All school offices and departments will be closed on Friday, July 3. Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible. Enjoy Independence Day weekend!

Work continues throughout the summer! In the Intermediate School, the summer computer crew is organizing equipment, cleaning computers, and ensuring they are updated and ready for the start of school. Shipments are being received. Classrooms are being cleaned. It will all be ready when the Pirates return!

We are still celebrating the graduates from the Class of 2026!

Keontay – Attending Sinclair Community College to earn an Associate's Degree as a veterinary technician. Applied for scholarships and received one from church. Participated in the mural club. School experience: “I got to meet a lot of different people that I never thought I’d be friends with.” About the teachers: “Mr. Grosvenor has really helped me be more in tune with my feelings.” Advice to incoming freshmen: “Stay on top of your work. I know everybody says that, but it’s really true.”

Jackqueline – Attending the University of Dayton to major in psychology. Received a scholarship from the Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship Program. Outside hobbies: “I like to draw, play games on my phone, go on walks with my dogs, and spend time with my sister.” What I will miss: “I’m going to miss the routine. I will definitely miss most of the teachers here because they’re really nice.” 10-year goal: “Have a job in a therapy department, and have connections with children who may have had problems.”

Layla – Attending Sinclair Community College to major in math. Outside hobbies: “I like to sew and do a lot of arts and crafts. I also like to cook and bake.” What I will miss: “It’s going to be weird not being able to talk to everybody.” Advice to incoming freshmen: “Focus. Your freshman year can affect your GPA.” 10-year goal: “Teaching at a high school and owning a house.”

Brian – Deciding between the military and attending Sinclair Community College. About the teachers: “Mrs. Soich helped me with my work.” What I will miss: “I’m going to miss the teachers.” Advice to incoming freshmen: “Just do your work. Get your grades up. 10-Year Goal: “Being successful. Working. Happy and having money.”

The State of Ohio is offering a fourth-grade history pass in July. Eligible fourth graders and up to three guests can receive FREE admission to participating museums and historic sites July 1-31. Find details at https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/June-30-2026/Free-museum-historical-site-admission-in-July-for

Mrs. Bogue has been an educator for 16 years. She spent the first four years at a Cincinnati Public Montessori school, where she taught 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-grade students in one classroom! She began her career in WC as a 4th-grade teacher, then brought her skills to 5th grade at the Intermediate School. She currently coaches science and social studies teachers in literacy strategies. One of the things she appreciates about the school is the diversity, “We all come together with acceptance.” Whether it’s students or staff, she recognizes that everyone has many skills to share with one another. “That makes the school district strong.” Fun Fact: Mrs. Bogue was born in Germany and was the child of a military family. She has three boys. She loves going to the beach (Cape Canaveral, FL and Jamaica are her top two!), reading for pleasure, gardening, and spending time with her family. Enjoy the rest of your summer, Mrs. Bogue! We will see you back in August.

Are you the dad of a Pirate? Are you the grandpa of a Pirate? Are you the uncle of a Pirate? Are you a positive male role model for a Pirate? We want to recognize all of the positive role models who are supporting our Pirates!

There were 18 retirees (not all pictured) who were recognized at the school board meeting last night. This group represented over 400 years of service to the district and to the Pirates! Congratulations to everyone as you begin a new adventure: Jeff Bruns, Debbie Burris, Nikki Haag, Carolyn Helberg, Bambi James, Marty Johnston, Angela Jones, Terri Milling, Peggy Robinson, Sandy Rosholt, Alicia Soich, LeeAnne Speelman, Doug Stebbins, Diane Sullivan, Alice Valley, Karen Walker, Robin Wampler, and Kelli Williamson.

We just can't stop talking about how proud we are of the Class of 2026! Out of a class of 213 graduates, 2 received the Dayton-Montgomery County College Promise Scholarship; 45 students received a Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship; 11 received a Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship; 11 received the Governor's Merit Scholarship; 46 received an Honors Diploma; 10 were National Honor Society members. There were 758 College Credit Plus hours earned, giving students a head start in college. The total of all scholarships, including those mentioned, totaled $1,200,000. Valedictorian, Koen Hicswa, graduated with a 4.9 GPA, and Salutatorian, Makenna McCune, graduated with a 4.8 GPA. Congratulations to the entire class for all of their accomplishments! #wcclassof2026

All school offices, including school offices and department offices, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth.

