[weaver_youtube A3TVO7SNiVM rel=0] WARSAW — Fourth graders got a taste of Indiana history by attending Back to the Days at Harrison Elementary on Friday, Aug. 25. The chilly morning didn’t stop kids from enjoying the hands-on-learning experience at numerous stations positioned around the property of Harrison Elementary. Students learned about the history of Indiana through various …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School invites students and parents to join the school on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for the WCHS annual college night. Over 50 colleges, universities, technical schools and Armed Services will be represented. The college fair will run from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Career Center gymnasium. Area high school and home school …read more.

WARSAW — The Air Force Association is thrilled to announce Benjamin Barkey of the Warsaw Community School System in Warsaw, as the 2017 National Teacher of the Year Presented by Rolls-Royce. As part of AFA’s mission to encourage education in Aerospace Education and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the TOY program ensures America’s aerospace excellence …read more.

Doug Light, standing, is introduced as the transportation director during the work session. WARSAW — A lot was discussed during the Warsaw School Board work session held Tuesday, Aug. 22. The main focuses of the work session included testing scores, a technology report and Title I grants. Shelly Wilfong, chief analytics officer, presented a data …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce Jason Culver as the new assistant principal of Edgewood Middle School. Culver graduated from Ball State University, Muncie, in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health. He furthered his studies at Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, where he received his master’s degree …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Douglas Light as Warsaw Community Schools’ Transportation Director. A resident of Warsaw, Light has spent the past 22 years working in the public service sector as a law enforcement officer. During his time in law enforcement, Light has served as corporal and shift …read more.

WARSAW — Thanks to Zimmer-Biomet’s donation of ISO12312-2 solar viewing glasses, students at Warsaw Community High School were able to view the partial solar eclipse that occurred this afternoon, Aug. 21, around 2:23 p.m. Principal Troy Akers made an announcement before releasing the students advising the importance of keeping eye protection on at all times …read more.

  WARSAW — On Monday, Aug. 21, all of North America will be treated to a front row seat of a total solar eclipse. This eclipse has garnered immense national attention with millions planning to view the celestial event both as it unfolds and online, Warsaw Community Schools would like to remind both students and …read more.

WARSAW — In partnership with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the Indiana Department of Education announced the participating schools in the Indiana Career Explorer Pilot Program. Lakeview Middle School was chosen as one of the 16 schools. The ICE Pilot Program will evaluate and enhance critical college and career readiness through in-classroom instruction in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools wants children kids to be successful and happy, but stirring new research says we may be missing what matters most in helping kids thrive: Empathy! Teens today are 40 percent less empathetic than they were just a generation ago; narcissism has increased 58 percent. Empathy can be cultivated in children …read more.

WARSAW — In a back to basics focus, WCS Food & Nutrition Services is turning over new soil in preparation for a seedbed of change, plowing forward, but still looking to the past for direction. Three key components in cultivating this change include increasing farm to school practices, incorporating cleaner label products and creating more …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will hold freshmen orientation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Performing Arts Center. All incoming freshmen students and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Two presentation times will be offered to allow more flexibility to parents. Presentations will be held at 5:15 …read more.

Dear students, parents and community patrons, On behalf of Warsaw Community Schools, I welcome you to the 2017-2018 school year. This school year promises to be the greatest year yet in the long-storied tradition and history of WCS. Our mission is “to inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills …read more.

  WARSAW — The financial side of the proposed activity center was discussed during the Warsaw School’s board meeting held last night, July 24. Plans for an activity center started to surface after the new Lincoln Elementary and projects at Washington and Edgewood schools came in under estimates. The school corporation has an allotment of …read more.

WARSAW — David Williams, a former Warsaw Community Schools bus driver, has filed a class action lawsuit against Warsaw Community Schools in regard to overtime pay. The complaint was filed on April 25 in the Court United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana South Bend division. According to the complaint, bus drivers are required by the …read more.

WARSAW — A year and a half after a fire destroyed the Warsaw Community School’s transportation department building, staff members finally have a new building to call home. A ribbon cutting was held at the new transportation building located on the same lot as the previous building, 310 East CR 200 N, Warsaw on Tuesday, July 11.  …read more.

