Dear Editor, I am writing in support of the Warsaw Community Schools building initiative. First, to save money the initiative only deals with the buildings with the most critical needs. Second, in Indiana, schools are not allowed to move money from one budget to another. They are not allowed to save for building projects. The …read more.

Dear Editor, I was born and raised in Warsaw and attended grades one through 12 in various Warsaw school buildings. I would personally like to thank all the people who paid for the school buildings which were needed in 1947 to 1958. Many of those people did not have children in Warsaw schools, but they …read more.

Dear Editor, I was raised by a public school teacher who has taught fourth grade at New Washington Elementary School for 30 years. I have always been a supporter of public schools. I have never had a child in public schools. I have gladly paid property taxes in Hutchinson, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo.; Charlotte, N.C.; …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’ve read recent articles regarding the “brick and mortar” of our local schools and the millions to be spent in the “best interest of our kids.” Already our government has shown the audacity to spend billions of dollars for education, here and abroad. Yet there are some things money can’t buy. Our ability …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, OrthoWorx was founded in 2009 to, among other things, work with community stakeholders to make our region’s education offerings not just competitive with other medical device regions in the country, but distinctive and well equipped to meet the workforce needs of our area. Since then, significant improvements across many measures have taken place …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.

Dear Editor: No one likes taxes. And no corporation looks for opportunities to pay more in taxes than their fair share. The mere mention of increasing one’s taxes can ruin even the most enjoyable dinner party. However, one has to look closely at the reason for a potential increase in property taxes and make an …read more.

Two children, who were not occupants of a school bus, and a bus driver were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a car/bus accident at 8:25 a.m. today. The accident was on East CR 225S at South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Jarod Ilada, 12, South CR 275E, Warsaw and Maya Ilada, 10, South CR 275E, …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The second annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, GPS 2 Success, was held Tuesday, April 14 in collaboration with Kosciusko Leadership Academy and WorkOne. Over 2,500 11th- and 12th-grade students attended the college and career fair.  Students were bussed in from Lakeland …read more.

Monday afternoon marked the first of five field trips that the Jefferson Elementary School functional skills students will make to Warsaw’s Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center. According to Magical Meadows Founder Tammy Stackhouse Warsaw Community Schools is now the second area school system to utilize the benefits of equine exposure to help and educate …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education is presenting a free Global Learning Workshop for Hoosier educators on Tuesday, April 21, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center. The workshop will feature panels of education leaders and international partners and will inform participants about partnerships, resources, and programs to advance global learning programs in Indiana schools. “Connecting educators …read more.

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the upcoming referendum that will be placed on the Tuesday, May 5, primary election that requires voter approval for Warsaw Community Schools to finance facility construction, renovation and improvements. As a former member of the Board of School Trustees of WCS, having served 16 years in the …read more.

By BARB SMOLEN Executive Director, Warsaw Education Foundation Let the Warsaw Education Foundation help you recognize your special educator during Teacher Appreciation Week by participating in the Honor an Educator Program. The special Honor an Educator tribute packages are available now through Wednesday, April 22. This special gift for an educator provides you the opportunity …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce their summer schedule for drivers education. There will be an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Edgewood Middle School commons. Interested students should attend with a parent or guardian. The updated program will include online …read more.

Candidates have filed and ballots are being printed for the May 5 primary election. This primary focuses on municipal election in Nappanee and Warsaw. Only voters within the city limits of Warsaw and the town limits of Nappanee, which is in Kosciusko County, and those living in the Warsaw School Corporation will go to the …read more.

At 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 13, Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent David Hoffert will make another presentation regarding the school corporation’s proposed referendum to fund a new Lincoln Elementary School, and renovate Washington Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School. A 2012 study of WCS’s facilities determined that those school had issues that need addressed. To fund the …read more.

Join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce for Meet The Candidates from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Lakeview Middle School located at 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw. A Primary Election will be held within the county on May 5, 2015. Meet The Candidates provides opportunity for voters to better know their candidates. …read more.

UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast, the Easter egg hunt has been moved to the Gateway Education Center, 201 N. Union St., Warsaw. Those who want to hunt should visit between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and enter door number one. By JILL JACKSON Warsaw Community Schools Gateway Education Center The Rebound class at …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Party announces Warsaw Community School Superintendent, Dr. David Hoffert, will speak at the monthly party meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6. Meetings are held at Richard’s Restaurant, Warsaw, in the meeting room area. The public is welcome to attend and hear Hoffert discuss the school corporation’s proposals for the construction …read more.

Pictured from left, front row: Tammy Stackhouse, Magical Meadows, Tina Rice, Lizzie Rice, John Warren, Old National Bank, and Sandra Parra, Old National Bank; back row: Carl Adams, Adam Reed, John Rhodes, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Wendell Bontrager, Old National Bank, and Molly Hickle, Old National Bank.   Late last year, Old National Bank hosted …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Is your child interested in Computer Assisted Design, LEGO Robotics, or Art in the Great Outdoors? Does your child like to participate in mind-blowing experiments and learn more about “gross” human anatomy? Then be sure to sign up for the Warsaw Community Schools Summer Enrichment Camps! …read more.

As the use of technology in school districts evolves, Brad Hagg, Chief Technology Officer, participated in the Certified Education Technology Leader Summit to strengthen his technology leadership and communication skills. The CETL Summit was held March 18 to March 19 in Atlanta, Ga. following the 2015 CoSN Conference and provided networking and professional development opportunities …read more.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2015 math science Partnership grants. Math science Partnership grants provide funds for sustained, intensive and classroom focused professional development for educators aligned with state and local standards and mathematics and science curricula. Warsaw Community Schools, partnered with …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Edgewood Academic Superbowl Team won the NELMSC Conference Title at the Thursday, March 19 competition. Congratulations to: Math Team — Coach Howett, Anthony Bass, Nolan Knight, and Jarrett Orr Social Studies Team — Coach Fisher, John Harrelson, Katie Lauck, and Kyle Sensibaugh Science Team — …read more.

Jefferson Elementary School’s Lego Robotics, an after-school program, is made up of students working in teams to create and program Lego robots using Lego Mindstorms kits and NXT programming. These fourth, fifth, and sixth graders work on various challenges, from navigating through a maze, to teaching their robots how to hit a ball with a …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invites all incoming 2015-2016 Kindergarten students and parents to a Round-Up Celebration at your neighborhood elementary school from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. At the Round-Up Celebrations, students and parents will:  Meet your principals and teachers  Learn about our highly successful Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten Programs.  See a 21st …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce our Summer School learning opportunities for 2015. Summer session one will run from Monday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 30 for preschool through high school. Summer session two will run from Thursday, July 9 through Friday, July 31. Summer …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools Music Department is observing Music in Our Schools Month. This is a time to celebrate all the music programs offered in Warsaw Community Schools. In honor of this celebration, the Lakeview and Edgewood Middle School Bands, Lakeview Choir, and the Lakeview and Edgewood …read more.

Lakeview Middle School invites the parents of incoming sixth graders to attend a special information forum at Lakeview. The meeting will take place in the Lakeview Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015. At the meeting, parents will learn about the Lakeview course offerings, the educational environment, special activities, athletics, student organizations, clubs and …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Edgewood Middle School National History Day teams defended their Northern Region victory on Saturday, Feb.  28. The team of Miriam Hagg, Megan Dawson and Kimmi Owens took first place with their project on women’s rights and the Seneca Falls Convention. Edgewood also had a three …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Edgewood Middle School invites the parents of incoming sixth graders to attend a special information forum at Edgewood. The meeting will take place in the Edgewood Commons at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. At the meeting, parents will learn about the Edgewood course offerings, the educational …read more.

