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The Wyoming Primary Schools Bond Issue passed with 69% of the vote, according to the unofficial vote count for the November 5, 2024 election. The 7.98 mill bond issue will raise $72.5 million for the construction of three new K-4 primary schools on the sites of the current primary schools. 

“Thank you, Wyoming!” said Superintendent Tim Weber. “We are so excited to take the next steps to build wonderful primary schools for Wyoming’s youngest learners that include larger classrooms; updated safety features; improved accessibility; space for intervention, gifted, and special education; designated spaces for art, music, and performance; expanded kitchens and dining areas; and so much more.”

“I’m proud of our community for pulling together to make such a big commitment,” said Wyoming City Schools Board of Education Vice President Kara Broderick. “In Wyoming, we have a community that responds to meaningful engagement. In Wyoming, we care and I am grateful.” 

Approved by the Board of Education, the Wyoming Primary Facilities Master Plan reflects the work of the 38-member Primary Facilities Steering Committee and extensive community feedback gathered through the use of community meetings and forums, online forms, a statistically-representative community survey, and more. 

“The Primary Facilities Steering Committee worked tirelessly to listen, learn and engage the entire community to build a plan for new primary schools with broad community support,” said Treasurer Ronda Johnson. “One of the greatest strengths of our small community is the partnership among our schools, families, and community members. The work of this committee has been a shining example of that partnership in action.” 

Use this link to see the Wyoming Primary Facilities Master Plan.

A 7.98 mill levy would normally increase taxes by $279.21 annually for each $100,000 of market home value. However, through the district’s strong fiscal stewardship, the current Wyoming High School bond levy is being paid off three years early, decreasing taxes by $117.60 annually for each $100,000 of market home value at the end of 2024 and removing 3.36 mills from the community’s residential taxes.

What Happens Next? 

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, the Board of Elections has 21 days after the date of an election to certify the election results. During that time, the Wyoming City Schools Board of Education will plan for a resolution certifying the placement of the tax on the 2024 tax duplicate for first collection in 2025. This resolution must be approved by the Hamilton County Auditor prior to November 30. 

The Board will also consider a small issuance - approximately $15 million - of tax anticipation notes before the end of 2024. (Issuing the bonds is a lengthier process that is likely to occur in early Spring 2025.) With these notes, the Board can begin the statutory process for selecting an architect, with the first step of sharing a Request for Qualifications from architecture firms. 

The draft project schedule includes:

January-December 2025: Hilltop School Design Phase 

January 2026-July 2027:

• Elm School & Vermont School Design Phase
• Hilltop School Construction - Hilltop students in temporary school at WHS 

August 2027: *Hilltop School opens*

July 2027-December 2028:

• Vermont School Construction - Vermont students in temporary school at WHS
• Elm School Construction - Elm students in temporary school at WMS 

January 2029: *Elm School & Vermont School open*

Two Wyoming High School seniors, Damon Cavitt and Katherine Rutherford, have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify as a semifinalist, students earned top scores among the more than 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools who took the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This year’s group of semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Senior Alyn Jones was awarded The African American National Recognition Award for her scores on College Board Assessments (PSAT/NMSQT or 2 or more Advanced Placement (AP) tests) and her strong performance in her classes.

Four Wyoming High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program: Jacob Janivicius, William Spera, Cooper Stenken, and Henry Wernicke. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the competition by taking the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT) and are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

"It is such a great accomplishment to be recognized by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Program,” said Wyoming High School Principal Michael Voynovich. “The hard work these students put into their studies and extracurricular activities is truly impressive. They are shining examples of the wonderful students we have here at Wyoming High School and we are all very proud of them!”

Tremendous work is done across our Wyoming school community to create extraordinary opportunities for students. Wyoming Middle School Teacher Beth Smith exemplifies excellence in her work to empower Wyoming students with the knowledge, perspective, and skills essential for success. 

In her work, Mrs. Smith:

• Creates active and engaging learning experiences and environments for students.
• Celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff members.
• Provides timely and accessible communication to others.
• Works to develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of our learners.
• Supports student and staff-member social and emotional well-being.
• Is committed to character.
• Fosters a culture of transparency, accountability and sustainability.

In the words of those who nominated Mrs. Smith for the WCS Impact Award:

Beth Smith works tirelessly to provide our students with robust learning opportunities, while also serving as a teacher leader with character and integrity.

Beth has the unique ability to bring out the best in everyone around her.

Mrs. Smith promotes a culture of belonging within her classroom by valuing all students. This allows students to feel safe, which allows them to be vulnerable in an academic area that can be a struggle.

At the middle school, we are blessed to have her as a part of this staff.

She’s student-focused and willing to try new things to support her math students, especially math students who struggle. She goes above and beyond to get these students to reach the curriculum.

She is on every committee possible and has all the knowledge a colleague may need for any situation.

Overall, there is not another educator who does more for the students, teachers, and members of this school community.

As a colleague, she is a wonderful support when collaborating over math content, supporting my mental health, and being a good friend to lean on. I love this woman for all the things she does!

The WCS Impact Award recognizes staff members who are making a positive impact in the lives of the students, families, and staff of Wyoming City Schools. Please use the link below to complete a brief form to nominate a WCS staff member to be recognized for their exemplary work to empower students and other staff members to be their very best:

Impact Award: Educator Nomination Form