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 — On May 8, Zimmer Biomet employees will mentor 470 students at Jefferson Elementary through the one-day JA in a Day experience. Hands-on learning will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. “Warsaw Community Schools believes heavily in inspiring and equipping students to pursue their dreams and enrich the lives of others.” …read more.

WARSAW — Vein Institute & Medi Spa, Inc. recently joined forces with Sandy McClellan’s sixth grade class and Jennifer Long’s fourth grade class at Jefferson Elementary School for Treasures For Troops’ holiday stocking drive. The goal is to not only send a bit of the holiday season across the miles, but most importantly to let …read more.

WARSAW — Tears were shed and hugs exchanged by Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary students as they bid farewell to the Chinese exchange students who made their homes with WCS host families this week. “These host families open their home and let the students be their kids,” stated Jessica Yu, president of Chinese Education Connection, …read more.

WARSAW — Three Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary schools are getting the chance to broaden their horizons and create new friendships. Students at Harrison Elementary, Madison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are welcoming 24 students from Shang Li Primary School located in Hangzhou, China. For a total of four days, eight Chinese students will attend each …read more.

The Magical Meadows, therapeutic horseback riding center for adults and children with special needs welcomed the functional skills class of Jefferson Elementary and Good Beginnings Preschool. The class field trips gave the special needs children the opportunity to experience a shortened version of equine assisted therapy. The Magical Meadows also provided equine assisted activities during …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Sixth graders at Jefferson Elementary teamed up with Element, a local microbiology lab, to hold Jefferson’s first S.T.E.M. Fair on Wednesday, May 27. Prior to developing presentations, sixth graders walked through the scientific method, beginning with asking a scientific question. The students took those questions, used research and creativity, and designed experiments …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Harrison Elementary Principal Lee Snider and Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer David Robertson, graduated from the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute at a ceremony on Thursday, April 20. Housed at Indiana State University’s Bayh College of Education, IPLI is a two year experience that addresses the …read more.

Yesterday afternoon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz paid a visit to both Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake as well as Claypool Elementary School. Warsaw Community School Corporation warmly welcomed Ritz, who read to first grade students. Students were wowed by a dramatic reading of of a story involving dinosaurs and art in …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary, Warsaw, had some special visitors Tuesday afternoon, March 31. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, father of Jefferson Spartans Mason, Jocelyn and Addison, came to speak to some of the students. Whitaker brought along the K-9 unit to demonstrate how these working dogs serve our community. The demonstration …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary second grade students have been making seasonal place mats for residents at Grace Village for three years now. The initial idea was born out of a conversation between second grade teacher Tami Williamson and her friend, who is a nurse at Grace Village. The …read more.

By DANI BARKLEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Janna Simcoe’s fifth grade class, along with the Jefferson Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams and cheerleaders, surprised and blessed Joye Andrew, a first grade teacher, on Friday, Dec. 19, with more than $5,000 toward her family’s ongoing adoption efforts, which are focused on getting the Andrews’ two Haitian …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary second grade classes saw a need for warmth in our community this December by holding a drive to collect mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and pajamas. Students gathered approximately 100 items to donate to Combined Community Services. CCS will donate the items to those in …read more.

Article by Dani Barkey, Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community School Corporation A whopping 68 fifth and sixth grade students participated in this year’s Jefferson Spelling Bee, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16. In the end, sixth grader Kaleb Harter emerged as the champ in the sixth round, spelling the winning words lozenge and churros. The runner-up …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Leslie Tharp’s sixth-grade class at Jefferson Elementary investigated a mystery object by making observations and asking questions. After they discussed their observations and wondering in small groups, their objects were cut open to determine if anything was on the inside. Within one of their mystery objects …read more.

By LORI ANN TILDEN Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Schools Sandy McClellan’s sixth grade students are reaching out to our United States Military during the holiday season by sending them Christmas stockings full of goodies and encouraging notes. This is the third year that Sandy McClellan has partnered with Jennifer Kauffman from Vein Institute and Medi …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary students enriched the lives of residents at Grace Village Retirement Community on Thursday, Nov. 20 by delivering handmade turkey decorations during the lunch hour. The turkeys were constructed by the entire Jefferson student body as their November “Family Group” activity. Family Groups consist of …read more.

At the Board of School Trustees meeting on June 17, 2014, Mr. David Robertson was appointed the Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. Mr. Robertson has served in exemplary fashion as the principal of Jefferson Elementary for the past two years. Warsaw Community Schools, along with the Jefferson Elementary community, is dedicated to finding a …read more.

Recently, students in Mrs. DeMuth’s second grade classroom at Jefferson wrapped up their inquiry unit about different birds by making a book containing the findings of their research. Each student in class studied a specific bird to learn about its habitat and specific features. Students shared their learning by creating a book they worked together …read more.

[weaver_youtube LsuHf9aFfKg rel=0] Students and community members gathered at Jefferson Elementary this week to enjoy both history and entertainment during Jefferson’s sixth-grade classes fourth annual wax museum. Over 60 students selected and researched a historical character and many chose to dress in costumes and utilize props to create a more realistic presentation of their character. Every …read more.

During the week of March 17, 2014, Jefferson Elementary students participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart is a program sponsored by the American Heart Association. Students from Jefferson Elementary jumped rope during physical education classes to raise money for the American Heart Association.  The money raised by the school helps fund …read more.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 16 Jefferson Spartans gave up their recess to enrich the lives of residents at Grace Village Retirement Home. Students gave the residents hand-made Valentine’s Day bookmarks and wished them a Happy Valentine’s Day. The idea came from the Jefferson Family Groups where all K-6 students learn leadership and team building skills. …read more.

Recently, several students at Jefferson Elementary School approached their principal, Mr. Robertson, about a dream they had for their school. These students wanted to find a way to serve the school and other students by keeping the playground and school clean and well kept. With the support of the staff at Jefferson, over 30 students …read more.

[weaver_youtube -qmSBCGGwuo rel=0] Walmart announced yesterday that the recipient of this year’s Walmart School of the Year is Jefferson Elementary. Students, teachers, administration and Walmart personnel packed into the Jefferson Elementary gym to listen to the names of the 20 teachers who would receive $50 gift cards from the store. These gift cards will be used …read more.

On Tuesday, March 19,  Jefferson Elementary students participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart is a program sponsored by the American Heart Association. Students from Jefferson Elementary stayed after school to jump rope and raise money for the American Heart Association. The money raised by the school helps fund potentially lifesaving research …read more.

On Wednesday, Feb. 13, several students from Jefferson Elementary School brightened the day for residents at Grace Village as they delivered Valentines that were made in Leadership Families. Students at Jefferson meet once a month with a Leadership Family to put into practice what they are learning about enriching the lives of others. Mrs. Stiner …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce that Harrison, Jefferson and Lincoln Elementary schools have achieved the Reward Schools Status. Per Indiana’s NCLB Flexibility Waiver, Reward Schools are Title I-served schools that show high growth or high achievement. This year, the IDOE awarded Reward school status to elementary, middle, and high schools. The methods used …read more.