Let's paint Pirate country red and black on Friday! Show your school and community pride by wearing your favorite Pirate shirt. Don't have a Pirate shirt? No problem! Just wear something in red and black, the school colors! We are encouraging students and staff to do the same. Spread the word. Spread the Pirate Pride.
Being involved is one of the best ways to find out what's happening in the school district. These five High School students are involved as Board of Education student representatives. They attend board meetings to understand how the school board operates and the decisions made. The student reps do not have a vote on agenda items, but they do have an opportunity to ask questions and report what's happening at the High School at each meeting. They are chosen through an application and interview process. This year, there were so many good candidates that the group grew from three to five!
September dates to know: There will be no school on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day and no school on Friday, September 18, for QPT Day.
Mrs. Earl's Video Production II and Broadcast News students got hands-on experience with the MVCC TV truck yesterday! Some of our students will put those skills into action this Friday as part of the MVCC TV Crew, helping produce our home football game.
A huge THANK YOU to MVCC for their continued collaboration with our Career Tech students! These real-world experiences allow students to build skills, gain confidence, and experience what it’s like to work in the industry.
A huge THANK YOU to MVCC for their continued collaboration with our Career Tech students! These real-world experiences allow students to build skills, gain confidence, and experience what it’s like to work in the industry.
We will provide school schedule updates as we learn them. In the meantime, if you need to drive in the area today, use caution.
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!
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/
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.
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!
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.”
Are you the dad of a Pirate? Are you the grandpa of a Pirate? Are you the uncle of a Pirate? Are you a positive male role model for a Pirate? We want to recognize all of the positive role models who are supporting our Pirates!
We just can't stop talking about how proud we are of the Class of 2026! Out of a class of 213 graduates, 2 received the Dayton-Montgomery County College Promise Scholarship; 45 students received a Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship; 11 received a Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship; 11 received the Governor's Merit Scholarship; 46 received an Honors Diploma; 10 were National Honor Society members. There were 758 College Credit Plus hours earned, giving students a head start in college. The total of all scholarships, including those mentioned, totaled $1,200,000. Valedictorian, Koen Hicswa, graduated with a 4.9 GPA, and Salutatorian, Makenna McCune, graduated with a 4.8 GPA. Congratulations to the entire class for all of their accomplishments! #wcclassof2026
All school offices, including school offices and department offices, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth.
Athletic Secretary, Penny Stanley, is in her new office in the new High School. She is busy unpacking and getting organized, but not too busy to talk to student athletes interested in participating in a fall sport including cheerleading, cross country, golf, football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. If you want to join a Pirate team, contact her at 937-859-5121, ext. 8810 for information. Go Pirates!!
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
