Lincoln Elementary’s recently retired principal, Cathy Snyder, received a surprise parade Wednesday, June 17.

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 — Lincoln students got a blast from the past as they spent Friday, Dec. 15, experiencing Pioneer life. Students kicked off the event with presenting group projects on the pioneers Friday morning, covering topics from life to the adventures of Lewis and Clark. After a feast for lunch, students worked the daily chores pioneers’ …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 — On a cold winter day in December 2015, Dr. David Hoffert spoke to Lincoln Elementary students about the vision and dream of a new building for them. The students then broke ground to symbolize the start of the building project. On Jan. 11, that dream came to fruition as Lincoln Elementary was officially …read more.

WARSAW — A class of third and fourth graders at Lincoln Elementary was given the opportunity to show their parents what they’ve been learning during the school year about native American culture at a “Pow Wow” hosted at the school. On Friday, Dec. 9, parents were invited to Lincoln Elementary to see what their kids …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded more than $6,500 in Red Apple Grant funds to five Warsaw Community Schools teachers. Their students are beginning the 2016-2017 school year engaged in creating and experimenting in the arts and sciences, programming robots, studying local waterways, engineering design and modeling and creative writing. Red Apple Grants …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday night, Ms. Zellers’ third and fourth grade class transformed the Lincoln Elementary into a Mock County Fair. Sixteen students had the opportunity to choose their own Indiana county and create a presentation on the county’s culture and history. Many family members and past Indiana County Fair participants filled the different booths between 6 …read more.

WARSAW — It has been an exciting season thus far for Warsaw Community School Corporation chess clubs. Teams from Madison, Washington, Eisenhower and Lincoln elementary schools, as well as Edgewood Middle School, recently battled their wits against opponents at the Regional Chess Tournament in Goshen on Saturday, Feb. 27.

WARSAW — Shelby Beam, Leah Kilgore and Carla Miliiman’s kindergarten classes celebrated the marriage of “Q” and “U” Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Site renovations for Washington Elementary WARSAW — The Warsaw School Corporation has started making the dream of a new Lincoln Elementary and renovated Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School a reality. Monday, Feb. 15, the construction began with trees being removed from the front of the WCS administration building to make a new road to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the current Lincoln Elementary site to signal the start of construction of a renovation project approved by voters in May. The project includes major renovations and additions to Washington Elementary School and Edgewood Middle School and building an …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation is another step closer to bringing its dream of a new Lincoln Elementary and renovated Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School a reality. Warsaw Plan Commission unanimously approved development plans on all three school projects Monday evening, Dec. 14, during its regular meeting. No negative remarks against the project …read more.

WARSAW — Students in Jane Zellers’ third and fourth grade gifted and talented program traded in their jeans and t-shirts for bonnets, aprons and suspenders today. A total of 17 students traveled back in time to not only share their research of the pioneer time period, but to immerse themselves in the settler way of …read more.

An artist rendering of Lincoln Elementary’s possible exterior upon completion. WARSAW — After nearly a year of discussion and careful planning, Warsaw Community School Corporation is one step closer to bringing its dream of a new Lincoln Elementary and renovated Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School to fruition.  Last month, the school corporation announced Performance …read more.

Meetings have been held with faculty and staff in all three buildings over the last three weeks. Modifications from their requests are being identified and evaluated. Timelines have been set and work is underway to obtain the appropriate permits. Performance Services plan to take the exterior footprints designs to the City of Warsaw Planning Commission …read more.

It was a short and semi-uneventful meeting for the Warsaw Community School Board. Wrapping up several points from last week’s work session, the school board also heard information from Randy Hesser, school attorney with Warrick & Boyn LLP. Hesser took a moment to lead the school board through the hearing process for the building projects …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation hopes to keep the community apprised of its latest building project. Superintendent David Hoffert gave a presentation at a special meeting held Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, in which he outlined the project. The plan, he said, is to keep the community informed throughout the process. The project will focus …read more.

Each year three students are chosen by the teachers committee to receive the Ronnie Shoemaker Award.

[weaver_youtube 9JsSTwAvD7w rel=0] Third and fourth grade students donned their finest gowns and armor today to host a royal feast for the ages. The Lincoln Zillionaires held their biannual medieval banquet, inviting parents for a time of entertainment, food and merriment. Though the actual start date for the event is unknown, according to Jane Zellers, teacher …read more.

Lincoln Elementary rendering Members of the community, students and Warsaw Community School Corporation staff and personnel met today to discuss WCS’s accomplishments, as well as plans for the future. During this core planning session, Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent, took a moment to thank the numerous supporters of the WCS referendum — which will allow …read more.

Dear Editor, Lincoln Elementary School has been an important part of the Warsaw community since 1959. The passing of the recent referendum will help secure the Lincoln legacy in this community for many years to come. We would like to publicly thank the community for supporting the cause. Thank you to Dr. David Hoffert and …read more.

On May 5 voters will be faced with an opportunity to vote yes or no to a referendum that would allow for the rebuilding of Lincoln Elementary and the remodeling of Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School. Lincoln Elementary proposal(all photos provided by WCS) Lincoln Elementary  Though some are concerned about redistricting at Lincoln, the current …read more.

