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2024 WCS Quality Profile

Through rigorous academic offerings, individual attention, strong music and art programs, numerous extracurricular opportunities, and the work of our outstanding faculty and staff, Wyoming City Schools strives to support our students to be engaged learners empowered with the knowledge, perspective, and skills essential for success in a rapidly-changing world.

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2024 WCS Quality Profile
Suzy Henke

Through rigorous academic offerings, individual attention, strong music and art programs, numerous extracurricular opportunities, and the work of our outstanding faculty and staff, Wyoming City Schools strives to support our students to be engaged learners empowered with the knowledge, perspective, and skills essential for success in a rapidly-changing world.

The Wyoming City Schools Quality Profile reflects our dedication to educating the whole child. We are excited to showcase the hard work and accomplishments of the students of Wyoming.

Click this link to view the Wyoming City Schools Quality Profile.

This document will also be sent through US Mail to all households in Wyoming.

2024 WCS Quality Profile

 

Homecoming Parade
Suzy Henke

We're hoping there's no raining on this parade!

The 2024 Wyoming High School Homecoming Parade has been rescheduled to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Though the parade usually takes place at 6 p.m., this earlier time accommodates previously scheduled student events and gives our high school students a better opportunity to be part of the rescheduled festivities.

Parade lineup will start at 3:45 p.m. on Worthington Avenue.

At 4:30 p.m., the parade route will be:

North on Springfield Pike from Worthington Avenue,

East on Chestnut Avenue,

South on Burns Avenue,

West on Pendery Avenue, 

Ending at Wyoming High School.

Gates open for the home football game vs. Mariemont at 6 p.m.; kickoff is at 7 p.m. Music and games will be available for Wyoming High School students between the completion of the parade and when gates open.

The Wyoming High School Homecoming Parade is open to Wyoming High School students, Wyoming City Schools support organizations, and area youth programs. Support organizations and area youth programs that would like to participate are asked to complete this application by Tuesday, October 8.

If necessary, parade updates will be shared on the homepage of the Wyoming City Schools district website - www.wyomingcityschools.org - and the district Facebook page.

Thank you to the City of Wyoming and the Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments for your extraordinary collaboration and assistance! 

 

Primary Facilities Community Forum #4
Suzy Henke

The Board of Education has approved a primary facilities bond issue for the November ballot; next community forum is planned for September 3.

Facility upgrades at our primary schools would improve safety, security, and accessibility. Additionally, new or updated buildings will better support our mission to provide innovative, student-centered educational opportunities that foster the academic growth and personal development of every student in our primary schools.

The 7.98 mill bond issue will raise $72.5 million for the new construction of three new K-4 primary schools on the sites of the current primary schools. 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.
  • The overall net impact on taxes with passage of the bond levy is an increase of $161.61 annually for each $100,000 of market value (4.62 mills). For example: If your home is valued at $400,000 on the Hamilton County Auditor’s Website, passage of the bond issue will add $646.68 annually to your tax bill, or $53.90 per month.

The school district has been studying and discussing how to address building improvements and the educational needs of our primary students since 2021. These discussions brought forth a series of concepts for consideration centered on updates and improvements for the school facilities and the design of spaces to meet the program needs for students now and in the future. 

The Board has actively reached out to residents in their work to define a concept that will meet the educational needs of students and reflects the priorities the community supports. Hundreds of residents have participated in this process. Community meetings and forums have been held and a statistically-representative survey was conducted in March 2024. In data provided by the statistically-representative survey of the community, the Board saw overwhelming support for the construction of three new K-4 schools on the sites of the current primary schools.

“We are excited about the opportunity to replace our more than 65-year-old primary school buildings with new schools that offer additional and expanded instructional spaces, improved safety and accessibility, modern technology, and so much more,” said Board of Education President Jeanie Zoller.

WYOMING PRIMARY FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

The Wyoming Primary Schools Master Plan calls for three new K-4 schools: 

  • A new 35,150-square-foot Elm School on the current site with an expanded footprint.
  • A new 50,000-square-foot Hilltop School on the current site with an expanded footprint.
  • A new 35,150-square-foot Vermont School on the current site with an expanded footprint.

Each new school includes a secure entry vestibule; updated safety features; improved accessibility; larger classrooms; additional classrooms and space for gifted education, special education, and intervention; spaces for art and music; adequate gym space; and expanded kitchens and student dining areas. The project will incorporate sustainable design and cost effective strategies which could include such things as daylighting; rainwater management; water use reduction; high-performing building systems, construction, and demolition waste management specifying materials with high recycled content; and improved indoor air quality.

