WARSAW — Washington STEM and Madison Elementary School students regularly enjoy games of chess when their respective chess clubs meet. At Washington, 65 students from kindergarten to sixth grade are members; Madison has about 68. Jay Bolduc, a choir teacher with Warsaw Community Schools, oversees both programs.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the current Washington STEM Academy to signal the start of construction of the renovation project. The project includes major renovations and addition to Washington STEM Academy.   The Warsaw Community Schools is a school system of over 7,200 …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 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.

Meetings have been held with faculty and staff in all three buildings over the last three weeks. Modifications from their requests are being identified and evaluated. Timelines have been set and work is underway to obtain the appropriate permits. Performance Services plan to take the exterior footprints designs to the City of Warsaw Planning Commission …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.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools Joshua Wall, a fourth-year teacher at Washington STEM Academy during the day, serves the country in the United States Army Reserve. Recently, Wall received the promotion of rank to sergeant. Wall has been with the Army Reserves for four years and serves with a specialty of psychological operations. The …read more.

In an Indiana Department of Education Memoranda, the department announced the inaugural cohort of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Certified Schools in Indiana. Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Washington STEM Academy became a Full STEM Certified School, one of only five elementary schools named in the state. These schools are listed as …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.

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.

OrthoWorx Executive Director Brad Bishop announced Monday night at the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s regular board meeting, that the organization would continue its partnership with WCS to expand and enhance the planned second year of operation of Washington Elementary’s S.T.E.M. Academy. Washington S.T.E.M. – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – was launched …read more.

Families of students interested in attending Washington Elementary School S.T.E.M. for the 2013-14 school year may now submit an application. Applications will be accepted until noon Friday, April 12. Those applying for transfer to the school are requested to complete the required (internal or external) transfer form.The internal transfer form is for students desiring to …read more.

Partnering with local businesses, Washington’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy received funding for lab coats recently. Local businesses acquired lab coats with the Washington S.T.E.M. Logo and business logos to be worn by students during Lego robotic competitions and during S.T.E.M. lab experiments. Wildman Corporate Apparel, Symmetry Medical Inc., Wihebrink Landscaping and Lawn Care, …read more.

The Washington STEM Academy invites Washington students and families to take part in several events happening in August. “Back to School Days” will take place Monday, Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office staff and computer lab will be available for those who …read more.