Kindergarten Readiness Camp at the Early Childhood Center has been a lot of fun as staff help to prepare incoming Pirates for the first day of kindergarten. The campers have been learning to navigate the school, participating in classroom activities, and going on field trips. We found students learning about numbers and doing some coloring, but it wasn't just coloring. It was a lesson about colors, shapes, sharing, making friends, and having fun!

Athletic Secretary, Penny Stanley, is in her new office in the new High School. She is busy unpacking and getting organized, but not too busy to talk to student athletes interested in participating in a fall sport including cheerleading, cross country, golf, football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. If you want to join a Pirate team, contact her at 937-859-5121, ext. 8810 for information. Go Pirates!!

The ECC Pirate Crew posed together before the last day of school. Rain or shine, they are some of the staff who greeted families and students in the drop-off line, then did it again when students were picked up after school.

Students are gone on Summer Break, but work at the schools keeps happening! Classrooms are cleaned out, hallways are used to store furniture, classrooms are swept and mopped, furniture is cleaned and put back into the classroom to wait for the Pirates to return to school!

Meet Michael. His favorite subject was science, and his teacher, Mr. Newman, “helped me to process the world and navigate through it.” He took a College Credit Plus biology course and was named the Most Outstanding Science Student in the Class of 2026. He participated in the National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America, where he competed in regional and state competitions. Some of his favorite experiences during High School were We the People classes and going to Buckeye Boys State. His advice to incoming freshmen is “do everything you can. Just try all the things that are available to you.” Michael will be attending Sinclair Community College. “I’m enrolled in Sinclair and from there, I have time to figure out where else I want to go.” He earned a Governor’s Merit Scholarship, awarded to the top 5% of the graduating class based on GPA. The scholarship pays $5,000 per year for up to 4 years. He may not know where he wants to go after Sinclair, but he knows he wants to focus on environmental engineering. “I’m hoping to get sustainable and clean energy throughout the state and the country.” Congratulations, Michael! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026

Meet Nicole. She was in the Mural Club, Book Club, Marching Band, and Concert Band, and had the opportunity to play in the pit for one musical. Being in band was one of her favorite experiences in High School. “It’s a fun environment, and you get close to people.” Art and math were her favorite subjects. Some of her favorite teachers were the art teachers, particularly Mrs. Marderosian. “She always makes time to talk to you. She has been very helpful and a big support for me, and I love art, so she has always helped me with that, too.” Her advice to incoming freshmen is, “Get into an activity. It’s just a good experience.” Nicole took College Credit Plus courses in High School and graduated with an Honors Diploma. Her plan is to attend Heidelberg University to major in nursing and has received scholarships, including the Dean’s Scholarship, to help with tuition. Congratulations, Nicole! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026

The school year has ended, but we still have stories to tell, including this interview with kindergarten students. Find out about their teacher, trash on the ceiling, and how they don't want to leave! Check it out at https://youtu.be/idyu3-vzJ28 and keep following us this summer! We have more student stories to share, as well as stories about what happens in schools during summer break!

Join the community to celebrate the opening of the West Carrollton Middle/High School on August 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. Following the ceremony, there will be a brief tour of the building.

Meet Victoria. The thing she will miss the most about High School is the friends she has made. She served as President of the Junior class last year, and as President of the Senior class, and counts student council members as some of her closest friends. Following an eye surgery, she said, “The girls I met through the student council came to my house and visited me after my surgery.” She will also miss her teachers and principal, Mr. White. “Some people don’t like him, but I think he’s funny. He just wants us to do our best, so I like him.” She listed Mr. Newman, Mr. Hauk, and Mrs. Carlise as some of her favorite teachers. “They’re just super nice, and they actually want us to learn.” Other activities she participated in during High School include attending Buckeye Girls’ State, being on the swim team for three years, serving on the spirit committee, helping plan prom and homecoming, and attending football games. Her advice to freshmen is, “Put yourself out there and make connections. Make sure you get all your work done.” Victoria has been a lifeguard for four years. During her time at the pool, she realized she was good at situations that required her to use first-aid skills. “I didn’t freak out, and I remembered what I was supposed to do.” Originally, she planned to attend law school, but after those experiences, she changed her mind and decided to pursue a career in healthcare. Victoria graduated with an Honors Diploma and will have a head start in college thanks to the CCP classes she took. Her plan is to live at home and commute to Wright State University to pursue a nursing degree. Congratulations, Victoria! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026