WCS Board Names Superintendent!

Mr. Dettwiller is an official Hurricane now! At the January regular meeting, the Board offered Mr. Dettwiller a 2 year contract as Superintendent (through 7/31/2027). Mr. Dettwiller is currently serving as Interim Superintendent.

"I am privileged and honored to be the Superintendent for Wilmington CIty Schools through the 2026-2027 school year. I look forward to facing the many challenges in education together with our community and school staff. I also look forward to sharing all the great accomplishments our students and staff will achieve as well as the fun times that lie ahead. Thank you to the Board of Education for the confidence in me to be your Superintendent moving forward!" - Tim Dettwiller, WCS Supt.

Dettwiller’s extensive career in education includes his recent position as the ACCESS Director of Highland County Workforce Development with the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) since 2022.  He previously served as the superintendent of Fairfield Local Schools in Leesburg, Ohio, from 2018 to 2022, superintendent of Madison Plains Local Schools in London, Ohio, from 2014 to 2018, and treasurer/chief financial officer of Madison Plains Local Schools from 2011 to 2014.  Additionally, he was the treasurer/chief financial officer of Springboro Community City Schools from 2001 to 2010 and Madison Plains Local Schools from 2000 to 2001.  Before his roles in public school districts, Mr. Dettwiller served with the Auditor of State of Ohio from 1987 to 1999 as Deputy Auditor, Auditor in Charge, and Auditor.

Mr. Dettwiller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Wilmington College and a Master’s in Educational Leadership degree from Ashland University.