The end of the school year was busy, and we will be sharing those stories with you, including stories about some of our students! Meet Royce. He has been a Pirate since preschool, and he just finished 7th grade. His favorite subjects are math, because “I’m good at it. I like to solve problems,” and science, because “I like the labs.” Royce is an athlete and plays football and basketball. He also competes with the track team in high jump and sprints. He credits Mr. Ballard for helping him to get better at the high jump. His favorite sport is football, and he would like to continue playing in college and possibly the NFL. Outside of school, he likes to play basketball with friends, play video games, and spend time with family. Enjoy your summer break, Royce! We will see you back at school in August. #wcpiratepride #wcclassof2031

about 20 hours ago, West Carrollton Schools
An image featuring a smiling person with text "I AM A West Carrollton Pirate" and "Class of 2031" against a red and black background with stars.
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.
1 day ago, West Carrollton Schools
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony text on left. School building on right. Red ribbon and scissors graphic in the center.
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
3 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Class of Senior Spotlight with Pirate logo and photo of a girl with long hair leaning against a brick wall
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! No matter where you go, you will always be Pirates.
6 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A red backdrop displays a graduation cap with the words "Congratulations to all our graduates!" and the number 2026.
Meet Koen. He is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. He will graduate with a 4.948 GPA (grade point average). Honors and CCP (College Credit Plus) classes he has taken have earned him extra credit towards his GPA. His favorite CCP courses were Spanish and Math. Chemistry was the most challenging CCP course he took, but he feels the experience will help prepare him for difficult college classes. He has enjoyed cultural assemblies, the Spanish talent show, football games, and honor assemblies during his time in High School. He appreciates the diversity in the school population. “It teaches you how to be around other people, how to lead, and how to see other people’s perspectives.” Koen participated in robotics, where he did programming and developed leadership, technical, and social skills. He competed in BPA (Business Professionals of America) in programming at the regional, state, and national levels during his sophomore and junior years, and believes those skills will help him in his career. He also believes his teachers have been instrumental in his success. “The teachers here are amazing. I always felt like they were here to help me. They wanted me to succeed.” He will continue his education at the University of Cincinnati to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. His goal is to do a job he loves, develop life-saving technologies to help people, and improve the quality of life through technology. Congratulations, Koen! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026
7 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Red and white poster with a pirate logo, a man's photo, and the text "Class of 2026" and "Senior Spotlight".
Life is but a dream, a Dairy Dreem that is! Earlier in May, WCIS student council members celebrated the end of the school year and all the hard work they did by taking a walk to the Dairy Dreem! Students enjoyed the ice cream treat while spending time with friends.
8 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A group of children pose for a picture in front of an ice cream shop sign.
Five people stand in front of an ice cream stand, each holding a cone. Trees and a fence are in the background.
A group of individuals are seated around a blue table in an outdoor area with benches, trees, and a road in the background.
Oh no! Mrs. Fee can't get out of her chair, but not to worry. It was one of the fun activities happening during the last days of school. Mrs. Fee's class received the most donations for the Fun Run Fundraiser among the second-grade classes, and she allowed her students to vote on a couple of potential rewards. Taping Mrs. Fee to her chair was the winner! Congratulations to the class! Now, please untape your teacher!
8 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A group of children posing for a photo on a concrete sidewalk, with a fence, trees, and parked cars in the background and their teacher taped to a chair
All schools and school offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
13 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Flag with stars and stripes, folded neatly. Gray surface with a white rectangle reading "Memorial Day" and "Monday, May 25, 2020."
Children were throwing things off the staircase landing and the catwalk at the Elementary School today, and Principal Mr. Thobe was okay with it! It was the annual Egg Drop for students in Mrs. Barter's class. Students created devices that would hold an egg and allow it to be dropped from the staircase landing without breaking. There were parachutes made from shopping bags, a bag of popcorn, and other padded devices made by the students. The survivors of the landing challenge moved on to the catwalk for a second drop. Results were tallied, and those with an egg that didn't break or crack celebrated! No. Egg salad will not be on the menu tomorrow.
