A back-to-school seminar to prepare educators and support staff for the unique challenges of returning to school this year will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church.

Three people signed paperwork to run for Warsaw School Board positions, including two incumbents and one newcomer.

A petition requesting that Warsaw Community Schools develop a safer reopening plan has been launched at change.com.

So what happens when Johnny the third-grader suddenly has a temperature while at school this fall?

Warsaw Community Schools’ Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert provided updates on the school corporation’s reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year during a press conference on Wednesday, July 8.

Warsaw Community Schools’ Food Services recently announced that for the week of July 6, there will not be meals served through the summer meals for kids program.

As many as 1,000 young children will be part of a summer program headed up by United Way that will attempt to get some of the most vulnerable students back on track ahead of the return to school this fall.

Eight student historians representing Warsaw Community Schools recently competed in the 2020 National History Day Contest held virtually this year from College Park, Md.

Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Community Education Association are working together in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Education, the Governor’s office, local health department, Indiana High School Athletic Association, and multiple other community leaders to develop a plan for a safe physical return to school for students and employees.

Topics at the Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees meeting revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic as those present talked about cleaning buildings, keeping students safe and rewarding employees who have put themselves on the front lines.

Warsaw Community Schools and Blosser’s Photography partnered together to take pictures of Warsaw Community High School’s Class of 2020 graduates in their caps and gowns.

Warsaw Community Schools recently announced three important updates for the Class of 2020 and their families regarding tickets for graduation, senior appreciation and senior photos. 

Fall classes for Warsaw Community Schools are tentatively set to begin at the normal time but will include some level of hybrid arrangements because of the coronavirus.

The Summer Food Service Program for Children was created to serve nutritious meals to children when the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available.

Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that online registration is now open for all students for the 2020-21 school year.

Warsaw Community Schools recently announced the Class of 2020 Work Ethic Certificate recipients. 

Eisenhower Elementary School’s Dual Language Immersion students achieved high composite scores in Spanish proficiency in a December assessment.

Warsaw Community Schools’ summer school program will look slightly different this year in order to be in accordance with state guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release WARSAW — As Warsaw Community Schools approaches the close of the 2019-20 school year, WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert would like to thank parents for their continued support and encourage students across the district to finish strong. “While these past few months have challenged us all, there is still great cause for celebration …read more.

News Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will hold an in-person graduation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, on the high school football field. The ceremony will observe social distancing guidelines. Since this is an outdoor event, the first rain date would be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and the second rain date is …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education recently announced that Claypool, Jefferson and Madison Elementary Schools are now certified in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM.)

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that all WCS elementary schools and both middle schools have been recognized as Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of preK-12 students and teachers in schools …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School Principal Troy Akers was recently selected as District 2 Principal of the Year. The Indiana Association of School Principals annually recognizes outstanding school leaders in each of the 12 Indiana districts who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities of students. These principals are acknowledged by their …read more.

Press Release WARSAW —  The Indiana School Boards Association recently announced winners for the Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) Program for 2019. Winners include Warsaw Community School Board members Jay Baumgartner and Jeremy Mullins for Region 2. These individual school board members and collective school boards have shown extensive dedication to their professional development by attending …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced the retirement of Lincoln Elementary School Principal Cathy Snyder. The longtime principal informed her staff she will be retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year. Snyder attended Indiana University in South Bend while she worked at McDonald’s to pay her tuition. At McDonald’s, she …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has posted all information for its annual kindergarten round-up on the district website at warsawschools.org. The website’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) link has a page titled Kindergarten Class of 2033 with information for parents on the registration process and contains links to necessary documents and forms. The enrollment …read more.

WARSAW – Two restaurants are working with Warsaw Community Schools to provide meals for children during the mandatory school closure. Due to the increasing numbers of families registering children for free meals, the logistics of serving more than 15,000 meals in a matter of a few hours has been daunting, the school district said in …read more.

WARSAW — Education presses on during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to available technology, students in Warsaw Community Schools are able to use their electronic devices to continue learning while at home through eLearning days. For the rest of the school year, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are eLearning days, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are waiver days, …read more.

