On March 4, Indiana School Boards Association conducted a half-day seminar for new and veteran school board members and administrators that focused on conducting a better media interview. Participants were given the opportunity to reflect to a scenario given, conduct a mock interview, and then given feedback on the interview. The seminar was held at …read more.

Brad Hagg, chief technology Officer for Warsaw Community Schools, has been honored as one of the “20 to watch” honorees by The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN). These distinctive education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it is supporting a major initiative to enable all schools in Kosciusko County to implement Project Lead The Way’s S.T.E.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum in grades K-12. Project Lead The Way, a nationally known S.T.E.M. education non-profit organization, recently offered five northern Indiana counties an opportunity to have …read more.

Beginning March 1, Washington STEM Elementary School will be accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year for admission of students residing outside of the established Washington attendance boundaries. The application process is open to both Warsaw and out-of-district families wishing to enroll their children at Washington STEM Elementary School.  The application window closes on March …read more.

Last night during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly regular board meeting, two citizens approached the board with a petition to install handrails in the Tiger Den. According to Carolyn Wulliman, the handrails would be an asset to the numerous long-term ticket holders who have difficulty navigating the bleachers. Wulliman presented the board with a petition …read more.

During Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly, regular board meeting, WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz discussed the school’s plan regarding how to best make up missed school days for the recent cold and snowy weather that has plagued the county. According to Hintz, as it stands now the last student school day will be on Wednesday, …read more.

Monday, State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) welcomed Camille Kerlin, a junior at Warsaw Community High School who served as a page for Rep. Kubacki and the House of Representatives. “It is always great to see students from our area serving as pages,” said Kubacki. “I am always impressed by them and the manner in which …read more.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 16 Jefferson Spartans gave up their recess to enrich the lives of residents at Grace Village Retirement Home. Students gave the residents hand-made Valentine’s Day bookmarks and wished them a Happy Valentine’s Day. The idea came from the Jefferson Family Groups where all K-6 students learn leadership and team building skills. …read more.

Sherri Snow’s kindergarten class is “bouncing” their way to better learning. Mrs. Snow has replaced her students’ chairs with stability balls. Stability balls are found to promote learning through movement and to enhance attention and concentration.  Mrs. Snow said the balls took some getting used to because students do not have to be sitting still to …read more.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, teachers representing each of the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s eight elementary schools collaborated at the Warsaw Community Schools Educational Services Center to learn more about inquiry-based learning. Teachers learned from the trainers and each other different approaches to teaching hands-on science. Teachers shared that the best take away from the day …read more.

As previously approved by the Board of School Trustees, Warsaw Community Schools will honor President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 17. School will not be in session.  As it now stands, the final day for students will be on Tuesday, June 3.

Article by Skyler Lampkin, On The Edge Student Reporter, Edgewood Middle School Edgewood’s first dance in years, “A Night To Dream”, was a success! Plenty of people showed up to have fun, mingle and to dance with their special someone. The week of the dance ended in fashion and many volunteers put work in to …read more.

A “major safety issue” has been identified with the road conditions in the Forest Park mobile home park in Warsaw. Because of that, Warsaw Community Schools has informed parents that children in the park will be picked up by bus in the parking lot behind J.C. Penney’s. Cheryl Cook, transportation director for Warsaw Community Schools, …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invite all incoming 2014-2015 Kindergarten students and parents to a round-up celebration at each neighborhood elementary school from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. These round-up celebrations are also open to out-of-school corporation parents and children who are interested in learning more about Warsaw Community Schools. Tuition is free for …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a closed Executive Session on 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb., 6, at the Warsaw Educational Services Center, 1 Administration Dr., Warsaw. The Board of School Trustees will then hold a special board meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Warsaw Educational Services Center Training Room, which …read more.

A meeting of The Kosciusko County Safe Schools Commission will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Warsaw Community Schools Educational Services Center, 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. This meeting is open to the public.  

