WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School students celebrated success at the annual Academic Super Bowl regional competition. The event, held at Northridge High School, covered the topic of World War I with questions ranging from listening to and analyzing period music to figuring out the chemical compound of what covered a soldier’s protective gas mask. …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host its 11th annual Glass Slipper event on Saturday, April 14. The event helps high school students attend prom by assisting them in finding dresses at no cost and tuxes at a discounted rate. It started 11 years ago when two Warsaw Community High School students realized just how …read more.

LEESBURG — Recently Katey Walls and Gage Lind, students from Warsaw Community High School, underwent a project with Leesburg Elementary School in order to provide books to some of the classrooms and students at the school, along with doing presentations that illustrate why reading is important at a young age. Walls and Lind both decided …read more.

WARSAW — The board of trustees for Warsaw Community School Corporation heard a presentation regarding the Warsaw Area Career Center, which placed first out of 51 such facilities in the Indiana Career and Technical Education districts. The WACC represented District 12 and earned the ranking for the 2015-16 school year. Warsaw Community School Corporation Superintendent …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School art students were highly-decorated again this year at the 2018 Scholastic Art Awards Competition. In the high school’s most successful year ever, Warsaw art students received 29 awards in the individual entry categories and four more awards in the senior portfolio category. Gold key winners go on for the …read more.

Donald L. Charlton Scholarship Application Information The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 with assets in excess of $1,400,000 through the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department. Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Library and the Indiana Arts Commission announced today that Joshua Fisher earned the honor of being named the 2018 Poetry Out Loud Indiana state champion. Fisher will compete against representatives from all 50 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for the national Poetry Out Loud title on April 23-25 in …read more.

WARSAW—Due to the upcoming ISTEP test, Warsaw Community High School will be modifying its schedule to best meet the needs of students during the testing window. ISTEP testing begins the week of Feb. 26, and goes until March 9. Students will test with their classroom teachers. This means testing in math, English and biology will …read more.

SYRACUSE — Saturday, Feb. 3, was a banner day for Wawasee High School’s Iron Pride Robotics Club; not only did it host a tournament featuring 48 teams from Indiana schools, including Warsaw Community High School, but it nearly swept the awards and served as the stage for the Iron Pride’s 574C Centurions team to reach …read more.

WARSAW — Graycraft Signs, Warsaw, presented two variance requests at the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Monday, Nov. 27. Graycraft Signs requested a variance to permit two internally illuminated monument signs within an R-1 zoning district at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. The proposed sign would be in the same …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley FFA parliamentary procedure team competed in the district chapter meeting contest Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — Junior and senior Warsaw Community High School students are building a new house from the foundation up southeast of Warsaw. A total of 24 students — 12 in the morning and 12 in the afternoon — are participating in the building trades program through the Warsaw Area Career Center. Twenty-three are Warsaw students, …read more.

WARSAW — The Tigers stormed Market Street Friday evening in their annual homecoming parade. The parade kicked off at 5 p.m. and featured over 25 floats with special guest Mayor Joe Thallemer and Parade Marshall Officer David Morales. However, this year it wasn’t just the Tigers on the floats. With the theme of Disney, Warsaw …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 — 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 — Friday, April 28, at Warsaw Community High School, six culinary students, under the direction of chefs from Bella Vitale Restaurant, Warsaw, participated in a “Chopped” event at the Blue Apron Restaurant, which is located in the Career Center at the high school. The event was loosely based on the Food Network Channel TV …read more.

WARSAW — Students enrolled in advanced placement classes at Warsaw Community High School can now use an app called albert.io to assist them in practicing AP multiple choice questions. Emily Gough, who teaches an AP environmental science class at WCHS, explained that the site has multiple choice questions similar to what the students will see …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services is gearing up for their 10th annual Glass Slipper event on April 8 that provides prom dresses to young women who cannot afford them. The event was started by Director of Client Assistance Peggi Lisenbee-Wright’s daughter Alexis when she was in high school. With her mom working for CCS, Alexis saw …read more.

By Chapter Reporter, Raina Armey WARSAW — The Warsaw FFA Crops Judging and Forestry Judging teams attended the 4-H/FFA Area X Contest on Monday, Nov.21 at Bremen High School.  Two Forestry Teams competed that included Sydney Fox, Zach Howard, Grant Reed, Morgan Smith, Taryn Whetstone and Jared Wolf. Warsaw FFA also had two Crops Judging …read more.

