Warsaw Community Schools

Yesterday, our 4th graders participated in Lake Adventure Day in Winona Lake! The event is always a fun one since it is hosted by Grace Education students. Students explored stations to learn about erosion, pollution and even had the chance to go fishing! 🎣 Thank you, Grace College! #WarsawInspires

There were several district and community updates at the board work session tonight as we kick off the new school year! Dual Language Immersion Program: Presented by DLI Instructional Coach Crystal Kreider and Assistant Superintendent Tracy Horrell, the board learned about the growth and success of WCS's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program which now serves over 800 students and will expand to 9th grade next year. Future plans include a partnership with Indiana University Kokomo to offer advanced college courses. Tools for Schools Highlight: Presented by Combined Community Services' Ami Pitt and Randy Polston, this event was a huge success, providing 150 lunches and 1619 pairs of shoes. Held at Lakeview (primarily for the cosmetology program), it also allowed WACC cosmetology students to gain hours towards licensure while serving 150 students with first day haircuts. There are over 1215 Warsaw students at the event. We are so grateful for CCS's partnership and contributions to the community! Mentor Program: Chief Academic Officer Aimee Lunsford presented on the revamped WCS Mentor Program. The program offers ongoing support for new teachers, including level-specific guidance, procedures, and a structure for meetings and support. #WCSmission #WarsawInspires

🚗 Important Drop-Off & Pick-Up Info for WCHS/WACC Families! As a reminder, with the new entrance last year, drop-off and pick-up routes were permanently adjusted for the high school. In addition to the attached map, here are some tips: - Follow the arrows showing traffic flow and use designated drop-off/pick-up spots - Stick to the marked routes – creating your own route holds up the line! - Do not mix yellow and red routes. - Watch for pedestrians crossing to enter the building. - Avoid turning left back onto SR-15.

Our NEW Warsaw Community Schools Welcome Center (in partnership with the Kosciusko County Health Department and Health First Kosciusko) is having an open house today until 3pm. If you are new to WCS, you should have received a direct invite to the open house, but if not, stop out and check it out (located at 1515 Provident Dr)! We have a team ready to assist and to connect you with resources within WCS and the Warsaw Community. If you can't make it today, please reach out to our Welcome Center Coordinator Tracey Akers (trakers@warsawschools.org) for more info. #WelcometoWARSAW #WCSmission

🎭 Warsaw Community High School Theatre students just got back from the International Thespian Festival and they have a lot to celebrate! WCHS students participated in various workshops, built meaningful relationships with other theatre enthusiasts, watched award-winning theatre productions AND performed My Heart Says Go for thousands of thespians! Several students also competed in individual Thespy Events: Elle Brouwer: Solo Acting - Ranked Superior Emma Ferguson and Chase Carl: Duo Acting - Ranked Superior Joel Montoya and Lillian House: Duet Musical - Ranked Superior Elle Brouwer and Shannon Smith: Duo Acting - Ranked Excellent Joel Montoya: Solo Musical - Thespy WINNER! 🏅 (HUGE deal!) with his performance of "Words Fail" from "Dear Evan Hansen" Congrats students! Thanks for representing Warsaw well! #WCSmission

It may be July, but our combined board meeting tonight was still FILLED with exciting highlights... check out several of them below! 🏆 Special Recognition- Girls Rugby: Congrats to our undefeated Girls Rugby State Champions! Led by Coach Trevor Cracknell, they are ranked 17th nationally, with several players heading to college teams, including Notre Dame. Their favorite memory from the season was winning the state championship! 🥇 🔬 Board Spotlight - STEM Strategic Planning: STEM Instructional Coach Dan Graney presented the 2024-2029 K-12 STEM Strategic Plan for WCS. After 13 months of site visits and focus groups with stakeholders, the plan includes curriculum goals, professional development, certifications, materials, communications and community support. 🩺 Annual School Nurse Report: Tracey Akers reviewed the new school nursing framework and introduced Kennedy Wagner as the new Nurse Coordinator. Tracey will be moving into the WCS Welcome Center Coordinator role as she works to establish the WCS Welcome Center, supported by the Health Department and Health First Indiana grant. The Welcome Center, which will be located at the Health Services Pavilion. The Welcome Center will welcome new WCS families and get them connected to resources within Warsaw Schools and the Warsaw community. 🆕 Administrative Introductions: Hilary Stouder, new Lincoln Elementary principal, and Lydia Fisher, Interim Technology Director were introduced to the board and had a few moments to share about some of their plans for the year. #WCSmission

Join us for open swim at pool this summer! 🌞 The pool will be open on July 1, 3, 8, or 10 from 7:15-9:00 PM. $4/person or $10/family.

