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Bright Local values every family, each student, and all minds every day. We are committed to the continuous growth, achievement and well-being of our students, staff, and community.

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY
Wildcat Learning Center Ribbon Cutting 2026
Wildcat Learning Center Ribbon Cutting 2026
State of Ohio House of Representatives Commendation for SADD from Bright Local
State of Ohio House of Representatives Commendation for SADD from Bright Local
Nuthatch Solar and Highland Energy Storage donate to Bright Local School District
Nuthatch Solar and Highland Energy Storage donate to Bright Local School District
Christmas Parade 2025
Christmas Parade 2025
A Holiday Moos-ical 2025!
A Holiday Moos-ical 2025!
FFA Fair Results 2025
One Team
8th Grade DC
2025 8th Grade DC Trip - Library of Congress
Gifted STEM Day 2025
Gifted STEM Day 2025
6th Grade - FC Cincinnati 2025
6th Grade Trip - FC Cincinnati 2025
2025 6th Grade Band Spring Concert
2025 6th Grade Band Spring Concert
Barnyard Moosical 2025
Barnyard Moosical 2025
Peoples Bank Partnership with Bright Local
Peoples Bank Partnership with Bright Local
A Bright New Era Unveiled at Whiteoak High School with Digital Sign Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A Bright New Era Unveiled at Whiteoak High School with Digital Sign Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Military Wall of Honor
Bright Local Schools Military Wall of Honor
Bright Local Schools Earns Overall 4-Star Rating
Bright Local Schools E...

Bright Local Community,

Today, we are proud to share that Bright Local Schools has earned an Overall 4-Star Rating on the FINAL 2025–2026 Ohio State Report Card!

Bright Local Invites All to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Wildcat Learning Center
Bright Local Invites A...
Monday, August 17, 2026
Bright Local Schools proudly invites our community stakeholders, families, business partners, alumni, and Wildcats—past, present, and future—to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the Wildcat Learning Center.

Bright Local Schools: Committed to Academic Rigor
Bright Local Schools: ...
At Bright Local Schools, we're continuing to strengthen our commitment to preparing every student for success in college, careers, and life through high expectations, meaningful learning, and consistent accountability.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, several updates will support our strategic plan:
- Final Exams Return for Grades 9-12
Final exams will be administered at the end of each semester to encourage consistent effort, reinforce learning, and better prepare students for future academic and career expectations.
- Updated College Credit Plus (CCP) Expectations
Students participating in CCP will follow updated attendance and scheduling expectations to help them successfully balance college coursework with their responsibilities as Whiteoak students.
- Transfer Student Placement Guidelines
New procedures will ensure fair and consistent academic placement through transcript review, assessments, and appropriate course recommendations.
These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to providing every student with the support, structure, and opportunities they need to succeed.
Every Student, Every Day.!
For complete details, please review the infographic.
4 STAR RATING Bright Local School District received a 4 STAR RATING from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. District Ranking
5 STAR RATING The College, Career, Workforce & Military Readiness (CCWMR) component measures how prepared the graduating class from a district or building is as they transition to post-secondary education, enter the workforce, or join the armed forces. Whiteoak HS 98%. College, Career, Workforce & Military Readiness
100% Whiteoak High School has a 5 year 100% Graduation Rate and a 4 year 95.9%. Graduation Rates
4 STAR RATING Measures student performance and proficiency on state tests. ACHIEVEMENT
4 STAR RATING The Gap Closing component of the Ohio School Report Card measures how well schools are reducing educational gaps between student subgroups. GAP CLOSING
4 STAR RATING Evaluates reading improvement and proficiency for students in K-3. Early Literacy
GOLD RATING Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is a five-star, gold quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Preschool
ATTENDANCE Bright Local has the highest attendance rate and lowest chronic absenteeism rate in Highland County. TOP IN COUNTY
Bright Elementary The Bright Elementary School scored above the State Average on all 7 out of 9 State Assessments taken by 3rd-6th grade students. Also, Bright Elementary ranked FIRST in the Region in 3rd grade ELA/2nd in the Region & County in 3rd grade MATH/2nd in the County in 6th grade ELA/FIRST in the Region in Improving Literacy/Promotion to 4th and Early Literacy. Celebrations
Whiteoak Jr./Sr. HS Whiteoak HS 5 STAR Gap Closing/5 STAR Graduation/5 STAR College, Career & Workforce Readiness/Algebra II 2nd in the County/Biology 3rd in the County Whiteoak Jr. High 8th Grade ELA 3rd in the Region & County/8th Grade Math 2nd in the Region & County/8th Grade Science 1st in the Region & County *8 out of 11 Tested Areas at or above State Average. Celebrations
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Bright Local Schools Earns Overall 4-Star Rating

Bright Local Community,

Today, we are proud to share that Bright Local Schools has earned an Overall 4-Star Rating on the FINAL 2025–2026 Ohio State Report Card!

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