Whitley County Consolidated Schools

If you are heading out this morning to cheer the Lady Eagles on to victory at Huntington, remember the auction on 9 south of town is today. Traffic may be slow in that area. Go Lady Eagles!!

Our elementary schools go above and beyond each year to make reading fun! Read how turning pages helps change lives in our latest WCCS Connection. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf "The students color bookmarks, participate in flashlight reading, write their own stories, fill in mad libs, and play reading games centered on words. Each grade level participates in reading level appropriate activities to make reading a run and engaging activity," said Ashley Colter, Northern Heights parent and Parents in Education member.

Did you see the new esports space at Indian Springs?? We've featured it in the latest WCCS Connection! Read more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf

February is CTE Month, which celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for students of all ages. At Columbia City High School, students have access to four nationally recognized Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). FCCLA and FFA are hosted at Indian Springs Middle School, too! Career and Technical Education (CTE) at WCCS helps prepare students for employment, enrollment or enlistment. Access to CTSOs allows students to continue their education and apply their skills through regional, state, and national level competitions with like-minded students. Thank you, CTSO advisors and leaders! Learn more at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education

In the latest WCCS Connection, we have more Kindergarten Round Up information! Children five-years-old by August 1, 2025, are invited to attend Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ Kindergarten Round Up! Complete online enrollment here before scheduling. March 27, 2025 | Call Your Local Elementary to Schedule Your Round Up Time This is an opportunity for families to tour the school, meet the principal, teachers and staff, receive important information, test kindergarten readiness and more! Read more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf Complete Enrollment: wccsonline.com/o/wccs/page/enrollment-new-student

To help connect area businesses to Whitley County high school students, CCHS is hosting a College & Career Fair on Thursday, March 27 from 1 -2:45 p.m. at Columbia City High School. Students from Columbia City High School, Churubusco High School, and Whitko High School have the availability to attend. Area businesses are invited to reserve an 8ft table/space (tables provided) to promote their career and to share any available summer or job opportunities to current and graduating students. We look forward to partnering with our community for this important student experience! Please reserve your spot by March 1. You can scan the QR code to complete the Career Fair Registration Form to reserve your spot!

Jenna Sallee received the Excellence Educator Award through EduStaff for her role as a substitute teacher. Presented with a plaque by Blair Baumgartner from EduStaff at the regular school board meeting, WCCS appreciates the dedication of our substitutes like Jenna. We're hiring! Use wccsonline.com/page/human-resources-overview and scroll down until you see "Substitute Information" to begin your application to become a substitute teacher.

February is CTE Month, which celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for students of all ages. At WCCS, 96 percent of our students in grades 8 through 12 are enrolled in a CTE course. Career and Technical Education (CTE) at WCCS helps prepare students for employment, enrollment or enlistment. With more than 24 pathways, which one would you choose?? Learn more at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education

February 15 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! WCCS is grateful for our SROs, Officer Leatherman and Officer Fuller! The two serve our district as a liaison between law enforcement and our schools. They also contribute to the education of students, build relationships with our students, and mentor eagle P.R.I.D.E characteristics of persistence, respectfulness, initiative, dependability, and efficiency. Our SROs interact with our 3,690 students and do more than patrol our buildings. They help with morning and afternoon traffic at the south campus, make home visits to students, mentor students, help lead our safety committees, supervise extracurricular events, and more! Established in 2022 by the National Association of School Resource Officers, the day recognizes the invaluable contribution of SROs to school communities.

As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, February 14 and on Monday, February 17. These are included as snow make-up days in our calendar. View our school calendar at wccsonline.com. There is a quick link at the top of the page. Enjoy your long weekend, eagles!

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday, February 13, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day. Assignments will be posted by 9 am. Teachers will be available to students from 9 am till 2 pm. Repeat, Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday, February 13, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day.

Due to forecasted weather, all after school and evening activities for Wednesday, February 12, have been cancelled. Thank you.

Indian Springs had 12 students compete at the Solo & Ensemble contest on Saturday at East Noble. Eleven earned a GOLD rating and one earned a silver rating. This was Indian Springs Middle School's first time competing. Congratulations, all! #ExperienceWCCS

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday February 6, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day. Assignments will be posted by 9 am. Teachers will be available to students from 9 am till 2 pm. Repeat, Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday February 6, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day.

Happy National School Counseling Week! Our buildings have been celebrating this week to bring attention to the unique contribution of school counselors. Presented by the American School Counselor Association, National School Counseling Week is celebrated the first full week in February. WCCS extends appreciation to our school counselors and student support staff who help our students thrive in a variety of different ways. Consider how you can show appreciation for your school counselor this week. Maybe it's a quick note or a simple high-five, anything to let them know they're valued. #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #SchoolCounselingWeek

Remember, there is no school on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Feb. 4 is a Professional Development Day for our staff. View our school year calendar at wccsonline.com/documents/school-year-calendars/332185

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2 hour delay for Friday January 31, 2025 due to fog.

Today Indian Springs students were treated to a pasta bar by the cafeteria staff. Students had their choice of marinara sauce with or without meat, two different types of noodles, and macaroni and cheese. This was in addition to the everyday options of the salad bar. Big thanks to Jill Lemmon and her staff for continuing to offer our students new food options!

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade learned about the power of legumes in our first “Try-It Tuesday” of the year. Pictured are samples of the refried beans all students were offered and encouraged to try. Did you know beans are packed with protein to keep you strong, give you energy for class and sports, and help your brain stay focused? Our students do now!

Last Friday, Whitley County Consolidated Schools' entire third-grade class experienced the excitement and wonder of the Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne—a cherished community tradition that has delighted local students for more than half a century. Thanks to the generous Shriners and Whitley County Shrine Club, every third-grade student received a free tickets to the spectacular event. This long-standing tradition allows children to enjoy a memorable day of entertainment at no cost to their families. "The Shriners are all about kids. We have hospitals for children but we care about all kids. We're grateful to be able to do it,” said Joe Simon, the Shrine Circus coordinator for Whitley County. Third-grade students are even escorted by police to the Fort Wayne Coliseum for the event. “This is so fun for our students. They love when the Shriners ride our bus over and spend the day with us. It’s great to get our students into the community too. Often students want their parents to go to another performance. It’s a trip they talk about for years; we still hear from former students about how fun the circus is,” said Jacqueline Snoddy, Coesse Third Grade Teacher. The circus outing provides more than just entertainment. It offers students a unique educational experience outside the classroom, exposing them to performances and exciting acts that spark imagination and create lasting memories. This incredible gesture by the local Shrine Club demonstrates their commitment to the community and children's experiences. For 72 years, they have been bringing joy to students throughout the region with circus tickets, embodying the organization's mission of supporting youth. The smiles, laughter, and wide-eyed wonder of our third graders serve as a testament to the Shriners' ongoing dedication to making childhood special. #ExperienceWCCS #ShrineCircus Thank you, WCCS Transportation for the photos!