Warsaw Student Recognized By Indiana Rep. Craig Snow
December 18, 2023 at 10:28 p.m.
During Monday’s Warsaw School Board meeting, District 22 state Rep. Craig Snow recognized Warsaw Community Schools student Macie Marshall for her work in promoting healthy eating in schools.
Marshall has been working on receiving a Gold Award, the highest recognition a Girl Scout can get. Snow said less than 5% of Girl Scouts receive it.
Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert said to achieve the Gold Award, Marshall has been working with the WCS Food Department. Her project “is rooted in the belief that nutritious meals not only impact physical health but also enhance cognitive abilities,” according to a press release from WCS.
Her journey started when she noticed the return of the salad bar at Warsaw Community High School. Marshall recognized the benefits of a balanced diet on a person’s physical and mental well-being.
Marshall initiated a “Fitness Friday” program at Edgewood Middle School. She provided the school with an industrial salad spinner and has been working with the school to curate a range of salad options for teachers and staff, according to the release.
Later in the meeting, Hoffert updated the board on an award WCS received.
He said there is a group called District Administration, which is a print and digital media organization and international organization that works with superintendents.
Every year, District Administration gives out awards in six categories. One of the categories is Recruitment and Retention.
Hoffert said WCS has given 150 employees full scholarships through collaborations with Bluffton University and Indiana State University. The school district put “that achievement up” for the Recruitment and Retention Award.
Hoffert said WCS was chosen as the District of Distinction for Group Retention for 2024. WCS will be featured in their magazine.
Hoffert said WCS will apply for some grants to “keep our cohorts going.”
Also, the board approved the school calendar for 2024-25 and the draft for the 2025-26 school year.
For the 2024-25 school year, the first day of school for students is Aug. 9, with the last day May 23, 2025. High school graduation for the 2024-25 school year is May 30, 2025.
Fall break will be Oct. 14-18. Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 27-29. Christmas break will be Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Spring break will be April 7-11, 2025.
The draft of the 2025-26 school year has students’ first day as Aug. 9 and the last day as May 22 and graduation on May 29.
In other business, the board:
• Approved a Title II-A grant, which Hoffert said the school districts gets every year, for $191,397.78. Hoffert said the grant will go toward professional development.
• Learned the WCHS Theater cast of “My Heart Says Go” will compete in the Indiana State Thespian Conference in January.
• Heard an update on special education preschool.
The next meeting is at 4 p.m. Jan. 9.
During Monday’s Warsaw School Board meeting, District 22 state Rep. Craig Snow recognized Warsaw Community Schools student Macie Marshall for her work in promoting healthy eating in schools.
Marshall has been working on receiving a Gold Award, the highest recognition a Girl Scout can get. Snow said less than 5% of Girl Scouts receive it.
Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert said to achieve the Gold Award, Marshall has been working with the WCS Food Department. Her project “is rooted in the belief that nutritious meals not only impact physical health but also enhance cognitive abilities,” according to a press release from WCS.
Her journey started when she noticed the return of the salad bar at Warsaw Community High School. Marshall recognized the benefits of a balanced diet on a person’s physical and mental well-being.
Marshall initiated a “Fitness Friday” program at Edgewood Middle School. She provided the school with an industrial salad spinner and has been working with the school to curate a range of salad options for teachers and staff, according to the release.
Later in the meeting, Hoffert updated the board on an award WCS received.
He said there is a group called District Administration, which is a print and digital media organization and international organization that works with superintendents.
Every year, District Administration gives out awards in six categories. One of the categories is Recruitment and Retention.
Hoffert said WCS has given 150 employees full scholarships through collaborations with Bluffton University and Indiana State University. The school district put “that achievement up” for the Recruitment and Retention Award.
Hoffert said WCS was chosen as the District of Distinction for Group Retention for 2024. WCS will be featured in their magazine.
Hoffert said WCS will apply for some grants to “keep our cohorts going.”
Also, the board approved the school calendar for 2024-25 and the draft for the 2025-26 school year.
For the 2024-25 school year, the first day of school for students is Aug. 9, with the last day May 23, 2025. High school graduation for the 2024-25 school year is May 30, 2025.
Fall break will be Oct. 14-18. Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 27-29. Christmas break will be Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Spring break will be April 7-11, 2025.
The draft of the 2025-26 school year has students’ first day as Aug. 9 and the last day as May 22 and graduation on May 29.
In other business, the board:
• Approved a Title II-A grant, which Hoffert said the school districts gets every year, for $191,397.78. Hoffert said the grant will go toward professional development.
• Learned the WCHS Theater cast of “My Heart Says Go” will compete in the Indiana State Thespian Conference in January.
• Heard an update on special education preschool.
The next meeting is at 4 p.m. Jan. 9.