West Carrollton Schools
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Every school has a nurse, including the Intermediate School. Laura Garrett joined the school district in January of 2025 and has been a nurse since 1995. Some of her duties include seeing students in the clinic if they’re not feeling well or students who need to take their prescribed medication. She was inspired to become a nurse by her aunt. “I was married and had two babies at home, but she told me I could do it, and I did!” When asked why she wanted to become a nurse, she said, “I want to make a difference.” Her two babies are now grown, and she has five grandchildren ranging in age from 7 to 15. After work, she can be found spending time with them and attending their events.
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day. We appreciate all of our educators, and wanted to highlight a future educator! Meet Eidan. He has been a Pirate since kindergarten. While in High School, he participated in the Mural Club and played soccer. One of his favorite memories is his Senior Night soccer game when he celebrated a big win with his team. Another favorite memory was being part of the Culture Assembly. He has a passion for history and said, “I’ve always really liked history, but Mr. Austin raised a fire in me. He made it more interesting than just boring slide shows.” He has appreciated the strong support from the staff, including Ms. Pasala, who helped him with recommendation letters and mentored him through projects. “She always had the best intentions for me.” Ethan says what he will miss the most about High School is seeing his friends. His advice to incoming freshmen is, “Come to school, stay on top of your work, and don’t procrastinate. Ethan plans to take his love of history to Wright State University, where he will major in education with the goal of becoming a high school history teacher. Congratulations, Ethan! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026
Thank you to all of our teachers and staff at WC Elementary. They know how to make learning fun for the Pirates!
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you to all of our educators throughout the school district who are empowering Pirates to learn, lead, and succeed!
The school day is over at the Elementary School, but if you're in the after-school STEM Club, you're still here making robotic arms.
Middle School students got to explore a variety of career opportunities today, including city services, the military, medical services, photography, and even beekeeping. Thank you to everyone who came out to give the Pirates a glimpse into what the future may hold!
Tuesday is Teacher Appreciation Day. We are celebrating all of our educators and support staff this week, including those who work behind the scenes. That would include our High School/Library Media Specialist, Sarah Reynolds. She is a Pirate graduate and remembers how supportive her teachers were when she was in High School. When she had the opportunity to return to work in the library in 2016, she didn't hesitate, and she still gets to see how teachers support students. Outside of the library, she has been involved in Art Fest, Robotics, and the Book Club, which currently has about 30 members. She said that no matter what is going on in the school district, "We make it happen." Fun Fact: Her husband, Matt Reynolds, is a Visual Arts teacher at the High School. They met in the library (of course!) when they were both students at Olivet Nazarene University. When the pair isn't at school, Sarah says they spend a lot of time chauffeuring their kids to various activities and occasionally doing some hiking and camping. Thank you, Mrs. Reynolds (and Mr. Reynolds, too), for all that you do for the Pirates!
Meet Eidan. He became a Pirate in the 5th grade when he went to C. F. Holliday. One of his favorite activities has been playing soccer. He has played for the Pirates and the Ohio Galaxy. He liked being with his friends and being part of the larger Pirate community at Friday night football games. “I didn’t really know about it until I got to high school, but when I found out about it, I was just really excited.” One thing he has noted about the school and the community is the friendly culture. “You can just go somewhere and see someone from West Carrollton, and they’ll say hi.” Throughout his time in West Carrollton, he remembers Ms. Jankowski, Mr. Day, Ms. Oda, Ms. Ziegler, Ms. Lohn, and Ms. Darrah as key figures who helped him navigate challenges, not only in academics but in life. Eidan is planning to attend college but is also exploring the possibility of joining the Air Force. Whatever he chooses, his long-term goal is to be surrounded by family and friends. “Being happy, my parents still being around, my brother, friends, that’s what I’m all about.” Congratulations, Eidan! No matter where you go, you will always be a Pirate! #wcclassof2026
Who has talent? Pirates have talent! This is a sampling of all the artwork from across the district. See it all at Art Fest, happening tonight in the High School gym from 5 to 8 p.m.
We are so proud of the Class of 2026. No matter where they go, they will always be Pirates!
Our Seniors know where they're going after graduation! Keep watching. We will be sharing a few more pictures later.
Senior Signing Day is tomorrow morning (May 1). The highlight of the event is when the Class of 2026 signs their letter of commitment regarding what they plan to do after graduation. The event is for staff and students only, but you can see it livestreamed beginning at 8:30 a.m. at https://www.youtube.com/live/OJJ2TAoA108
Becoming a butterfly takes time. Intermediate School teachers, Mrs. Clements and Mr. Ryan, along with the help of Mrs. Stringer, showed students the life cycle of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Students were able to release ten butterflies today!
Meet Mia. She likes reading. She likes math and answering questions. She recently completed an opinion paper about how kids shouldn’t have their own VR because there may be inappropriate things on them. Mia also likes playing on the playground and the PBIS parties at school. When she’s not at school, she participates in cheer and enjoys playing with her friends, jumping on the trampoline. One day, she would like to be a nurse. “I can earn lots of money!” #wcpiratepride #wcclassof2035
Who are these masked heroes? They are some of the people who drive a school bus every day and make sure our Pirates get to school and back home. We need more heroes! If you are interested in becoming a superhero, we will help you get there! Contact our transportation department at 937-859-5121, ext. 7, for details.
Things aren't always what they seem. What some people may throw away, these ECC students repurposed into some creative projects. Students in Mrs. Gore's ECC class had an Earth Day recycling contest, and these were the winners. They had to create something new from “trash” and then share with the class what they used and what they made.
The ECC enjoyed the three P's last week - PBIS, popsicles, and extra playground time. It was a PBIS award to recognize all of the good things our littlest Pirates (yes! that's another P!) are doing.
Elementary school students have been testing and have found it to be "easy cheesy" because they knew it was time to "lock in" and "rock this test." They even found some time to be creative!
It's a beautiful Spring Day, and it's Earth Day. Ms. Rosholt and Ms. Taylor’s class at the middle school celebrated both with some time spent outside and some dirt pudding. Not to worry. It wasn't real dirt or worms!
Meet some of the cast from the Spring Musical, Hadestown, The Teen Edition. They are just days away from opening night! Shows are April 24th and 25th at 7 p.m., and April 26th at 2 p.m. Presale tickets are still available at https://cur8.com/19905/project/137793 or can be purchased at the door on the day of the show. FUN FACT: If you want to be up close for the performance, a limited number of seats will be available onstage!
