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,
Happy Spring Break! We hope everyone enjoys our week-long break from the daily rush to get to school and finds time to enjoy a good book and the spring air! Be sure to check out some of the learning, leading, and succeeding at Summerside this past week and information about adventures ahead!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
Be sure to click on the West Clermont School District Bond Information page for key information about our upcoming bond.
Election Information:
The deadline to register to vote for the May 6 Primary/Special Election is April 7th. Check Voter Registration and Register to Vote.
Early voting begins April 8th and runs through May 4th.
***Check the Clermont County Board of Elections for hours and locations to vote early.
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 ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE
New ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE
Dear Eagle Families,
We are excited to introduce the Zearn Spring Challenge – a fun and engaging way to stay on track with math learning, keep progressing, and finish the school year strong!
From April 7 to May 16, students have the opportunity to complete 18 Zearn lessons over the last six weeks of school – that’s just three lessons per week! By staying consistent and dedicated, students can continue building their math skills and confidence.
As a reward for this hard work, students who complete the challenge will earn awesome prizes:
*Extra bounce time on Field Day 🎉
*Upgrade your Kona Ice from a small to a LARGE 🍧
We encourage all students to participate and make the most of this opportunity to boost their learning while having fun. Let’s work together to achieve this goal and celebrate our success!
Thank you for your support in keeping our students motivated and engaged in learning.
Let’s go, Eagles!
Here are some parent supports to help you at home
Parent Update
*Thank you to our PTO for supporting this challenge with the noted incentives!
New
New
Kindergartners connected and shared about their favorite holiday of the year, learning about one another and new traditions too! They planned and wrote a paragraph about their family celebrations and their work was impressive!
Miss Kelley, one of our intervention specialists, shared how her family celebrates the Lunar New Year!
REDS OPENING DAY!
Kindergarten and Third Grade Reading Buddies enjoying the beautiful spring weather and a good book!
We are so much stronger when we are together!
WCMS Fifth to Sixth Grade Transition Insights - stay tuned to this section of our parent newsletter in the weeks to come for key information for parents and students headed to WCMS
WCMS Fifth to Sixth Grade Transition Insights - stay tuned to this section of our parent newsletter in the weeks to come for key information for parents and students headed to WCMS
6th Grade Scheduling Nights
We welcome 5th-grade students and their parents/guardians to WCMS for a one-hour scheduling event. During this session, we will introduce course selections, explore elective options, and share important information to help families prepare for the transition to Middle School.
April 9th 6:00-7:00 pm
April 9th 7:00-8:00 pm
April 10th 6:00-7:00 pm
April 10th 7:00-8:00 pm
While this information will be shared electronically after the event, we highly encourage both students and parents to attend in person.
Sign up for a time slot HERE by March 28th.
Fun Run Flyer 2025.pdfWC Fun Run / Revving Up For Mental-Health Events:
WC Fun Run / Revving Up For Mental-Health Events:
An annual tradition, the West Clermont Education Foundation will once again be hosting the WC Fun Run to raise funds to enrich students’ educational experiences across the district. To add to the fun, West Clermont will also be partnering with the Clermont County Mental-Health and Recovery Board to host both a car / bike show and community mental-health event - Revving Up For Mental-Health. In addition to the vehicles, the event will have booths to share resources available in our community, vendors, food, and several student activities to entertain as well as build upon the Fun Run theme!
Please spread the word!
To participate in the Fun Run, the following flyer contains event details and a registration link.
Fun Run Information and Registration
For the Revving Up For Mental Health event, the following flyers contain both event details and a registration link for anyone wishing to participate in the car / bike show.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
3/31-4/4 Spring Break- No School
4/18 No School
4/22-4/25 PTO Book Fair
4/26 PTO Grandparent Brunch & Bookfair
4/28 PTO Skating Party
6:00-8:30pm
5/5-5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/6 Professional Day-No School
5/8 4th Grade Spring Performance, 6pm
5/21 Field Day
5/22 Last Day for Students
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, April 9 - WC Superintendent, Mrs. Adams, will be joining us for this meeting. Hope you can join us too!