Warsaw Community Schools Music Department is scheduling instrument fittings for the 2014-2015 school year for seventh grade band and orchestra students for both Edgewood and Lakeview Middle Schools. The instrument fittings will be held at Warsaw Community High School from 4 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Performing Arts Center Band Room.  Students …read more.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school Friday, Jan. 31, by counting, sorting and working with all things 100. Addyson Wood, a kindergartener in Mrs. Milliman’s class, is shown working on a 100 day project with Hallie Bale, a third grader from Miss Zeller’s class.

Mr. Jon Lippe, principal of Lakview Middle School in Warsaw, announced the winners of the 2014 Lakeview Spelling Bee. Nathan Freeman, grade 7 was the champion. Genevive Skeans, grade 8, was the runner-up.

Warsaw Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz announced that the last student day currently on schedule is Monday, June 2. According to Hintz, the school corporation filed for the one eligible waived snow day from the IDOE. However, since the filing, an additional 6 days have been cancelled. Hintz noted that 3 days were …read more.

Warsaw Community School Corporation hosted its monthly regular board meeting on Wednesday instead of its usual Monday date due to inclement weather earlier this week. During the meeting, WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz provided board members with an in-depth look at the state of the school corporation and the many advancements the corporation has made …read more.

The Open House for Warsaw Community High School and the Warsaw Area Career Center has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Teachers will be available for an interactive evening to showcase student work and outstanding curriculum offerings. This is an event open to our community and especially to families with …read more.

The Madison Elementary Spelling Bee was held on Jan. 10. Hudson Bollinger, from Mr. Lancaster’s 6th grade class, was the winner. Jacob Kissling, from Mrs. Reneker’s 5th grade class, was the runner-up. The winning word was “perceptibly.”

Eisenhower Elementary School is proud to announce the 2013-2014 spelling bee champion is Samuel Lechlitner. Sam is a fifth-grade student in Mr. Dennis Allison’s class and is the son of Stacey and William Lechlitner. His winning word was “lumberjack.” Sam will be representing Eisenhower in the county spelling be on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Lakeview …read more.

A community luncheon celebration to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. There will be music, food and activities appropriate for all ages. Special programs for elementary age children will be led by Grace College …read more.

Article By Rachel Smith, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School Edgewood, like every other school, is always excited when winter rolls around. Though Christmas break is highly anticipated for its lack of school, homework (usually), and responsibilities, many teens find themselves slightly bored during the winter season. What is there to do when …read more.

Leah Amico, motivational speaker with Sports World visited Lincoln School recently. She is a three-time Olympic Gold medal winner in women’s softball, competing and medaling in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Amico challenged kids to make good choices, follow their dreams and work hard to make them come true. She is pictured with sixth grader Levi …read more.

Kendall Wayne, the daughter of David and Monica Wayne, is the Lincoln Elementary spelling bee winner. Kendall will compete in the county-wide spelling bee at Lakeview Middle School at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Schools throughout Indiana recently received their individual grades on Dec. 20, however corporation-wide grades were not released until today. The grades were made public after this morning’s vote by the Indiana State Board of Education. Corporation grades were determined after individual school grades were determined during December’s meeting of the State Board of Education. “The school …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board met Thursday for the organizational meeting of the board. During the meeting, members of the school board were able to nominate and vote for the 2014 board president, vice president and secretary. The board unanimously selected Jennifer Tandy, 2013 board president, to continue that role this year. In addition, the …read more.

Article by Jason Schaefer On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School I interviewed our new school President Lucas Harvey. Lucas Harvey ran against Alex Koontz and Keagan Rice during the election this fall. Lucas won by an impressive landslide. I wanted to ask him about his presidency, recent school problems and what he was …read more.

Article by Ella Knight, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) of Edgewood Middle School recently had the experience of packing meals for the hungry through the Feed My Starving Children organization. Feed My Starving Children makes Manna Meals, which are “packed with love from the volunteers.” Each …read more.

Article by Lora Kuhaneck, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School With the ever-growing technology of the modern world, family activities seem few and far-between. But there is a way to enjoy family time (or time with friends) while using a minor degree of technology. Awesome Hobbies located at 322 N. Detroit St. in …read more.

After several months of delays, the Indiana Department of Education has officially released the A-F school accountability grades for schools throughout the state. Warsaw Community Schools, which was named an A school corporation with straight A grades received by every school within the district. This year, the corporation received a total of seven A grades …read more.

