Amelia and Glen Este Middle Schools will see several organizational changes for the 2013-14 school year. Dr. Keith Kline, Superintendent, suggested that "structural changes to our middle school day are necessary in order to provide our students with the support and academic rigor they deserve."

The West Clermont Local School District is doing business differently. Superintendent Keith Kline said that the district has four areas of operations in which to concentrate. “In order to move forward, we must focus on four key areas: Safe, secure and inviting schools; 21^st century teaching and learning; Communication; and Financial stability."

Despite $7.4 million in reductions including 92 teaching positions, 32 support staff positions, and seven administrative positions, the district’s five year forecast reflects a $5.2 million deficit in the year 2014. 

 “It’s important to me as the leader of the district to make sure that we’re using our resources as effectively as possible,” Kline said. “For that reason, we will tighten – up operations to improve efficiency.“ Kline’s plan includes $1.5 million in reductions for the upcoming school year. 

The Board approved the hiring of the new Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mrs. Ellie Preston, This position will take-on the responsibilities of the former Assistant Superintendent. Ellie joins West Clermont on August 1, after seven years as a Middle and Secondary Curriculum Coordinator in Forest Hills. She has also served as an assistant principal and technology integration  specialist at the middle school level and, prior to that assignment, taught 8^th grade reading.  

The Board approved the recall of 6 teachers (Art and Social Studies) where there were vacancies created by retirement and/or restructuring of the middle schools.

With regrets, the Board also approved the suspension of contracts for the purposes of a Reduction in Force of 2 administrators and 9 teachers/tutors.  Our Human Resources Department is working with those individuals to help find employment in other districts.

Congratulations to the following WC employees for being recognized for exemplary service. This quarterly recognition is awarded to employees nominated by their peers for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Michael Ball – Campus Coordinator – GEMS

Angela Best – 3^rd Grade – Holly Hill

Robin Hater – Counselor – GEMS

Krystyna Heimann – Special Education – GEMS

Kari Kemen – Speech – Brantner Elementary

Karen Randol – Administrative Secretary – District Office

Joe Schuh – Special Education – GEMS

Jim Shelton – English GEHS

Nicki Watkins – 1^st Grade – Clough Pike

Children and their parents attended a free story hour at the Eastgate Mall on Saturday, May 11, 2013.  Mrs. Simmon's from Summerside Elementary was the featured reader.  Join us on Saturday June 8, 2013 for a featured teacher from Merwin.  The mall will be giving away some freebies to all that attend. 

Amelia High School recently held the annual Top 25 Academic Signing. This special event recognizes the academic achievements of the top 25 AHS Seniors and the colleges they plan to attend.  Representatives from each college were in attendance  to speak on behalf of the college and welcome the students.  

It is  a great day to be a Baron!!!

Congratulations to all! Thanks for your service to the youth of the West Clermont School District. The end of the school year marks the end of a long chapter for some West Clermont teachers this year. By Roxanne Swift, cincinnati.com

Glen Este Middle School's Nicole Line participated in the Ohio Music Education Association Jr. Solo/Ensemble.  She had an wonderful time.  GEMS should be proud of Nicole for her performance in voice (soprano), it was outstanding and she received the highest rating of a 1 - Superior - for her performance of

Registration is by appointment only, and will be held at the West Clermont administrative office located in the Union Township Civic Center at 4350 Aicholtz Road.