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,
As we wrap up April and head into the last month of the school year together, we are getting closer to our goal of having 95% of maintaining a daily attendance rate of 95% or higher and lower our chronically absent rate to less than 20%. Thank you for your help in getting your child to school on time, every day, so we can continue to partner with you in building the lives they aspire to as leaders and learner! A reminder of our district attendance policy and insight into absences can be found in the WC Student and Parent Handbook.
We said farewell to our SRO Officer Ventre on Friday as he has taken on a new role in the Union Township Police Department. We are so grateful for his service at Summerside and throughout WC and wish him well in his new role. We will have new Union Township Police Officers joining us in this role throughout the rest of this school year.
There is a LOT of key information below to engage in and a lot to be proud of at Summerside as always!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
Summerside's April's Attendance Rate
May 6 Ballot Issue
May 6 Ballot Issue
West Clermont is on the May 6 ballot and early voting is underway. For those who like to vote early, early in-person voting runs through Sunday May 4. There is no early in-person voting the day before the election.
Note: To vote in-person early you must go to the Clermont County Board of Elections office at 76 South Riverside Dr. Batavia, OH 45103. For hours of in-person early voting, visit the link below: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/current-voting-schedule/
Bond Information
Bond Information
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.
If approved, the plan would fund:
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.
If the measure passes:
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 see exactly how the bond would impact your property/earned income taxes please visit our website where we’ve added a chart. You can see exactly how much you’d pay based on your income and property value.
WC_MasterFacilitiesFlyer_Final.jpgSummerside 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.
WC 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.
Fun Run Flyer 2025.pdfNew 2025 - 2026, Here we come!
It's Re-Registration Time! All currently enrolled West Clermont families received a re-registration email this past week to update their child(ren)'s information for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
We also encourage all students who will be 5 years of age on or before 8/1/2025 to enroll their child in kindergarten.
Want help with registration, new this year, we have a re-registration clinic scheduled:
WC Re-Registration Support
May 13th and 15th
4101 Bach Buxton Road Batavia, Ohio
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Families can attend this clinic to receive assistance with:
Completing online registration
Submitting required documents
Understanding enrollment requirements
Getting answers to registration-related questions
Use this link to RSVP to let us know when an ideal time for you to arrive and if you need an interpreter present. Drop-ins are welcome too!
Why do our enrollment/re-registration numbers matter? They help us plan for the new school year, including classroom placement, hiring, ordering, and overall organization.
New Be sure to ask your first grader about the products they produced and sold at their market and all they learned about working collaboratively, making choices, and being
New USDA Summer Sun Bucks Program
New USDA Summer Sun Bucks Program
The USDA Summer Bucks program is available to students who have been receiving free or reduced-price meals this school year, are between the ages of 6-18 (no preschoolers), and are enrolled at WC this school year. All qualifying students will receive Summer EBT automatically with no need to apply.
Summer EBT benefits will either be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, on last year’s Summer EBT card, or to a benefit card sent in the mail in a plain white envelope addressed to each eligible child. Eligible Children will receive a one-time benefit of $120 that can be used to buy food during the summer months at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers.
Very Important -- ***Please be sure to check that your contact information in Powerschool is updated and current by April 20th as this is the contact information that will be submitted for this program.***
Click here for the Summer EBT fact sheets for your review. Below is the website link and the hotline number that you can use if additional information is needed. You can also contact West Clermont's Child Nutrition office with additional questions at 513-943-5038.
Have questions?
Visit: Ohio SUN Bucks
Call the hotline: 1-866-244-0071 (option 1)
Email: support@ohio-k12.help
Or contact the West Clermont Child Nutrition Office — we're happy to help!
Leader in Me: Student Surveys
Leader in Me: Student Surveys
Our district is implementing a whole-district transformational process called Leader in Me, which teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. Our school will be conducting the Leader in Me surveys called the Measurable Results Assessment to learn more about areas of strength and need/growth in our school. In order for us to have a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, we are asking staff members, parents/guardians, and students (grades 4 and up) to complete these surveys.
Students will be asked to complete the brief surveys in May. Surveys can be reviewed below:
Elementary Survey (4th-5th grades)
Middle and High School Survey (6th - 12th grades)
If you do NOT want your child to take this survey, please complete this “Opt-Out Form” by 4/28. We hope you can encourage your child to participate in this survey. Their input is valued.
Please contact Jennifer Taylor with any questions (taylor_jennifer@my.westcler.org).
STATE TESTING INSIGHT - Attention Third, Fourth, and Fifth-Grade Families - SAVE THE DATES
STATE TESTING INSIGHT - Attention Third, Fourth, and Fifth-Grade Families - SAVE THE DATES
Ohio State Testing season begins this coming week. Please support your child during these weeks with a consistent schedule, getting to school on time with a charged computer and good breakfast and being present each day. The key weeks to protect are as follows:
Third - Fifth Graders: Math, Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1
Help Us Share Your Story: Alumni Spotlight
We’re excited to announce a new feature highlighting the amazing stories of West Clermont, Amelia, and Glen Este alumni! We want to celebrate your achievements and share how your experiences have shaped who you are today.
If you’re interested in being featured, please fill out this quick form (WC Alumni Spotlight) in order to help us tell your story. Whether it’s your career path, community involvement, or personal milestones, we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for helping us inspire our current students and community with your journey.
ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE
ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE
One of our building and district initiatives is for ALL students to engage in 3 or more ZEARN lessons each week Many students are doing this during independent work time in math class but are also encouraged to engage in this work at home each week too.
One of our building and district initiatives is for ALL students to engage in 3 or more ZEARN lessons each week Many students are doing this during independent work time in math class but are also encouraged to engage in this work at home each week too.
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:
*Extra bounce time on Field Day 🎉
*Upgrade your Kona Ice from a small to a LARGE 🍧
April Mental Health Article.pdf
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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, May 7
Here is the link if you would like to join our meetings virtually this year.
Thank you to our Book Fair volunteers and for our incredible PTO Board for making both the book fair and Grandparents Brunch happen!
Grandparents Brunch was a LOT of fun and smiles of pride!! Thank you to our PTO for making this event such a special way to spend the morning together!
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:
Four West Clermont Schools were designated as Purple Star Schools by the Ohio Department of Education last week. Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary received the award for the first time and Amelia, Merwin, and Willowville Elementary Schools earned a renewal after three years as dedicated Purple Star Schools.
The Purple Star Award recognizes a school’s efforts to provide extra support to military-connected students and families so they can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. Schools must meet a set of important criteria set by Ohio’s Purple Star Advisory Board. The designation is for three years, at which time the school can reapply.
“Receiving the Purple Star School Award is an honor,” said Superintendent Natasha Adams. “It reflects our commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families while empowering our students to shape the lives they dream of.”
West Clermont High School is also a Purple Star School and was awarded the honor in 2023.
WCHS Theatre presents "Mean Girls: The Musical" during the weekend of April 25, 26, and 27th. Tickets are available now and include our West Clermont School District Art Show featuring artwork from all over the district displayed at WCHS.
This production is rated PG/PG13. Though it contains clean language, this show covers mature themes and topics that may be inappropriate for younger audiences. The satirical aspect of Mean Girls may be lost on children, so be sure to explain that this is a cautionary tale, not a model for good behavior.
West Cl (1) (1) (1).jpgNecco 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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