WARSAW — This morning, Dec. 8, two Warsaw Community High School seniors were called to the stage in front of the junior and senior classes. They were surprised with a gift from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation that will have a huge impact on their futures. Hunter Haines and Allison Miller are the two Kosciusko …read more.

  WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Instrumental Music Department will present “Sounds of the Season” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The WCHS concert band and wind ensemble will combine to perform as the WCHS symphonic band for this program. All ensembles are under the direction …read more.

WARSAW — Eric Totheroh is making his mark in the world not only as a high school teacher, but making people laugh as a sketch artist and comedian. Totheroh teaches at Warsaw Community High School. He is a teacher for Step One, an alternative education program. A licensed math teacher, he also teaches two math …read more.

WARSAW — Students from Warsaw Community High School took part in the special opportunity to give back to the community last weekend during their performance of the play “Sense and Sensibility.” Every year Dana McAfee’s, WCHS theatre teacher, students do a class project that consists of giving the proceeds of ticket sales and extra donations …read more.

[weaver_youtube yN2lUSVjzgQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Around 100 Warsaw Community High School students gathered on the football field today, Oct. 27 for an anti-bullying balloon release. The release was hosted by the Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition. Similar releases are happening at Tippecanoe Valley High School and Wawasee High School. “The Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present its annual fall concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs in a varied collection of musical styles, ranging from Irish and American Folk Tunes, spirituals, classic rock/pop and more. The …read more.

WARSAW — Few people get to try what they would like to do for a career before ever leaving high school. Even fewer are actually able to receive school credit for testing career goals. Eric Baumgartner, 17, did all of this before he reached his senior year at Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — Three foreign exchange students are attending Warsaw Community High School during the 2016-2017 school year. The student’s names are as follows: Nele Becker, Germany, Finn Morgendahl, Germany and Sararin “Pim” Santanaprasit, Thailand.  

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 — Area students wishing to pursue the world of cosmetology have a new opportunity thanks to a partnership between the Warsaw Area Career Center and Inspire College of Cosmetology. Inspire, located in the Center Center just off US 30, held its grand opening last evening, Tuesday, Aug. 23, and unveiled its program plans. The partnership was more than …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced the first student to receive his pilot’s license in the Warsaw Area Career Center aviation program. Eric Baumgartner, a senior at Warsaw Community High School, received his ground school training from WACC and continued on to study at a Goshen flight school in a Cessna 152. He obtained the …read more.

WARSAW — Parent meetings for all sophomores, juniors and seniors will take place in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School Thursday, Aug. 25. Sophomores and juniors will meet from 6-6:45 p.m. Important tasks for parents and students to complete during the school year, deadlines and graduation requirements will be reviewed. Senior parents will …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw teen Mason Metzger, 17, has a dream to inspire others. Metzger, who will be a senior at Warsaw Community High School, has already applied a mission statement to his life: “to inspire and equip all people, be a shining light to the world and share my story with others.” Metzger is not far …read more.

EDINBURGH — For 18 years, cadets from the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps classes across the state have met at Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh to participate in a summer week of developing leadership skills and adventure training. Nine JROTC students/cadets from Warsaw Community High School attended the camp June 27 through July 2. Their instructor, …read more.

WARSAW — There is joy in the journey of teaching and the All Write Consortium wants to help educators find it and pass it along to their students. “Finding Joy in the Journey” was the theme for the 2016 All Write Summer Institute, held Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24, at Warsaw Community High School. Far …read more.

WARSAW — Tuesday afternoon, June 14, was busy for the Warsaw Community School Board as members toured the three construction sites, then met for their regular work session. Those driving by the new Lincoln Elementary School will notice exterior block work is done. All structural steel, joists and decking are also completed. In the less …read more.

By MEGHANN L. WOOD Assistant Director, Lee Anne Stewart Dance School SYRACUSE —The Lee Anne Stewart Dance School is excited to present their 43rd dance production this month at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. The dancers and teachers have been working hard all year to present the production, “And the Award Goes To…,” …read more.

WARSAW — On Friday, June 3, close to 500 students crossed the stage, accepted their diplomas and became Warsaw Community High School graduates. The 2016 graduation ceremony was held in the Tiger Den of Warsaw Community High School at 7 p.m. The ceremony started with welcome introductions by Principal Troy Akers and Neema Patel, student …read more.

