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Two Schools Make U.S. News "Best" List for 2027

Arrowood Elementary and Tecumseh Elementary have been recognized in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings as top-performing public elementary schools in Ohio.
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2026 Speech Contest

Students are invited to participate in the 2026 Speech Contest: The Power of Community!
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STEM Lab Success: 5th Graders Design & Build Prosthetic Arms

Recently, our 5th graders in Ms. Hyde's class at McKinley spent a week stepping into the shoes of biomedical engineers during an exciting hands-on STEM lab!
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Fueling Futures: XHS Coffee & Careers Chats Kick Off for 26-27

On October 9, Xenia High School hosted its first Coffee & Careers Chat of the year, bringing students together for an inspiring morning of career exploration, connection, and real-world insights.
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School Safety Week 2026

As part of Ohio School Safety Month, XCS is excited to celebrate Safe Schools Week from October 19-23!
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Cox Elementary Students Explore Sustainability at Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center

Over the past week, Cox Elementary School students took an exciting field trip to the Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center as part of their year-long project focusing on sustainability!
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Fresh Air & Friendly Competition: A Well-Deserved Brain Break

Taking advantage of the recent beautiful weather, our guidance counselors at XHS have been taking students outside during the day for a much-needed mental reset.
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Futures in Chemistry: XHS Students Explore Hands-On Labs at WSU

Xenia High School Chemistry students recently stepped out of the classroom and into the university lab during a visit to Wright State University for the "Futures in Chemistry" program!
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Join Us for the 4th Annual Xenia 'Last Blast' Marching Band Festival!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Doug Adams Stadium! Experience 15 incredible marching bands from across Ohio as they perform their full 2026 contest shows.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

We are excited to share that Xenia Community Schools recently received a generous donation of $2,000 from the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) to support our STEM learning initiatives.
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Elementary Lunch Menu to Feature Buccaneer Junior Chef Winner

Get your tastebuds ready! Next week, elementary cafeterias will feature “Exquisito Ensalada,” the winning dish created by McKinley 5th grader Morgan Ewry at the 2026 Buccaneer Junior Chef competition.
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Tecumseh Students Head Off to See Landmarks — Without Leaving Class!

Miss Finkbeiner’s third-grade class took learning to a whole new level as they brought some of America’s most famous landmarks to life!
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Former NFL Player Steve Grant Visits 6th Graders

Our 6th grade students recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a special motivational assembly featuring former NFL player Steve Grant!
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October 2026 Buccaneers of the Month

At the October 5 Board of Education meeting, we recognized the Buccaneers of the Month for the district! 
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Mark Your Calendar! Fall Concerts Heat Up Stage for Warner and High School

Our middle and high school performing arts departments are gearing up for an incredible season of performances!