West Clermont Schools- Friday, February 1, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013
West Clermont Schools are on a 2 hour delay.

Board names Superintendent

The West Clermont Board of Education has named Dr. Keith Kline as the district’s next Superintendent. Kline replaces retiring Superintendent, Dr. Gary Brooks. Currently, Kline serves as the District’s Assistant Superintendent.

Doug Young, West Clermont Board of Education President said, "Dr. Kline is highly qualified to be our next Superintendent. He has experience in Secondary, Middle, and Primary education, as well as with aligning local instructional standards to state standards.” With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Miami University, Kline led Lakota East High School to the highest ever Performance Index in the district’s history.

According to Kline, the West Clermont District must make sure that all our students are college and/or career ready. “As an educational institution, it is critical that we prepare our students for their future,” Kline said. “I know our staff will continue to work hard to assure what we offer is relevant to the world our young people will face after graduating from Amelia or Glen Este,” he added.

Kline also addressed the district’s financial stress. “While I am pleased that the board has decided to postpone putting an issue on the ballot until November, I believe that it is absolutely critical that we come together as a community to assure our school district has a sustainable financial future," Kline commented.

"In the last six months that Dr. Kline has been working for our District, he has designed a plan to save $800,000 through Central Office reorganization, comprehensive substitute services and a reorganization of the middle and high schools, Young said. "He knows how to get the job done.”

Schools superintendent to be named

January 23, 2013 – Cincinnati, OH The West Clermont Local School District Board of Education meets on Monday, January, 28 to name a replacement for current superintendent, Gary Brooks, who is retiring on February 28. The public meeting starts at 7:00 PM, at the Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd.

Board of Education President Doug Young issued a personal invitation to the community: “We are very optimistic about the future of West Clermont schools as we move into this new era for our district. If you can, please join us Monday night.” A reception for the new Superintendent will follow the meeting.



The Board President and Superintendent will be available for interviews after the meeting.

Withamsville Update

Withamsville Events & Activities Update
Can Tab Collection-All school year

Skating Party/PTO Meeting 6-8 pm @ Beechmont Rollerena 1/14, 2/19, 3/19, 4/30

Book Fair 1/29-2/5 plus both conference nights 1/31 & 2/6- Evening Conferences 4-7:30


Jump Rope for Heart Program-Feb.-details TBA

Spring Photos-3/5-All students Including B group. A group-3/6, time TBA


District Dates:

1/25-report cards go home

1/31 & 2/6-Elementary Evening Conferences 4-7:30

2/14 & 2/18 –Mid Winter Break-No School

Kindergarten @ WT Holiday Assembly 12/21/12

Recycling for a Cause!

We will continure to collect pull tabs to help families in need.

WT Pre-School Learns Fire Safety

The Miss Jane, Miss Rachel, and the Headstart preschools at WT Elementary had a visit from the Union Township Fire Department to compliment the unit on community workers. The firefighters taught the children about fire safety. We wanted the children to learn about what to do in the event of a fire in their home. We learned how to dial 911. We also learned to crawl under the smoke and leave the house to meet their family in a safe place. In addition, we learned to drop to the floor and roll if our clothes were on fire. Many children hide from the fireman in an emergency because they are scared; therefore, they put on their firefighting gear to show the children what they would look like. We are thrilled this experience has taught the preschoolers a wealth of information to help them in an emergency. It is never too young to learn about safety.