WARSAW –  In an effort to honor the graduating class of 2020 during this time away from school, Warsaw Community Schools Corporation is planning to provide high school graduates with a yard sign for each graduating senior to celebrate their accomplishments. The signs will be printed after spring break. A plan for distribution will be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert released an open letter to the Warsaw community on Friday, April 3. “The 2019-20 school year will go down as one of the most unique in our 175 years of public education in the greater Warsaw community. While our school buildings are physically closed, Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has responded to questions raised after the announcement from Governor Eric Holcomb that all schools in Indiana extend the closing of physical buildings. During these challenging times, WCS is committed to communicating updates and the latest news through the FAQs on the district website at warsawschools.org. There are seven specific …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department recently announced changes it has made to its meal distribution program. To keep staff and families safe, every Monday, Warsaw Schools will now provide five days of meals (one snack and one lunch) for each child (no adults) up through age 18 in a household. …read more.

WARSAW — In light of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s press release and executive order on Thursday, April 2, Warsaw Community Schools will extend the closing of physical school buildings through the end of the 2019-20 school year. As previously messaged, Warsaw Schools and active student learning continues to stay open through eLearning lessons, meeting the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Benjamin Beyer was named one of 40 high school seniors from throughout Indiana to be recognized as a 2020 Indiana Academic All-Star, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals. Students were selected from a field of 280 nominees. Selection of the school’s nominee is based …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Gina Courtois, social-emotional learning coordinator, will lead a community book study, which will begin after spring break. The chosen book is “The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired” by authors Dan Siegel and Tina Payne …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Business Professionals of America Chapter recently attended the 53rd annual BPA State Leadership Conference from March 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott Hotel with Warsaw advisors Steve Waldeck and Scott Schramm. The following students placed as follows in the competition: 2nd place: Global Marketing Team – Charlotte Grandon, Evyn …read more.

WARSAW — With all Indiana schools now remaining closed until May 1 by order of Gov. Eric Holcomb, several Kosciusko County school corporations, including Warsaw Community Schools, are using school buses as temporary WiFi hotspots. On WCS eLearning days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), bus drivers travel to 19 locations for Warsaw students to provide free …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees approved an employee pay resolution for the school corporation’s support staff during a meeting on Monday, March 23. The resolution was one of two COVID-19 resolutions that the board approved. “Traditionally, school systems are governed by the State Board of Accounts, and that means that hourly employees …read more.

WARSAW — Between March 16 and March 20, WCS Food & Nutrition, in partnership with WCS Transportation, prepared and delivered over 4,000 meals to seven school locations. The locations included door-to-door deliveries for families unable to drive to one of the site locations, said a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. Marci Franks, Director of …read more.

WARSAW — In light of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s press release at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Warsaw Community Schools will extend the closing of physical school buildings until May 1 in compliance with the executive order. As previously messaged, Warsaw Community Schools and active student learning continues to stay open through eLearning lessons. WCS …read more.

WARSAW — Several schools in Kosciusko County and surrounding areas are offering free meals to students during the school corporations’ closings as a preventative measure against COVID-19. During the closure, Warsaw Community Schools is offering free breakfasts and lunches at seven locations from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays. Each morning, staff in WCS’ …read more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A Spanish version of this press release is available toward the bottom. WARSAW – One day after taking several steps to eliminate exposure to the coronavirus, Warsaw Schools Corporation announced classes have been canceled. On Friday, March 13, Dr. David Hoffert announced that Warsaw Community Schools will close beginning Monday, March 16,  and …read more.

WARSAWS – The Warsaw Schools district is implementing temporary changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Hoffert issued a statement Thursday night, March 12, concerning the district’s new precautions and actions being taken that will extend through spring break. “There are times when we face unique challenges within our schools, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization won several awards at the 2020 State FCCLA Conference, which took place from March 5 to 7. The following students won awards in these categories: Career Investigation: Kendra Lancaster – Gold National Qualifier Chapter in Review: Kennedie Paul and Mia …read more.

