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,
We are so proud of the hard work and connections to real life learning our students make daily, and below are just a few examples of this from this past week and opportunities ahead!
WC State of the Schools Showcase with our second graders and fifth graders hard at work growing and employing lifelong skills and student artwork being showcased too!
Our fourth graders are taking the lead in Leader in Me lessons and engaged in intentional small group math work.
First graders welcomed our new neighbors as they celebrated "Right to Read Week!"
Our first full school PTO Family Dance is this Friday. See the PTO section to sign up to volunteer and/or purchase tickets for this fun event!
Report cards open on Tuesday morning in Powerschool. Thank you to all who were able to connect with your child's teacher during parent teacher conferences. As we enter into our fourth quarter, with our end of year goals in sight, we are all ready to finish strong together!
Have you seen our district's "Understanding School Funding in West Clermont" page? A few of the newer reports are linked in our District section below. Be sure to also check out the district's video series as well as plan to join us at our next WC Town Hall at Amelia Elementary, March 19th, at 6:00 pm.
We have another full week ahead to continue to learn, lead, and succeed together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
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.
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Thank you to Mrs. Brunner, Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Veylupek for showcasing authentic student learning opportunities at our second annual WC State of the School Showcase!
Be sure to ask your second grader about the skills they are learning in art to connect our Leader in Me learning to our PBIS model using graphic design skills.
All of fifth graders have been hard at work learning how to add and subtract decimals, applying their skills in a real-world example. These three opened "Decimal Diner," at our second annual WC State of the Schools Showcase and were ready to take your orders, share your bill, and give the correct change!
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Fourth graders in Ms. Acomb's classroom are leading the way in Leader in Me lessons! This student asked Ms. Acomb if she could be the teacher, leading a discussion about the importance of honesty and integrity.
Each classroom engages in lessons that are part of The Leader in Me district wide adopted leadership curriculum. Leader in Me is a program that helps students and staff develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. It's based on the idea that every person has the potential to be a leader.
Fourth Grade Math Minds hard at work with Mrs. Duncan!
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First Grade's "Right to Read Week" spirit days were so COOL!
We welcomed our new soon-to-be neighbors, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, to Summerside this week! Staff from this incredible resource came to read with our first graders as part of our Right to Read Week. They also led them in a STEM activity where they worked to create a new invention to help others! Be sure to ask your first grader about what they invented!
New Third Quarter Report Cards will be released Tuesday, 3/11/25
New Third Quarter Report Cards will be released Tuesday, 3/11/25
Report Cards will be available to view on the West Clermont PowerSchool Parent Portal starting Tuesday morning.
Here are step-by-step Report Card Parent Portal Directions
***Report Cards cannot be viewed in the PowerSchool App. You must log in on a computer or Safari/Chrome on your phone.
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
3/14 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
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 Our skating party was a success! Thanks for coming out! Our last one of the school year is scheduled for April 28th from 6:00 - 8:30.
New We are so excited for our first Family Dance at Summerside! All currently enrolled students and their special guest(s) are invited to join this PTO event to "Color Me Crazy!" This is our first event that is not an Open House format, and is entirely inside, so be sure to access the back parking lot and be ready to dance the night away! Click here to pay online.
Want to join us as a volunteer? Here is our sign up. An event like this can't happen without your support!
Color me Crazy Dance Flyer 2025.pdfThe 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.
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WC_LevyPassFailFlyer_Final.jpgWC_MasterFacilitiesFlyer_Final.jpgWC Statement of Facts Presentation 2025.pptx.pdfNew
Two long-time West Clermont educators are being honored by Clermont County Educational Service Center at the inaugural Celebration of Excellence in Education dinner.
Amy Noble, who teaches first grade at Merwin Elementary, was chosen as the Excellence in Education award winner for West Clermont and Michelle Buten who is a School Counselor at West Clermont High School was chosen as the Excellence in Educational Support award winner for West Clermont.
Amy Noble has been with the district for 34 years and for more than 20 years has been an incredible member of the Mustang Herd.
“Mrs. Noble has poured her time and talent into not only guiding her first-grade students but also leading her team and supporting the families around her. Every day she brings a contagious joy, boundless energy, and love of learning to the classroom. Her impact goes beyond teaching; she’s a true inspiration to everyone at Merwin, making a life-changing difference that will continue to make an impact for years to come,” said Erin Parker, Principal at Merwin Elementary.
Michelle Buten has been in the district for the last 25 years. She started as a teacher at Amelia High School before becoming a school counselor there in 2002.
“Michelle is an exemplary counselor. She has been the primary point person for the planning and execution of our graduation ceremony and scholarship awards each year. She connects students to local and national scholarships to help fund their further education. Michelle also works closely with our athletic department to ensure student athletes maintain eligibility and continue to excel in the classroom. She is the “go to” person for our staff as a person who holds a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge and practical knowledge about the district,” said Greg Pottebaum, Principal at West Clermont High School.
Both Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Buten are retiring at the end of this school year.
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!)
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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