The West Carrollton School District wants to thank everyone who is serving or has served in the military. We appreciate your dedication to our country.
It’s National School Psychologist Week. A school psychologist is located at every West Carrollton School. They work with students, families, and educators. Mrs. Johnston is a school psychologist at the Intermediate School and has been with the district for 12 years. Before coming to West Carrollton, she worked with children with autism, and that is when she decided, “This is what I want to do.” She says her job is “a perfect mix of advocating for students with disabilities and supporting student mental health.” One thing she enjoys about her job is observing in the classroom. “They’re trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be.” Her other ties to the district are that she lives here, and she is a Pirate mom to a student at the Early Childhood Center and another at WC Elementary. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts and movies, and running. Thank you, Mrs. Johnston and all of our school psychologists, for all you do to support Pirates!
Oscar is enjoying the new Middle School. “I really like it. It’s just the right size for me.” He finds it hard to choose a favorite subject because “I enjoy everything,” but math, ELA, and art are at the top of his list. After graduation, he plans to become a nurse, EMT, or work in another medical field. That is why he really enjoyed visiting NML, a subsidiary of Globus Medical, on Manufacturing Day to see how they produce items used in surgeries. Outside of school, he enjoys hiking and exploring nature. “I like the art and beauty in things other people don’t see.” #wcclassof2031
It's time to turn clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
Watch out for Pirates tonight, especially if you are driving. Beggar's Night is from 6 to 8 p.m.
There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 16, for QPT Day.
You may have seen some students and staff at the Intermediate School wearing blue and yellow today. The colors were to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Ms. Lanese began working with individuals with special needs after a friend recommended it. She worked in Montgomery County for a year before coming to WC, and she has worked as a paraprofessional in the school district for the last 18 years, assisting students with special needs, most recently at WC Intermediate School. She has also been a provider for the State of Ohio and has cared for one individual since the age of 6. He’s now 24, and Ms. Lanese has worked closely with his family to continue assisting him two nights a week. She says one benefit of her job is that her four children have become more aware of individuals with special needs in the community. When asked what her favorite part of the job is, she said, “Seeing when somebody gets it. Seeing the progress and watching them grow.”
October 6 is National Coaches Day. Being a coach isn’t easy. Bringing players with different skill levels together takes determination and patience to help everyone work as a team. Encouraging athletes who compete as individuals is a balancing act of knowing when to support them and when to push them to conquer skills they didn’t know they could do. Many coaches join their team after a full day at their “regular job”, but they are willing to put in extra time and work some more to support the Pirates. We appreciate all our coaches, including Instructional Coaches, who provide an additional layer of academic support to students and staff. We also want to recognize the coaches of local teams for helping younger players learn to work together and be prepared to play for the Pirates when they reach Middle School. Thank you all for what you do for the Pirates.
Get ready for a Tropical Paradise when Homecoming Weekend events begin this evening with the parade! It begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Early Childhood Center. Come out and cheer for the Pirates on the parade route! East Pease Ave., RIGHT on Cedar St., LEFT on Catherine, RIGHT on Burns Ave., LEFT on Williams St., LEFT on N. Locust St., LEFT on E. Main St., ending in the General Parking area behind West Carrollton Elementary.
Governor Mike DeWine has proclaimed 9-25 (a nod to her hit song, Nine to Five) as Dolly Parton Day. Children have benefited from her generosity through her dedication to early literacy. Visit https://www.westcarrolltonschools.com/article/3148671 to find out more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and how to enroll a child from birth until the age of five to receive a free book a month!
This is Braxton’s first year at the Intermediate School. He likes his art teacher, Mrs. Trangenstein, because “She’s cool. She doesn’t get mad, and she’s fun.” He likes science class because he likes doing experiments. Braxton has three future ambitions. 1) He would like to be a lawyer so that he can make enough money to have a zoo. 2) He wants to run the zoo. 3) He wants to become a veterinarian so that he can take care of the animals in the zoo.
Some Pirates begin their education at the Early Childhood Center preschool. Emma is one of our Pirates who came from another school! When asked to compare her previous school to the Intermediate School where she now attends, she said, "I like it better. My other school was too distracting. Her favorite class is math because "It's really fun and I'm really good at it." Emma says she is obsessed with doctors and medical things. Her goal is to become a heart surgeon or a pediatric doctor. We're glad she joined the Pirate community!
Today, Mrs. Clagg’s students took time to learn about the firefighters who bravely responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks. Students welcomed guest speaker Doug Hatcher, who shared information about the equipment firefighters wear and helped students understand the incredible courage and sacrifice of the first responders. He also shared the number of lives lost in the attacks on the Twin Towers, providing students with an opportunity to reflect on the significance of this important day in our nation’s history. Thank you, Mr. Hatcher and Mrs. Clagg, for helping our Pirates learn, remember, and honor those who served and those whose lives were lost.
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.
Our Pirates are growing up! Siler has been in the school district since preschool. This year, he is in 5th grade at WC Intermediate School. It’s a new building for him, and he says, “I like how modern it is. The gym is nice. I like the big Pirate on the wall.” Siler likes the science experiments with Mr. Seifert and his health class, where everything is red.
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.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: ALL students will attend on Friday, August 21.
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.