🏃‍♂️ Last week, several of our Warsaw High School track athletes competed at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon at Hayward Field. Such an accomplishment. Way to go, Tigers! 🏅 #WCSmission

🏆 Congratulations to the Tiger golf team for their impressive 13th place finish at the IHSAA State Finals in Carmel! We’re proud of all of them for their hard work this season! #WCSmission

Join us for open swim at pool this summer! 🌞 Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:15-9:00 PM $4/person or $10/family.

🎓 If you aren't able to join us in person tonight, you're invited to watch the Warsaw Community High School graduation ceremony live on our YouTube channel: 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/@WarsawCommunitySchools Congrats to the Class of 2024! 👏 #WCSmission

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Warsaw Middle School Spring Concert! The performance is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Auditorium. Enjoy selections from "The Hunger Games," "Harry Potter" and "Edelweiss," performed by the combined Edgewood/Lakeview Bands and the 6th grade band, all directed by Joseph Peloza. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to celebrate the talents of our student musicians.

🌊 Make a Splash at WCHS Open Swim This January! 🌊 🗓️ February Swim Times (schedule subject to change): Mondays (except for 2/19) & Wednesdays: 7:15-9 PM #WCHSOpenSwim #WCSmission

🏀 Saturday night, we teamed up with Everwise for our annual "Dash for Cash" extravaganza during the boys' basketball home game. A huge shout-out to Everwise for their support and financial contributions that continue to elevate our student academic and athletic programs. It's partnerships like this that make our community stronger and our students' futures brighter! Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, joined by WCS administrators and board members, were thrilled to join Everwise representatives, including branch manager Karen Mayer, in celebrating the collaboration. From new band trailers to academic awards and athletic gear, Everwise's contributions make a difference in our schools. During the "Dash for Cash" halftime event, Kari Asay, dashed to collect a cool $266! #WCSmission #CommunityPartnerships #ExperienceWCS

Join Us for the Everwise "Dash for Cash" Giveaway TOMORROW! 📅 Date: January 12th 📍 Location: Home Boys' Basketball Game, Warsaw, IN ⏰ Time: Varsity Game Tip-Off at 7:45 PM, Halftime 🎟️ Get Ready to Win: Free Raffle Tickets: Grab yours at the entrance. Halftime: 3 lucky winners get a chance to win up to $1,000 in the "Dash for Cash"! Since 2017, Everwise (formerly TCU) has generously supported WCS, contributing to student enrichment, academic excellence and athletics. From new band trailers to staff appreciation, their impacts spans WCS. Thank you, Everwise! #WCSmission #Everwise #DashForCash

Our very own Buzzing Hornets, Edgewood's First Lego League team, have shown what it means to #ExperienceWCS innovation and teamwork, and they are headed to the state championship! 🏆 Breydon Shaub, Will Colman, Ethan Paul, Ellie Zollinger and Kellen Hueber (led by Emma Coleman and Sarah Tucker) have taken their love for robotics to new heights, clinching the Innovation Project winner title at the FLL qualifying tournament. But they didn't stop there! Competing against 48 teams, they achieved a high score of 250 points in their robot mission at the semi-state tournament and soared home with another Innovation Project Award. Their hard work has paid off, securing them a spot at the state championship in Indianapolis on January 20th! Superintendent Dr. Hoffert had the privilege of observing their innovative presentation yesterday. Their project, inspired by our very own W.I.L.L. bus, has already garnered support and valuable advice from STEM coach, Mr. Dan Graney. Let's give a round of applause 👏 to these young innovators who are not just competing but also aiming to bring their Think 3D project to life! #WCSmission #EdgewoodBuzzingHornets #FirstLegoLeague

🌊 Make a Splash at WCHS Open Swim This January! 🌊 🗓️ January Swim Times (schedule subject to change): Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:15-9 PM #WCHSOpenSwim #WCSmission

Representative Craig Snow goes back to school! We’re thrilled to share that Representative Craig Snow took on the role of "Principal for a Day"today at Edgewood Middle School, embodying the spirit of a true Tiger Ambassador.🌟 Spending a day in the shoes of our school's principal, Rep. Snow experienced the a view of the daily life at Edgewood. His engagement with students and staff highlights the strong partnership between Warsaw Community Schools and our community leaders. A big thank you to Rep. Snow for embracing this experience and to the students and staff of Edgewood Middle for showcasing the true essence of what it means to be a Tiger! 🐾 #TigerAmbassador #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS

🌊 Dive Into Fun with WCHS Open Swim! 🌊 🗓️ December Swim Times (schedule may vary):Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:15-9 PM #WCHSOpenSwim #WCSmission

Kudos to our amazing substitute teachers who we can always rely on to take a last minute call and hold down the fort when we need to be away. You mean the world to us! #ExperienceWCS #WCSMission