Mrs. Lisa Courtney
Principal
513-947-7900
courtney_l@my.westcler.org
WEEKLY PARENT EAGLE UPDATE
WEEKLY PARENT EAGLE UPDATE
District Vision: TOGETHER, as one community, we Learn. Lead. Succeed.
District Mission: At West Clermont, we will commit to excellence with every learner, every day, in every way.
District Core Values: Together We are, ON THE RISE. Relationships, Innovation, Student-Centered, Empowered
Building Guiding Light:
At Summerside, we will empower a community of hopeful, empathetic, resilient leaders who contribute to the future.
Mrs. Natalie Edwards
Assistant Principal
513-947-7900
edwards_n@my.westcler.org
Dear Summerside Families,
Our Momentum is real and recognized at the state level at Summerside and it is something we should ALL be very proud of together! As noted in a recent district update, Summerside Elementary received state recognition for the incredible work we do together to commit to excellence with every learner, every day, in every way! This award is recognition of our intentional efforts to ensure students are growing academically and in their leadership skills to build into our Portrait of a Graduate outcomes. Thank you for your partnership in your child's education to ensure they are at school every day, ready to learn, and supported at home in their work and progress.
One key way to support is to connect with your child's teacher. See below for the link to sign up for a parent-teacher conference. Another great way is to ensure they are completing three Zearn lessons a week and ready every night for 15/20 minutes.
We are so proud of the work we are doing together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
Two elementary schools within the West Clermont School District were honored by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with the Momentum Award for the 2023-2024 school year.
Holly Hill Elementary and Summerside Elementary Schools earned the Momentum Award for its results on the 2023-2024 Ohio School Report Cards. This award recognizes schools and districts that improved their performance index by 3 or more points from the previous year, while also achieving a value-added rating of 4 or more stars.
“I’m so proud of the dedication and hard work of the administrators and teachers at Holly Hill and Summerside Elementary schools. Our staff is committed to academic excellence and improving our programs while building relationships with students and families,” said Natasha Adams, Superintendent of West Clermont Schools.
West Clermont School District, Willowville Elementary, and West Clermont Middle School were previously honored with the Momentum Award for the 2022-2023 school year.
Join us for our second annual West Clermont State of the Schools Showcase
Join us for our second annual West Clermont State of the Schools Showcase
Students from Summerside and all over the district will be showcasing student learning opportunities!
Summerside Updates
Summerside Updates
Our Eagle Expectations:
Our Eagle Expectations:
Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Others. Take Care of Summerside.
Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Others. Take Care of Summerside.
Team and Grade-Level Newsletters
Team and Grade-Level Newsletters
Grade-level newsletters will be updated monthly.
Our Discover team newsletter will be updated quarterly.
New
New Our fifth graders are learning the laws of gravity and physics in science class with Mrs. Glenn!
New Data Our goal for the 2024 - 2025 school year is to maintain a daily attendance rate of 95% or higher and lower our chronically absent rate to less than 20%. Below is Summerside's January attendance data.
A reminder of our district attendance policy and insight into absences can be found in the WC Student and Parent Handbook.
As we get past the flu/sick season and get outdoors again, we are looking forward to a healthier March and seeing an increase in our daily attendance rate.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We encourage all families to partner with their child's teacher during conferences.
To schedule a conference, click on your child's teacher's name which will take you to a listing of the available times. We ask that families only sign up for ONE time slot. If additional time is needed or you need to conference virtually instead, please connect directly with your child's teacher to make arrangements. If you wish to connect with a staff member without an active link, some of our other service providers, simply send them an email to schedule a time with them.
To schedule a conference, click on your child's teacher's name which will take you to a listing of the available times. We ask that families only sign up for ONE time slot. If additional time is needed or you need to conference virtually instead, please connect directly with your child's teacher to make arrangements. If you wish to connect with a staff member without an active link, some of our other service providers, simply send them an email to schedule a time with them.
Fifth-Grade Families - Save the Date!
Fifth-Grade Families - Save the Date!