Yesterday, the Indiana Department of Education released the graduation rates for the 2013-14 school year. The data shows that the schools in and around Kosciusko County ranked fairly well among Hoosier high schools. (Information provided by IDOE) Warsaw Community High School ended up with a graduation rate of 93.8 percent. This is an increase of …read more.

By LORI ANN TILDEN Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Warsaw Community Schools Calling all WCS Alumni! This Friday, Feb. 27, at the Warsaw boys’ basketball game, Warsaw Community Schools will recognize all alumni of WCS including former graduates from Leesburg, Atwood, Claypool and Silver Lake. When you arrive to the game, you will be asked …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools announced that students from Edgewood Middle School were relocated this morning to Warsaw Community High School after a fire alarm sounded. Students were relocated to the high school following emergency protocol and to avoid students exposed to extreme temperatures. Warsaw Fire Department determined …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools will be in session the following dates as snow make up days according to the 2014-2015 School Calendar: Friday, March 20 Monday, May 11 Monday, May 18 As of this release, the last day of school for students is tentatively set for Tuesday, …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.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Office, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools invites all incoming 2015-2016 Kindergarten students and parents to a Round-Up Celebration at your neighborhood elementary school from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. At the Round-Up Celebrations, students and parents will: Meet your principals and teachers Learn about our highly …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Five Lakeview Middle School students participated in the Indiana Music Education All-State Honor Choir in Ft. Wayne last week. Maren Andrews, Annalise Harstine, Abigail Seese, Ethan Thompson and Kayla Wentz joined 145 other elite singers to form the Middle School All-State Honor Choir. The ensemble graced …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Gena Kendall’s class at Lincoln Elementary celebrated 100 days of school on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with all things 100. The day began with singing the 100 song while wearing their homemade crowns. All day students worked on projects such as writing 100 words, making necklaces with …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center would like to invite you to the Academic Showcase Featuring the Class of 2019 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Current and future students along with their families will have the opportunity to walk …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Sixth grader Kendall Wayne will represent Lincoln Elementary at the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee next month. Wayne is the daughter of David and Monica Wayne of Warsaw. Runner-up was Regan Brouwer, daughter of Brad and Jennifer Brouwer of Winona Lake.

Dear Editor, Next week our school board has a tough decision to make. They must decide if they are going to place a question on the ballot that will impact the taxpayers of the Warsaw Community School residents. They will place a referendum at the feet of the voters. I support this referendum, and here …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.

Cliff Wolf had just fueled up his pickup truck. He replaced the nozzle, looked at the pump total and said with a satisfied smile, “Yeah, I like that.” A lot of folks are smiling these days. True, some of them are reveling in the spirit of the season, but a fair portion of their holiday …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary second grade classes saw a need for warmth in our community this December by holding a drive to collect mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and pajamas. Students gathered approximately 100 items to donate to Combined Community Services. CCS will donate the items to those in …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Eisenhower fourth grade students were given a special opportunity to explore the different ways the eye works as they participated in eye dissections guided by an expert in the field, Dr. Rozsa, a research scientist from the University of Michigan. Throughout the presentation, students had the …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools Leesburg Elementary fourth grade students demonstrated an example of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), project-based learning during the month of December. Fourth grade teachers prepared an application process for the students to apply for a roller coaster engineering team. The students were …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community High School Instrumental Music Department will present “A Holiday Celebration” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will feature the WCHS Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Choir and the Percussion Ensemble. The WCHS …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Leslie Tharp’s sixth-grade class at Jefferson Elementary investigated a mystery object by making observations and asking questions. After they discussed their observations and wondering in small groups, their objects were cut open to determine if anything was on the inside. Within one of their mystery objects …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will present their Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 8. The concert will be held in the Lakeview Middle School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. The concert will feature …read more.

By LORI ANN TILDEN Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Schools For the fifth year, students of Jennifer Phillips, a special education teacher for Warsaw Community Schools Gateway Educational Center and Holly Fancil, teacher of MoCD/SCD – Gateway Educational Center, sponsored meals at the Community Soup Kitchen. The students teamed up with Brad Sutter of OrthoCity BBQ …read more.

