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,
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5 - 9! Join us in honoring and celebrating your child's teacher and our entire staff this week for all they do to support your child's growth and progress! Thank you to our PTO for organizing special treats throughout the week to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do to ensure every child succeeds, every day in every way!
A reminder that Tuesday is Election Day and our schools serve as polling places so we do not have school as teachers and staff will be engaged in professional development throughout the day. We encourage all to get out and vote!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Mrs. Edwards
We are looking forward to Teacher and Staff Application Week. Have your child show their appreciation with kind notes or pictures.
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.
New Second Graders enjoyed a day at the Taft Theater as they enjoyed the Cincinnati Children's Theater performance of Frozen, Jr. together!
New
New
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.
Click here to complete the Summerside parent survey.
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.
New
New
Black White Minimalist School Admission Flyer (2).pdf
New
New
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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 - Two weeks left to meet this challenge!
ZEARN MATH CHALLENGE - Two weeks left to meet this 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 🍧
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
5/5-5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/6 Election & Professional Day - No School
5/8 4th Grade Spring Performance, 6 pm, Summerside
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
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.
New Field Day - 05/21/2025
New 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
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:
New
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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