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WCS Middle School Placement Testing For Transfers Set

Warsaw Community Schools reminds parents that Edgewood and Lakeview middle schools are accepting transfer students.
‘Time Warp Evolution’ Coming To Wawasee High School May 3-4

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School Choir Director Connie Meadows is retiring from public school teaching in June, but not before going on a “Time Warp” in May.
Honor An Educator Deadline Is May 3

Let the Warsaw Education Foundation help you recognize your special educator before the school year ends by participating in the Honor an Educator Program.
WCS Opens Registration For 2019-20

Registration is open for all Warsaw Community Schools students for the 2019-20 school year.
WCS Grants Exemption For Student Transfers

Most students will be automatically registered into the school they have been attending.
WCS 2019 Kindergarten Countdown Program Enrollment Now Open

United Way of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Community Schools are again offering a 15-day summer Kindergarten Countdown program.
Thespian Troupe To Perform ‘Godspell’

Performances are April 26-27 at Warsaw Community High School.
Jefferson Students Create Special Pizzas For Pizza King

Jefferson Elementary School’s third-grade classes recently completed a project that involved writing persuasive letters to Pizza King to choose student-made pizzas to put on the menu.
High School Reunions

News from the Warsaw High School classes of 1953 and 1959 and the Wawasee High School Class of 1969.
Wawasee Names Top Students

Wawasee High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class of 2019.
KCCF Grant To Assist With New Band, Orchestra Uniforms

Warsaw Community High School band and orchestra students hope to soon enjoy the replacement of their uniforms with the assistance of a $5,000 grant provided by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
Clark Is National Geography Bee State Semifinalist

Warsaw Community Schools announced Sydney Clark, sixth-grade student at Eisenhower Elementary, and daughter of Randy and Jill Clark, has been named a semifinalist eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Indiana State Competition.
Youth Leaders Learn About Judicial System

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy students recently had the opportunity to learn more about the county’s judicial and criminal justice system from professionals of both the court and law enforcement fields.
Tippy Valley Accepts Donations, Boosts Bus Safety

Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved two donations during its meeting Monday that will help increase safety measures for buses.
Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. Named A #GoOpen Launch District

On March 6, Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. was named a #GoOpen Launch District by the U.S. and Indiana Departments of Education.
Intrasect Technologies Wins Quiz Bowl

With a score of 51 out of a possible 60, Intrasect Technologies won the 20th annual Community Quiz Bowl Tuesday night.
WCS Lays Out Concerns For Education In State Budget

As the state legislature moves toward wrapping up its session, Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert and the school board expressed their concern Monday night that the state budget for the next two years won’t do enough for education.
Sociology Prof. Suggests No Early Start Time For Any School

Two months after the Warsaw School Board heard a presentation from Dr. Caitlin Ryser about a later start time for the middle and high schools, a doctor of sociology told the board he didn’t want to see the elementary schools start sooner.
Pierceton Elementary Principal Resigns

Mike McClain came to Whitko Community Schools in 2013
Warsaw School Board Recognizes Two Maintenance Employees For Quick Action

Two Warsaw Community Schools maintenance staff members were recognized by the school board Monday night for acting quickly when they saw a house fire.
Wawasee Robotics Teams Shine At State

Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics won the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championships Saturday, bringing home four trophies against Indiana’s 60 best teams at Lucas Oil Stadium.
WCS To Offer ‘Get Schooled’ Convocation March 22

Warsaw Community Schools is offering “Get Schooled Tour Assembly” during the school day March 22.
Student Art Reception Planned Sunday

The Lakeland Art Center and Gallery will host an art reception for students of the Warsaw middle schools from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 302 E. Winona Ave, Warsaw.
Wawasee Robotics Off To State Tournament

Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics is taking seven teams to the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
WCHS Drama Students Bringing ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ To The Stage Friday And Saturday

William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is getting groovy this weekend.
Leesburg Kindergarten Students Explore STEM, SEL Curriculum

Kindergartners at Leesburg Elementary are taking social and emotional learning and STEM to the next level in the traditional classroom.
Students Live In The Past For A Day At WCS’s ‘Living History Museum’

History came to life Feb. 28 when students from Warsaw Christian School held their first Living History Museum.
WCS To Pause Implementation Of Standards-Based Report Cards

Citing a change in the way the Indiana State Department of Education assesses students, Warsaw Community Schools will pause implementation of standards-based report cards.
Leesburg Fifth-Graders Visit Grace Village

