Hello XHS Families, Community Members, and Website Guests,

I am honored to serve as Principal of Xenia High School, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. As a proud Xenia High School alumnus and member of the Class of 2002, it is a privilege to return home and give back to the school district and community that gave so much to me.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education and Allied Professions from the University of Dayton in 2006. My career in education began in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I spent eight years with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator. During that time, I also earned a Master of Arts in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University in 2011.

Following my time in Charlotte, I served as Assistant Principal at East Rowan High School in Salisbury, NC, for two years. In 2012, I married my wife, Rochelle, a native of Missouri. We welcomed our first son, Trinian, in 2014, and shortly after, we relocated to Missouri to be closer to family.

In 2014, I joined the Waynesville R-IV School District, where I served in various roles, including Middle School Assistant Principal, Director of Community Resources and Alternative Education, and Director of Student Services. During our time in Missouri, we welcomed our second son, Layton, in 2016. I also earned my Educational Specialist degree in Superintendency from Arkansas State University in 2019.

Later that year, we moved back to Ohio, and I joined Bellbrook High School as Assistant Principal, serving there for five years. While Bellbrook was a wonderful community, my heart has always been in Xenia. When the opportunity to lead Xenia High School presented itself, I knew it was time to come home.

I am excited to build on the proud traditions and continued success at Xenia High School. Together, we will work toward our mission of graduating 100% of our students. The possibilities are endless when we work as one, and I look forward to what we will achieve together.

Sincerely,

Todd Whalen
Principal, Xenia High School

Matt Bartley has been dedicated to education since 1998 and proudly serves as Assistant Principal at Xenia High School, a role he has held since 2022. He has been a member of the Xenia High School staff since 2005, bringing a wealth of experience as both an educator and administrator.

Mr. Bartley earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Wright State University in 1998, a Special Education teaching license from Ohio Dominican University in 2005, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago in 2019.

Throughout his career, he has served in various teaching roles including Adaptive Physical Education Teacher at the Franklin County Educational Service Center, Health and Physical Education Teacher at Miami Trace High School, and both Health/PE Teacher and Intervention Specialist at Warner Middle School and Xenia High School. He also served as Dean of Students prior to becoming Assistant Principal.

With over 30 years of coaching experience in football, wrestling, and track, Mr. Bartley currently leads the Xenia High School Boys Lacrosse team as head coach. He is a proud member of the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame and has held leadership roles including regional representative and current President (2024–2025) of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. He is also a two-time president of the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association.

A devoted member of the Xenia community since 1998, Matt is married to Tami, a 1990 graduate of Xenia High School. Together, they have two sons—Peyton, a 2019 graduate, and Paxton, a 2021 graduate of XHS. Mr. Bartley is committed to student success, community engagement, and Bucs pride.

As always — GO BUCS!

Hello!  My name is Jay Meno and it is my honor and pleasure to serve as one of the Assistant Principals at Xenia High School. I began my tenure at Xenia High School with the 2024-2025 school year.

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from Ohio University in 1996. My teaching career began at Alexander High School in 1996-1997 in Albany, Ohio. During that year, I taught US History and Government while I worked on my Master’s Degree at Ohio University. I then spent the next 17 years of my career at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Ohio from 1997-2014. I taught AP Government, Government, and US History as well as coached multiple sports, served as a club advisor, and was the social studies department chair. During that time, I completed my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education (Curriculum and Instruction) through Ohio University in 2000 and completed my Principal’s Licensure through the University of Dayton in 2009.

Following my time in Lebanon, I began my administrative career at Middletown Middle School in Middletown, Ohio where I served as the Assistant Principal for three years from 2014-17. I then spent the next five years serving as the Assistant Principal at E.H. Greene Intermediate School in the Sycamore Community Schools from 2017-2022, I served as Principal at E.H. Greene Intermediate School from 2022-2024 before beginning my time at Xenia High School in 2024.

My wife, Julie, is a Reading Specialist who works at Bowman Primary School in Lebanon, Ohio. We have been married since 2004. We have one daughter, Avery. Avery graduated from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy in 2025 and is currently a cadet at the United States Military Academy West Point. We also have a dog, Frances. Frances is a Goldendoodle who was adopted from 4 Paws For Ability in Xenia. Frances is a registered AKC Therapy Dog who serves the students and staff at Xenia High School.
I am excited to be part of the Xenia Community Schools and I look forward to serving the students, staff, and community to the best of my ability.

Go Bucs!
Jay Meno
Assistant Principal, Xenia High School