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Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) announced Claypool Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Madison Elementary and Washington STEM Academy have officially been recertified as STEM Certified Schools by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
This recognition highlights each school’s continued commitment to high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education through inquiry-based instruction, cross-curricular collaboration and real-world problem-solving experiences. As part of a five-year renewal process, these schools demonstrated sustainable, student-centered practices that align with the IDOE’s vision for innovative STEM learning environments, according to a news release from WCS.
“Warsaw Community Schools has become known as a state and national leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education,” said Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent. “We are blessed by the dedicated work of our teachers and the strong support of our local industry and community. The culture of STEM education is a through line throughout our schools. We are proud to recognize Claypool, Jefferson, Madison and Washington for their state STEM school recertification and the high standard of education it exemplifies.”
The IDOE established the STEM Certification Program in 2015 to identify schools that go beyond the traditional classroom, incorporating project-based learning, community partnerships, entrepreneurship and integration with the humanities and related arts. Fewer than 120 schools across Indiana currently hold active STEM certification.
Warsaw Community Schools now has five STEM certified buildings. Edgewood Middle School earned its certification in 2023, further reinforcing the district’s K–12 STEM pipeline and its mission to prepare students for future success.
To learn more about STEM programming at Warsaw Community Schools, visit warsawschools.org.