6th Grade Scheduling Event
April 9th & April 10th
6:00–8:00 PM
6th Grade Scheduling Event
April 9th & April 10th
6:00–8:00 PM
This event will not only cover course offerings for next year but also help families prepare for this important transition. We’d love your input! Please fill out THIS FORM to share what you'd like to see included.
In mid-March, we’ll send out an RSVP form so we can plan accordingly.
Looking ahead, we’ll also host a 6th Grade Open House in August, and students will participate in WEB Days at the start of the year to help them connect with new faces and ease into their new learning environment.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
3/3 PTO Skating Party, 6-9 pm
3/5 Lifetouch Picture Day, Individual & Class
3/6 Parent-Teacher Conferences,
5-8:30pm
3/7 Professional Day, No School
3/14 PTO Family Dance Night
6:30-9:00pm
3/31-4/4 Spring Break- No School
4/18 No School
4/22-4/25 PTO Book Fair
Summerside PTO Updates
Summerside PTO Updates
PTO Board
PTO Board
President- Dana Montgomery
Vice President - Betsy Brown and Sadie Williams
Secretary - Katie Brown and Amy Haskell
Treasurer - Rebecca Curtis
PTO Email Address, summersidepto@gmail.com
PTO Meetings, 2024 - 2025
PTO Meetings, 2024 - 2025
All meetings are scheduled from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Summerside Library
Wednesday, March 5
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, May 7
Here is the link if you would like to join our meetings virtually this year.
The PTO is already planning for the 2025-2026 school year! If you’d like to be involved or have a voice in your student’s future activities, we encourage you to join our PTO meetings.
The PTO is already planning for the 2025-2026 school year! If you’d like to be involved or have a voice in your student’s future activities, we encourage you to join our PTO meetings.
Several of our board members will be moving on as their children graduate from Summerside, creating opportunities for new leadership. At our March meeting, we will be accepting nominations for the Treasurer position, with voting taking place in April. In April, we will take nominations for President, Vice President, and Secretary, with voting in May.
If you’re interested in a board position or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTO at summersidepto@gmail.com. If a board position isn’t the right fit, we also welcome family members who’d like to volunteer for various roles and events throughout the year.
District Updates
District Updates
Our Vision: Together As One Community, We Learn. Lead. Succeed.
Our Vision: Together As One Community, We Learn. Lead. Succeed.
Our Mission: Commit to excellence with every learner, every day, every way.
Our Mission: Commit to excellence with every learner, every day, every way.
Our Core Values: Together We are, ON THE RISE. R-Relationship, I-Innovation, S-Student Centered, E-Empowerment
Superintendent, Mrs. Adams
Superintendent, Mrs. Adams
We are creating a courageous culture by focusing on our mission of committing to excellence with every learner, every day, every way. We strive to have a safe, caring, positive learning environment where all students have a sense of belonging.
West Clermont's Supervising Nurse Wins State Award
The Ohio Association of School Nurses has just named West Clermont’s Supervising Nurse, Heidi Sandlin, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN as its School Nurse Administrator of the Year for 2024-2025!
This prestigious, statewide award, is a testament to Heidi’s leadership, dedication, and knowledge.
This is Heidi’s fourth year at West Clermont where she oversees 4 nurses and 12 health clinic assistants. Heidi collaborates with HealthSource of Ohio at the Wolves Wellness Center which provides convenient, quality healthcare for students in the district. During the last four years Heidi has also been instrumental in partnering with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to bring specialty medical care to children in this region via their Mobile Care Center. She has also strengthened the district’s AED plan and is currently working with Project Adam to get the Heart Safe School designation.
“I am honored to receive this award. I love what I do. Healthy children make better learners and I am grateful that I get to impact student outcomes. I am also grateful for the support of the West Clermont administration because they support and encourage me as I strive to help make West Clermont Schools a place where all children can be successful at school,” said Heidi Sandlin.
Heidi earned her Bachelors in nursing (BSN) from The University of Cincinnati and her School Nurse Certification from Wright State University. She earned her National School Nurse Certification in November 2023. Before coming to West Clermont, Heidi worked for 10 years at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and began school nursing in 2007 at Reading Community City Schools. She is currently President Elect of the Ohio Association of School Nurses.
