September 2019
The Experience Official Newsmagazine of Mariemont City Schools
Superintendent’s Update As we begin another school year at Mariemont City Schools, I am reminded of all the possibilities that lie ahead. A new school year brings a new opportunity for us to meet and exceed the expectations of our families and community members. A new school year also brings new programs and people to our district. One exciting addition to our Warrior family is Rob Polca who is joining our team as the principal at Mariemont Junior High School. You can read an in-depth Q&A feature with Mr. Polca later in this newsletter. He is somebody who prides himself on relationships and I am confident that he will lead the junior high staff and students and continue to deepen the student experience. During the 2019-2020 school year we will be showcasing the Mariemont Experience and its connection to our Destination 2026 strategic plan and vision. The instructional vision of our district is that students will become global learners and deeply committed members of the community as a result of a well-rounded educational experience. Our goal is for the greater community to not only understand our instructional vision, but to see how it is put into action in our
Mariemont High School Facility Project Points to Past, Current and Future Success With the passage of a permanent improvement levy last fall, Mariemont City Schools began to immediately implement the Mariemont High School Master Facility Plan. This plan was the result of hard work for a period of two years, auditing the condition and needs of the building, vetting through several possible building options and seeking the input of the students, staff and community. On page 4, you will see a timeline of how far the district has come and where the Mariemont High School facility project is going. From the initial assessment of the high school building to developing exterior and interior design concepts, so much has already been accomplished. But mostly, you will see countless examples of the project’s “Building on Excellence” mantra, and the district’s commitment to provide its students and staff with a building suited for 21st century learning. “We are very excited about the direction of the Mariemont High School facility project” said superintendent Steven Estepp. “This project, while remaining on time and within budget, is personifying the Mariemont Experience with what it will offer upon completion. We are confident this project will allow
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MEET ROB POLCA Page 3
MHS FACILITY PROJECT TIMELINE Pages 4-5
Work Smart.
Create Experience.
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THE MARIEMONT EXPERIENCE Pages 6-7
Embrace Growth.