By LORI ANN TILDEN Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Schools Come join us for the second annual Winter Dance Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the PAC Auditorium. Support friends and family in Dance Performance I and II classes as they demonstrate grace and style from Hip Hop to Contemporary, even Tap. For those …read more.

By LORI ANN TILDEN Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present their December Holiday Concert “Go Tell It!” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs performing a wide variety of seasonal favorites as well …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary students enriched the lives of residents at Grace Village Retirement Community on Thursday, Nov. 20 by delivering handmade turkey decorations during the lunch hour. The turkeys were constructed by the entire Jefferson student body as their November “Family Group” activity. Family Groups consist of …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Five Warsaw Community Schools’ educators recently attended the Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference in Indianapolis. Keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Timothy Boals, co-founder and president of World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment. WIDA standards are a framework for teachers to …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 100 top school leaders from across America to participate in the first-ever National Connected Superintendents Summit Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the White House. Hoffert is among …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.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Leesburg Elementary welcomed Sgt. Beer, Sgt. Lawson and Sgt. First Class Murphy this morning. The sergeants greeted students as they entered the building in honor of Veterans Day. Leesburg students, faculty and staff would like to thank them for coming to school today and for their …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Claypool Fourth graders stepped into the roles of Marine Manufacturers, Engineers, and Business Owners. Students practiced Archimedes’ Buoyancy Principle while using all facets of STEM education: science, technology, engineering and math. Learners partnered and created their own shipping company. Each company was allotted a $2500 budget …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Middle School Band, Choir, and Orchestra Departments will present their Veterans Day Concerts at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at in the Lakeview Middle School Gymnasium. The concerts will feature the Edgewood Middle School Advanced Band, Lakeview Middle School Advanced Band, …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to working towards tolerance and brotherly love. The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is composed of Kosciusko County residents who desire to promote racial harmony through annual events honoring his life and work. The goal …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is filled with staff members who love enriching the lives of others by serving students and their families. Below is an example of one such staff member. The day before school started we attended the open house at Washington Elementary so that my …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools During the October meeting of the Indiana Interschool Athletic Administrator Association District, Warsaw Community High School Athletic Director Dave Anson, was selected as the District II nominee for the Charles Maas Award for distinguished service to high school athletics, the IIAAA, and the Indiana High School …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community School Corporation Warsaw Community Schools’ Regular Board Meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. This is a change from the regular time of 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact WCS Central Office at 574-371-5098.  

By DANI BARKLEY News Media Contact, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is filled with staff members who love enriching the lives of others by serving students and their families. Has your student or family been enriched by one of these staff members – a bus driver, cafeteria worker, teacher, information technology specialist, or one …read more.

[weaver_youtube TpUMIykdU-s rel=0] (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) In August 2013, Warsaw Community School Corporation first announced plans to create the new WCS S.T.E.M. Bus that would offer a state-of-the-art mobile lab to impact teacher professional learning and student learning and would provide a visual commitment to both the community and school system toward S.T.E.M. education (see related). …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is excited to announce the mobile STEM laboratory, entitled W.I.L.L. (Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory), ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2014, at the Warsaw Community School Central Office, 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. Tours of the bus and detailed information on STEM curriculum will be presented to …read more.

[weaver_youtube yMofyVKofhU rel=0] It was at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday night when the parade finally began to make its way down Market Street in downtown Warsaw, and it was a sight to behold. Warsaw police officers kicked things off with flashing lights and whirring sirens. Following behind were the schools’ marching bands. Then the …read more.

During the summer of 2014, five Warsaw Community School teachers (Crystal Kreider, Katie Lowry, Lauren McMillen, Courtney White and Betsey Vastbinder) participated in a one-week symposium of character instruction followed by a 10 day study of schools in England, Scotland and Ireland. According to Katie Lowry, Language Arts teacher at Lakeview Middle School, “Passport to …read more.