WARSAW — Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, Warsaw Community Schools will begin implementing a late start on Thursday mornings to allow teachers to collaborate and target data to enhance instruction. For the past 6 years, WCS has used the professional learning communities model to focus on data and collaboration to inform instruction. Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools middle school band students recently concluded their summer band program on Friday, June 23. Both beginner and advanced students took part in practices, a band cookout, trip and concerts. According to Band Director Joseph Peloza, students in the beginning band began their endeavors with their instruments through practicing out of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is extending an invitation to WCS staff, parents and the community for a Lincoln Elementary School Playground – Community Build Event to take place at the new Lincoln Elementary site on July 7 and July 8. This community volunteer event starts at 8:30 a.m. each day. No special skills needed …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Historical Society proudly announces four students from Warsaw Community Schools won two awards at the National Contest for National History Day, which took place June 11 through 15 at the University of Maryland’s campus in College Park, Maryland. Keller Bailey, Jason Benyousky, Geoffrey Hochstetler and Ryun Hoffert won an Outstanding State …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen Clark as assistant principal of the class of 2021 at Warsaw Community High School. Clark attended DePauw University where he received his major in education studies with minors in history and Spanish. He went on to Earlham College, where he graduated with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will be offering free summer meals to children ages 1-18 Monday through Friday at area parks. Free lunches will take place at Winona Lake Park and Center Lake Park (Bixler pavilion area) starting this week. The meals will only be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and must be …read more.

WARSAW — Survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Ray Emory, 95, awarded Warsaw Community Schools’ students J.J. Kralis and Gisel Juarez, Leesburg Elementary; and Zoe Bergan, Washington Elementary, for their historical essays detailing Pearl Harbor. Emory was born in Peoria, Ill., and was stationed aboard the USS Honolulu during the attack …read more.

WARSAW — Students at Warsaw Community High School have gained hands-on learning through the Building Trades program. The Building Trades program at the Warsaw Area Career Center held an open house Tuesday, May 30, to showcase a home students helped construct throughout the school year. Thirteen students, under the direction of instructor Eric Taylor, worked …read more.

From left are librarian Amanda Scroggs, Madeline Bowell, Elizabeth Stone, Lily Boston and librarian Jean Beeson. The girls show off three custom designed stools for school staff. WARSAW — Do-It-Yourself projects have gained popularity in recent years. Three students from Lakeview Middle School have dived into the world of DIY projects and found a tangible …read more.

WARSAW — During Warsaw Community High School’s Convocation held Thursday, May 26, many students were given end-of-the-year awards for various accomplishments such as high GPA, going the extra mile and perfect attendance. One student was honored for keeping a record of 13-year perfect attendance. The following students and staff members were honored during the convocation: …read more.

WARSAW — The Building Trades program of the Warsaw Area Career Center will be hosting an open house from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. The house is located at 1903 E. Blossom Lane, Warsaw, in Cherry Creek Manor. Watch for open house signs. This is the 35th year for the Building Trades Program. Thirteen …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools has announced the Warsaw Community High School Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Allison Miller, daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Miller. Miller plans to attend Butler University with a major in science and health science. Miller plans to have a career as a Physician’s Assistant. Miller has been very active …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ engineering and technology department staff hosted the fourth annual Warsaw Robotics Exhibition Tournament on Friday, May 12, at the WCHS Career Center Gym. The tournament hosted teams from Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, Washington Elementary, the Warsaw Area Career Center, Plymouth Middle School and Ulrey Middle School. The 2017 …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Thallemer visited Jefferson Elementary School last week. Thallemer shared with the third grade students about the importance of community and explained his role in our community. The students have been learning about the departments of local government and were excited to meet Mayor Thallemer. They had a chance to ask him questions …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Adult Education held the first-ever graduation ceremony at Gateway Education Center on Friday, May 12, for students who earned their High School Equivalency Diploma over the past few months. Thirty-nine students were recognized for earning their HSE, formerly known as the GED. Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, was the …read more.

WARSAW— Members of the community got a first-hand look at renovations to Edgewood Middle School and a student showcase during an open house held at Edgewood Middle School Tuesday, May 16. Guests were given the opportunity to view the recently completed renovations to the school. The major renovations were completed before students returned at the …read more.

