Warsaw Community Schools

At tonight's board meeting, members of the WCHS Envirothon team—Natalie Boley, Griffin Roe, Sydney Clark, Titiksha Gorhe and Jocelyn Baldridge—shared their experiences preparing for and competing in the 2025 Envirothon season. WCHS teacher and coach, Emily Gough, joined them to highlight the preparation involved in the competition. WCHS sent three teams to regionals, securing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Two teams then went to state with one of them earning 1st place at the state level, earning the opportunity to represent Indiana at the NCF International Envirothon this July in Calgary, Alberta. 🎧 For more info, listen to Sydney Clark and Titiksha Gorhe on the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams podcast episode: “Future Stewards: Warsaw High School Students on Environmental Conservation” 🔗 youtu.be/cQcsBNj6UEA?si=G2Og1A76GS6UlB4O #WarsawInspires

Kindergarten Kick-Off is TONIGHT at 6 PM! Join us at any of our elementary buildings to meet amazing teachers like Mrs. Kilgore and see what makes kindergarten so special! In Mrs. Kilgore's classroom, the day starts with yoga to help students calm their minds and emotions—creating a peaceful start to the day. Her favorite time of year? Third quarter! That’s when she sees just how much her students have grown—and when the silliness really starts to shine! #WarsawInspires— at Lincoln Elementary.

Bringing STEM to life in a powerful way! Check out the link below as STEM Instructional Coach Derek Pike shares how a recent field trip to Kosciusko REMC’s Live Line Demo gave students a hands-on look at electrical safety—and sparked major curiosity and learning. 🎧 Hear more about the experience on the Live Wire podcast: https://livewire.transistor.fm/ #WarsawInspires

🎉 Kindergarten Kick-Off is TOMORROW! 🎉 Mrs. Klinger wants families to know: “We are a classroom family. We support and encourage each other ALWAYS!” She promises to love your child like her own, creating a safe, caring environment filled with smiles, laughter and so much learning. One of her favorite moments each day? “Seeing them walk through the door, excited to be here. And I’m just as excited that they ARE here!” 💙 Come to our buildings at 5:45pm and meet amazing teachers like Mrs. Klinger & see the joy that awaits your child this fall. #WarsawInspires — at Madison Elementary School.

Join us WEDNESDAY at 5:45pm to learn more about the Pineapple Patch! In Mrs. Catherine Cavanaugh’s kindergarten class at Lincoln Elementary—affectionately known as the Pineapple Patch—there’s a song for everything! And yes, random bursts of singing are highly encouraged. Mrs. Cavanaugh shared, “In kindergarten, they experience so many firsts in their educational career. I’m honored to be a part of a major milestone! Everything is fresh, exciting and new, which makes teaching a joy.” And of course, the student quotes are priceless: “Uh Mrs. Cavanaugh, I saw you at Walmart over the weekend. I didn’t know you could leave school. Wait, does the principal know you left school?!” 😂 Kindergarten magic is real—especially in the Pineapple Patch

Edgewood and Lakeview band students had a great night at the ISSMA Organizational Contest on Friday. They performed with confidence and musicality, earning a GOLD Rating from a panel of three judges. Mr. Peloza, Band Director, shared, "I'm so proud of them. Thank you students, chaperones and parents for a memorable evening." #WarsawInspires

Mrs. Boyer at Eisenhower Elementary has a favorite way to start the kindergarten journey! On the first day of school, each student writes their name and draws a self-portrait. She saves them and hands them back at the end of the year—students love seeing how much they’ve grown! Another class favorite? Sunshine Student! ☀️ Each week, one student is celebrated with a special poster and fun activities. She loves learning about each student and helping everyone get to know each other better! #WarsawInspires

In Mrs. Anderson’s class at Washington Elementary, students are bucket fillers! Every time they show kindness, include a friend or use encouraging words, they get to add a pom-pom to their bucket. Once it’s full—they earn a prize! It’s a fun way to remind students that small acts of kindness make a big impact, and when we lift others up, we all shine brighter! She also loves celebrating those “I did it!” moments—like when a student writes their name or blends sounds for the first time. Every victory, big or small, is worth cheering for! Want to see more of what makes our classrooms so special? Join us on April 2 to explore them all! #WarsawInspires

For Mrs. Driscoll at Madison Elementary, the best part of kindergarten is welcoming new students into a loving school family! 💙 She still laughs about a student telling his parents what he learned on Groundhog's Day- “If the beaver sees his shadow, it means six more days of Christmas!” 😂 Every day is an adventure in kindergarten! Join us on April 2 at 6 PM for Kindergarten Kick-Off and start the journey! #WarsawInspires

