
Good morning,
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a two hour delay this morning, Wednesday, September 18th, due to dense fog. in the northern parts of the county. Thank you.

Following yesterday's threat, Whitley County Consolidated Schools wants to thank our Whitley County Sheriff Department and Columbia City Police Department, along with the Indiana State Police, for their organized response and communication with our WCCS administration in resolving this incident. Our relationship with the police department stood up to the test of a threat, thank you.
Secondly, we know communication to our families can seem vague. Student and staff safety is our highest priority. We want to assure you we take all threats about our school and students very seriously and we act on them quickly. We share the details as soon as we can. Due to the nature of the threat, confidentiality has been upheld. WCCS is taking necessary disciplinary action for the student(s) involved.
Parents, please speak with your child(ren) about their role in school safety. It is crucial that if a student sees something, or hears something, they need to say something.
From the police, the investigation would have gone smoother if the initial social media post hadn’t been shared and re-routed so many times. When students know something, they should report the incident to either a staff member, police, or other authoritative figure, instead of sharing the post with their peers. This way authorities can begin the investigation and determine the severity and legitimacy of the threat.
Students can also use the anonymous tip line of STOPit via wccsonline.com/page/stopit or the mobile app. STOPit allows students and family members the power to help end harmful and inappropriate behavior they see online through social media, hear of incidents, and other means. STOPit can be used to report bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination, harassment, violence, threats, weapons, alcohol or drug-related issues, mental health struggles like suicidal ideations, or any other concerns.
This is a community that cares deeply for our students and their safety. We want you to know that while this incident did cause fear and concern, our systems worked the way they were supposed to and we saw clear evidence of our ongoing training and preparedness for crisis response.
As a reminder, official communication comes through the WCCS app (Whitley County Consolidated Schools in Google Play or App Store), Whitley County Consolidated Schools Facebook, WCCSonline.com, and email notifications, or as a phone call. Parents should verify their Skyward accounts are accurate. We know communication is a personal preference and continue to work to build transparent systems that work for all.
Please know that we will continue to build on what we learned yesterday and today, what went well and what can be improved.

Good afternoon, WCCS Families,
During student pick up today, a guardian had a medical emergency that required medical attention at Coesse Elementary. Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene. There were no students involved and we would appreciate your well wishes for a full-recovery.
As always student and staff safety are our top priority and we wish to provide transparent communication. Thank you, medical professionals for your response!

Friday, Sept. 13 | The Columbia City Police have identified the source of the initial post. There is no threat to student safety.
There will be increased police presence today, however, we know the threat was not credible.
Thank you CC Police Department for your investigation and support of our student and staff safety.

WCCS wanted to make you aware of a situation that occurred today, so you will have accurate
information should rumors become embellished.
Information was received by school administrators about an alleged social media post related to a threat of a shooting at Indian Springs Middle School. Immediately, a thorough investigation with students and staff was completed by ISMS administration and law enforcement. The thorough
investigation determined the alleged threat was unfounded.
Every possible step has been taken to ensure that our buildings continue to be safe.
Student and staff safety is our highest priority. We want to assure you that we take all threats about our school
and students very seriously and that we act on them quickly.
Tomorrow, increased police presence will be at WCCS buildings.
As law enforcement continues to respond, WCCS was made aware of a similar threat circulating on snapchat in multiple states and neighboring districts.
Parents, please speak with your children about their role in school safety. Let your child know that if they notice
any suspicious or threatening behavior, they should report it to an authority figure immediately. The information will be given top priority, and, if appropriate, reported to law enforcement.
We thank you for your support as we
continue to work together to ensure our school provides a safe learning environment for your child as their safety is our top priority.
We will provide updated as we know more.

Suicide Prevention Week is now. With the help of 988, a dialing code operating through the formerly known National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, WCCS wants you to know there is support and care when you need it.
Dial 988 or use our STOPit App for non-emergency reporting or to check in on a friend.
Remember, mental health can affect anyone.
#BeThe1To Ask. Be the one to be there. Be the one to keep them safe. Be the one to help them connect. Be the one to follow up. All of these actions are important for suicide prevention.
https://www.wccsonline.com/page/stopit
https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #BeThe1To #StudentWellness #WorldSuicidePreventionDay



Some of our bus drivers completed student safety training on our buses at the elementary buildings.
Some reminders for our bus riders:
Be at bus stop 5 minutes early
Wait 10 feet off the road
Wear bright clothes.
Do not approach the bus until the bus stops and all the red lights are flashing.
When crossing the road, look to ensure traffic is stopped
Find your seat quickly. If your bus has seat belts, buckle up
Sit up right, keep hands to yourself.
Classroom voices
When going home, pay attention to your stop location. Only get off the bus at your designated location.
Do not cross traffic until you look or your drivers tells you it is okay to cross. Ensure all traffic is stopped.
After you exit the bus, take 10 big steps away from the bus.
Always be kind and respectful. Report any bullying to your bus driver.
Students were also taught where the emergency exits are, how to set the parking brake, how to release the passenger door, how to use the radio, and the first aid kit location.
An emergency evacuation drill was completed.
#SafetyFirst #WCCSRelationshipBuilders




We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


Remember, all WCCS students get FREE breakfast this year!
As part of a pilot program for the 2024/25 school year, each morning, WCCS students can join us for a nutritious breakfast free of charge. Breakfast is available after the morning bus drop-off.


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


Seventh grade student, Ty Pettigrew, made the August/September 2024 cover of the American Chianina Journal.
His heifer was selected Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion at the National Junior Heifer Show in Springfield, Missouri. His reaction to the judge says it all!
Congratulations, Ty! These shows host thousands of youth students from across the country!
If you have fun stories or hightlights to share, send an email to Kennedy Saggars. We'd love to promote your student success!


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


A WCCS Connection is coming to your mailbox soon!
Each quarter WCCS publishes a newsletter for our community to see some of our highlights and our updates.
View the latest issue: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/4709892/WCCS_Connection_Summer_2024.pdf
What do you like most about the publication? What would you like to see? Let us know in the comments.


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS


We are once again introducing our new teachers! Welcome to WCCS!
#WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS
