West Carrollton Schools
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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!
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
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
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! No matter where you go, you will always be Pirates.
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
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.
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!
All schools and school offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
