Monday is the first day of Reading Across America Week and schools are planning fun activities to celebrate and instill the love of reading.

Reading has been an instrumental part of my life as a student, educator, and superintendent. As a mother, I spent time daily with my son when he was young reading to him. When he was older, I spent time listening to him read and asking him questions about what he was reading. Today, he is an adult. He still reads and uses the thinking and comprehension skills that he learned from reading.

Our schedules are busy. Time is a precious commodity, but 20 minutes a day can make a difference! Plan a set time every day to read with your child.

Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible. Be kind!

Pirate Proud!

Dr. Andrea Townsend

Reading Across America Week begins Monday, March 3. Schools across America will be planning fun activities and encouraging reading. Watch for news coming from your child's school to find out how reading and fun will be part of the activities planned for next week!

It's never too early or too late to instill a love of reading!

Why read to children beginning at an early age? CLICK HERE for more information.

According to research done by The Ohio State University, the difference between reading to kids at home and not is more than a million words by kindergarten. CLICK HERE to find out more about this research!

We have reading experts in West Carrollton. CLICK HERE to find out what some of our second grade students had to say.

CLICK HERE to find out more about the bowling team! GO PIRATES!

Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County is reporting that seasonal influenza activity for Montgomery County and the state of Ohio is classified as Very High. CLICK HERE for more information on symptoms and prevention.

ACT and End of Course Exams will soon be happening at the High School. The schedule will affect all students. CLICK HERE so that you will be aware of time changes and remote learning days.