West Carrollton Schools
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
PRESCHOOL - Classroom visits are canceled today and rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
Start date for all preschool students remains the same: Monday, August 24th.
We are rescheduling all preschool classroom visits for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a preschool visit today, please come at the same time on Friday. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Robin Halter rhalter@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Amy Cooper acooper@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
KINDERGARTEN - Staggered start will remain the same. Last names A-L attend Monday, August 24th, and last names M-Z attend Tuesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students attend Wednesday, August 26th.
We are rescheduling all kindergarten screening appointments for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a kindergarten screening appointment today, please come at the same scheduled time tomorrow. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Mrs. Longworth at jlongworth@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Miss Amber at apayne@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
FIRST GRADE - Staggered start change. Only students with last names M-Z will attend Friday, August 21st.
All first grade students will attend Monday, August 24th.
PRESCHOOL - Classroom visits are canceled today and rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
Start date for all preschool students remains the same: Monday, August 24th.
We are rescheduling all preschool classroom visits for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a preschool visit today, please come at the same time on Friday. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Robin Halter rhalter@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Amy Cooper acooper@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
KINDERGARTEN - Staggered start will remain the same. Last names A-L attend Monday, August 24th, and last names M-Z attend Tuesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students attend Wednesday, August 26th.
We are rescheduling all kindergarten screening appointments for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a kindergarten screening appointment today, please come at the same scheduled time tomorrow. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Mrs. Longworth at jlongworth@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Miss Amber at apayne@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
FIRST GRADE - Staggered start change. Only students with last names M-Z will attend Friday, August 21st.
All first grade students will attend Monday, August 24th.
We will provide school schedule updates as we learn them. In the meantime, if you need to drive in the area today, use caution.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - The original plan for 8th-grade students only to attend school on 8-20 has changed due to school being cancelled today. ALL students will attend 8-21.
It was a special morning. WC Elementary students were greeted by our own Pirate Pete!
The first days of school can be stressful for students, parents/guardians, and our staff. We are here to help you, and we appreciate your kindness and patience during this time.
We are always overwhelmed with phone calls during the first days of school. If we don’t answer your call, we are speaking with another caller. Please leave a message with your name, phone number, and the reason for your call. We will call you back as soon as possible.
Bus stop pick-up and drop-off times may be delayed during the first days of school. Many of our students are riding the bus for the first time and are adjusting to a new routine. Our drivers want to make sure every child gets to and from school safely.
If you are transporting your child to/from school, allow yourself extra time. Traffic is usually congested around the schools during the first days as everyone adjusts to the traffic pattern and students adjust to the routine. Stay in the pick-up/drop-off lane, drive slowly, and watch for students.
We want every student to have a safe and positive experience, and we thank you for your help.
The Pirates are coming back to school, and we need your help! Please be patient when driving around schools. Traffic is usually congested during the first days as everyone adjusts to student drop-off and pick-up traffic patterns at the schools. Remember that the speed limit is 20 MPH in school zones. Watch for children when driving in your neighborhood as they walk to and from bus stops and schools. Always stop when red lights are flashing on a school bus. Thank you for helping the Pirates have a safe start to the school year!
All employees are back at work, and the morning started with a pep rally including spirit challenges. All of our staff is excited for students to return, but the ECC Staff wanted everyone to know they won the Spirit Challenge!
Watch for school buses! These buses were at UPS last week as a reminder to their drivers that school will soon be in session.
It's almost time! Join us on Monday, August 10, at 5 p.m. for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the new West Carrollton Middle/High School! The ceremony will be followed by an opportunity to tour the building!
REMINDER: Let the savings begin this weekend! The 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday will take place from midnight on Friday, Aug. 7, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, an opportunity to purchase school supplies and other items without paying state sales tax. During this year’s three-day sales tax holiday, the following items qualify for the tax exemption: Clothing priced at $75 or less per item; School supplies priced at $20 or less per item; School instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item.
Find more details, including answers to frequently asked questions, common scenarios, and items that do not qualify, on the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026 webpage at https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday
Find more details, including answers to frequently asked questions, common scenarios, and items that do not qualify, on the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026 webpage at https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new West Carrollton Middle/High School is just a week away! Join us on Monday, August 10, at 5833 Student Street. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m., followed by a tour of the building. You can catch a preview at https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/construction-complete-on-new-west-carrollton-school/
Cleaning is happening at West Carrollton Elementary, and the custodians are all wearing Pirate shirts! A big shout-out to all of our school custodians (no matter what shirt they are wearing) who have been working hard all summer cleaning windows, floors, and anything else that needs to be done in all of our buildings!
Pirate Athletics has been making changes to westcarrolltonpirates.com and it is going to make it easier for you to find teams and schedules. When you open the page, click on "composite" (upper left) to see events scheduled for the month. You can choose to see the events in a month or list view. Click "subscribe to schedule" to follow your favorite teams. Go PIRATES!
Do you see anyone you know? Some of our employees who are off during the summer work on a summer crew. We caught these two making some paint touch-ups.
Did you know school custodians work all summer? This crew has been cleaning schools to get ready for the return of the Pirates!
What do teachers do during the summer? They go to school! High school Intervention Specialist Mrs. Heidi Carter and middle school Career Tech teacher Mrs. Shelley Arnett spent a week at Wright State University for the Muse Machine summer institute for educators. The theme is ‘What the camera asks of us: curiosity, care, and critical thinking.’ Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Arnett are learning about documentary-style filmmaking and how to use these techniques in their classrooms, such as making a documentary about characters in a novel as a form of literary analysis or using the proper audio, lighting, and filming techniques in media arts.
Pirate Athletics has been making changes to westcarrolltonpirates.com and it is going to make it easier for you to find teams and schedules. When you open the page, click on "composite" (upper left) to see events scheduled for the month. You can choose to see the events in a month or list view. Click "subscribe to schedule" to follow your favorite teams. Go PIRATES!
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.”
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.”
