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PAUL DELWICHE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPENCER WILLIAMS “I’ve worked for Troy City Schools for 30 years. We have great students, supportive parents and a community that stands behind us. The district is small enough for kids to get individualized attention, but big enough that they have wide-ranging options and opportunities. My own children attended Troy schools and they were well prepared for the future. It’s just a fantastic school and community.”
PAUL DELWICHE, High School Guidance Counselor, Troy City Schools
Learning options for a lifetime
LEARNING is a life-long journey and the educational organizations in and around Troy offer opportunity for every step of the way. From preschool to post-graduate programs, there is something for everyone.
Both full-time students as well as busy professionals seeking licensing, certification or additional training in their chosen career field are served through programs with convenient locations and scheduling. With rich academic resources and strong community support, Troy offers students of all ages the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and in today’s competitive global workforce.
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NANCY HARGROVE
“With more than 60,000 materials for children and teens on our shelves and online, our library is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through reading and early literacy. From our Baby & Me Laptime reading program for babies from birth to age 2 to our Teen Advisory Board, we provide innovative services and events that make reading fun, interesting and relevant to their lives to help foster their love of learning.”
NANCY HARGROVE
Youth Services Manager, Troy-Miami County Public Library
A NEW VENUE
K-12 co-curricular activities and programs are available in many schools throughout Troy to augment and enrich every student’s educational journey. From sports to the performing arts, students are sure to find an activity to enrich their academic experience. Clubs and service organizations also help ensure a well-rounded education.
Troy Christian Schools, one of the largest private schools in the area, is making sure students have a space to expand their academic horizons. After generous community donations and a $5 million fundraising campaign, the Arbogast Performing Arts Center is being built on the school’s campus. The center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization separate from the school district with a separate board of directors to handle operating costs. The 39,000 square-foot building houses a 1,200-seat auditorium to host performing and visual arts events. Troy Christian Schools will use the space for plays, concerts, assemblies and other programs. The center will also serve as a community asset available for rent as a venue for concerts and other events.
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A SPECTRUM OF OPPORTUNITIES
In Troy, we understand that learning occurs in places other than the pages of a textbook. That’s why there is a broad variety of one-of-a-kind educational programs throughout the community.
HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY This
welding school began in 1930 as a department of the Hobart Brothers Company. Since then, it has graduated more than 100,000 welders and trained thousands of welding inspectors and teachers. It includes the Next Generation Welder Learning Facility featuring state-ofthe-art capabilities for welder education, welding procedures, welder qualification testing, certification services and specialized training.
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BRUKNER NATURE CENTER Students of the environment can rely on the Brukner Nature Center to learn more about a variety of conservation and wildlife subjects. The 235-acre nature preserve offers a broad range of on-site field trips, awe-inspiring overnight adventures, home school programs, summer and winter camps for kids and other hands-on-experiences involving many native animal and plant species and habitats. The center also provides outreach programs in schools and senior centers to bring environmental education to students of all ages. BRUKNERNATURECENTER.COM
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RT INDUSTRIES RT Industries, in conjunction with Riverside Developmental Disabilities, provides employment training and integrated support for people with disabilities. RT Industries partners with local businesses to make sure employment needs are met and students find meaningful work. It also provides adult day services, work transportation for its students, and on-site production services for local businesses.
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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPENCER WILLIAMS, MIAMI MONTESSORI SCHOOL, OVERFIELD SCHOOL AND HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGIES
Public Schools
Troy City Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION 500 N. Market St., 937-332-6700 troy.k12.oh.us TROY HIGH SCHOOL 151 W. STAUNTON RD. 937-332-6710
TROY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 556 N. Adams St., 937-332-6720 VAN CLEVE 6TH GRADE BUILDING 617 E. Main St., 937-332-6780 CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3145 W. St. Rt. 718 937-332-6730
COOKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 921 Mystic Lane, 937-332-6740 FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 413 E. Canal St., 937-332-6746 HEYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 260 S. Ridge Ave., 937-332-6750 HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 729 Trade Square West 937-332-6760
KYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 501 S. Plum St., 937-332-6770
Troy City Schools serve approximately 4,500 students in Troy and Concord Township. The average student-to-teacher ratio in the district is 20:1. Graduates are well-prepared to go on to colleges and universities around the nation, enter the military, attend trade schools, or immediately embark on successful employment careers.
Upper Valley Career Center
8811 Career Dr., Piqua 937-778-1980 uppervalleycc.org The Upper Valley Career Center serves more than 800 students from 14 associate school districts, offering academic classes as well as career, technical and apprenticeship programs. With hands-on experience in facilities equipped with cutting-edge, industry-standard equipment, students graduate with a solid foundation and confidence in their ability to find work, continue learning or serve in the military.
Private Schools
St. Patrick Catholic School
420 E. Water St., 937-339-3705 https://Sites.google.com/Stpattroy.org/Stpatrickcatholictroy/ Home Serving students in preschool through eighth grade, St. Patrick Catholic School has been a fixture in Troy since the 19th century. It is a faith-driven Catholic community that encourages students to develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Troy Christian Schools
700 S. Dorset Rd., 937-339-5692 troychristianschools.org TROY CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1586 McKaig Ave., 937-335-6258 TROY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 700 S. Dorset Rd., 937-339-5692
Troy Christian Elementary School
offers classes for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It also operates preschool and daycare classes. Troy Christian High School combines a religious-based learning environment with modern college- and career-preparatory education for grades 7 through 12. Students go on mission trips, provide local community support, and can take post-secondary classes on campus.
