WARSAW — Students at Eisenhower Elementary School recently had the opportunity to learn about neuroanatomy and how to take care of their brains. Alyssa Brumbaugh’s first grade class hosted Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Social Emotional Learning Coordinator Gina Courtois to share information on the different parts of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, brainstem …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has officially opened registration for the 2018-19 school year. All student registrations will be online. School corporation staff is working behind the scenes to pave the way to a successful start to the school year. All returning students and new students are registered online by going to http://www.warsaw.k12.in.us/ and clicking …read more.

WARSAW — JoElla Smith, principal of Warsaw’s Edgewood Middle School is quick to point out that summer school is no longer about paying a penance for falling short during the school year. Today, attending school for at least part of the summer is about getting a leg up before the next year. “The idea is …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Washington STEM Academy announced the winners of the 2017-2018 Sixth Grade Awards in a press release Monday, May 18. The winner of the Moose Award was Bryce McNees, while Bhumika Sansuddi won the spelling bee and Ava Wetzel placed second. Winners of the Principal Scholarship were Marissa Howett, Var Bobba, Mia Blocher, Karina Dagner and Melaina Hawblitzel. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Corporation made it official — the school best known for the black and orange colors of its mascot tiger is going green. Thanks to a $9.3 million loan secured earlier this year, representatives of the school corporation, along with key partners in the project, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation celebrated both student achievement and staff accomplishments during a nearly two-hour-long regular session of the Board of School Trustees Monday night, May 21. In a board meeting chockfull of accolades pouring down on faculty and students alike, the board room was standing room only as those recognized were lauded …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has announced its top two graduates for the 2017-2018 school year. Valedictorian — Kyler Bartol, son of Brenden and Dora Bartol, has been named the valedictorian for Warsaw Community High School’s class of 2018. He plans to attend Purdue University where he will major in biology. Bartol then plans to further his …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement, according to a press release from the Warsaw Community School Corporation. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs …read more.

WARSAW — Friday, May 18, at approximately 12:14 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a fire alarm at Edgewood Middle School. Students and staff followed safety protocol, evacuating the middle school. After investigating the building for a fire, it was determined to was a false alarm. “Warsaw Community School Corporation would like to thank local fire …read more.

WARSAW — Textbook rental and related fees for educational materials pinches the wallets of public school parents each fall. The Warsaw Community School Corporation is doing everything it can to have that pinch leave as small a mark as possible. The corporation’s Board of School Trustees were presented with the proposed text book rental fees …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Elementary School sixth-grade students recently enriched the lives of others through the donation of livestock to the Heifer Project. The project allowed students to donate two Flocks of Hope to be shared with those in need in Guatemala. The flocks consist of chicks, goslings and ducks and allow those receiving the donation …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has announced its third consecutive first place finish in the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s annual Corporate Challenge. This year’s event featured 10 companies competing in 17 different events. The competition began Thursday, April 26, with the annual opening ceremonies. This included team games such as tug-o-war, putt-4-points, corn hole, puzzle …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and younger and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will …read more.

WARSAW — After months of speculating about the upcoming Student Activity Center project, it’s scope, cost and timetable, the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Board of Trustees received a report at its’ regular monthly board meeting Monday, April 23, that put the project in more tangible terms. The good news is the much-needed project will sail …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Board of Trustees heard several presentations Monday night, April 23, that showed its students can continue to grow intellectually thanks to several initiatives related to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program in the district. The board and the audience responded with laughter and applause during presentations from …read more.

WARSAW — Children with Autism who attend school in the Warsaw Community School Corporation have a team of highly-trained professionals helping them to thrive in a world that, for them, can sometimes be more than a little overwhelming. The advantage given to these youngsters comes in the form of not only those Autism-savvy pros, but …read more.

WARSAW — Although spring is officially upon us, the weather is still not cooperative for outdoor planting and gardening. While greenhouses are a common way to get an early start on the planting season, the Purdue Extension Kosciusko County office provides other options for adults and children.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees met at the March regular board meeting, March 19. Madison Elementary School was the spotlight school during the meeting. Kindergarten through fourth grade students, along with Gina Courtois, Monique Lyon and Jodi Hanson, demonstrated the Osmo program using iPads. Osmo is a creative learning …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two area schools are remaining active in supporting a medical facility in Indiana dedicated to the health and wellness of children. Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and Warsaw Community Schools continue to help the non-profit with its much needed fundraising. At its regular meeting of the board of trustees Monday night, March 12, Tippecanoe …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 School Corporation’s chief technology officer proposed a new learning system that would continue to change the way learning is conducted — far removed from the nostalgic picture of a studious pupil seen carrying a mountain of text books from class to class. “This is a massive proposal and has the opportunity …read more.