WARSAW – The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at Warsaw Community High School with Lutheran Health Network for the new turf football field.

WARSAW — Thursday, May 26, was a day for celebration at Warsaw Community High School during the annual awards ceremony. Recognition went to the following people in the following categories: OrthoWorx Award Recipient: Neema Patel Prudential Spirit of Community Award: Aaris Jain Optimist Oratorical Contest: Daniel Koshy Valedictorian and Salutatorian: Ethan Cook, valedictorian and Lucas Cone, salutatorian Retiring employees: Joanna Allison, Tom …read more.

WARSAW — Bradley Nethercutt, son of Julie and Wayne Nethercutt and a current junior at Warsaw Community High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36. Nethercutt is active in marching band, pep band, winter percussion, KYLA and is an National Honor Society member. He is also active in robotics and was the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School senior Ethan Cook was named one of 90 students across the state of Indiana as an Academic All-Star. The event, held Tuesday, April 10, is celebrating its 30th year and is sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Warsaw Community High School Principal Troy Akers nominated Cook for …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School bands will present their annual pops concert, titled, “The Serious Moonlight,” at 7:39 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The WCHS concert band will perform music from movie soundtracks, including a medley from Disney’s “Tangled,” music from “Young Frankenstein” and “Live and Let Die” from the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School announces the 2016 Fine Arts Festival from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 12. This celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be in The Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. The 37th annual Tri Kappa Art Exhibit in the Black Box Theater will be open …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School dance performance I, II and select dance ensemble classes will present their 2016 spring dance concert, Velocity, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. The recital will showcase these performers in a variety of styles including jazz, hip hop, musical theater and contemporary dance. Original works choreographed by the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will host a physical night from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 9, for elementary, middle school and high school student-athletes. If you plan to try out for a WCS sports team in the 2016-2017 school year, you must have a valid physical (completed on or after April 1, 2016) on …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School announces the 2016 Fine Arts Festival from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 12. This amazing celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be held in The Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. The annual Tri Kappa Art Exhibit in the Black Box Theater will be open …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School orchestras will present a spring orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the WCHS intermediate orchestra and the WCHS advanced orchestra. Musical selections include “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the …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.

WINONA LAKE — Local teens Abigail Smith and Katie Yocum want to spread the word about juvenile dermatomyositis and its effects. Both girls are juniors at Warsaw Community High School. Just a few years ago, Smith began babysitting two happy twin girls, Katherine and Caroline. Not long after, one of the twins, Katherine, was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis, an autoimmune …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Bands will present their spring “Showcase Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. The WCHS Concert Band will perform the pieces they’ve prepared for ISSMA Organizational Contest on April 22, at Northridge High School. These include “The Witching Hour,” “Old Churches” …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has recognized a number of students from the Warsaw Area Career Center and Warsaw Community High School as Students of the Week. The students are recognized from the Warsaw Area Career Center were Bryan Thompson, Zach Howard, Ashley Slayer, Gabby Grayson, Kyle Warren, …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police District 24 – Bremen Post BREMEN POST — Matthew Drudge, a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was among 46 probationary troopers from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy who were issued their police cars in Indianapolis. Drudge is one of four of the officers …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Winter Percussion Ensemble has advanced to state finals for the 20th consecutive year. WCHS placed sixth in the Scholastic Concert Open Class at the Indiana Percussion Association Semi-State competition held at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis Saturday, March 19.  Warsaw earned a score of 84.4, their highest …read more.

WARSAW — Angela Hopper’s WACC TV students recently received second and third place in NOCTI’s annual video contest. The same school has only placed twice in the same year one other time in NOCTI history. Students were awarded a class pizza party and $400 ($250 for second place and $150 for third place). The theme …read more.

WINONA LAKE — To serve the community and introduce higher education to high school students, Grace College offers the Jump Start and Dual Credit programs. Both programs allow students to earn accredited, transferable college credit and take advanced courses that are not offered at the high school level. Jump Start is offered on the Grace …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate WARSAW — The National Players return to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center to present one of the most often-read and beloved works in the literary canon, “A Tale of Two Cities.” This professional group will bring this Charles Dickens beloved story to life on stage 7 p.m. March 24, at …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will be celebrating the sixth annual World Language Week with WCHS world language teachers and students during the week of March 28 to April 1. The goal of WLW is to inspire students to continue their study of world languages and …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Thirty-four Warsaw Area Career Center Chapter Business Professionals of America students competed in Indianapolis Sunday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the BPA state competition. Students also participated in open competitive events, leadership training sessions and business meetings. Three Warsaw BPA members earned their …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate WARSAW — The National Players return to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center to present one of the most often-read and beloved works in the literary canon, “A Tale of Two Cities.” This professional group will bring this Charles Dickens beloved story to life on stage 7 p.m. March 24, at …read more.