At WCS, Kindergarten is full of fun traditions and creating lasting memories! Miss Perry at Harrison Elementary loves celebrating special moments with her class—like Thanksgiving feasts with families and field trips to Knollbrook Farm! One of her favorite student quotes? “Miss Perry, I really like school because it helps me learn my brain!” Kindergarten is full of learning, laughter and unforgettable moments! #WarsawInspires

Congratulations to the talented students of Edgewood, Lakeview, and the 6th Grade Band for their outstanding performances at the Solo & Ensemble Contest held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Northwood High School. Remarkably, all participating students earned a GOLD Division Rating, collectively bringing home 36 GOLD Medals. Band director Mr. Peloza expressed his pride, stating, "I am so proud of all the students for their hard work and dedication in preparing their music." #WarsawInspires

The Warsaw Education Foundation just awarded over $16,000 in grants to Warsaw teachers to bring innovative projects to life in our schools! These grants support creative learning experiences and inspire students across the district. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the amazing projects: 🌊 Mr. Pike: K-6 Macro Creek Study at Madison 🔨 Mr. Howett: Forged Tool Making at the WACC 🐠 Mr. Morrison: Planted Aquarium Project at Lakeview 🤖 Mr. Graney: Sphero Bolt+: Coding for the next decade at elementary schools 🌎 Mrs. Friedberg: Timekettle Translation Earbuds for Newcomers at Jefferson 🧮 Mr. Ayers & Mr. Strait: Math XL Software for high school math classes at WCHS Let’s keep this momentum going! Join us in raising more funds at WEF’s Quiz Bowl in March to continue supporting incredible projects like these. #WarsawInspires

We are proud to announce that we've been recognized as a Riley Red Wagon Corporation by the Riley Children’s Foundation in partnership with the Indiana Association of School Principals! Thank you to our students, staff and community for coming together to make it possible for us to support the children and families receiving care at Riley Hospital for Children. #WarsawInspires #RileyRedWagon

Join us for the Warsaw Schools Orchestra Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center! Featuring performances by: 🎶 Beginning Orchestra 🎶 Advanced Middle School Orchestra 🎶 Obbligato String Orchestra 🎶 Philharmonic Orchestra Admission is free, and free-will donations are accepted to support these talented young musicians. Don't miss this festive evening filled with holiday cheer! 🎄 #WarsawInspires

Today, our Warsaw Community High School students who were selected for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council came together for their monthly meeting. This is an incredible opportunity to engage with our mayor and impact the community while developing their leadership skills. We’re so proud of these students for stepping up and applying to be a part of this program! #WarsawInspires

🌱 Exciting things are growing at Claypool Elementary! Special shoutout to Steve Koontz from Keep It Watered for coming in and working with teachers & students to get some Tower Garden lessons kicked-off. We can't wait to see these gardens grow! #WarsawInspires

We're excited to pass along that Finn Conley, Harrison Elementary 6th-grader, was honored with the David Fribley Award at the Young Tiger Football awards ceremony last week. This prestigious award was named after David Fribley—a Warsaw alum who selflessly served and sacrificed his life in Iraq in 2003. Congratulations, Finn! We're proud of you for receiving this recognition! #WarsawInspires

Tonight's regular board meeting kicked off with a special reception celebrating Sheila Howe, our Director of HR, who is retiring after 8 dedicated years with WCS. Thank you, Sheila, for your passion and service to WCS. You will be missed! We were also treated to a fantastic performance by the Warsaw Tiger Marching Band, showcasing their state finalist piece, "Danzón," a Cuban-inspired show. Eight seniors were honored as they took part in their last performance, and the board congratulated the entire band for their hard work and a great season. The meeting also highlighted the success of the recent Hispanic Heritage Night, an event that keeps growing thanks to Coach Burgher and Coach Camargo's passion for uniting the team and celebrating the Hispanic heritage. The night featured tamales, music and dancing.

🎶 Huge congratulations to five of our Warsaw Community High School students who were selected for the Indiana All State Honor Choir! Out of all of the talented students who auditioned, five of our very own students were chosen to represent WCHS in the elite choir that will perform in Fort Wayne on January 18, 2025. Abi Fisher – Soprano I Abigail Fox – Alto II Alora Lafferty – Alto II Gabriel Busz – Tenor I Jack Stevenson – Bass I Great job, everyone! #WarsawInspires

Huge congrats to the Washington volleyball team for securing the city championship with a 2-0 victory over Leesburg in the Tiger Den! Also ...a big shout out to the Harrison soccer team for their 3-1 win over Eisenhower in the city soccer final at the Tiger Soccer Complex! Way to go, teams! 🙌 #WarsawInspires