  WARSAW — Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy will have a lot of work ahead of her if a petition calling for Warsaw Community School Corporation school board member term limits makes it to her desk by tomorrow’s deadline. However, due to the amount of work required by petitioners, she’s skeptical that this first deadline …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has announced the first eLearning day for the 2017-2018 school year for parents of students at all grade levels. E-Learning Day for parents of elementary and secondary students is Saturday, Feb. 17 as well as March 17. E-Learning days are scheduled to make up school days that have been …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 — Officials with Warsaw Community School Corporation uncovered a plan from a student to public defame a staff member at Lakeview Middle School. A post on social media was circulating, which accused a Lakeview staff member of “strip searching” female students while inspecting them for signs of cutting, a form of self harm. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Local school officials have announced they will continue to participate in a statewide program designed to ensure good nutrition to area children during the months when classrooms may be closed. The Summer Food Service Program, an initiative of the Indiana Department of Education, has been providing nutritious meals and snacks to school-age children …read more.

WARSAW — Via Credit Union donated branded popcorn boxes to the Warsaw High School Adult Tiger Booster Club.  The Booster Club will use the boxes at all Warsaw High School athletic games during the 2017-18 season. Via Credit Union is new to the Warsaw community, recently merging with United Credit Union.  ViaCU is proud of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Noon tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 26, is the deadline to file for a seat on one of six area school boards. Boards with positions up for election this year include Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Triton School Corporation, Whitko Community School Corporaiton and Wa-Nee Community Schools. Those …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2009, local community leaders and educators began a discussion about what could be done in the school corporations serving Kosciusko County to reduce the number of high school dropouts. At the time, the collective graduation rate between the schools was about 75 percent. Gradway, then called Kosciusko County Educational Development, was born. The program …read more.

WARSAW — Personnel and math curriculum were major topics of discussion during the Warsaw Community School Board monthly work session Tuesday evening, April 12. Director of Human Resources Jeanine Corson presented a problem to the board pertaining to recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals. HR, she said, is looking at the issue closely to see what factors may …read more.

WARSAW — Any visitor to Ink Free News certainly has seen Alyssa Richardson’s name frequently, as her byline was frequently featured in breaking news stories in and around the Warsaw area. All that changed for the Nappanee native in February when she left that job to take on a new adventure with the Warsaw Community Schools as the district’s new communications assistant, working under Chief Accounting Officer Dani Barkey.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Local schools are in celebration mode following a decision yesterday, Tuesday, March 22, by Indiana Governor Mike Pence to sign House Bill 1395, eliminating the ISTEP+ by summer, 2017. “I’m happy ISTEP as we know it will be retired,” Wawasee School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington said. “I’m sorry that it didn’t …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Earlier this week, the Indiana state senate passed House Bill 1395, which does away with the ISTEP beginning in 2017. The Evansville Courier and Press reports the bill still needs to go to Governor Mike Pence’s desk where, if signed, it will eliminate the standardized test that has been at the center of much controversy …read more.

WARSAW — Though plans are still underway for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration, both on the state and county level, area residents can experience a fun “sign” of things to come. Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial celebration aims to honor our state’s 200 years of history, and to do so in a modern way that engages all 6.5 …read more.

WARSAW — A progress report on design-build projects for Warsaw Community Schools was presented Thursday evening to members of the Warsaw Community School Board. The presentation was made during the board’s monthly work session. Officials from Performance Services presented details of work completed the past 30 days at one location along with work to occur …read more.

WARSAW — Following months of controversy, the Indiana Department of Education has released school accountability grades for the 2014-2015 school year. Recently, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate passed final versions of SB 200 and HB 1003, which will hold schools, teachers and communities “harmless” for an expected drop in ISTEP+ scores following the …read more.

WARSAW — The Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program recognizes innovative Indiana educators with grants to pursue projects that may bring global awareness to their teaching. Washington STEM Academy’s David Burden was recently one of 100 Indiana teachers awarded with this grant. Burden’s project “Hawaii: Let’s See What Develops” will include photography of Hawaii’s nature, …read more.

WARSAW — In 2015, for the fall semester, Warsaw Community High School implemented a new bell schedule. The schedule allows for block periods twice a week so teachers can create lessons that are more in depth and “hands-on”. In addition, an embedded enrichment period occurs once a week on Thursdays. Throughout the year, enrichment has …read more.

