News from the Xenia Schools

Spirit Week and Homecoming at XHS

September 24-September 29 was Spirit Week and Homecoming for Xenia High School. Students participated in Spirit Days, a pep rally, and of course the big game on Friday and the homecoming dance on Saturday. The Bucs won a thriller against rival Lebanon High School 41-36. The students had a great week! Enjoy all the photos.

Xenia Schools in the Community Days Parade

The Xenia Schools had many participants in the Community Days Parade on September 15! Our students and their families are linked with staff at each school and by involvement all across Xenia, Spring Valley, and Wilberforce.

Counselors Working with the class of 2013

Xenia High School senior guidance counselors Becky Tittle and Jodi Yaney are "off and running" with students in the class of 2013. In fact, when a person walks into the Guidance Office at XHS, you can sense that this is the "nerve center" of a busy building. Mrs. Tittle and Mrs. Yaney are joined by freshman counselor Mrs. Susan Neuhart and Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Debbie Pitstick. Each of these professionals works expertly and intensely with a multitude of students and parents weekly while processing student needs across the spectrum. Read More...

PBiS at Warner

As a part of the District-Wide Can-Do Climate, 7th grade students at Warner Middle School are being recognized for demonstrating the Five Buc Behaviors. The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support program is designed to promote behaviors appropriate for learning and to create a bully-free environment. Students who exhibited all five behaviors were awarded certificates and treated to popsicles.

Tecumseh PTO, Families and Students at Sonic

Students and families from Tecumseh elementary recently participated in a PTO fund-raising event at Sonic restaurant in Xenia. Burger Night at Sonic was a tremendous success. A portion of all proceeds from those guests bringing a flyer went to support our PTO at Tecumseh. Students drew with sidewalk chalk, participated in a hula hoop competition and received balloons. Families had great fun and enjoyed fantastic food!

Parents, Pizza and Math Equals a Fun Night at Cox

On September 25, Cox Elementary School hosted the first of several Math nights for this school year. There were 121 people in attendance for this fun and educational event! The night began with pizza, cookies, and bottled water served by Cox staff members and their families. During the dinner, Mrs. Jennifer Statzer, the Math coach, presented information to parents about the SIG (School Improvement Grant) and how we incorporate Title 1 school wide. As part of the SIG, Cox is focusing on increasing opportunities to work with families and the community.

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Xenia Grad Returns Home to Teach

Following a splendid adventure in New York City at the American Music and Dramatic academy, Xenia High School graduate Kaitlyn Arnett has returned home to teach pre-school with the Xenia Community Schools. Kaitlyn is a 2005 graduate of Xenia High School.

Following graduation, Miss Arnett enrolled in the American Music and Dramatic Academy to further her talents in singing and acting, and to explore all of the possibilities for performing in the arts capital of the world.

"Living and studying in Manhattan for two and half years got me out of the small town scene. This is when I grew up the most," stated Miss Arnett. "I got my associates degree in musical theater and a bachelor's degree in fine arts."  Recently, Miss Arnett graduated with her master's degree in education. During her graduate school experience, Miss Arnett served as a substitute aide and substitute teacher for four years.

Miss Arnett is loving being in her own classroom in the Xenia pre-school program housed at Central Middle School. "These students call me their teacher every day. It is a rewarding and amazing experience."

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