Wednesday, May 7
Here is the link if you would like to join our meetings virtually this year.
New Join us for a K - 2 Disney's The Jungle Book Kids theater opportunity!
New Join us for a K - 2 Disney's The Jungle Book Kids theater opportunity!
Our director with Performing Arts, Inc. is still finalizing the paper flyer for this opportunity, but here are some of the exciting details to help decide if the show is on for you and your children!!
Auditions: Wednesday, April 9th after school. Please sign up for an audition time here. All who audition will get a part and notified via email from Performing Arts, Inc.
Cost: $80 per child. Please contact Mrs. Courtney if financial assistance is needed as we do not want this cost to be a barrier for your child's opportunity to participate. Payment in full must be received by April 11.
Practices: Fridays, after school until 5:00 pm in the gym starting Friday, April 11, 25, May 2, 9, and 16th. The script will be provided at the first rehearsal, Friday, April 11.
Show: Potential in school performance on the 19th and dress rehearsal at the West Clermont High School Monday, May 19th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. The family show is at the West Clermont High School on Tuesday, May 20, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Costumes: Parent responsibility - simple costumes encouraged.
We can't wait to see our K - 2 students on the WCHS stage!
New The PTO is requesting your help! Please take a moment to complete this quick survey on events by Friday, 4/11/25. Your feedback will help us plan for the 2025-2026 school year. https://forms.gle/fkGRB14Cci62JMkT7
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.
May 6 Ballot Issue
May 6 Ballot Issue
On May 6, residents of West Clermont Local Schools will make a decision about the future of
our schools. The combined bond (1.76 mills) and earned income tax (0.25%) issue on the ballot
will determine whether we can move forward with a Master Facilities Plan described below.
This plan reflects years of community engagement—surveys, focus groups, and meetings with the Community Advisory Team (CAT) and Community Advisory Commission (CAC).
If approved, the plan would fund:
● A new 5-6 intermediate and 7-8 middle school on the current middle school campus,
allowing fifth graders to move out of elementary buildings. This transition will create
grade-specific learning environments tailored to students’ academic and developmental
needs.
● A new PK-4 elementary school, reducing the number of elementary buildings from seven
to six. This move balances enrollment, provides a more equitable access to resources,
and maintains the neighborhood school concept while increasing efficiency.
● Classroom additions at Clough Pike and Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary Schools to
address projected enrollment growth.
● Library renovations at Amelia and Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary Schools, along with
a new library at Clough Pike Elementary.
● District-wide upgrades in safety, security, technology, and furniture.
● The total estimated cost of the Master Facilities Plan is $193.1 million, with the state
covering approximately 20% of eligible costs.
We understand that investing in our schools comes with a financial impact. If the measure
Passes:
● The property tax of 1.76 mills would cost homeowners $61.60 per year or $5.13 per
month for every $100,000 of appraised home value.
● The earned income tax (0.25%) would cost a resident with a $50,000 income
approximately $125 per year or $10.41 per month.
● The earned income tax applies to district residents regardless of where they work but
does not apply to Social Security, pensions, child support, or unemployment benefits.
To learn more about the upcoming bond levy please visit https://www.westcler.org/bond/index.
You can also visit our statement of facts page at https://www.westcler.org/our-team/treasurer/school-finances/statement-of-facts.
Helpful Links:
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Necco Is Hiring -
Please share this great opportunity with anyone you believe would be a great addition to this team….
West Clermont partners with Necco to provide school-based mental-health services to students with identified needs and parental consent, preschool through 8th grade. Necco is currently hiring for open therapist and case manager positions. If interested, applications can be submitted here. Please choose any of the options that list "School Based Therapist" or "School Based Case Manager" when searching under zip code 45246 (where Necco's regional office is located).
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!)
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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