Superintendent Message

August 3, 2026

Dear WCPS Families,

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, I am incredibly proud of the dedication and teamwork shown across our entire WCPS family. Well before the first day of school even arrives, our staff puts in countless hours on behalf of our students. They prepare classrooms and campuses, coordinate transportation, strengthen safety measures, and manage thousands of important details behind the scenes to ensure every child starts the year safe, supported, and ready to learn. I am truly grateful to work alongside such a committed team that cares deeply about our students and families.

I also want to recognize our bus drivers, area managers, and the entire WCPS Transportation Department for their outstanding work in preparing for the year ahead. Safely transporting more than 11,000 students each day is a major responsibility that requires careful planning, teamwork, and flexibility; especially as new students join us throughout the year. In the first few weeks of school, we will need to adjust some routes to improve efficiency and better serve students. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these adjustments to the most complex operation in WCPS.

To help your family prepare for the first day of school, please review your child’s bus stop information using the links below:

• Elementary School Bus Route Stop Map
• Middle and High School Bus Route Stop Map

We have an important update to share related to student attendance and you can read the changes below: 

• Five (5) parent notes per school year
  • Each day of absence covered by a parent note counts as one note
  • Example: Three consecutive days of absence with parent notes count as three notes
• Seven (7) doctor’s notes per school year
  • A doctor’s note covering multiple consecutive days counts as one note, regardless of the number of days included
• All parent and doctor’s notes must be submitted within five (5) school days of the student’s return

This year also brings an exciting milestone for our district with the opening of the IMPACT Center for Leadership & Innovation. The IMPACT Center will give students access to innovative learning experiences, expanded career pathways, and opportunities designed to prepare them for success in college, careers, and life. We are excited to see the lasting impact this state-of-the-art learning community will have on our students, schools, and the entire Warren County community.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for the trust you place in Warren County Public Schools each day. We are honored to serve your children and look forward to a strong and successful school year together. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can support your family in any way.

We look forward to an outstanding school year!

Respectfully,

Rob Clayton
Superintendent
Warren County Public Schools