WARSAW — Middle and high school students from all across Indiana will descend upon Warsaw Area Career Center in the Career Center Gym on Saturday, Jan. 23, for the Warsaw Robotics VEX State Qualifying Robotics Competition. The competition will start at 10 a.m. and will last most of the day. As many as 50 teams …read more.

WARSAW — Yesterday students at Warsaw Community School Corporation were given a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience history in the flesh. Students from Warsaw Community School Corporation fifth, eighth and 11th grade classes had the opportunity to listen to the story of Charles Person, one of three surviving original Freedom Riders of 1961. Person …read more.

WARSAW — Elementary school students will soon be able to enjoy the thrills of the Shrine Circus. The following message was provided for parents from Warsaw Community School Corporation today in preparation of the event: The Shrine Circus is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22. In order for us to meet the schedule for the transportation …read more.

By MICHELLE REED AND AMANDA MCFARLAND Ink Free News Staff Writers KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Current and future educators do not typically dream of one day being trained to carry and, if necessary, discharge a firearm on the job. However, as school administrators continue to look for ways to keep students safe, one topic that has come …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are excited to host the community celebration to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Monday, Jan. 18, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, on the campus of Grace College. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and box lunches will be …read more.

Dear Editor, One of the core values included in the WCS Strategic Plan is, “Giving of time, talent, and resources is vital to the well-being of the community,” and we teach this to our students. Yesterday we experienced this core value demonstrated back to WCS from this and surrounding communities after experiencing a devastating fire …read more.

WARSAW — The extent of damage is still unknown, but preliminary findings show the damage to contents and the Warsaw Bus Garage, potentially could reach over $1 million. “We don’t have a ball park figure,” stated Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent for Warsaw Community Schools, but added “it will be a high number.” Hoffert stated this …read more.

[weaver_youtube IpQo5lFF2pY rel=0]   PRELIMINARY UPDATE — At least five buses and a support vehicle were destroyed in this morning’s fire at the Warsaw Bus Garage. Warsaw Community Schools have closed for the day. Neighboring school corporations have reportedly offered assistance with buses if needed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Chad Hill, on …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has released the calendar for the 2016-2017 school year. The calendar, which was discussed in detail during meetings of the WCS calendar committee, made some small changes in regards to seeking a later start to the school year. In what Dani Barkey, chief accountability officer for WCS, described as …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 — Local teens who are aspiring stylists may rejoice over a recent announcement during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session. According to Chief Academic Officer David Robertson the Warsaw Area Career Center will soon offer a cosmetology course to students. A two-year cosmetology course will begin to be offered during the 2016-2017 …read more.

WARSAW — Everyone has a different learning experience with cooking. For some, helping in their family kitchens or even making their owned packed lunches marked the beginning of their future making meals. For others, making edible mac n’ cheese is a feat yet to be learned. At Warsaw Area Career Center however, learning to cook …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.

LEESBURG — Students in sixth grade at Leesburg Elementary had the opportunity to use real world examples to see if they could make their money grow. Each student followed their own stock on NASDAQ over the course of eight weeks. They were in charge of calculating the amount gained or lost per one share for …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 — During the Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular Board Work Session, Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey, alongside Kyle Carter, principal of Jefferson Elementary, took a moment to outline the future calendars of WCS students and staff. In what Barkey described as record timing, the calendar committee only required two sessions to reach a final …read more.

A parent informational meeting for summer driver education classes at Warsaw Community High School will be held during the eighth grade orientation and open house at Warsaw Community High School. The class is for students who will be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2016. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, …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.

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.

This week, numerous school corporation superintendents have spoken out over an age-old test utilized to not only measure elementary, middle school and early high school student’s growth and achievement, but to determine the effectiveness of a corporation’s teaching staff. The past few years have been incredibly rocky ones for CTB-McGraw Hill, the company responsible for …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.

By MICKEY RATLIFF, WCHS Band Director The Symphonic Wind Ensemble from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Daniel Tembras, Director of Instrumental Studies at IPFW. The …read more.

By BARB SMOLEN, Executive Director of Warsaw Education Foundation Looking for a special gift for an educator to show your appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court, and at after school activities? The Warsaw Education Foundation will offer a special “Honor an Educator” tribute package to an educator this holiday …read more.

By DANI BARKEY, Chief Accountability Officer Warsaw Community School Corporation During the Fall 2015 Indiana STEM Symposium (Connecting K-12 Schools and STEM Businesses Regionally) held at the Project Lead the Way Headquarters in Indianapolis, Washington STEM Academy was recognized in front of many prominent Indiana STEM business representatives. Special guests at the presentation included Melissa …read more.