WC State Of The Schools Showcase
WC State Of The Schools Showcase
West Clermont is excited to announce our second annual State of the Schools Showcase on March 4, 2025, from 6-8 PM at West Clermont High School! The event is free and open to everyone in our community and will feature students from all of our elementary schools, middle school, and high school!
The night will begin with an opening keynote by Superintendent Natasha Adams, followed by student learning exhibition booths, performances by student music groups, and a visual arts showcase! Following the keynote in the auditorium, guests will have the opportunity to explore/visit the exhibition booths, watch the performances, and browse the artwork. During the student learning exhibition booths, students will showcase their learning and learning journey and share their projects/example work. The Student Learning Exhibition and Arts Showcase is an opportunity for everyone in our community to deepen their understanding of how the West Clermont Portrait of a Graduate comes to life across our district! You won't want to miss it!
WC Connect Us
WC Connect Us
The WC Connect Us Winter newsletter is now out! You can read all about the happenings within the West Clermont School District here at our website.
You also may have gotten this newsletter in your mailbox. We do want to note that on the very back page under the "Did You Know?" section in the version that was mailed home the date of the ballot issue was incorrect. The correct date is May 6, 2025.
WC Strong Story Collection 🆕
WC Strong Story Collection 🆕
Our WC Strong Story Collection webpage is now live on the website! Please check it out!
https://www.westcler.org/our-story/west-clermont-strong
As you may know one of our big communication focuses for 2025 is producing and sharing more stories about West Clermont. We want to highlight the great things happening in our district and what sets us apart but we need your help to make this a reality! Please send us stories that you know of (happening in your classrooms, school buildings, sports, extracurriculars, the arts, alumni, community partnerships, etc ) that you think would make a great story for us to highlight. We are looking for stories that not only showcase our strengths as a district but ones that also have a human connection. You can upload photos/videos/and information about your story idea/submission. We may use them in various ways - they could be used as longer stories (see below) or as shorts on social media. The more information (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW) helps us out.
Here’s how to upload:
We want to hear your West Clermont Story!
Tell us, what makes West Clermont Strong? Send us your photos and videos showing your West Clermont pride or events happening in the district!
First, create an account and register your email address by clicking the link below:
After you create your account log in to upload your content by clicking the link below:
For context, here are some of the stories we’ve produced so far this year:
(Not sure if you saw but WKRC came out to the high school yesterday and produced a news story about this program! WKRC STORY - Great job Mitch!)
New Mental-Health Resource:
New Mental-Health Resource:
We are pleased to offer a free and confidential website for families, ParentGuidance.org. This site was developed by licensed therapists and provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their child. Parents can also get answers to mental-health questions, especially anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, family strife and other mental-health concerns. Popular courses you may want to explore are: “Parenting with a Purpose” and “Unlocking your Inner Parent Superhero.” The courses within ParentGuidance.org will provide you with tools to form stronger bonds with your children.
For those wishing to receive further support, 1:1 weekly coaching via online portal or phone and 24/7 access via text or email is also provided, FREE of charge through January 31, 2026. More information on coaching support is provided on this flyer (Spanish version). This service is CONFIDENTIAL. West Clermont will not have any information as to who does or does not access the service.
You and your child’s mental health is important to us!
2025-26 WC District Calendar (Parent Version).pdfExtended Community Opportunities
Extended Community Opportunities
The West Clermont Local School District welcomes the opportunity for local non-profit organizations to distribute materials. To see the latest distribution please go to West Clermont Flyers.
West Clermont Board of Education
Ryan Patton, President
Jim Rudy, Vice President
Tina Sanborn
Michael Chumley
Tammy Spencer
Summerside Elementary School
Summerside Elementary School
West Clermont Local School District
West Clermont Local School District
4639 Vermona Drive: Cincinnati, OH 45245
4639 Vermona Drive: Cincinnati, OH 45245
513-947-7900
513-947-7900
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