14 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Kids holding bags of collected items on stairs, some holding up their finds. Background is a white wall.
Four kids are standing on a staircase with metal railings. A brown object falls from above.
Several children in various clothes on a staircase, one holding a blue bag. The stairs have a metal railing.
People on an upper level of a multi-story building, one of whom holds up a white bag.
Adults and children stand on a balcony with railings. Some hold bags. The ceiling has a red line.
Four children look at a plastic bag held by a boy. Behind them, a woman walks. A staircase is visible on the left.
A group of children sit on the floor using a laptop, some wearing glasses and sneakers. An adult stands nearby.
A young boy in a blue hoodie holds a white egg while sitting on a patterned floor, surrounded by other children.
Girl in pink shirt holds a white egg in with children sitting on the floor.
A smiling boy holds an egg and poses indoors. Other children sit in the background.
Preschool students made new friends this morning when students from the Elementary School visited the ECC. The older students helped with some coloring projects, then it was off to the playground to enjoy some fun time together.
14 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Group of children in a classroom, seated and standing, holding up drawings. Behind them are walls with various posters and displays.
Three children seated around a table are engaged in an activity using markers and papers.
Two children sit at a table, engaged in coloring and drawing activities. Various markers and papers are spread out on the table.
Seven children are seated around a table with art supplies. Two adults stand behind them.
Five children, all smiling, stand in a classroom. They hold up pieces of paper with drawings. Behind them are shelves with various items.
Young girls slide down a red slide while a girl waits to go next. Other children play on equipment.
Three young girls stand together on a playground, smiling. Behind them, a grassy field stretches to a fence.
Children play on playground equipment. One boy smiles and gives a thumbs-up. Behind him is a building.
The rain kept coming down today, but Elementary students didn't mind. They had Gym Jam and participated in various stations set up throughout the gym. Scooters, hoop throws, golf, and basketball throws were all part of the fun!
15 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Two boys play with a ball in an indoor court. One throws it; the other catches. Orange cones and other kids are in the background.
Child lying on purple sled holding black rope while lying on gym floor with black markings.
A basketball court with a boy running, another boy and a girl standing near cones, and a wall with a sign.
A group of children playing ball in an indoor court. A girl throws the ball in the air.
Children play on a gym floor. One girl uses a skateboard while another child holds a ball.
A boy rides a wheeled sled on a wooden gym floor, with traffic cones and onlookers.
A child aims and throws a ball at a target. Another child picks up a ball behind him.
Kids inside a gym, a boy holds a ball, while others watch, with cones and a basketball hoop in the background.
Monuments, Memorials, Museums, and More! That's what our Middle School students experienced on a whirlwind trip to Washington, DC. They may not have seen everything, but they saw a lot and learned even more.
15 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A tall, white obelisk stands tall against a blue sky. A green field with a sprinkler system in front.
A group of individuals in casual clothing walks on a road with a cemetery in the background.
A memorial garden with a fountain in the center, surrounded by stone pillars. Visitors walk around. Trees are visible in the background.
Group of people, some in yellow lanyards, stand on a path surrounded by greenery, with a grassy area and chain-link fence.
A vertical view of a room with walls covered in many framed photographs, creating an extensive gallery.
A grassy field with scattered people. A large white building is in the background, with a crane above it.
Gray stone wall, "World War II Memorial" engraved. An eagle, shield, and wings carved in the center. Bright sky above, shadows cast.
Look who is turning 2! Happy birthday to Tabby the Therapy Dog. She has learned a lot during her 2 years, and we are paws-itively thrilled that she is a team member in our schools!
15 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A poster for Tabby, a therapy dog celebrating her 2nd birthday, shows a black dog with a blue vest.
