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
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
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
All schools and school offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