The Smithsonian K-12 STEM Road mapping took place in Washington, D.C., from July 20-25. Warsaw Community Schools was represented by 15 educators and community members. The team included elementary, middle and high school teachers and administrators along with district administrators and two community STEM advisors from the local orthopedic industry. The team spent an intensive …read more.

Growing boys and girls have to eat. There’s no denying that. And from August to June, most kids eat the majority of their meals in their school’s cafeteria. That’s a lot of meals that school systems are providing. Warsaw Community Schools has a total enrollment of about 7,300 student across eight elementary schools, two middle …read more.

July 9-16 was an exhilarating time for 15 Warsaw Community Schools students and three teachers. They took those days to explore Costa Rica, visiting two volcanos, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean. Students were able to swim in the hot springs pools of Arenal, zip line through the Monteverde rainforest and swim in the Pacific Ocean. …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting, newly appointed chief accountability officer Dani Barkey presented Advanced Placement and Dual Credit course results for Warsaw Community High School as well as the Warsaw Area Career Center. Barkey started the presentation by explaining the differences between AP and Dual Credit courses. According to Barkey, …read more.

Parents who were unable to pre-register their student(s) this spring now have another chance to complete this process. Warsaw Community Schools will be reopening their online pre- registration process for the 2014-15 school year this Monday, July 21through Friday, July 25. Online pre-registration can be completed by logging on to PowerSchool and registering each WCS …read more.

In a time when almost every youth is equipped with a tablet, phone or computer at their fingertips, many could say that prevention of digital bullying is a seemingly impossible task. However, it is a task that one local school system is taking very seriously. Warsaw Community Schools is working to address cyberbullying and Internet …read more.

The Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School Bands of Warsaw Community Schools completed another successful summer program with students in grades 6-8 participating in a 3-week free music program to help advance their instrument skills. The camp was divided into two sections. The first section included students that just started to learn to play their instrument. …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Warsaw Area Career Center has been awarded a $350,000 grant by The Center for Education and Career Innovations. The grant will be used to create cutting edge curriculum and purchase state-of the-art equipment, allowing students to acquire the current workplace skills needed for today’s advanced manufacturing companies. …read more.

During a special meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board Tuesday evening, several administrative changes were made for the 2014-2015 school year. In a unanimous vote from the board, Mr. David Robertson, current principal of Jefferson Elementary School was named as the new Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. In addition, Ms. Dani Barkey, assistant …read more.

Article by Miriam Hagg,  On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School How do you know if the website you are using is reliable? A new program called Internet Integrity is based on making website evaluation easier for students through acronyms. One acronym that we as a school corporation use is G.U.A.R.D. This stands for …read more.

Today is the last day of school for Warsaw Community Schools, and that means the free summer lunch program will begin on Monday. WCS is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children, 18 years of age and under, and to persons over 18 years who are …read more.

The Hoffert family stands in front of the Warsaw Community School Corporation administration building. Hoffert is married to Rachael, who works as a professor at Grace College. The couple has three children: Ryan, third grade; Robinson, first grade; and Roosevelt, 2 years old. The Warsaw Community School Board met today for a special, public meeting …read more.

[weaver_youtube jSOhq6hbQVo rel=0] Wednesday students, staff, parents and members of the community gathered to celebrate the construction of Harrison Elementary’s newest building –a clubhouse for the Harrison Elementary Garden Tractor Club. The 12×20 foot, heated and insulated structure is a huge boon to the club, which began during the fall in the school’s mechanical building. According …read more.