WARSAW — Last night, Warsaw Community High School students were honored during the 38th Annual Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa Art Exhibit and Fine Arts Festival. The exhibit is held yearly to recognize those students with exceptional art work. The main event was the juried art show held in the Black Box Theater. There, Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools invites you to attend the fourth annual Warsaw Robotics Vex Exhibition Tournament Friday, May 12. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and will conclude around 9:30 p.m. in the Warsaw Area Career Center gym. The tournament will feature two teams from Edgewood Middle School, coached by Abbi Richcreek; one …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, May 8, Warsaw FFA and Tom Farms hosted National FFA Southern Region Vice President DeShawn Blanding. Blanding visited Warsaw Community High School during student resource time and sixth period to share his knowledge on leadership and values. Blanding began his talk with students by explaining the TV show The Price is …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Historical Society proudly announces four Warsaw Community Schools students took first place in the Junior Group Performance category at the 2017 National History Day in Indiana state contest. Approximately 475 students took part in Saturday’s competition at Ivy Tech’s campus in downtown Indianapolis. Ryun Hoffert, Geoffrey Hochstetler, Jason Benyousky and Keller …read more.

WARSAW – Members of the Warsaw Community High School track team helped clean up Chinworth Bridge Park.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School announces the 2017 Fine Arts Festival from 6 to 9 p.m. on  Thursday, May 11.  This celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be held in The Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. The 38th annual Tri Kappa Art Exhibit in the Black Box Theater …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Middle School Bands will present their spring concert 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the Lakeview Auditorium. The concert will include favorites such as “Theme from Jurassic Park”, selections from “Aladdin”, “Phantom of the Opera” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. The Combined Edgewood/ Lakeview Middle School Jazz Band will be …read more.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle school invites the public to attend an open house and learning showcase on Tuesday, May 16. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. The event offers the opportunity to view renovations to the building, enjoy the musical stylings of the Edgewood band, choir and strings programs as well …read more.

[weaver_youtube -fKefTgDQcs rel=0] WARSAW — A fourth grader at Lincoln Elementary, returning home from Riley Children’s Hospital, received a heartwarming welcome home from the community. Earlier this year, Drake was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma brain tumor after several weeks of not feeling well. He underwent a 13 and a half hour surgery at Riley Children’s Hospital in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce the selection of Ben Barkey as the newest principal of Madison Elementary. Barkey follows the steps of Tom Kline, who will retire following 5-years of service at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. Barkey graduated from Manchester College with a bachelor’s degree in biology and …read more.

WARSAW — After a 40 year career in education, Madison Elementary Principal is retiring at the end of this school year. Kline has worked with students of all ages, from those who are just beginning their education in kindergarten to students in college. The principal says he began teaching because, “I didn’t know anything else.” …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Wastewater Utility hosted Madison Elementary for a tour of the wastewater treatment plant. The tour included exploring the lab, observing the wastewater vacuum and camera trucks, engaging in a stormwater activity and receiving a presentation from the Utility Manager, Brian Davison. Not only this, the students were led throughout …read more.

LEESBURG — On Tuesday, April 18, Leesburg Elementary sixth grade students were offered the opportunity to Skype with Holocaust survivor Simone Liebster, who lives in the Swiss Alps. To prepare the students for this event, Leesburg sixth grade teachers invited William and Kristi Keller, who represent the Arnold/Liebster Foundation, to inform the kids about Liebster …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce the continued partnership of Zimmer Biomet through a recent grant award. The grant, which totals $50,000, will be utilized to further STEM and MakerSpace initiatives at Warsaw Community School. Warsaw Schools have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Zimmer Biomet, particularly in regards of furthering STEM curriculum …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Board of School Trustees meeting on Monday, April 17, Chief Technology Officer Brad Hagg informed the board of the preparations that have been made for the first Warsaw Community Schools eLearning day that will take place on Saturday, April 22. Hagg stated all the lessons for students are to be posted …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ middle school science departments, high school science department and high school math department teachers have spent dedicated time over the past several months thoroughly reviewing dozens of textbooks to determine the very best resource available in these content areas for our students. The materials chosen were presented to Curriculum Council on …read more.

WARSAW — Congratulations to the Edgewood and Lakeview Band on their outstanding results at the Indiana State School Music Association Organizational Contest held at Paul Harding High School, Fort Wayne. WCS is proud to announce all Edgewood and Lakeview Band students received a gold rating from all three judges. If a combined score from all …read more.