At the annual Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Brad Hagg, WCS Chief Technology Officer, was the honored recipient of the Technology Coordinator of the Year Award. HECC members strive to be a teacher resource for teachers using innovative technology in their classroom. The annual TCOY award distinguishes one individual in K-12 education for demonstrating commitment …read more.

WARSAW — A team comprised of Eisenhower Principal Chris Gensinger, WCS central office staff and Eisenhower faculty presented updates on the dual language immersion program. This student option is scheduled to start at the kindergarten level in the fall of 2016. WCS will house this program at Eisenhower Elementary. In the fall of 2015, the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation took a moment during their regular board meeting Monday, Nov. 16, to review support and administrative raises for approval. Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott addressed the board with information pertaining to the proposed raise for both support and administrative staff — which is in line with teacher raises. “The …read more.

[weaver_youtube nAfbBIPCLFg rel=0] Gateway teacher Jill Jackson is working hard to enrich the lives and learning experience of her students. Students in Jackson’s rebound class are walking in the shoes of an author in a way that most could only dream. Students have recently begun studying the pursuit of one man to walk the 2,160 mile …read more.

Article by ALYSSA RICHARDSON and AMANDA MCFARLAND, InkFreeNews Reporting Staff “This has been a big debate for a long time… for as long as I have been here, which is 19 years,” stated Cheryl Cook, Warsaw Community School Corporation Transportation Director. “It is not a simple cut and dry debate. The issue is actually pretty complex.” …read more.

[weaver_youtube XiR1N5Isp0Q rel=0] WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School held a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor local veterans for their service. The Lakeview and Edgewood Middle School band, choir and orchestra departments performed patriotic music as veterans received recognition for their service. Veterans and their families, plus members of the public, were invited to return that evening …read more.

WARSAW — An exciting new renovation to a local road will allow drivers to the YMCA, Martins and the future Parkview Hospital a much easier and pleasant commute. However, for parents picking up or dropping off students at Harrison Elementary, the roadwork could provide a few minor delays. During Tuesday, evenings Warsaw Community School Work …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Performing Arts Center are pleased to welcome the United States Navy Commodore Jazz Ensemble to Lakeview Middle School Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble, an 18-piece big band, presents a diverse and entertaining mix of traditional jazz and new standards. …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary students held a fundraiser for Feed My Starving Children. The students raised $1,000 and earned the prize of their principal dressing up as the character Elsa in “Frozen” and giving his rendition of the hit song “Let it Go.” This school wide celebration event took place on Oct. 19, and the students were …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Al’s Pals is a comprehensive curriculum and teacher training program that develops social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities and healthy decision-making in children ages 3-8 years old. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program. Through fun lessons, engaging puppets, original music and effective teaching approaches, Al’s Pals: Helps young children regulate their own …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences according to the following schedule: Elementary School Schedule 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Grades K-6. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Grades K-6. Students Dismissed. Middle School Schedule Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School are pleased to announce a change to Parent-Teacher Conferences for the 2015-2016 school …read more.

Two years ago what started out as a few second graders interested in learning more about astronomy has grown to a group of students known as the Harrison Junior Astronomical Society, which may be the only or one of the few elementary clubs with an operational observatory in the state. The group currently has a …read more.

[weaver_youtube HZNGWe-ojP4 rel=0] WARSAW — Beauty was bountiful at Warsaw’s October First Friday celebration Friday, Oct. 2. The event, titled “Art-tober” offered guests a variety of ways to let their artistic sides out, or just simply enjoy the talent of others. The very well attended event celebrated all that was fall while blending the beauty of …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.

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 — The Warsaw Community School Board met Tuesday, Sept. 15, for the monthly board work session. During two presentations were given on topics that once implemented, will provide students with new and exciting opportunities.

By MICKEY RATLIFF, WCHS Tiger Pride Band Instructor WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Marching Tigers’ Pride placed second in their class at the Goshen High School Crimson Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12. WCHS won the Caption Award for “Best Music” and placed second overall in class A – missing first place by 65/100ths …read more.

Russell Hoffert was born on June 11, 1920. At the age of 4, his mother died in childbirth.  An Uncle and Aunt in Claypool, adopted Russell and his brother Archie. He worked on the Claypool farm until his WWII enlistment date. Russell was a 1938 graduate of Claypool High School. He married Warsaw resident Marjorie …read more.

