse
 * 2003 State Final Four - Boys Basketball
 * 2003 State Champions - Middle School Boys Lacrosse
 * 2001 State Champions - Boys Tennis (Doubles)
 * 2001 State Runner-Up - Boys Lacrosse
 * 2000 State Champions - Girls Lacrosse
 * 1999 State Runner-Up - Boys Lacrosse
 * 1998 State Runner-Up - Boys Lacrosse
 * 1989 State Champions - Girls Tennis (Doubles)