It is important to note that the actual design cannot begin until after the outcome of the November 5 election, so these are concepts/ideas of what the district would like to be included in the final design. If the bond issue passes in November, there will be a process in place for stakeholders to provide input into the design elements.

MASTER PLANNING PROCESS

Approved by the Board of Education, the 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. More information about the Wyoming Primary Facilities Master Planning Process is available at: https://wyomingcityschoolsorg.finalsite.com/wcsfor-community/wps-facilities.

DRAFT PROJECT SCHEDULE

If the ballot issue passes, 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*

The Wyoming Primary Facilities Master Planning Community Forum #4 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, at Wyoming High School. The community forum will include information about:

Please use the links below to see information shared at the the Wyoming Primary Facilities Community Forum #4 on September 3:

Watch the 2024 Community Forum #4 Video.

View the Community Forum #4 Slide Deck.

Golden Cowboy Club Logo
Suzy Henke

The Golden Cowboy Club is made up of Wyoming residents age 60 and over.

Our next Golden Cowboy Club gathering is at 9 a.m. Thursday, October 10, at Wyoming Middle School.

Members of the Golden Cowboy Club (Wyoming residents age 60 and over) receive:

  • Monthly Superintendent Update emails and information about community engagement opportunities.
  • Access to a Golden Cowboy Passport Card. The Golden Cowboy Passport entitles the bearer to free admission to school events (plays, home regular season sports competitions, etc.).
  • Invitations to join us twice a year in our school buildings to hear from students and staff about the great work happening in our Wyoming City Schools.

At this meeting, we’ll have refreshments, share information about the Wyoming Primary Schools Master Plan and the November 5 bond levy, and hear from some of our students about what’s going on in their school! Please click here to let us know if you are able to attend. Your response will help us plan for the event but is not necessary to attend.

If you'd like more information or to sign up for the Golden Cowboy Club, please send your request to info@wyomingcityschools.org

Golden Cowboy Club

 

November 2024 Election Voting Information
Suzy Henke

Absentee & In-Person Voting Information and more!

November 2024 Election Information

Early voting began Tuesday, October 8. To check your voter registration, go to https://votehamiltoncountyohio.gov/ or call 513-632-7000. 

The Ohio November election will decide the Presidential race, as well as races for US Senate, Congress, Ohio House, Ohio Senate, Ohio Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and county races, and ballot issues related to building new Wyoming Primary Schools, creating an appointed state redistricting commission, and renewals of county tax levies for family services and treatment programs and community developmental disabilities programs. Find your sample ballot here.

Click here for information about voting in the November 5, 2024 election.

Absentee Ballots and Applications

  • Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Hamilton County Board of Elections by 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29
  • You can track your application and your ballot online at votehamiltoncountyohio.gov
  • If you return your absentee ballot by mail, it must be postmarked no later than November 4, 2024 and received by the Board of Elections no later than November 9, 2024. By state law, a postmark does NOT include a date marked by a postage evidence system such as a postage meter.
  • If you return your ballot to the Board in person, or if a near relative* delivers it for you, the Board of Elections must receive your ballot no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
  • Ballots cannot be turned in at polling places on Election Day; ballots can be returned to Hamilton County Board of Elections, 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212, in person on Election Day.

*Near relative includes the voter’s spouse or the voter’s father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, brother, or sister of the whole or half blood, or the son, daughter, adopting parent, adopted child, stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece.

In-Person Early Voting

Vote early in person at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, 4700 Smith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212:

  • October 8-11: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • October 14-18: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • October 21-25: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • October 26: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • October 27: 1-5 p.m.
  • October 28: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • October 29: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
  • October 30-31: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • November 1: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • November 2: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • November 3: 1-5 p.m.

Election Day Voting

Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 5.

School Districts 

Ohio law prohibits any “political subdivision,” which includes a school district, library, park district, county, township or city, from using public funds to “[p]ublish, distribute, or otherwise communicate information that . . . supports or opposes the nomination or election of a candidate for public office, the investigation, prosecution, or recall of a public official, or the passage of a levy or bond issue,” per Ohio Revised Code Section 9.03.

As a result, school districts cannot spend public funds in any manner to support or oppose the campaign of any bond issue or any individual running for public office.

 

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