WARSAW — It’s pretty evident Mandy Duncan is passionate about teaching. The instructional coach with an emphasis on literacy for grades K through six in Warsaw Community Schools, Duncan has for a long time had a desire to work with children. She has lived in Warsaw most of her life and is a 1998 graduate …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, Harrison Elementary School Principal Matt Deeds conducted a school-wide lockdown. According to a statement from Warsaw Community Schools, the lockdown was a preventative measure in response to a concern with a community member. Warsaw Police Department responded and the issue was resolved without incident. At no …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Abbi Richcreek, Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood Middle School, has successfully launched a school-community partnership for GoBabyGo! Richcreek promotes STEM education through her classroom curriculum, after-school clubs and special projects such as GoBabyGo! According to a WCS press release, Richcreek reached out to secure funding …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has released a statement regarding its response plan for coronavirus. This past week, WCS assembled a small team to review logistics and many of the facets that could impact the corporation’s schools. Warsaw Community Schools is working closely with local, state and national public health officials to ensure best practices …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools congratulates Warsaw Area Career Center broadcasting students Kelsey Nethercutt and Kendyl Silveus. Their video, titled “CTE Chess Champ!” won them both third place in the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) PSA contest, where students produce videos promoting Career and Technical Education. This year’s theme was “Victory in CTE.” As …read more.

WARSAW — Combining a love of the creative and artistic and mathematical and technical, Jean Beeson works in many capacities in the Warsaw Community Schools district. At Lakeview Middle School, she works as technical support to fix any issues with computers, iPads and any other technical equipment at the school. However, for the last 29 years, she has worked with the Warsaw Community High School Theater Department helping to make their plays and musicals come to life.

LEESBURG — Fifth grade students at Leesburg Elementary School recently completed a science unit about matter. Topics the students studied included: how to measure matter, what is matter made of and how matter changes states. They participated in a variety of activities in the unit. These included multiple experiments. The students enjoyed getting “hands-on” with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host the annual kindergarten round-up event for all incoming 2020-21 kindergarten students and parents on Thursday, March 12, at all eight elementary schools. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the informational presentation scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and end by 6:30 p.m. This event will provide information to …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from five schools in the Warsaw Community School corporation attended the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Regional Team Chess Tournament held at Goshen High School. The Goshen regional was one of four regional contests around the state. Grade-level teams of students competed in several rounds of chess against area …read more.

From left, in front, are Heather Reichenbach, WCS board president; Elle Turley, WCS board member; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO; and Jay Baumgartner, WCS board member.From left, in back, are Mike Coon, WCS board member; Randy Polston, WCS board vice-president; Jeremy Mullins, WCS board secretary; Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent; and Brad Johnson, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will receive a $100,000 approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The Career Ladder program was developed for local education agencies to develop teacher leadership opportunities. The grant will support teacher development while providing high-performing teachers expanded career opportunities in teacher-coaching and in leadership roles. All Warsaw Community Schools …read more.

WARSAW — Fifty-three students from Warsaw Community Schools were selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest. The trip to the state contest comes after success Northeast Region contest at Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Feb. 15, said a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. NHDI …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ fifth annual elementary robotics showcase will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, at the Warsaw Community High School’s new Tiger Recreational and Activity Center. The showcase is designed to inspire students to be innovative as they program and engineer solutions to the new engineering and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming summer school program and proposed high school classroom renovations during a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator; and Dan Graney, summer program facilitator, were both present at the meeting to discuss …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is inviting all stakeholders, including, parents, staff, and students to participate in a survey about the school corporation’s next five-year strategic plan. Responses are confidential and participation is voluntary. There is an option to take the survey in English or in Spanish and it is expected to take approximately five …read more.

WARSAW — Since November 2019, Lincoln Elementary School has shipped out eight care packages to two soldiers overseas, with two extra boxes for them to share during Christmas. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, these soldiers are deployed until the end of February and receiving those care packages brings them joy each …read more.

WARSAW — Titiksha D. Gorhe won the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee held at Lakeview Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Her parents are Devendra and Pradrya Gorhe. The second-place finisher was Ishida Pandey, and her parents are Vinay and Rashmi Pathala. Students from 20 schools competed for the right to represent Kosciusko County. Gorhe will …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School art students were decorated again this year at the 2020 Scholastic Art Awards competition. In total, Warsaw students received 49 awards in the individual entry categories and one award in the senior portfolio category. Gold Key winners go to the next round of judging at the national level in …read more.