A fifth-grade class from Leesburg Elementary took a recent day to spread love throughout Grace Village Retirement Community.
TVSC?Board Approves Makeup Days; Kindergarten Round-Up March 11

the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved a calendar amendment of the master calendar for the 2018-19 school year due to inclement weather and missed days of school.
WCHS To Host Riley Carnival March 8

Warsaw Community High School will hold a carnival benefiting Riley Hospital for Children in the Tiger Den from 6 to 8 p.m. March 8.
Field Set For Spelling Bee

Contestants for the 65th Annual Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee, presented by STAR Financial Bank, were officially announced this morning.
WCS Announces Elementary Literacy Textbook Adoption Options

After working the entire school year, an adoption team made up of teachers from every Warsaw Community Schools building have narrowed the reading curriculum materials to two programs.
Tippy Valley Gets Several Donations

During its meeting Monday, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board received details of several new donations.
Warsaw Schools To Host Kindergarten Roundup March 11 At 5:30 p.m

Warsaw Community Schools will host the annual Kindergarten Round-Up event for all incoming 2019-20 kindergarten students and parents at 5:30 p.m. March 11.
Whitko Scholarships Phone-A-Thon Set For Feb. 28

It is once again time for the Whitko High School annual phone-athon.
7th-Grader Gets Hero’s Welcome At Warsaw School Board Meeting

Not only did the Warsaw School Board recognize Edgewood Middle School seventh-grader Milind Kumar Monday for being a hero, so did Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Kosciusko County Central Dispatch and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.
Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Elmer "E.J." Kirkpatrick (second from left) of New Paris was recognized this morning for his scouting achievement.
Valley FFA Supper, Auction Planned Thursday

Tippecanoe Valley FFA will host its annual Community Appreciation Supper and Worker Auction on Thursday.
Wawasee Gets $35,000 K21 Grant For Heart Rate Monitors

Wawasee Community Schools received a $35,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in support of using heart rate monitors for Milford School, North Webster Elementary and Syracuse Elementary.
Teen Raises Money For Special Olympics

Wawasee High School senior Morgan Adkins recently conducted a fundraiser for Kosciusko County Special Olympics.
Warsaw School Board Hears About Software To Make Internet Safer

In reviewing contracts and quotes Tuesday, the Warsaw School Board learned how new software will help the school district not only take over its own internet filtering but also watch out for the safety of its students.
WCS?Superintendent Gives Update On Ed-Related Legislation

As the state legislature continues its work on the state’s budget for the next two years, Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert has provided the school board with updates on how that will affect schools, specifically Warsaw.
Icy Weather Closes Schools, Triggers Power Outages

Icy road conditions and downed power lines made for a tough commute for workers in and around Kosciusko County this morning, and ultimately triggered school closings throughout the region.
Federal Investigators Issue Report On Fatal Bus Crash Near Talma

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the Oct. 30 accident where three Tippecanoe Valley students were killed and a fourth injured while getting onto their school bus.
State Sen. Blake Doriot Authors School Bus Bill

State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Syracuse) authored legislation that would help address school bus safety.
Warsaw Education Foundation Announces 20th Annual Community Quiz Bowl

The Warsaw Education Foundation invites all businesses, organizations and members of the community to join in support of K-12 education by participating in The 20th Annual Community Quiz Bowl.
Inspirational Speaker Chris Singleton Shares Story With WCS

Warsaw Community Schools hosted Chris Singleton during a convocation Jan. 22 for all fifth-grade students at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.

Singleton shared his story with students, emphasizing the importance of love, forgiveness and overcoming adversity, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools.
Polar Vortex, Chamber Banquet And LCA Reflection

During last week’s extreme cold temperatures due to the “Polar Vortex,” Lakeland Christian Academy was closed for most of the week.
Banghart Wins Jefferson Spelling Bee

Jefferson Elementary sixth-grade student Christopher Banghart was named the school’s spelling bee champion, and Drew Sutter, fifth-grade student, won the runner-up position.
Local Students On Olivet Honor Roll

Olivet Nazarene University announced its dean's list for the fall 2018 semester.
Harrison Sixth-Grader Wins 2019 County Spelling Bee

This year’s Kosciusko County Spelling Bee was anything but a “debacle” for Ishita Pandey.
Wawasee Wins Tourney

Wawasee Iron Pride took the tournament championship and skills championship in a field of 53 teams in a tournament at Plymouth Saturday.
WCS Staff Provide Over 200 Boomerang Backpacks To Families In Need