If you ask a child what their favorite part of school is, it is needless to say answers vary. Some love recess, others their friends, and some, some may say the bus ride home. However, students at Harrison Elementary’s answers to this question were nearly all the same — their teachers. If you ask Harrison …read more.

WARSAW — At 8:50 a.m. Edgewood Middle School held a lockdown drill. According to officials with Warsaw Community School Corporation, local law enforcement in partnership with WCS is conducting a routine drug search in accordance with the EMS school safety plan. Dani Barkey, WCS chief accountability, noted it is the the top priority of WCS …read more.

WARSAW — Within a week of experiencing electrical issues that left students migrating from Lakeview Middle School to the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw, good news is on the horizon. The Indiana Department of Education has announced a federal school improvement grant program for eight Indiana schools today — and Lakeview is amongst them. The …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded over $8,000 in Red Apple Grant funds to eight Warsaw Community Schools’ teachers. Their students began the 2015-2016 school year engaged in activities promoting health and fitness, exploring science, discovering career opportunities and expanding literary knowledge. Red Apple Grants are awarded to teachers for classroom materials as …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.

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.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold a special board meeting as an informational outlet on the current building and renovation project progress for Lincoln Elementary, Washington STEM Academy and Edgewood Middle School. Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert will communicate the background, scope of the projects, objectives and current progress report from the advancement over the past few …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Education announced that Warsaw Community Schools has been awarded the Indiana Dual Language Pilot Grant. WCS was one of five school corporations in the state awarded. The $200,000 grant award will be used to develop and implement a world language immersion program within WCS. Starting immediately, WCS educators and …read more.

  On Friday, July 17, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, WCS Employee Miriam “Fabiola” Nunez was sworn in as an American citizen. Nunez is a prime example of a WCS staff member who models and lives the part of the WCS mission statement of “pursuing their dreams and enriching …read more.

WARSAW — Yesterday, Monday, Aug. 17, during the Warsaw Community School Corporation regular monthly board meeting Tony Doyle, operations manager of Lutheran EMS Kosciusko came before the board to honor staff and even a student for extraordinary measures that saved a 16-year-old boy’s life this summer. According to Tracey Akers, RN, and nurse coordinator for …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School will host its back to school night on Thursday, Aug. 20. The event will be held from 6-7 p.m. This night will be a great opportunity for parents to meet administration and teachers at Lakeview.  

On Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, approximately 60 WCS educational professionals attended the Professional Learning Communities at Work® Conference in Lincolnshire, Ill. Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert stated, “The PLC process is our school corporation’s vehicle for continuous improvement focused on student learning.  The methods learned through this professional learning create a culture of collaboration within …read more.

WARSAW — Boys ages 12 to 21 are learning what builds the fiber of a man through a new local program. DeMolay, a relatively new program in the county, encourages young men to develop leadership skills and a sense of independence while fostering a spirit of brotherhood. The new chapter meets weekly at the Warsaw …read more.

Dear editor, As our students and teachers return to school in the next few weeks, many will return to hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, classrooms and outside areas with freshly painted walls, curbs, posts etc. United Way of Kosciusko County and over 600 volunteers who participated in the Day of Action impacted twelve schools in our county. …read more.

Samantha Fisher is departing on Aug. 4, to the small village of Yamaranguila, Honduras. Her decision to leave her hometown of Warsaw, soon after graduating from Grace College stems from her passion towards education, poverty and Christ’s love. This 2011 WCHS Graduate is off to Abundant Life Christian School which began in the capital of …read more.

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan W. Polston as the principal of Leesburg Elementary School, effective Monday, July 27. The appointment was approved by the Warsaw Board of School Trustees at a special meeting on Friday, July 24. Polston most recently served as principal at Pierceton Elementary and also …read more.

WARSAW — The Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition will host a Back-to-School Health Fair at Warsaw Community High School on Saturday, July 25. This event is organized thanks to funding and generosity from K21 Health Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko, Warsaw Community Schools, National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, Maple Leaf Farms, Anthem, Grace College & …read more.

WARSAW — Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanine Luce Corson as the director of human resources for Warsaw Community Schools, effective July 15. The appointment was approved by the Warsaw Board of School Trustees at a board work session on Tuesday, July 14, Corson comes to WCS from the …read more.

Summer is beginning to wind down and parents and children alike are beginning to think about school preparations. As students begin to lament the end of summer, many parents are similarly lamenting a long registration process, the hunt for school supplies and the dreaded school wardrobe shopping day. However, thanks to Warsaw Community School Corporation, …read more.