Dear Editor, I used to describe these parts as a place that displays both the “vision” of Jules Verne and the spirit of Mayberry…all at the same time.  And I have always considered it a very special gift to be able to travel but a few miles in any direction from the center of Warsaw …read more.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter of support as both an educator and a proud parent of a WCS student. I want to publicly support and thank the Friends of Warsaw Community Schools, WCS Board members and Dr. David Hoffert for all of the time and energy they have spent to help improve the …read more.

[weaver_youtube kBVikB-Vfcc rel=0] If there was one word that could accurately describe students and staff at Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, it would be indomitable. However, though their spirits cannot be broken, the structures they work in are another story. The children and staff, though reaching academic heights, are faced with serious limitations and safety …read more.

Yesterday evening’s Warsaw Community School Board monthly meeting was a fanfare filled with both recognitions and celebration of work done by students and staff. Numerous demonstrations were brought before the board recognizing the work of students at Lincoln, Leesburg, the Warsaw Area Career Center and the Warsaw Community High School Jr. ROTC program. Recognitions began …read more.

Dear Editor, It’s a “first” for our school community…and even though the yes or no Referendum question on the May 5, ballot does not contain the word “children”…make no mistake about it…our “kids” are on the ballot…years’ worth of kids…and whether we like it or not…so are we. Even though our school board has done what we …read more.

Dear Editor, I have had the privilege to be apart of the Lincoln school district for seven years now. I have served six of those years on the Lincoln Elementary PTO. I have seen the struggles that the students and the staff face in this deteriorating facility everyday. One of my biggest concerns is the …read more.

Dear Editor, My wife and I are the parents of five boys. We are very glad to have our oldest three boys attend Lincoln Elementary School. The teachers there are excellent, and we are thankful for the influence they have had on our children. As parents, we seek to be actively involved at Lincoln, and …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.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Third grade students at Lincoln Elementary have experienced many hands-on STEM activities in the classroom this year. The students were able to implement the design process by thinking like an engineer during our simple machines unit. After learning about all the simple machines, the students were …read more.

Yesterday evening during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly regular board meeting members of the community and school board met to hear final details on the proposed plan to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and remodel Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School. Lincoln Elementary proposal (all photos provided by WCS) The meeting began with a short presentation from Dr. David Hoffert, …read more.

Dear Editor, I have been brought up in the WCS system and am attending WCHS right now. I attended Edgewood Middle School and have had family as well as several friends attend Washington and Lincoln elementary. I have also met with Dr. Hoffert and have seen him give his presentation on the proposed referendum. After …read more.

[Editor’s note: This article is part two of a four part story discussing the recently proposed Warsaw Community School Corporation Facility Plan. This plan will be presented through a public forum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Warsaw Community High School PAC. On Monday, Jan. 26, the WCS School Board will determine whether …read more.

On May 5, voters will have an opportunity to provide a vote in favor of the rebuilding of Lincoln Elementary and the remodeling of Edgewood Middle School and Washington Elementary. According to Hoffert, plans to rebuild and restore the three schools have been in the works for several years. “We are not looking so much …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Lincoln and Claypool Elementary teachers participated in Junior Achievement’s “Are You Ready for Some FootBOWL” Bowl-A-Thon on Nov. 1. The Claypool team was sponsored by Symmetry Medical. Their combined efforts raised $405 to help Junior Achievement build successful futures for hundreds of local students. This year …read more.

It was with tears, hugs and words of encouragement that Warsaw Community School staff and teachers, as well as the family and friends of Lincoln Elementary School first grade teacher Megan Kendall met yesterday evening to say goodbye and good luck to Kendall. At 5:50 a.m. this Friday, Kendall will board a plane in Chicago …read more.

[weaver_youtube p9ITYBSa_5s rel=0] Guests young and old alike filed in yesterday evening at Lincoln Elementary to visit the bi-annual County Fair. A total of 19 students in the third and fourth grades gifted and talented program at Lincoln researched various counties in Indiana and prepared presentations, maps, poems, booths and treats for visitors to enjoy during …read more.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school Friday, Jan. 31, by counting, sorting and working with all things 100. Addyson Wood, a kindergartener in Mrs. Milliman’s class, is shown working on a 100 day project with Hallie Bale, a third grader from Miss Zeller’s class.

Kendall Wayne, the daughter of David and Monica Wayne, is the Lincoln Elementary spelling bee winner. Kendall will compete in the county-wide spelling bee at Lakeview Middle School at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.

As schools across the state of Indiana begin to prepare for ISTEP+ testing over the next few weeks, one local school is helping students become more confident for the test. According to Lincoln Elementary School Principal Kathy Snider, the school will be providing students with ISTEP+ preparation today from 2:45 p.m. to approximately 3:15-3:20 p.m. The …read more.

Hallie Bale’s school assignment is featured in the February 2013 Nails Magazine. Hallie, who dreams of someday becoming a nail technician, expressed her admiration for Heather Lackey, owner of Nails by Heather inside of D.C. Haircrafters in Warsaw. Hallie is a second-grade student in Mrs. Shirey’s class at Lincoln Elementary School. According to Nails website, …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.