WARSAW — Mason Metzger, a Warsaw Community High School junior, is one step closer to his dream. After listening to a presentation about the Warsaw Community School Corporation mission statement, “To inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others,” Metzger, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center will host Have a Heart for Step One, a pulled-pork meal fundraiser, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Warsaw Community High School. Other events will include a bake sale and a food drive for the Salvation Army. The menu will include one sandwich and two …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw High School FCCLA want to raise awareness of issues like climate change and they are starting with their own community. Friday evening, Feb. 5, members gathered outside the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, signs in hand. Undaunted by the cold and the light snow that had begun to fall, they …read more.

WARSAW — The WCHS Choral Department will present their Classics Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs in a variety of choral pieces ranging from Renaissance to African American Spirituals. Several combined groups will be featured in music which will be used …read more.

Dear Editor: Last week the entire junior class at WCHS was informed that our class principal had accepted a new position as building principal at Whitko High School. I was one of those junior’s, and I am met with both sadness and immense happiness at this news. Our junior class principal, John Snyder, is the …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Community High School Band received numerous high ratings during the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble contest held Saturday, Jan. 30, at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. In all, Warsaw collected 18 Gold (superior) ratings and three Silver (good) ratings. Eleven solos and four ensembles qualified for state solo and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Last August over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the eighth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, The Watershed Foundation and Warsaw Community …read more.

[weaver_youtube BSUvPqPP9Mg rel=0] WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center was abuzz with activity Saturday, Jan. 23, as middle school and high school students from throughout Indiana and surrounding states gathered to compete in the annual VEX Robotics Competition. The theme was “Nothing But Net.” Students have been working throughout much of the school year to design …read more.

By DANI BARKEY, WCS Communications and Accountability Officer WARSAW — In our most successful year ever, WCHS Art students received 33 awards in the individual entry categories and six more awards in the senior portfolio category. The Gold Key winners advance to the next round of judging at the national level in New York. The …read more.

By JACK MCKINLEY Campaign Public Relations Director WARSAW — Evan J. McKinley, student at Warsaw Community High School, is declaring his 2016 candidacy to run for Kosciusko County Council-At-Large. McKinley will be seeking election to one of the three seats that become available in the 2016 General Election as three current councilmen terms will expire. …read more.

By JONATHAN SOOHOO Communications Manager, Conover Gould Strategic Communications WARSAW — Scott Sterk, sixth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, and David Wayne, physical education teacher and basketball coach at Warsaw Community High School, have been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the LifeChanger of …read more.

WARSAW — Stanley Lewis Becher, 64, Orlando, Fla., died Dec. 27, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 27, 1951, in Warsaw, to Lewis Robert and Eileen Becher. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1970 and attended Florida Keys community College. He spent a lifetime studying the nautical ways …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Band will present “The Sounds of the Season” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the WCHS Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Low Brass Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and combined Concert Bands performing a variety …read more.

By JOY LOHSEE Lutheran Health Network, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Marketing Director WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko presented a check for $1,470 to Warsaw Community High School allowing WCHS to purchase an automated external defibrillator to be placed in the swimming pool arena. Edgewood Nurse Tracey Akers said, “When assessing WCHS facilities …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department invites the public to attend the annual holiday choral concert.

The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department invites you to attend the annual holiday choral concert. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the WCHS Performing Arts Center. Free will donations will be accepted for local charities.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Community High School Select Theatre Group recently donated $800 to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. The group held a play and all funds raised through admission fees were donated to the CCF. This is an annual fundraiser for the group and each year proceeds go to a different …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “Iron Man of the Mask” Franc D’Ambrosio brings his program, “Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway: Songs of the Great White Way,” to Rodeheaver Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the Lakeland Community Concert Association.

