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,
This week we spent time showing Summerside teachers and staff how much they are appreciated. Thank you to our PTO and families for honoring and celebrating the hard work that our AMAZING teachers and staff put forth every day to make a difference in your child's life. Thank you to all who participated with thoughtful cards and sentiments of gratitude and with all of the treats and special touches our PTO provided all week long.
Our fourth-grade performance of "The Day the Crayons Quit!" program was certainly evidence of this hard work in showcasing our students' talents and building skills and opportunities for them to shine. We believe it takes a village and we hope you are as proud of our Summerside community as we are every day, in every way!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
Thank you for helping the Summerside staff feel so appreciated!
P.S. We hope all have a lovely Mother's Day!
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 Fourth Grade Performance
New Fourth Grade Performance
Our fourth graders, led by Mrs. Hardy in music class, shared their talents and growth in their performance of "The Day the Crayons Quit!" program this past week! Mrs. Hardy's incredible efforts to build into our students by fostering their knowledge, confidence, collaboration skills, and showmanship provide pathways for future opportunities in college and career paths. Seeing our students share their talents, and the pride their families and friends had for them is priceless! Thank you, Mrs. Hardy, for building into our students' future opportunities to shine, Mrs. Johns, for the incredible artwork, Mr. Moore for supporting the performance, the Fourth Grade Team for helping with time and management, the PTO, for supporting the cost of props, and our families for sharing your talented children with us!
New Fifth Grade Field Trip Fun
New Fifth Grade Field Trip Fun
The fifth graders had an unforgettable day as they journeyed to COSI and the Ohio State Capitol in style. The excitement was visible the moment they rounded the corner and spotted their sleek charter buses (thanks to our incredible PTO) waiting to whisk them away. Cheers and wide eyes filled the air—it was clear this trip was going to be something special. From hands-on science exhibits to exploring the halls of government, students had the opportunity to learn in engaging and meaningful ways, all while making lasting memories with classmates and teachers.
New PreK - K Step Up
New PreK - K Step Up
Preschool students who will be transitioning to Kindergarten next year took time to visit one of our Kindergarten classrooms. It was shaed that they were wonderful Eagle Leaders and are ready for their next adventure.
Click here to complete the Summerside parent survey.
Leader in Me - Parent 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. Parent input is needed. Please complete the following survey to help us learn more about areas of strength and needed growth in our school.
Please complete the survey using the link below. The survey is completely voluntary, but we do hope to get feedback from one member of every household. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will ask questions about your child and about his or her experience in our school. If you have more than one child attending the school building, think about the oldest child's experiences as you answer questions.
Please complete the survey by: 5/16/25
2025 - 2026, Here we come!
It's Re-Registration Time! All currently enrolled West Clermont families received a re-registration email 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.
Black White Minimalist School Admission Flyer (2).pdf
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USDA Summer Sun Bucks Program
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!
ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE - Last Week!!
ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE - Last Week!!
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 🍧
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
5/20 Preschool Celebrations, Summerside
5/20 K - 2 Jungle Book Performance, 6 pm, WCHS
5/21 Field Day
5/22 Kindergarten Celebration, 9:45 am, Summerside
5/22 Fifth Grade Celebration, 2:00 pm, Summerside
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
Field Day - 05/21/2025
Field Day - 05/21/2025
Every year we celebrate our hard work together with a lot of fun and celebration throughout the entire day. This event is planned and scheduled by our staff and supported by our PTO. Field day is attended by students and staff only unless you are signed up to volunteer below. It is important to note that volunteers are serving at stations throughout the day and are not scheduled with individual classrooms or students.
Want to help make this year's Field Day a success?!
PTO 24-25: Field Day Volunteers Sign Up
Thank you to our PTO board and volunteers for all you do throughout the school year to support and shine! From an incredible teacher appreciation week to providing special buses for our fifth graders filled with water and snacks, to the countless hours and efforts that come with going the distance in taking care of all of the details. Thank you!!
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.
CINCINNATI (May 7, 2025) — On behalf of West Clermont Local Schools, thank you to everyone who participated in the May 6 election. While the outcome of the ballot issue was not what we had hoped for, we remain committed to supporting student success and addressing our facility needs in a responsible way.
We will take time to listen, reflect, and continue working with our community to understand the path forward. Our goal continues to be providing safe, modern learning environments for all West Clermont students.
We appreciate your engagement and we will keep you informed about next steps.
Dear Families and Staff,
As you’ve now heard, Mr. Pottebaum is leaving West Clermont High School for a job opportunity outside the district.
We wanted to let you know that the district is conducting a search for the next dynamic and innovative principal to lead the high school.
As we begin this search, we want to hear from you! We are seeking input from students, families, and staff on what you value in our next principal. Please fill out the survey below to participate in the process.
Thank you for your participation!
Natasha L. Adams
Superintendent, West Clermont Local School District
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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