Warsaw Community Schools staff banded together Friday to provide food for families in need.
IDOE Announces Recipients Of PLTW Grant For Cybersecurity Course

The Indiana Department of Education announced the 50 recipients of the Project Lead The Way Cybersecurity Course Grant, including Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.
WCS Board Hears Report On Need To Replace $394,000 Chiller

While one chiller at Warsaw Community High School was being replaced last summer, the second one went out.
Warsaw School Board Elects Officers, Sets Dates, Swears In New Members

Before its first work session of 2019, the Warsaw School Board held an organizational meeting Tuesday afternoon to elect officers, set meeting dates and times and swear in new and re-elected members.
Lawmaker Files School Bus Safety Bill That Would Toughen Penalties

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) announced today during a press conference that he has filed legislation that would address school bus safety issues in Indiana.
Whitko Welcomes Board Members

Whitko School Board welcomed two new members and elected officers during its 2019 reorganizational meeting Monday.
2018 Graduation Rates Show Modest Improvement

Indiana Department of Education on Wednesday released the 2018 state graduation rate and the figures for local school corporations exceed the state’s.
Wawasee Swim Coach Files Suit Under Civil Rights Act Claiming Discrimination

Wawasee’s head swim coach filed a civil suit against the school corporation Friday alleging sex discrimination.
Madison Kindergartners Give To AWL

This is the ninth consecutive year Madison Elementary School teacher Amy Swihart and her students have donated pet food and supplies to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County for Christmas.
Student Essays Showcase Career Dreams

Alayna Kreps, second from right, from Whitko Jr.-Sr. High had the award-winning essay about wanting to become a marine biologist.
WCHS Orchestra Holiday Concert Thursday

The Warsaw Community Schools orchestra program invites the public to the orchestra holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.

The orchestra is under the direction of Heather Brannock.

There is no admission charge for the concert, and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Masons Give For Unpaid Lunch Program

Pierceton Masonic Lodge 377 recently raised $100 for the Kosciusko County Sheriff's “No Shave November” elementary school unpaid lunch program. Pictured are Worshipful Master Stuart Smith (L) making the check presentation to Sheriff’s deputy Justin Smith. Both are Brothers of Pierceton Lodge.
Claypool, Jefferson Look To Become STEM Certified By State

With Washington Elementary already certified by the state as a STEM school, and Madison on its way, two other schools in the Warsaw district made their pitch Monday to be next.
School Board Discusses WCS Support Staff Raises, Stipends

Support staff raises and stipends were briefly discussed and approved by the Warsaw School Board Monday night at its public work session and regular monthly meeting.
Warsaw Schools Thanks Outgoing Members, Hires New CFO

In between its public work session and regular board meeting Monday night, the Warsaw School Board held a reception for two members who are leaving the board.
Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics Team Wins Portage Tourney, 5 Trophies

Wawasee’s Iron Pride robotics team came away with five trophies, including tournament champions, at the Northwest Indiana Region Robotics Rumble at Portage High School Saturday.
Alumni Working On Mentone High School History Book

Deadline to order the book is Jan. 31.
Wawasee Learns About Arts Trip To NYC

Wawasee High School’s performing arts students and leaders made a presentation of their fall break trip to New York City to the school board Tuesday night.
3 County Students Named Lilly Scholars

In a unique twist, three Kosciusko County high school seniors found out today they are Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, with two of them from Tippecanoe Valley High School.
Tippy Valley Receives Grant, Hears About Board Retirements

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. was awarded a $30,000 Innovation Planning Grant by the Indiana Department of Education.
Wawasee Robotics Tops Own Skills World Record

Wawasee Iron Pride’s 574C robotics team, consisting of Micah Rassi, Evan Rassi, Joe Kelsheimer and Nick Murphy, broke its own robotics skills world record en route to taking first place at the West Jay Robotics Turning Point blended state qualifier Saturday.
IDOE Awards Innovation Planning Grant To Tippy Valley Schools

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. was notified on Tuesday it received a $30,000 Innovation Planning Grant through the Indiana Department of Education.
WCS Gets New Safety Alert Software

Warsaw Community Schools will soon launch a new safety initiative that will improve communication and safety alerts throughout the district.
Offering Scholarship For An LCA Student Can Eliminate Your State Tax

There are very few real “win-win” opportunities in the world today. However, I would like to tell you about a real one right here in our community.
WCS Announces First Recipients Of Staff Scholarships

Scholarships from Warsaw Community Schools will help its teachers and other employees advance their own education.
LCA Hosts Classic Play On Friday, Saturday