Though November brings with it cold weather, Thanksgiving planning, and for some, early Christmas shopping, the public is invited to take a moment to warm up and relax in Warsaw during November’s First Friday. Though the weather may be nippy, guests are able to warm up with a sampling of various chilis during the annual …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Marching Tigers’ Pride placed third in the state at Scholastic State Finals.  WCHS was one of 13 marching bands in the Scholastic A class to qualify for the Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic State Finals, which were held at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Marching Tigers’ Pride will compete in Scholastic State Finals for the third consecutive year.  On Saturday, Oct. 10, the band competed in the Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic State Preliminary contest at Homestead High School. Warsaw qualified for Scholastic State Finals by earning a gold rating from …read more.

By MICKEY RATLIFF Director, Warsaw Community High School Tigers’ Pride WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Tigers’ Pride marching band placed third in Class A at the Homestead High School Invitational Saturday, Oct. 3. The band earned an overall score of 69.5. Lafayette Jefferson was second with 71.85. First place, Penn, scored 77.65. Elkhart Memorial too fourth …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present their annual Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs in a varied collection of musical styles, ranging from Irish folk tunes, 1950’s Rock-n-roll, music of the 80’s and more. The …read more.

By DANI BARKEY, WCS Chief Accountability Officer WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will offer a College Fair during the day from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Parents and interested community members are invited to attend. It will be held in the Career Center gym and access and parking will be on the Warsaw Area …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Homecoming Parade kicked off today around 5:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Warsaw police officers begun and ended the parade with blaring sirens and flashing lights.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In August, the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College partnered with other local organizations, including the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and local property owners on the annual Warsaw Community High School Water Drop rafting trip.

FORT WAYNE — Juanita Burks, Fort Wayne, thought she was making a simple purchase when she bought a cedar chest from an online garage sale earlier this summer. She met the seller, made the transaction and loaded the chest into her vehicle. However, she did not look inside the chest until she got home. When …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS, Tippecanoe Watershed Marketing and Outreach Specialist Last week, over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the eighth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $400 to the Warsaw High School Boy’s Cross Country Team. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting in the Shrine Building …read more.

By LORI TILDEN, Assistant To The Superintendent Warsaw Community School Corporation, Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center would like to welcome all incoming freshmen students and parents to freshmen orientation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Aug. 6. Guests may enter the building through the Performing Arts Center. Students and parents will …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Class of 1985 will host its 30th reunion from 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, to 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Spikes Beach Bar & Grill, Warsaw. There will be a casual buffet and cash bar. Live music starts at 9 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. …read more.

Warsaw Community High School Class of 1970 will be holding their 45th class reunion Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Chapman Lakes Conservation Club. Save the date now and give your contact information to Gary Hamman, [email protected]. Ideas for the 50 year celebration will be solicited. If you would be interested in a Friday night get-together …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mickey Ratliff, performed at the Elkhart Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 20. The EJF has become one of the premier jazz festivals in the country. The 2015 festival included performances by dozens of premier jazz acts, including featured artists David Sanborn and Big Bad …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Jazz Band will perform at the Elkhart Jazz Festival in Elkhart on Saturday, June 20. In recent years, the “EJF” has become one of the premier jazz festivals in the country. This is the third time that the WCHS Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the Festival. The …read more.

Tuesday evening during the monthly Warsaw Community School Corporation board work session, Troy Akers, principal at Warsaw Community High School, discussed the new block schedule that will be utilized starting this fall at the high school. According to Akers, the schedule will have three identical days Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Class periods will last approximately …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw community experienced a tragic loss over the weekend. Warsaw Community High School Junior students Kaleb Lampkin and Korbin Foster lost their lives in a drowning incident. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these two students. Guidance counselors and mental …read more.

Warsaw Community High School held an awards ceremony yesterday to celebrate student achievements throughout the school year. The celebration, which began with games as students entered, honored student excellence at the state and local levels. Numerous individuals were listed as either state champions or those placing amongst top teams or individuals at state level competitions. …read more.

By MEGHANN WOOD Assistant Director, Lee Anne Stewart Dance Studio Lee Anne Stewart Dance Schools invite you to spend some time at our 42nd annual dance production. The theme for the show is “Friends & Family,” and each dance number correlates to family and friends. “We are so excited to present this year’s show to our friends, …read more.

A Warsaw Community High School graduate has been named Outstanding Future Educator by Purdue University for 2015.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded three local Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarship.

The WCHS chorale department will present the fundraiser concert As Time Goes By: A Progression of Popular Music, at 7 p.m Friday, May 22, at the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the Select Chorale as it celebrates music from every decade beginning in the 1920s and ending in the 2010s. The evening will consist …read more.