WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation is seeking to establish a group that will focus on improving broadband access in the county. KEDCo CEO Alan Tio and Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, hosted a meeting at the Justice Building with local elected officials Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tio discussed the steps necessary …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed donations from the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the approval of a new school zone light at Husky Trail during a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. During a safety presentation to the board, Chief Analytics Officer Shelly Wilfong said the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved plans …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is launching a new business partnership program to help students who don’t have high-speed Internet access in their homes. The school system is asking businesses to join with them by displaying the Tiger Tech image (at right) in their business front window. Students who see this image will know that …read more.

WARSAW — During a regular board meeting on Sept. 16, Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees learned the school corporation was recently awarded a $100,000 school safety grant. The grant is through the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant program, which focuses on the safety and security of schools. Since 2013, the program has delivered more …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools continue to move forward academically and technologically. At the board’s regular work session, held Tuesday evening, March 8, Warsaw Community High Schol social studies teacher Jeff Grose updated the board on the new high school social studies curriculum. The school has chosen Pearson, largely because of its integration of technology along …read more.

At the annual Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Brad Hagg, WCS Chief Technology Officer, was the honored recipient of the Technology Coordinator of the Year Award. HECC members strive to be a teacher resource for teachers using innovative technology in their classroom. The annual TCOY award distinguishes one individual in K-12 education for demonstrating commitment …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board met Tuesday evening for a lengthy board work session to discuss numerous proposals for both equipment and structure repairs. Among the most noteworthy of the claims was a proposed repair to a section of Washington Elementary’s roof, as well as numerous technology claims. Dirk Felger, director of buildings and grounds …read more.

During the monthly Warsaw Community School board work session the board heard several proposals for annual maintenance to grounds, updates to technology, new bus purchases as well as a future plan for the WCS 1:1 technology program Proposals began with a discussion on necessary grounds and building maintenance from Director of Buildings and Grounds Dirk …read more.

Indiana Department of Education made a multi-million dollar contract with a testing company in an effort to digitize ISTEP+ testing, with less than commendable results. ISTEP+ is a statewide mandatory test, given to children in grades three to eight. According to the IDOE website, the testing has several purposes. “The purpose of the Indiana Statewide …read more.

In a time when almost every youth is equipped with a tablet, phone or computer at their fingertips, many could say that prevention of digital bullying is a seemingly impossible task. However, it is a task that one local school system is taking very seriously. Warsaw Community Schools is working to address cyberbullying and Internet …read more.

Dr. David Hoffert presents Dr. Craig Hintz with the Sagamore of the Wabash award.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Both tears and laughter were shared during last night’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting as WCS staff, administration and community members bid farewell and offered thanks to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, who is retiring from the school …read more.

Article by Miriam Hagg,  On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School How do you know if the website you are using is reliable? A new program called Internet Integrity is based on making website evaluation easier for students through acronyms. One acronym that we as a school corporation use is G.U.A.R.D. This stands for …read more.

During last night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation monthly board work session, WCS Technology Officer Brad Hagg presented the board with a proposed 3-year technology plan that may allow all WCS sixth grade students to receive a take-home iPad to be utilized during their middle school experience. According to Hagg, through the implementation of new technology …read more.

Brad Hagg, chief technology Officer for Warsaw Community Schools, has been honored as one of the “20 to watch” honorees by The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN). These distinctive education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute …read more.

On Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 400 educators from throughout Indiana will meet at Warsaw Community High School to take part in the school’s new conference, the E3 Technology Conference. This summer has proved to be a productive and informational season for Warsaw Community School Corporation educators and staff. In an effort to …read more.

Kosciusko FIT 2012 came to its conclusion last Thursday evening with the final opportunity for participants to weigh-in and potentially claim their remaining winnings. The participants were required to maintain their percentage of weight loss from June in order to receive their prize. Pictured are the last men and women standing along with some very …read more.