Miami Montessori School
86 Troy Town Dr., 937-339-0025 miamimontessori.org With programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade six, the Miami Montessori School has called Troy its home for more than 30 years. With a student-centered environment to provide self-directed learning opportunities, it offers a variety of innovative classes, including Spanish as second language for all students and a number of field trips or in-class visits from arts, music and other professionals.
Edison State Community College
1973 Edison Dr., Piqua 937-778-8600 edisonohio.edu
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
400 Trade Square East, Troy 800-332-9448 welding.org
Alternative Classes and Programs
Brukner Nature Center
PRESCHOOL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 5995 Horseshoe Bend Rd. 937-698-6493 bruknernaturecenter.com
Leadership Troy and Teen Leadership Troy
TROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 405 Public Square, Suite 330 937-339-8769 troyohiochamber.com These leadership programs immerse teens and adults in the operations of the city, with personal visits to many institutions and the opportunity to meet and work with Troy’s leaders.
Overfield School
172 S. Ridge Ave. 937-339-5111 overfield.org An independent, non-profit school for children ages 1.5 to 6, Overfield supports self-discovery and creativity through a child-centered, responsive curriculum. Founded in 1960, this innovative preschool program is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy of cooperation among students, families and teachers.
Riverside Developmental Disabilities
1625 Troy-Sidney Rd. 937-339-8313 riversidedd.org Miami County’s local board of developmental disabilities provides intervention and support for children, training for adults through its non-profit vocational affiliate RT Industries, and other programs such as the Special Olympics.
RT Industries
110 Foss Way, 937-335-5784 rtindustries.org
Western Ohio Japanese Language School
2601 Stringtown Rd. 937-332-1939
Post-Secondary Options
There are at least 25 colleges and universities located within commuting distance of Troy, offering a wide range of opportunities for students as well as local businesses. The following schools are all located within 30 minutes of Troy.
Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute
3155 Research Blvd., Ste. 205, Kettering, 937-781-4000 dagsi.org
Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third St., Dayton 937-512-3000 sinclair.edu
University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton 937-229-1000 udayton.edu
Urbana University
579 College Way, Urbana 937-772-9200 urbana.edu
Upper Valley Career Center – Adult Division
8811 Career Dr., Piqua (937) 778-1980 uppervalleycc.org
Wittenberg University
P.O. Box 720, Springfield 800-677-7558 wittenberg.edu
Friendly and safe neighborhoods
PROSPER
FOR a broad spectrum of attractive housing options to suit your lifestyle, look no further than Troy. Whether you are searching for a historical residence, a modern design, a cozy condominium or a rural farm house with some acreage, we have you covered.
Finding the perfect home for you and your family is an attainable dream in Troy. From patio homes to multi-story residential estates, the options offer something for everyone. A home anywhere in Troy comes with the warmth and character of safe, clean and friendly neighborhoods. Troy draws a mix of residents that adds to our depth and diversity. And our residents are the essence of Troy, creating the friendly and cooperative atmosphere that has become our trademark. It’s not unusual to see neighbors helping neighbors, checking in on a senior citizen, volunteering at a food pantry or doing other community service. In Troy, caring for each other just comes with the territory.
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DOUG & KATE LINS
“We live in the Southwest Historic District of Troy in a house that was built in 1856. We love Troy because everything we want to do is so accessible and close at hand. We also have a very active neighborhood. We have a neighborhood dinner club, we plan social events, and it’s a safe and friendly area. Our neighbors watch out for us and we do the same for them.”
Kate Lins, Troy resident
A ROBUST HOUSING MARKET
Both large and small companies in a variety of industries keep Troy humming and support a healthy housing market. Troy is seeing robust residential development to accommodate the housing needs of a diverse population drawn to the area by the businesses and institutions that operate here. And while we are proud of our growth and progress, careful planning allows us to maintain a balance of natural green spaces so important to our environment and our residents.
The cost of living in Troy is one to be envied. According to bestplaces.net, Troy ‘s cost of living is a full 10 percent lower than the national average and up to 20 percent lower than cities like Chicago. Housing costs are one of the biggest factors in cost-of-living differences between Troy and other major cities. Shorter commute times, lower utility costs, and a greater diversity of lifestyle options compared to larger metropolitan markets are also a plus. No matter what your housing preferences are, a Troy address offers value and hometown appeal while still being convenient to both work and play including world-class entertainment, college and professional sporting events, dining, and shopping.
DOWNTOWN LIVING IN STYLE
Wade Westfall, owner of Four Sons Development, has been bringing old buildings back to life in downtown Troy for more than three decades. He’s busier than ever these days with a hot market for downtown residential spaces like the townhomes at 301-305 W. Water Street, one of his recent projects. It’s a market that shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, as an empty nester, he became a downtown resident himself just a few years ago.
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WADE WESTFALL
Wade Westfall, Owner, Four Sons Development