The Indiana Chinese Teachers Association has announced that Dr. Shu-Chun (Ginger) Tseng has been elected as the 2014 ICLASS Rising Star teacher for her dedication and hard work in Chinese teaching. Dr. Tseng will receive the award and be recognized at the annual Foreign Language Teachers Association Conference to be held Nov. 8, 2014, at …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustee announced today that David Hoffert will be named Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1. He will replace Dr. Craig Hintz, who is retiring as of June 30. Mr. Hoffert possesses broad educational experience as a teacher, coach and administrator. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent and Chief …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools has partnered with United Way to bring to the Warsaw area Kindergarten Countdown Camp. Kindergarten Countdown is a kindergarten orientation program to help children prepare for school. Space is limited. The program is reserved for children without pre-k experience and who are of kindergarten age (must turn 5 by Aug. 1, 2014). …read more.

Warsaw Police Department is currently investigating a written bomb threat discovered in the boy’s bathroom during the school’s lunch period today. The school has been searched thoroughly by officers and administration and no threat has been detected, however, parents and students were notified of the threat at the close of the school day. According to …read more.

Pre-registration for all Warsaw Community Schools began Monday and continues through May 30. Families that currently attend WCS are encouraged to pre-register their children for the 2014-2015 school year. Pre-registration can be accomplished using the WCS PowerSchool system. Log-in information was sent to families prior to spring break. However, if parents and/or guardians are in …read more.

During last night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation monthly board work session, WCS Technology Officer Brad Hagg presented the board with a proposed 3-year technology plan that may allow all WCS sixth grade students to receive a take-home iPad to be utilized during their middle school experience. According to Hagg, through the implementation of new technology …read more.

Nearly 10 years after retiring as finance manager for Warsaw Community Schools, Rande Thorpe, 57, and his wife, Virginia, 59, currently face charges associated with the burglary and fraud of an Illinois casino. WSBT reports Thorpe was arrested for the same type of crime at a casino in Mississippi just before he suddenly resigned from LaPorte …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees is having an open community meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, for the purpose of collecting community input in regards to the next superintendent. Dr. Craig Hintz announced he is retiring from the corporation, effective June 30. (See related) Community members are also encouraged to fill out …read more.

[weaver_youtube wr03UmdDtUY rel=0] Thousands of students from both Warsaw Community School Corporation and Wawasee Community Schools filed into the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College yesterday at noon to hear Holocaust survivor Eva Kor recount her dramatic and stirring story of surviving the Auschwitz concentration camp. The event was televised by Grace College over their …read more.

Allegedly high on synthetic marijuana, a 21-year-old Warsaw man is lucky his carelessness behind the wheel did not claim a child’s life. Michael Scott Goble, 21, 630 S. Zimmer Rd., Warsaw, was arrested Monday for operating while intoxicated after he blatantly disregarded the stop arm of a school bus while children were attempting to cross …read more.

On Thursday, March 20, Erica Purvis, corporation treasurer for Warsaw Community Schools, was selected by her peers in Region 2 as the 2014 IASBO Region 2 Treasurer of the Year.In addition, Greg Schroeder, director of maintenance, buildings and grounds, was also selected by his peers in Region 2 as the 2014 IASBO Region 2 School …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will be in session on the following dates as snow make-up days according to the 2013-2014 school calendar: Monday, April 21, and Friday, May 2. The last student day will be on Thursday, June 5. WCHS Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, in the Tiger Den. Summer School Session I will begin …read more.

Article by Ella Knight, On The Edge Student Reporter, Edgewood Middle School The controversy over gun control is a very heated topic, especially since the 20th century. There are two sides to the matter: for and against guns. Many people argue that Americans have the right to bear arms, as it is stated in the …read more.

Under the direction of Ms. Carolyn Stalcup, WCS students received exemplary honors during just the second year of the new WCS Orchestra Program. Eight students from both Lakeview and Edgewood Middle Schools participated in All Region Middle School Orchestra at Penn High School. At the District Solo and Ensemble Contest in February, two ensembles from …read more.

One highlight of this week will be the Annual WLW Breakfast, held from 6:50 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, in the WCHS Black Box. World Language students will be able to sample a variety of cultural cuisine including Chinese, Hispanic, French, Italian, Indian, Korean and American dishes. The WLW Breakfast will be served …read more.