Congratulations to Laylah J.! She placed first in the Middle School Track and Field Miami Valley League Championship in the shot put, throwing 39', 6 1/2". She outhrew her closest competitor by 5', .25". Winning the Shot Put qualified her to go to the state meet that was held this past weekend. Before the state meet, she sustained a shoulder injury and was unable to practice for a week. "I didn't use my arm the whole week." She said the week off from throwing threw off her timing, and she didn't perform as well as she had hoped, but she still placed 13th at the state competition, and we are PIRATE Proud of her!
16 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Woman wearing a black shirt smiles at the camera in a room with a white wall and door.
Meet Bryceson. He said he will miss the teachers most about High School, including Mrs. Carlisle, Ms. Morris, and Mr. Cornett. One teacher he recognized was Mr. Bottelier, who gave him valuable life lessons and made him realize he needed to be more responsible. “He was the real definition of a teacher. He was there for me when I was going through a hard time.” Math became his favorite subject after his algebra teacher told him he was good at it. “I guess I like the patterns of it. I started realizing that math is just a big pattern.” He admitted not always taking school too seriously and said that if he could relive the last four years, “I would have tried as hard as I possibly could.” Bryceson was considering Sinclair or a trade school, but then he got an offer. Following graduation, he has a job lined up as an apprentice electrician, and the company he will work for will put him through 2 years of training. “I’m excited. I couldn’t pass up the offer.” His 10-year goal is to have enough experience as an electrician to become a journeyman, and he would like to have a family. Congratulations, Bryceson! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026
20 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A collage showing a logo of a pirate and a smiling male student. The logo has text "Class of 2026" and "Senior Spotlight".
Who wants to play in a pit of foam blocks, swing from a bar, and just bounce? The answer is Mrs. Clements' Intermediate School students! They got to do all of those things when they spent this morning at Twigs.
21 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A person in a black jacket and gray pants jumps in a foam pit filled with blue and yellow blocks.
A child in a red t-shirt stands in a gym with blue and yellow foam blocks.
A boy swings from a bar in a gym
A young girl wearing a floral hoodie and pants, bouncing on a black trampoline in a gym.
Instead of asking questions, these staff members answered questions when they got together for Trivia Night. Speech Pathologist Rachel Monnin hosted the event for staff to spend an evening relaxing and celebrating the end (almost!) of the school year. The rumor is that some of the staff get really competitive when trivia points are involved! Now it's back to asking questions in the final days of school!
21 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Nine women pose for a group photo in a room with a wall backdrop. Two women stand in front.
Thank you to the West Carrollton Fire Department for stopping by the elementary school yesterday to serve lunch. The kids are always surprised when they visit, and there were many smiles from both the kids and the firefighters. Fun Fact: Chief Barnett is a West Carrollton graduate!
21 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Several children stand near a serving counter, looking at the food. A firefighter and adults stand behind them.
People in a cafeteria, two girls in front, trays of food on a counter, and four men in uniform behind.
A group of children wearing various casual clothes stand in a hallway with a man in uniform.

Books, books, and more books! The High School Library at the new school will be stocked with new books when students return in August. In the meantime, shelves are being cleared at the current library, and students were excited to take home some of their favorite books.

22 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
Woman sitting at a table in a library with a stack of books. She has glasses, a black shirt, and smiles.
A woman with pink hair holds a stack of books in a library. Behind her, tables and chairs are visible, and a blue storage box rests on a counter.
A man stands in a library, holding a stack of books, with other people and bookshelves in the background.
Person holding books, one with a rock design, in a library. Other students in the background.
Two women stand in a library, holding large stacks of books. They smile and look at the camera.
Woman holding a stack of books in a library. She wears a blue tank top and brown skirt.
Two people in a library. One holds a stack of books, the other a bundle of books.
A young man holds a stack of books in a library, surrounded by bookshelves, with people in the background.
Reminder: The High School will host a Saying Goodbye Open House this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited.
23 days ago, West Carrollton Schools
A poster with a pirate illustration and text "Saying Goodbye High School Open House Saturday, May 16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m."