Three people signed paperwork to run for Warsaw School Board positions, including two incumbents and one newcomer.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s got some big goals with its Dual Learning Immersion Program, but it seems well on its way to achieving them. The Warsaw Community School Board received a demonstration from Eisenhower teacher Laura Quirindongo and six of her students on how DLI is working with the students Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 14, at Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Board of Trustees work session on Tuesday, Oct. 11, board members learned of an opportunity of a partnership with a local business, appointed a District 5 council member and discussed the rebuilding of the transportation building. Joel Wihebrink with Wihebrink Landscaping Management came to the board work session to suggest …read more.

WARSAW — The deadline to file for candidacy on the Warsaw Community School Board is rapidly approaching. Districts up for election in November include districts 3, 4 and 6. Those interested in seeking a seat have until Friday, Aug. 26, to file with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office. The following districts will be up for election …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees held a very brief regular meeting Monday evening, June 20. Board member Jay Baumgartner was recognized for achieving level one of the Indiana School Board Association’s Certification Awards Program. There are four levels in all, with level four, or master level, being the highest. Recipients accumulate points by …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board is wrapping up one school year and looking forward to the next following its regular work session held Tuesday evening, May 10. Design-build is the hot topic going into the summer months, with major components of all three buildings — Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools and Edgewood Middle …read more.

WARSAW — Student presentations and sports recognition topped off the agenda Monday evening, April 18, during the regular meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board. Warsaw Community High School student council representatives reported a total of $6,822 recently raised for Riley Children’s Hospital, with an upcoming “Blitz” fundraiser. During “Blitz,” students go out into the community …read more.

WARSAW — In the regular monthly meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board on Monday, July 20, the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition met with board members to give an update on the programs effects in Warsaw Community Schools. The presentation was led by NIHHC Executive Director Liliana Quintero and Outreach Coordinator Kyle Lowe. Quintero …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board met Tuesday evening for a lengthy board work session to discuss numerous proposals for both equipment and structure repairs. Among the most noteworthy of the claims was a proposed repair to a section of Washington Elementary’s roof, as well as numerous technology claims. Dirk Felger, director of buildings and grounds …read more.

During the monthly Warsaw Community School board work session the board heard several proposals for annual maintenance to grounds, updates to technology, new bus purchases as well as a future plan for the WCS 1:1 technology program Proposals began with a discussion on necessary grounds and building maintenance from Director of Buildings and Grounds Dirk …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.

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.

The Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met Monday evening for a short, to-the-point monthly regular board meeting. The meeting offered a chance for recognition of several individuals including students, staff and community members. Among those recognized was Lori Davila, a Washington fourth grader student whose extraordinary efforts saved her grandmother’s life. Davila shared her …read more.

Despite a period of turbulence and constant change, students and staff at Warsaw Community Schools have nearly completed the first section of the ISTEP+ test. According to Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey, though the first part of the test is successfully coming to a close this week, many changes at the state level have created …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting of the school board. The board was presented with a motion to approve stipend recommendations and adjustments. According to Kevin Scott, chief financial officer for WCS, the 2014-2015 teachers’ master contract was settled at the end of September. Prior to …read more.

Heather (back left) has lived in Warsaw with her husband Brian for over 7 years. They have two children, Claire and Jonah who currently attend Madison Elementary. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Warsaw Community School Board met yesterday evening for a yearly organization meeting of the board in order to swear in a newly elected board …read more.

During last night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting, a fond farewell was given to long-time board member Delores Hearn. Hearn, who has served on the WCS school board for the past eight years, enjoyed her last board meeting before retirement from the school board last night. Hearn has a long history with education. Graduating …read more.

[weaver_youtube BjfID263ViI rel=0] By MIRIAM HAGG WCS Junior Reporter The Penguins of Madagascar is a film that recently was released into theaters. The film is about four penguins that were born in Antarctica and realized they wanted to seek adventure in their lives. They were then taken to the Central Park Zoo in New York, where …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Nov. 17 regular board meeting started with a riveting presentation from a couple of Gateway Educational Center students. Steve Ferber introduced eighth grader Seth Kuhn and sixth grader Antonio Medellin. Each student prepared a historical presentation and delivered it to the board. Kuhn re-imagined the Boston Tea Party as a …read more.

During the monthly Warsaw Community School Corporation board work session held last night, Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey and Chief Academic Officer David Robertson discussed the 2013-2014 A-F accountability grades in detail. Last week, the Indiana Department of Education released accountability grades for all individual schools and corporations within Indiana. Though WCS reported straight A …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met yesterday for a special board meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2014-2015 collective bargaining agreement between Warsaw Community Education Association and Warsaw Community Schools as well as as the 2015 Warsaw Transportation Fund Maximum Levy Appeal Resolution. According to WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, the master …read more.

During Monday evening’s monthly regular Warsaw Community School Corporation school board meeting, the school board had the opportunity to hear from representatives from the adult education program. According to Brenda Utter, teacher and program coordinator, the adult education program saw a total of 412 students last year. “We are actually not an extremely small program,” …read more.

At 2:15 p.m. today, Warsaw Community High School received a threat via phone. Local law enforcement was involved and safety protocols were followed in accordance with the school safety plan. The threat was determined to be non-credible after an extensive sweep of the building, according to a statement released by WCHS. Troy Akers, WCHS building …read more.

Kiwanis Club of Warsaw recognized and congratulated the Warsaw Community High School Senior Scholar Athletes and their respective coaches during a recent luncheon meeting.  Following the luncheon, the coaches for each team sport were introduced by Warsaw Community Schools Athletic Director Dave Anson. The coaches introduced the senior scholar athletes from their respective teams and shared …read more.

Budgets and summer school were among the topics of discussion at Warsaw Community Schools Board work session on Monday night. Kevin Scott’s financial report for February 2014 showed revenues for all budgeted funds totaled $3,927,443.09 and expenditures for all budgeted funds totaled $4,236,591.24. Year-to-date, WCS revenues for all budgeted funds through February totaled $7,728,088.89 and …read more.

Warsaw Community School Corporation will be hosting the 2014 Kindergarten Roundup from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. The event this year will offer parents and students an opportunity to get acquainted with their local schools, teachers and WCS staff as well as gain a sneak peak into a modern day kindergarten classroom. …read more.

[weaver_youtube f6AzuFc4oEU rel=0] (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) For the first time in many years, students at Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw gathered for a semi-formal dance tonight. Though students enjoyed refreshments and dancing, the dance was also an opportunity to remember and honor 13-year old classmate Jaden Stout, whose life tragically ended on July 9, 2013 …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community Schools regular board meeting, WCS Chief Academic Officer David Hoffert presented members of the board and the public with a complete listing of proposed courses to be added, deleted and revised during the 2014-2015 school year. According to Hoffert, these changes will occur at the high school and Warsaw Area Career …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences according to the following schedule: Parents of students in grades k-8 will meet for parent-teacher conferences from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Parents of students in grades k-12 may attend an all day parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Students will be dismissed. All parents …read more.

In last night’s Warsaw Community School Regular Board Meeting, Joella Smith, principal of Edgewood Middle School and summer program coordinator, and Kyle Carter, summer program facilitator, presented data regarding the academic improvement of students enrolled in WCS summer school programs. According to Smith, not only is the program one of the biggest in the state …read more.

The upcoming General Election features one race for a seat on the Warsaw Community Schools board of trustees. The ballot includes unopposed candidates M. Curt Hermann, who is seeking the District 3 seat, and Jay M. Bumgartner in District 6. The District 4 race includes incumbent Christie Gale and opponent Randy Polston. StaceyPageOnline.com asked the …read more.