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
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
All schools and school offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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!
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
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.
Meet Olivia. Graduation will be here soon, but Olivia won’t be there. She is leaving on August 18th to join the Air Force! Her first stop will be in Texas for school, followed by training elsewhere. Olivia was involved in the yearbook during High School and enjoyed taking pictures. She performed in the Culture Club assembly and participated in the after-school robotics club. She completed one College Credit Plus course in Spanish. When asked what she will miss the most about High School, she said, “All of my friends, even though we can still keep in touch.” She said she would miss her teachers, too, and that she liked all of them. Her advice to incoming freshmen, “Don’t slack off. Really push and don’t give up.” Her 10-year goal is to have a stable job and maybe a family. She would also like to finally get the dog that she wants, specifically a dachshund. Congratulations, Olivia! No matter where you go (or where you fly!), you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
Meet Gabby. She came to West Carrollton Schools in the middle of 6th grade. One reason she likes West Carrollton better than her previous school district is that “Teachers make a connection with you.” One of her favorite teachers is Mr. Vest. “He is theatrical about teaching. I learn a lot.” Her favorite subject is social studies because, “You know what happened versus not knowing what’s happening now.” She enjoys working independently as well as the open discussions in the classroom. Gabby thinks WC is special because of the difference in people and cultures, because “It gives me a view into other people’s lives.” While in Middle School, she has been a member of the National Honor Society and participated in ROX. She is looking forward to trying out for the softball team when she gets to High School. Gabby is considering a career in cosmetology because she enjoys working with hair and nails. “It’s fun to do things for other people.” She likes experimenting with different haircuts and colors and has already tried red, blue, blonde, green, purple, pink, and brown on her own hair. #wcpiratepride #wcclassof2030
3 months ago, West Carrollton Schools
Meet Richard. He has been a Pirate since 8th grade and has been making friends ever since. “My friends from school are some of the closest people I have in my life, and the fact that I met them all in just the first or second year I was in West Carrollton was really nice.” Some of the friends he has made were from his involvement in music. He has been in the marching band, jazz band, and concert winds. He played the tuba and played the bass in jazz. He credits his Middle School and High School teachers for his love of history and social studies. Richard had Mr. Austin as his freshman history teacher and discovered they shared an interest in World War II. He is taking his love of history to either the University of Dayton or the University of Cincinnati. Although he hasn’t made a final decision about which school to attend, he knows that he would like to become a social studies teacher for High School students. His goal is to one day even be teaching in West Carrollton! Congratulations, Richard! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026