On Friday and Saturday, Lakeland Christian Academy’s theater department will present the full-length drama, “Little Women,” written by Louisa M. Alcott and adapted for the stage by John Ravold.
State Releases School Accountability Grades For 2017-18

Most area schools’ and school corporations’ 2017-18 School Accountability Grades changed very little compared to 2016-17.
Wawasee Looks At Student Transportation Safety

In the wake of a tragedy two weeks earlier, Wawasee’s school board heard Tuesday night the steps the corporation is taking to add greater assurance that everything that can be done, will be, to enhance students’ safety as they arrive and leave from school.
Warsaw School Board Approves New Playground Equipment

New playground equipment is coming to Eisenhower and Harrison elementary schools after the Warsaw School Board approved the purchases Tuesday afternoon.
Board Recognizes TVHS 4-H Students Competing Nationally

The Tippecanoe Valley School Board of Trustees recently recognized members of the high school’s 4-H program who have won a bid to national competition.
Tippy Valley School Board Accepts Grants, Donations

Tippecanoe Valley School Board expressed its appreciation Monday to the communities and staff members who worked to bring grants and donations to the schools.
Family Sponsors Sought For Valley Miracle Tree Program

Anyone looking for a way to give back this Christmas season can sponsor a family in need within the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. through the Miracle Tree program.
Patricia Faroh Receives Teacher Of The Year Award

The Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese of Catholic Schools has an award called the “Light of Learning Award.” It honors one teacher from each school per year for every school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Schools.
Whito Board Approves Teacher Contract

Whitko School Board held a special meeting Monday night to approve the teachers’ master contract prior to the state deadline of Thursday.
Wawasee Robotics Excels In Tournament At Crown Point

The Wawasee robotics team won the tournament championship, robotics skills champion and qualified two teams for state tournament at Crown Point on Saturday.
State Releases Student Count Numbers

Results from the student count used to determine grant funding in Indiana schools for the 2018-19 school year have been released.

Funding is based in part on Average Daily Membership (ADM) counts.
Program Encourages Distressed Students To Reach Out To Others

Instead of students keeping their problems to themselves, Warsaw Community High School is encouraging them to reach out to someone they can trust through a new schoolwide program.
Voters Send New Faces To Local School Boards

When the local school boards reorganize in January, there’ll be some new and familiar faces after Tuesday’s election.
Warsaw Education Foundation Offers ‘Honor An Educator’ This Holiday Season

Looking for a gift for an educator this holiday season to show appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court and at after-school activities?
Whitko Probes Questionable Emails

Email communications between former Whitko Superintendent Steve Clason, Chief of Operations Dirk Felger and Dana Wannemacher, president of Barton Coe Vilamaa architects, and other individuals were released on a Whitko Budget Discussions Facebook page Saturday.
5 Running For 3 Seats For Tippy Valley School Board

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. has elections for three seats on the school board.
Prayer For Valley

Tippecanoe Valley High School students led a prayer this morning in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School gymnasium for students and the community. Fellowship of Christian Athletes initiated the gathering for prayer for the events of this past week and for the weeks and months ahead.
WCS School Board Candidates Share Views During Forum

The three candidates for Warsaw School Board District 1 agreed during Tuesday night’s forum that teacher compensation is an issue that needs to be reviewed.
How Do You Define Yourself?

Who am I?

That is a question that we all ask ourselves at one time or another. When I was growing up, my view of myself was based on the few close family members and friends that I had face-to-face contact with on a daily basis.
Wawasee High School Robotics Team Hosts ‘Girl Powered’ Event

The Wawasee Iron Pride robotics team hosted its second annual “Girl Powered” event, “Indiana Gets Girl Powered II,” Oct. 13 at Wawasee High School.
Wawasee School Board Candidates Keep Campaigns Positive

In a rare occurrence of positive campaigning, three candidates for the District 2 position on the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees discussed the current state of affairs within the corporation without a negative word about their opponents.
Valley Soils Judging Team Going To Nationals

Tippecanoe Valley Soils Judging Teams competed in the state contest in Morgan County Saturday. Students judged four sites – two agriculture sites and two home sites.
Atwood Lions Donate $3,700 To Madison, Mentone Schools, Beaman Home

ATWOOD — The Atwood Lions Club recently presented their annual monetary gifts to The Beaman Home and Madison and Mentone schools for a total of $3,700.
Three Seek District 1 Seat On Warsaw School Board