At its regular meeting on Dec. 16, the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees approved the recommendation by Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz to promote Mr. David Hoffert to assistant superintendent for the school corporation with an effective date of Jan. 1.  The title change restores a position that was eliminated a number of years …read more.

The Gateway Education Center will host a dedication ceremony in the library at 1 p.m. Dec. 18, to recognize the financial contributions of the Dr. David McGuire Memorial fund, the Warsaw Education Foundation, KEYS and other donors. Without their generous contributions, the library program at Gateway would not be possible. The Gateway Education Center staff …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School instrumental music department will present “The Sounds of the Season” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will feature the WCHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The WCHS Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Low Brass Ensemble, and the state-championship …read more.

The streets of Downtown Warsaw, Winona Lake and Leesburg are alive with the art of students from Warsaw Community Schools. The first annual Holiday Banner Project resulted in art judged by Warsaw Rotarians and are now displayed for the holidays to promote the musical “The Sound of Music” at Wagon Wheel Theatre running until Dec. …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will present their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Lakeview Middle School Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.  The concert will feature performances by the sixth grade beginning band comprised of sixth grade students from …read more.

During Monday night’s Warsaw Community Schools board meeting, the school board approved the raising of hourly and salaried wages. According to WCS Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott, the pay raises come after a new master contract for teachers was approved in September. Last night’s approval adjusted salaries and wage rates for all remaining employees in the …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department will present their December Holiday Concert “NOEL” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs performing a wide variety of seasonal favorites as well as fresh new arrangements of classic Christmas pieces. Guest instrumentalists will …read more.

During last night’s Warsaw Community School Board Work Session, Greg Schroeder, director of building and grounds and indoor air quality coordinator, announced the awarding of a grant from the state of Indiana for a $50,000 matching grant to be utilized for school safety measures. According to Schroeder, all four school districts in the area were …read more.

Pierceton fourth grade students recently honored the Veterans Day holiday by meeting with local veterans themselves. Students were gifted with mementos such as key chains and lapel pins from their branches of service to the students. All PES fourth grade students from Mr. Rhodes, Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Studebaker’s classes wrote to local veterans at …read more.

Edgewood Middle School recently held elections for Student Council. The students in the picture provided are the new elected members. Each student who ran for an office was elected for their position on the council by the student body. Students who won the election were Ella Knight, Lucas Harvey, Meredith Phipps, Hannah Rice, Audrey Hansen, Crystal Castillo, …read more.

  Harrison Elementary School is a proud supporter of the Boomerang Backpack Program. Special thanks to all Harrison Students and Parents for their support of the philanthropic programs and for enriching the lives of others through this project.  

Article by Miriam Hagg, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School She jumps gracefully into the pyramid as her friends start the chant. She stands up straight, smiling brightly, her eyes glimmering with the joy that she gets when she cheers. As the crowd goes wild for the amazing field goal that one of …read more.

[weaver_youtube dpiNcIVc1jQ rel=0] During the Warsaw Community School’s October regular board meeting, members of the board were given a presentation by the Warsaw Community High School Junior ROTC program explaining the new program’s growth and future goals. Maj. Fred Josellis and Sgt. Maj. Mark Whitford were in attendance with cadets from the program to display some …read more.

They are calling it Checkmate Hunger and it’s the first of its kind for Warsaw Community Schools. The event, a fall chess tournament for both students and adults, is being held as a benefit to feed the needy in Haiti.

Checkmate Hunger is being hosted at Madison Elementary School, 1436 W. 300 N., Warsaw, on Saturday, …read more.

[weaver_youtube Z46BGJqRV_c rel=0] The alleged victim of a school bus bullying event is speaking out. Lexi Brody said she is embarrassed by the incident that happened on Bus 95 last Thursday and her parents are tired of the continued accusations from the general public that her daughter somehow brought on the attack. Lexi, an eighth-grader …read more.

[weaver_youtube UutCGCuzcZ4 rel=0] A Warsaw Community High School sophomore accused of yelling at and pouring a bottle of water on a middle school girl on the bus ride home is being punished, but the mother of the victim said the punishment falls far short of the school’s own disciplinary requirements. “No wonder bullying is such …read more.

