Thank you.


West Union High School will be operating on a two-hour delay on December 2nd.

Each of these students has shown outstanding dedication, responsibility, and kindness. From putting forth their best effort to supporting their classmates, they demonstrate the qualities that make our school community strong.
We are so proud of the example they set each day. Their hard work does not go unnoticed. Teachers and staff see it, peers feel it, and our school is better because of it. Moments like these remind us why celebrating our students matters.
October:
Allieanna Miller (7th) nominated by Ms. Katie Cora
Eugene Fecke (8th) nominated by Ms. Katie Cora
Peyson Jones (9th) nominated by Ms. Cathy Butler
Autumn Brotherton (10th) nominated by Ms. Cathy Butler
Mischa Lawhun (11th) nominated by Ms. Josey Scott
Madison Young (12th) nominated by Mr. Aaron McCann
November:
Leon Copley (7th) nominated by Ms. Tess Holloway
Sean Ames (8th) nominated by Ms. Katie Cora
Liberty Phillips (9th) nominated by Mrs. Brittany Cooper
Addison Ayers (10th) nominated by Mrs. Miranda Rhonemus
Wren Richards (11th) nominated by Mr. Blake Smalley
Chad Bradford (12th) nominated by Ms. Josey Scott (not pictured)
You’ve inspired us all, and we can’t wait to see what more you’ll accomplish. Keep shining, keep striving, and always remember: Go, Dragons! ✨



📣 New State Attendance Rules – What Families Need to Know
👨👩👧👦 Adams County Ohio Valley Schools
Ohio has updated how student attendance is tracked statewide with HB 96. Here’s what families need to know ⬇️
📊 What’s Changing?
Ohio now includes all absences (excused & unexcused) when identifying students who are chronically absent.
➡️ Chronic absenteeism = 10% of missed school days (about 2+ days per month)
➡️ Even excused absences count
🚨 Truancy Rules (Unexcused Absences Only – these laws remain the same)
⚠️ 30+ hours unexcused (consecutive)
⚠️ 42+ hours unexcused in one month
⚠️ 72+ hours unexcused in a year
📌 What Families Must Do
✔️ Call the school within 1 hour of the start of the school day
✔️ Send written documentation (note, email, doctor slip) when your child returns
❤️ Why This Matters
Missing school = missing:
✨ Learning
✨ Relationships
✨ Opportunities
STRIVE FOR 5 – EVERY DAY COUNTS
📚 Learn more about Ohio’s attendance laws: Attendance Support | Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
🌍 Why attendance matters: https://www.attendanceworks.org/
📞 Questions? Contact us:
District Wide: Tracy Spires – (937) 544-5586
WUHS/WUE: Guy Hopkins – (937) 544-5553/(937) 544-2951
OVCTC: Mike Parker – (937) 544-2336
NAE: Billy Bloom – (937) 386-2516
NAHS: Deirdre Mills – (937) 386-2528
PES: Sarah Louiso – (937) 587-2611
PHS: Marla Jones – (937) 587-2681
#Strivefor5 #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow

Freshman: Peyson Jones & Xander Bentley
Sophomore: Addison Mashburn & Samson Strong
Junior: Eva DeMint & Tristen Bales
Senior: Gracie Phillips, Nina McCann, Paige Tolle & Logan Caldwell, Slayvin Fields, Owen Yeager
Don't forget to buy your homecoming tickets in WUHS library! Next week students will be voting for prince, princess, king & queen.
We can't wait to go "All In" and wager it all on December 5th! 🎲🎰🖤



















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We are especially proud of the way our students showed respect and appreciation today. Moments like this reflect the heart of West Union—where we teach our young people not only to learn, but to listen, honor, and understand. West Union proud is more than a phrase; it is who we are.
We also want to extend a special thank-you to Mrs. Megan McCarty, who has devoted the past fifteen years to organizing this assembly with exceptional care and dedication. Her consistent commitment ensures that our veterans feel truly honored year after year. Today she was recognized by Ohio Representative David J. Taylor for her service to our school and community, a recognition that could not be more deserved.
To every veteran who joined us, and to those who could not be here, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your example leaves a lasting impact on our students and on our town.
West Union Jr./Sr. High School’s Cross Categorical Classroom has been awarded a $2,500 Ohio STEM Classroom Grant, funded by Battelle through the Ohio STEM Learning Network!
This grant will support our Dragon Breath Coffee & Snacks project — giving students hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, accounting, and real-world STEM skills. ☕📊
We’re proud to be one of 165 Ohio schools recognized this year for innovative, STEM-based learning! 🌟
📘 Learn more about the program and see the full list of awardees in the press release below.















