A Summer iPad Camp for elementary students is scheduled for July 8 - 12, 2013.  Registration will be limited to 50 students.  Proceeds from the cost of the camp will be used to meet a matching challenge of up to $27,000 from a very generous local donor.  Funds raised from the camp will be positioned toward the purchase of iPads and accessories for 3rd grade students in both elementary buildings.  This will elevate the district's ratio to 1-to-1 iPads for grades 3, 4 and 5.  Elementary school teachers have generously agreed to donate their services during the camp to assist in meeting the challenge. 

 

Click here to view the brochure detailing summer school opportunities for students. These opportunities are for those students who would like to accelerate their course work as well as for students who need remediation.  Click here to register.

The West Geauga Local School District's newsletter, 'The West Word' is now available by clicking the link to the left.

Congratulations to West Geauga High School Junior Gavin Shaner for being named to the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association (OHSLA) 2nd Team All-State as a faceoff specialist.  Players are selected and voted on by head coaches statewide. Visit the OHSLA website at http://ohsla.org to learn more.

The West Geauga Local School District continues its efforts to yield significant positive results for the district’s students, staff and community by focusing on long-range planning.  The 4 long-range planning committees - Achievement, Communication and Collaboration, Facilities and Finance have worked diligently to refine and clarify a strategic direction for West Geauga Schools in their selected target area.  Committee work is marked for completion at the end of May.  Strategies, objectives, cost-benefit analyses and work plans will be presented to a Steering Committee, subsequently to the Superintendent and ultimately to the Board of Education.  Working collectively, the West Geauga Local School District and the community continue to encourage, commend and set expectations for lifelong learning.

More than 1,267 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students in grades 5-12 exhibited their projects at the 65th annual State Science Day on May 11 at The Ohio State University in Columbus.  Congratulations are extended to Kirstin Boni, grade 10, who achieved a 'Superior' Ohio Academy of Science award and to Stephen Merriman, grade 11 and Layla Nosek, grade 11, for their 'Excellent' Ohio Academy of Science Awards.  For additional information on these research scholars, click the title above.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the West Geauga Local School District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).  Congratulations to Michele Tullai, Treasurer for being granted an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for preparing the award-winning CAFR.  Click the title above to learn more.

On April 20th, West Geauga High School students Anne Dolphin, Rachel Szczepinski, Makayla Molle, Olivia Pirosko, Sal Daddario and Tori Sargent participated in Mad City Money.  This scholarship competition allows high school juniors and seniors to show off their budgeting prowess. It was held at Lakeland Community College and was sponsored by Cardinal Community Credit Union.  To learn more, click here.

A team of eight students from West Geauga High School is one of four teams from across the country to earn $25,000 in scholarships and grants in the Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers young people to learn about the environment and take action to improve it.  The team included Kelli Wright, Cal Slusarz, Noah Andes, Lilly Makee, Greg Concilla, Max Kucera, Andrew Todaro and Liam Andes.  To learn more, click the title above. 

Interested in doing some great advertising and supporting West Geauga Schools at the same time?  Please contact Jim Russo, Operations Manager, West Geauga Local Schools at 440-729-5935 or email james.russo@westg.org for details.

With over 500 total responses collected, results from the recent 2013-2014 Calendar Survey can be viewed by clicking here.  The calendar is set for one year with long-range planning determining future school year calendars.

Click here for an overview of the February 4, 2013 State of the Schools presentation.

 

To view the Superintendent's message, click below:

 

 

To view the Treasurer's and Operations Manager's messages, follow the "State of the Schools" link.

Information, resources and guidance regarding school safety may be acquired by clicking here and reading the attached letter.

The West Geauga School District extends its gratitude to Board Member, Michael Kilroy and Maureen Kilroy for their generous donation of $25,000 for iPads/accessories which will assist in the further enhancement of technology in the District.

Congratulations to the West Geauga Football Team who has been recognized by The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association as Academic All Ohio.  Only 20 of the more than 700 high schools in Ohio qualify for this prestigious award.

A recent financial audit of the West Geauga Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.  The West Geauga Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.  “Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said.  “The West Geauga Local School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district."

Thank you to the over 500 people who responded to the West Geauga Schools on-line survey.  A summary of those responses can be accessed by clicking here.

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West Geauga Campus is a public water system (PWS OH284-3012) regulated by the EPA.  This is a required notification that tests for lead and copper were done.  Test results were below the EPA action level requiring corrective action.  To view test results, click here.