The Leesburg Elementary School fourth graders and the third- and fourth-grade Drama Club will present a Veterans Day Program at 7 p.m. Nov. 7, in the Leesburg Elementary School gymnasium. Leesburg Elementary invites the community and veterans to join in this celebration of the sacrifices many Veterans have made for our country.

After announcing plans to create a “mobile STEM lab” in late August, Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer David Hoffert announced in Tuesday’s WCS school board work session that the bus could come to fruition as early as May. The lab, which will be funded in part through a donation by OrthoWorx, which committed a …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Tigers’ Pride Marching Band has qualified for the Scholastic State Finals, sanctioned by the Indiana State School Music Association. WCHS qualified for State by earning a Gold rating in the Scholastic Preliminary Round at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Oct. 12. In addition to the Gold rating, …read more.

On Friday, Oct. 4, at the Warsaw v. Wawasee football game, two county rivals combined to “enrich the lives of the others.” Students, staff and patrons from both communities rallied together to raise over $3,000 for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, which will assist those in need from our county.

[weaver_youtube 8Owo6YgSCT8 rel=0] If you can’t go to the jungle, bring the jungle to you. At least that is what students in Nicole Cervone-Gish and Debbie Bulmann’s classes are experiencing. Both teachers, through the help of a Red Apple Grant supplied by the Warsaw Education Foundation last school year, are able to bring a taste of the …read more.

Approximately 1,600 high-scoring participants in each year’s National Achievement® Scholarship Program are designated semifinalists. Before being considered for a National Achievement Scholarship, a semifinalist must advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements explained in the information provided to each semifinalist. Principal Troy Akers of Warsaw Community High School …read more.

[weaver_youtube -qmSBCGGwuo rel=0] Walmart announced yesterday that the recipient of this year’s Walmart School of the Year is Jefferson Elementary. Students, teachers, administration and Walmart personnel packed into the Jefferson Elementary gym to listen to the names of the 20 teachers who would receive $50 gift cards from the store. These gift cards will be used …read more.

During the Warsaw Community School Board’s monthly Work Session that took place Tuesday evening, Chief Technology Officer Brad Haag discussed the possibility of a Memorandum of Understanding between the corporation and Warsaw Fiber to utilize an empty WCS fiber optic conduit for Warsaw’s new technology park. According to Haag, the school system utilizes its own …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) As the 2013-2014 school year gets underway, schools throughout the county are beginning to approximate student totals. Following the release of Warsaw Community School Corporation’s total student count, an increase in transfer enrollment into …read more.

Based on data released today from the Indiana Department of Education, Warsaw Community School Corporation has reported growth in both math and language arts at almost all grade levels. This year a total of 482,000 students completed the ISTEP examination. However, according to officials, 78,000 students were online taking the exam when server issues caused …read more.

Members of the Warsaw Police Department D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) division met today to announce the 25th anniversary of teaching students at Warsaw Community Schools. The program, which is offered to students in sixth and eighth grades, has offered students lessons in decision making skill for a healthy life by highly trained officers for …read more.

In Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular School Board Meeting, Brad Bishop, executive director of OrthoWorx, announced the donation of funds to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in the region. OrthoWorx, which is partnering with the school on the initiative to further STEM education, has committed $300,000 toward the school corporation’s …read more.

ACT reports that Warsaw Community Schools’ students outscored the state averages in all areas of math, science, English and reading. ACT also reports that on the national level, only 20 percent of students are ready for college-level coursework. At the state level, the number rises to 31 percent and, at the local level, Warsaw Community …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invites the public to a special reception for new teachers to be held at the Warsaw Community Schools Administration Educational Services Center at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. At this time, Warsaw Community Schools will be hosting light refreshments with a time of meeting and greeting the new teachers. At 6:30 p.m. …read more.

A week after the filing an injunction against Warsaw Community Schools attorney David Kolbe, the parents of a local Warsaw Community High School Student and soccer player, school officials and the family met in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 today before Judge Duane Huffer. According to Kolbe, the injunction was filed as a result of an …read more.

The YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, for the businesses of Kosciusko County, is offered to increase employee and community health and fitness to build employee pride and dedication and to develop community spirit. Participants spend quality time together working as a team outside of the normal work environment. This year’s participants are Biomet, Creighton Brothers, DePuy, Kosciusko …read more.

At 3 p.m. today, Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, granted $5,000 to Boomerang Backpacks at Warsaw Community School Corporation. The program was began by former students Alek Jansen and Connor Singrey for their Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy White Paper Project. The students, who were juniors at …read more.

In response to recent questions regarding Indiana’s A-F accountability system, some local individuals have begun to question whether the the adjustments made to the grading formula may have affected local school scores. Warsaw Community School Corporation is of particular interest, which received an A grade as a district last year with each subsequent school also …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Pamela Rozelle, 37, of Warsaw, resigned her position as a guidance counselor at Warsaw Community High School today amid allegations that she was in possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (See related) Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton today released the full Winona Lake Police Department report that …read more.

A Warsaw Community Schools junior counselor has been arrested for possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she was found in the company of a 17-year-old in a parked vehicle. Pamela Ann Rozelle, 37, of East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, was arrested early Tuesday morning by Winona Lake Police Officer Joe …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools have announced elementary school textbook rental fees for the upcomoing 2013-2014 year: Kindergarten Grade – $139 First Grade – $170 Second Grade – $160 Third Grade –  $157 Fourth Grade – $163 Fifth Grade- $173 Sixth Grade – $146 Secondary fees are individualized per student and available by contacting the middle or …read more.

Providing youth with opportunities to continue to learn and engage in meaningful activities at the end of the school day can boost their academic success. To help motivate and inspire kids to learn, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is offering an afterschool program to school-aged children throughout Warsaw Community Schools. The Y’s after school program combines …read more.

Nutritious meals that meet specific nutrient guidelines are served every school day at Warsaw Community Schools. A complete lunch includes these components: protein, grains, fruits, vegetables and milk. Choices within each category are available daily from which students can select a complete lunch. A complete lunch must have 3-5 components of which one must be …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will accept applications and waive fees for out-of-district students who would like to attend any WCS school. Transfer students are welcome to enroll in any schools from elementary to high school level or the Gateway Educational Center. Warsaw Community Schools offers both full-day and half-day kindergarten options. A non-resident application may be obtained …read more.

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

During the Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular Board Meeting last night, Amy Sivley, chief accountability officer with the school corporation, presented board members with the concluding data for IREAD-3, a literacy test given to third grade students within the district. The data included students who entered into summer remediation and retesting after not passing the …read more.

Two local principals will be participating in the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute. David Robertson, principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake, and Lee Snider, principal of Harrison Elementary School in Warsaw, will both be attending the 2-year experience designed to address the professional needs of Indiana public school principals with an emphasis on student success. …read more.

When it comes to trying a different approach in educating struggling youth, Warsaw Community School’s Gateway Education Center is pulling out all the stops. With programs offered to all ages, Gateway is working to provide education centered around a student’s needs. From adult education and training to special education and alternative learning programs, Gateway is …read more.

For parents new to the Warsaw Community School Corporation or those with families enrolling a kindergarten student, please visit your neighborhood school during during one of the following dates to register your child(ren) for the 2013‐2014 school year. Late registration dates will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, from 4 p.m. to 8 …read more.

Indiana State University’s Bayh College of Education announced that David Hoffert, chief academic officer for Warsaw Community Schools, will serve as one of 11 mentors to the members of the inaugural Indiana Principal Leadership Institute class.  The Indiana Principal Leadership Institute is a 2 year experience designed to address the professional needs of Indiana public …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools have approved a traditional calendar for the 2014-2015 academic school year. According to Dave Hoffert in a school board work session last week, the school released a survey for staff, parents and community members to provide their input as to which scenario was preferred. After reviewing the information provided, the school came to …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0TeDIq5tKKI rel=0] After 33 years of services, Warsaw Community Schools announced last night that Della Swain, transportation director, would be replaced by Cheryl Cook. Swain, who is retiring on Sunday, June 30, was honored by the board in this month’s staff recognition. Swain started at WCS as a classroom assistant at Lincoln Elementary. After 6 …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education announced preliminary damages that it will seek from CTB McGraw-Hill related to ISTEP+ interruptions experienced by schools throughout the state this spring. These amounts are not final, and may well grow as results are reviewed by a third party and additional information is gained. Warsaw Community Schools is among many …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. is excited to announce Erin Rowland Jones, Rowland Law Office, Warsaw, as the 2013 General Campaign Chair. This year marks the 56th year of the United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Ms. Rowland Jones has been involved with United Way of Kosciusko County since 2007 in many capacities and …read more.

