West Union High School

📣 Adams County - Mobile Food Pantry
Fresh fruits and vegetables available every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Adams County Fairgrounds, Boyd Ave, West Union!

🗓 Upcoming Mobile Pantry Dates:
📍 Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM

‼️ If local schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, the Mobile Pantry may be canceled or rescheduled.

2 months ago, ACOVSD

Kona Ice will be here next week on Thursday, December 18th!

2 months ago, Kathryn Cora

Students in Mrs. Kirker's Farm to Future class learned what vertical farming is then got to apply that knowledge by creating their own models!

3 months ago, Jaycee Baldwin

Two students holding their vertical farm model.

Three students holding their vertical farm model.

ACOV Schools will be closed today, December 2nd.

3 months ago, Kristin Regenstein

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

3 months ago, Josey Scott

We are excited to recognize our October and November Students of the Month! (Oopsies on the late October post, but the celebration is just as deserved and just as meaningful!)

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! ✨

3 months ago, Josey Scott

Student Council members brought around some awesome gifts for teachers-giving! Very proud that we have students who want to give back! 🐉💛

3 months ago, Kathryn Cora

In Mr. Little’s Math Modeling class, student completed a project where they renovated a room in their house. They looked that the cost involved with purchasing new furniture and calculated the size of the room.

3 months ago, Jason Little

Kona Ice will be here tomorrow (November 21st) for a refreshing sweet treat!!

3 months ago, Kathryn Cora

📣 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

3 months ago, ACOVSD

We are proud to announce your 2025 Homecoming Court Participants!

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! 🎲🎰🖤

3 months ago, Kathryn Cora

The Junior High after school Ohio Code Scholar robotics program is just about ready to finish up the design phase of their droids. This year's theme for the Junior High is Botman in Gotham City and is represented by Botman and all his villains

3 months ago, Aaron McCann

The Junior High and High School Manufacturing classes were working hard today finishing up two big orders. They made 85 shirts for the elementary school musical and over 250 buttons/pins for celebrating attendance and honor roll.

3 months ago, Aaron McCann

We’re excited to introduce our Drug Free Clubs of America Ambassadors at West Union High School! 💚💛 WUHS is proud to join the Drug Free Clubs of America, giving our students the opportunity to commit to a drug-free lifestyle while earning rewards and being part of something positive and impactful. This is an important step in supporting our students as they work toward bright futures. Being drug-free is one of the strongest foundations for success in school, careers, and life — and these students are stepping up as leaders to set the example. If you would be interested in sponsoring a student membership, please contact West Union High School for more details. **not pictured: Madison White

3 months ago, Kristin Regenstein

Reminder: Ohio Valley CTC Community Engagement Night is tonight from 3:30 - 6:30
Come see what’s at your fingertips, explore programs, meet our amazing staff, and discover how you can become a Pioneer.

3 months ago, ACOVSD

Congratulations to the High School Varsity Archery team for placing 1st in today's tournament! We also placed 2nd in the Archery Rodeo! Great Job Dragons in bringing home 2 trophies!

3 months ago, Brian Chitwood

Today our students and staff had the privilege of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Our Veterans Day assembly is always one of the most meaningful events of the year, and this morning reminded us once again how powerful it is to gather as a community in gratitude. Hearing our veterans’ stories and seeing their faces in our school reminds us that courage, resilience, and service live right here among our own neighbors, families, and alumni.

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.

3 months ago, Josey Scott

🎉 Exciting News from West Union High School! 💚💛

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.

3 months ago, Kristin Regenstein

The High School Manufacturing class worked through learning digital design and production with precision while making the award plaques for the upcoming fall athletic banquet. Learning through meaningful application.

4 months ago, Aaron McCann

Prepping the designs by cutting them to the appropriate size

The Junior High and High School Manufacturing classes joined forces to knock out the Honor Roll and Attendance Buttons. Keep showing up and doing well to collect them all, each nine weeks will be a different set of buttons to collect.

4 months ago, Aaron McCann