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

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Madison Elementary School educators, community members and students recently teamed up to create a GoFundMe campaign called “Feed3,” which benefits local restaurants, students and nurses. The GoFundMe was started on April 15 by Madison Elementary Principal Ben Barkey. Funds raised are used to purchase family-style food from local restaurants, …read more.

WARSAW — After coaching middle school rugby, Dugan Julian realized area players needed more training prior to entering middle school. Jacob Crone, a middle school assistant rugby coach for a year and PE teacher at Madison Elementary, teamed up with Julian to make some changes.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced that multiple schools within the district have been recognized by Project Lead the Way as Distinguished Schools for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. Warsaw’s distinguished schools included Edgewood Middle School, as well as Eisenhower, Harrison, Lincoln and Madison elementary schools. The PLTW …read more.

WARSAW — This morning, school staff at Madison Elementary School implemented a precautionary lockout after the discovery of live ammunition at the location. Although no weapon was discovered, school personnel immediately implemented safety protocols to ensure student and staff safety. All kids in the building as well as all bags were searched through the use …read more.

  WARSAW — The 2018 Kosciusko County Easter coloring contest sponsored by The Papers Inc. was a busy affair as several hundred children submitted entries at the 17 businesses who participated in the event. Judges had a tough time this year selecting winners. The contest was open to students from kindergarten through fourth grade. One …read more.

WARSAW — Several Warsaw Community Schools elementary chess leagues recently celebrated success at the Goshen SCI Team Regional competition held at Goshen High School. The event, held Saturday, Feb. 24, invited more than 55 teams from all over northern Indiana to take part in the competition. Warsaw Community Schools had a large number of chess …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded over $7,800 in Red Apple Grant funds to 12 Warsaw Community Schools’ educators representing six different schools.  Their students are becoming expert mathematicians, gaining engineering skills, practicing yoga and using drones to design processes for real-world situations. Red Apple Grants are awarded to teachers for classroom materials …read more.

WARSAW — Rita Perez, a teacher with the Warsaw Community School Corporation got reassigned, and she wasn’t immediately thrilled about the move. “She wasn’t crazy about the idea,” said Kelly Meeks, addressing the school corporation’s Board of School Trustees Tuesday, Feb. 13. Perez concurred. “I cried all the time,” she said. Meeks is the corporation’s …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.

  [weaver_youtube uvGAO7NKbZc rel=0]   WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste District partnered with the Dumpster Drummers out of Fort Wayne to bring an entertaining recycling show to local elementary schools. The Dumpster Drummers, currently a three person group of members Larry, Doug and Brandon, put on educational shows for students that focus on aspects of recycling …read more.

[weaver_youtube m7A8iGeyPMs rel=0] WARSAW — Retro Bill, lip-synching cops and a laser light spectacular all marked the end of this year’s DARE program as sixth-graders from nine area elementary schools gathered to celebrate their graduation. Students from Madison, Claypool, Sacred Heart, Leesburg, Harrison, Washington, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Lincoln, along with their families, teachers and DARE …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Last weekend, chess teams from Warsaw brought home five trophies at the Indiana Chess Team State Finals. The competition took place in Hammond. In the third and under division Eisenhower placed eighth, Lincoln placed seventh and Washington placed sixth. In the sixth and under division, Washington …read more.

WARSAW — Washington STEM and Madison Elementary School students regularly enjoy games of chess when their respective chess clubs meet. At Washington, 65 students from kindergarten to sixth grade are members; Madison has about 68. Jay Bolduc, a choir teacher with Warsaw Community Schools, oversees both programs.

WARSAW — A fundraiser for Madison Elementary School’s Positive Behavior and Intervention program is set for 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Pizza Hut, 502 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, with $1 from every adult buffet will go to Madison. Adult buffets are $7.99. Donations for children age 10 and younger will be 60 cents per …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.

Late registration will take place on on the following dates: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. This is a time for parents new to our corporation or families with a kindergarten student to enroll their children. …read more.

On Friday night, Madison Elementary School in Warsaw raised for Jacob’s Ladder by playing Jacob’s Ladder in wheelchair basketball. With a fun-filled evening, Madison won the game, but Jacob’s Ladder received a donation of approximately $400. At half time, those in attendance paid $1 for a chance to shoot a basket to win a 2-liter …read more.

Ethan Francis, 11, is taking a stand about cancer awareness and his First Amendment rights. The spunky sixth-grader at Madison Elementary School, Warsaw, says he’ll continue to wear his “Peace Love Boobies” bracelet to honor his grandmother who died from cancer in January 2011 despite an order from his teacher and school principal. On Monday, …read more.