WARSAW — With the end of the school year just around the corner, the formation of the 2017-2018 sixth- grade band and orchestra will soon be underway. Warsaw Community Schools invites families to attend an instrument fitting session to help your child find an instrument they might be interested in playing. “I believe everyone is born …read more.

WARSAW — A fourth grader at Lincoln Elementary had his dream come true today, March 31, when he was named an honorary Warsaw Police Officer during a celebration at Lincoln Elementary. Drake Price was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma brain tumor on Feb. 25 after several weeks of not feeling well. On Feb. 28, he underwent a …read more.

WARSAW — The Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Council announced Feb. 28, that Washington STEM Academy will be a recipient of a grant award of $3,200.00. The Arrow Head Country RC and D represent ten counties including Kosciusko County. The Council received 22 applications from nine of the counties they represent. Representatives from …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has entered into an unprecedented partnership with the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business and the Curry School of Education as Indiana’s first school acceleration program (UVA Partners for Leadership in Education). The Indiana Department of Education approached WCS to consider the pilot. After a lengthy vetting process, WCS …read more.

WARSAW — Two large announcements were made at the Warsaw School Board meeting held on Monday, March 20. Teachers Credit Union and Warsaw Community Schools are entering a 10-year naming rights agreement and the corporation has hired a chief analytics officer. The Warsaw Community High School gymnasium has been renamed Tiger Den TCU Court after …read more.

WARSAW — Students enrolled in Warsaw Community Schools will be making up winter cancellation days in a new way in the coming months. During the Feb. 20 Warsaw Board of School Trustees meeting, the board unanimously approved a motion to modify the 2016-2017 school year calendar to include two eLearning days to make up for …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the upcoming ISTEP test, the high school will be modifying its schedule to best meet the needs of students during the testing window. For the week of Feb. 27, Warsaw Community High School will have two early release dates. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 2, WCHS will operate with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Schools Chief Academic Advisor David Robertson announced to the board during the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees work session on Tuesday, Feb. 14, that the pre-algebra task force initiative has made significant progress. As students will be required to take a semester of math during each year of high school starting …read more.

WARSAW — Forty-two Warsaw Community Schools orchestra students performed at ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. Every solo and every ensemble received a gold rating, resulting in 54 gold medals. Warsaw High School students performed nine solos and five ensembles. All received gold ratings, with …read more.

WARSAW — Last Tuesday evening, the Warsaw Community High School Select Chorale and Select Women’s Choirs joined with Bella Vitale for Notte di Musica. At the end of the evening, Bella Vitale donated over $600 to the WCHS Choral program. The WCHS Choral students and Mr. Thomas Hall want to publicly thank Bella Vitale Owner …read more.

WARSAW — Three area school cafeterias will be expanding after a motion was approved by the Warsaw school board. Financial advisor Brandon Penrod explained that the Eisenhower Elementary School and Harrison Elementary School’s cafeterias will be doubling in size. After the construction is complete, each cafeteria will have roughly 23,050 square feet. Penrod mentioned the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Board of School Trustees interviewed three candidates who have filled out letters of interest to fill the open spot of District 5. One of the candidates is to complete the last two years of Jennifer Tandy’s term. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Hoffert, began the interviews by stating he would …read more.

WARSAW — The last day of school for Warsaw Community School students is Friday, May 27, with staff records day set for Tuesday, May 31, barring any further dates of school closure. Any additional school cancellation days for students and staff would be added to this date. Warsaw Community High School will hold its commencement …read more.

WASHINGTON, DC — Tomorrow, during its Digital Learning Day Live event, the Alliance for Excellent Education, a Washington, DC non-profit, will announce that Indiana’s Warsaw Community Schools is one of three recipients of its Excellence and Innovation in Secondary Schools award.

WARSAW — As a “future-ready” school system, Warsaw Community Schools shares a corporation-wide vision to prepare each student for success in college, career and citizenship. “Our mission,” says David Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, “is to inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the …read more.

Friends of Warsaw Community Schools, a non-profit, privately funded support group for the proposed referendum to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and repair Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, is urging area residents to “vote early for our kids.” Early voting will begin Monday, April 29 and will end at noon Monday, May 4. Voting will take place at the justice building …read more.