Online registration for Warsaw Community Schools will close today. This is the official registration opportunity for the fall. If your child is not registered, please register them today. If you have questions about how to register your child through our student information database, PowerSchool, please contact your neighborhood school or the Educational Services Center at …read more.

Following news of a new preschool program that will be hosted at the Leesburg Elementary Early Learning Center for the upcoming school year, Warsaw Community Schools announced that due to an overwhelming interest from parents and limited spots, a lottery drawing will be hosted at WCS Educational Services Center to determine placement into the program. …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools Early Entrance to Kindergarten Policy allows for parents with children turning 5 years old between Aug. 1, and Sept. 30, to apply for early entrance into kindergarten. The deadline to apply for early entrance is Friday, June 14. For those interested, please call the office of David Hoffert, chief academic officer, at …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43y1-rBYXyU] Parents line up with their children at Bixler Park on Center Lake in Warsaw to receive a free, nutritional packed lunch provided by Warsaw Community Schools.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) Whoever said you cannot receive anything in life for free may not be entirely correct. Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation and Tippecanoe …read more.

(left to right) Claire Hollowell, 5, Corbin Hollowell, 8, and Dalton Ousley, 9, enjoy a day at Kiddieland Park, on Center Lake in Warsaw.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) As weather begins to warm up and the summer sun begins to peek through Kosciusko County skies, residents of Warsaw are beginning to take to the beach for a …read more.

The final day to register your student for the 2013-2014 school year is quickly approaching. Online registration for Warsaw Community Schools will close on Friday, June 14. If your child is not registered, WCS request that parents please register them by this deadline. The number of enrolled students will allow the school system to prepare …read more.

After several weeks of parents voicing concerns over the half-day kindergarten program not being readily offered for the 2013-2014 school year, the Warsaw Community School board of trustees announced Monday night that the school system will indeed be offering the program. According to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, a confirmed 16 students have been enrolled …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services 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 under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free …read more.

The Warsaw Middle School Bands will present their Spring Concert “A Disney Adventure” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the Lakeview Middle School gymnasium. The concert will include favorites such as “Circle of Life,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Under the Sea.” There will be special band awards presented, and the Combined Edgewood/Lakeview Middle …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0gKXeJkgaY] Warsaw Community Schools is revolutionizing the way many think about lunch. Contrary to conceptions of the stereotypical lunch comprised of the infamous “mystery meat,” inedible creamed vegetables and unappealing desserts, WCS Food Service Department is working to raise the bar, offering students a variety of healthy options that take students preferences into consideration. Leading …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools are pleased to announce that two students have earned National Medals in The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of 2013, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Nikki Abel, earned a gold medal in photography and Laure Snodgrass, earned a silver medal in mixed media, their work was selected by …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is partnering with United Way to bring the Warsaw area a Kindergarten Countdown Camp. The camp is a kindergarten orientation program that assists children in preparing for school. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 to Friday, June 28, at Washington Elementary. The 17-day camp …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Della Swain, Warsaw Community Schools current director of transportation, is retiring this year. Word has it that the job has been promised to current transportation secretary Cheryl Cook, an individual who some say is not the best replacement. The following letter addresses the issue.) Dear Editor, It is not how Cheryl Cook presents …read more.

The calendar committee for Warsaw Community Schools has put together two calendar scenarios for the 2014-15 school year and are asking staff, parents and community members for input as to which scenario is preferred. Next year’s calendar has already been approved by the board. This survey is requesting feedback about the following year. Feel free …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will be in session on both Wednesday and Thursday, May 29-30. The last student day for the 2012-2013 school year is Thursday, May 30.