LEESBURG — Students in kindergarten at Leesburg Elementary School have recently been learning coding. The students use Bee-Bots, a computerized robot that looks like a bee, and an app called Scratch Jr. to learn the basics of coding. Coding with five and six-year-olds looks different. It isn’t a series of 0s and 1s. Instead, it …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana State Department of Health is closely monitoring an outbreak of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. This new respiratory virus was first identified in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei Province and continues to infect people in China and around the world, including the United States. ISDH is working …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. WCS is asking businesses to partner with the school corporation by displaying a window cling with the e3 Tiger Tech image in their business front window. Students who see this image …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Carolyn Maull McKinstry, a survivor of the Civil Rights struggle and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, will present a program entitled “Coming of Age in ‘Bombingham’” on 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, at Grace College’s Westminster Hall, 105 9th Street, Winona Lake. It is open to the public. “We are so …read more.

WARSAW — On Feb. 18, the Indiana Department of Education will host its annual Awards for Excellence recognition program. The event celebrates accomplished students, programs and business partnerships in Career and Technical Education throughout the state. Reagan Rowland, a Warsaw Community High School senior, was nominated for recognition by her teachers and Warsaw Area Career Center …read more.

WARSAW — Abbi Richcreek, Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood Middle School, was named the 2019-20 Starfish Award recipient. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, Richcreek has gone above and beyond to promote inclusiveness and awareness to the life-changing effect assistive technology can have for all people, no matter how young, …read more.

WARSAW — Gina Courtois can identify with some of the social and emotional struggles school students are facing because she faced similar struggles when growing up. Courtois has been the social and emotional learning coordinator for Warsaw Community Schools since January 2018. A 1996 graduate of Rochester High School who grew up in both Plymouth …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School students recently participated in the 31st annual Scholastic Chess of Indiana contest. The state finals were held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Pike High School in Indianapolis. There were 80 students competing in the eighth and under middle school division. Andrew Potter, an eighth-grade student at Lakeview Middle School, won …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty-six educators from Warsaw Community Schools recently attended a 2 1/2 day workshop featuring Paul Bambrick-Santoyo in January. According to a press release, the workshop was part of the ongoing Partnership for Leaders in Education program with the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Curry School of Education. Attendees gained valuable …read more.

WARSAW — Da-Lite/Legrand recently donated 10 LEGO Education Renewable Energy kits to Jefferson Elementary School. According to a press release, fourth-grade students in Angela Luecke’s and Marc Andrews’ classes are using these kits to explore a project about renewable sources of energy. Students listened to a presentation from a speaker in the field and are …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is requesting input on school start and end time for the 2020-21 school year. The survey can be found in the news section at warsawschools.org or at http://bit.ly/wcsstarttime. Numerous medical research studies have shown a positive impact on student health and wellness through later school start times. Over the last …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming 2020-21 school start time survey during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 20. The online survey is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. WCS will issue a press release with a link to the survey when it is available. The survey …read more.

WARSAW — Several parents in Kosciusko County have reached out to Northern Indiana Atheists regarding what they view as unconstitutional religious “lessons” being shared during the Christmas season at Lincoln Elementary School. Troy Moss, NIA president of the group, wrote a letter on Monday, Dec. 30, addressing the issue and sent it to Dr. David …read more.

WARSAW — Lauryn Rhodes and Kirstyn Yoder were recently announced as Kosciusko County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Each year, Kosciusko County recommends two students to receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship award, which is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Indiana college or university of their choice. Rhodes is a senior at Warsaw Community High …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ sixth, seventh and eighth-grade bands will present their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. WCS will be accepting canned food donations at the door for the community. The concert will feature performances …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 — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees heard a presentation regarding data on bus routes and school bell times during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. Griffin Scott, a project manager for School Bus Consultants, presented a report reviewing 2017 data on WCS’ school bus routes and efficiency. The firm is an advisory …read more.

WARSAW — Harrison Elementary School will receive a grant of $1,000 on Monday, Dec. 9, following a successful application by Aimee Hagg for an award from the One School at a Time combined project between WNDU and Martin’s Super Markets. At 9:30 a.m., WNDU and Martin’s will present a check for $1,000 toward books for …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting the establishment of two residential Tax Increment Finance districts during a special board meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Todd Samuelson, Baker Tilly; City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner; and Mayor Joe Thallemer presented information regarding TIFs, as well as the proposed resolution, which has already …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with Mayor Joe Thallemer, Plan Director Jeremy Skinner …read more.

WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m., with registration …read more.

WARSAW — Those looking for a unique gift for an educator this Holiday season to show their appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court and at after school activities have an opportunity with the Warsaw Education Foundation. The Warsaw Education Foundation will provide the opportunity to recognize educators with an …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed school bus stop arm violations during its monthly work session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. At the session, WCS Board Member Randy Polston asked those at the meeting about a pedestrian crossing at Lakeview Middle School. “Do we have or are we going to get stop signs …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved a resolution to close Gateway Education Center during a meeting session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The facility at 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010, but has been used in recent years for alternative education classes and adult …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a statement thanking the Warsaw Police, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office “for their diligence in investigating and prosecuting the party responsible for the threats made against the high school on Sept. 18 and 27.” Mark A. Schultz, 46, Silver Lake, made bomb threat calls directly …read more.

WARSAW — Two local school corporations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as teachers support “Red for Ed” Day in Indianapolis. Warsaw Community Schools and Whitko Community Schools will both be closed. Thousands of Indiana teachers will be rallying at the Indiana Statehouse on Nov. 19 for changes to education. As of Tuesday, Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a news release on Friday, Nov. 8, in response to news of a “fight club” at Lincoln Elementary School. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary contacted the administration and the School Resource Officer about students who were fighting in the restroom. It was later determined that …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Phil Downs, superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools and Indiana Superintendent of the Year, will hold a presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The presentation will take place at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. Downs’ presentation, “Follow the Money: An Analysis of Why Public …read more.

WARSAW — On Oct. 30, Lincoln Elementary School’s 5th and 6th grade classes walked to Owen’s Supermarket to help support the Supermarket Sweep community event. Students were able to use their donations to shop for non-perishable food and other goods. Through their efforts, students were able to contribute six grocery carts full of goods to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently celebrated the grand opening of the Tiger Recreation and Activity Center with students, staff and the community. The newly constructed 59,500 square-foot student activity center will assist WCS in furthering its commitment toward promoting health and wellness by offering a new space in Warsaw for physical activity and health …read more.

WARSAW — Earning a gold rating at prelims, the Warsaw Community High School Tigers Pride Marching Band qualified to perform at the Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic Class Finals. The statewide event was held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis. Thirty-four high school bands participated in the Scholastic Class …read more.

WARSAW — To encourage Warsaw Community Schools’ wellness initiative, Lakeview Middle School is having a monthly “wellness” focus. During the month of September, eight staff members participated in the September Slim Down. All eight members lost weight, with Lynne Keffaber and Justin Wolpert taking the top honors. October’s wellness initiative was “Fall Into a New …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced an opportunity for new teachers to the district to explore educational experiences within their classroom. Teachers at WCS in their first three years of teaching are invited to apply for this funding opportunity provided by the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation. “WCS, in partnership with the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools hosted four-time Boston and New York City marathon winner Bill Rodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. Rodgers shared his journey to becoming a world-renowned marathon runner with approximately 535 WCS fifth-grade students, inspiring them to run toward dreams of their own while …read more.

WARSAW — About 2,200 middle and high school students from Kosciusko County got a close-up look at careers in the advanced manufacturing industry recently during National Manufacturing Week events organized by OrthoWorx. During the week of Sept. 30, eighth-grade students participated in the DiscoverME (Manufacturing Experiences) program. Students from Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, Wawasee and Whitko …read more.

WARSAW — As a reminder to parents, Warsaw Community Schools will observe fall break from this Wednesday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Oct. 25. Students will be dismissed from classes during this time and all buildings will be closed. School will resume Monday, Oct. 28. For parents’ convenience, please see the WCS parent-teacher conference schedule below: …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw is looking to develop two new trails. One would be along part of Country Club Road on the west side of Winona Lake. The other would be a loop in a privately-owned wetland area between Marketplace of Warsaw and Lake Village Shopping Center. The first step is to conduct …read more.

WARSAW — A kindergarten student exploring engineering skills. Several years ago that would have not entered the thinking of public educators. But not so in today’s public school classrooms where project based learning, teamwork and collaboration, thinking outside the box and solving real world problems are emphasized. And Josh Wall sees it unfold daily. Wall …read more.