Happy Birthday, WJHS! Our very own student-run radio station.
Celebrate in style with new apparel. Order now through May 25.
Columbia City Show Choirs Presents Surf Crazy!
This year's Fantacular is May 2 and 3 beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at the door for $10 with cash or card. Please note, a one-time $1 fee is added for card use.
Seniors will be recognized on Saturday, May 3.
Columbia City High School hosted the first of its kind for the high school with the Indiana National Guard Career Day, providing students with an opportunity to explore military career pathways and service opportunities.
The innovative event featured five interactive stations hosted by Indiana Army and Air National Guard representatives, allowing students to gain comprehensive insights into military careers, educational benefits, financial support, and service opportunities. A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on-site provided students with a tangible connection to military technology and operations.
“This was a fun experience. I’ve never had something like this before. I hopefully want to go into the military to become a nurse and have tuition assistance. I want to become an OBGYN. I’ve always considered military and today helped,” said Jozelyn Alman, Columbia City High School Service Academy Junior.
Read more: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/article/2163659
Criminal Justice CTE students practiced CSI!
The students have been going through the CSI unit, studying fingerprints, shoe and tire impressions, crime scene drawings, DNA, and trace evidence.
This practical combines it all into a mock crime scene. Our "victim" was murdered. The students have to observe the scene, take pictures, draw the scene, look for evidence, and document the evidence in a report.
Way to go, Criminal Justice students and Mr. Sexton!
#CTE #WCCSExperience
CCHS and the CTE Construction Trades program appreciate the recently donated material from Big C Lumber-Fort Wayne and Michael Kinder and Sons.
The two companies each donated hundreds of dollars worth of material to the Construction Trade program to help offset material costs.
Thank you, Big C Lumber and manager John Roy, CCHS Alum, for your donation of siding, soffit materials and hardy board.
Cecil Scott from Michael Kinder and Sons dropped off 2x4 and 2x6 that are left over from projects that are too short or no longer useful for construction. In the past, the lumber was scraped and is now donated through the partnership with WCCS CTE programs.
A shoutout to Mr. Krill, CCHS Construction Trades Instructor, and Todd Keller and Kyle Mettert, Michael Kinder and Sons, for setting the donation in motion!
Thank you, community partners for supporting our students!
Mark Your Calendars for the CCHS Spring Concert!
Featuring ISMS eighth grade and CCHS concert and jazz bands on May 8, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the CCHS Performing Arts Center.
It's that time of the year, we encourage all parents/guardians to complete online registration!
Spring registration is open until May 30, 2025. Registration helps us create class sizes, transportation routes, staff support and more!
Registration must be completed in a browser and cannot be completed through the Skyward App. We've created step-by-step instructions to get started!
https://www.wccsonline.com/o/wccs/page/registration-returning-students
Some new functional pieces have been added for Track and Field!
Our Construction Trades CTE students built benches and equipment racks for CCHS and opponent use.
Thank you, construction trades and good luck this track season, eagles!
#CTE #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #WCCSExperience
Happening tonight! We hope to see you there!
INvestEdIndiana will discuss key steps in the college planning process and how to pay for it wisely.
Connect with your counselor with any further questions about the event.
Tomorrow is the College Planning Event for students and families at 6 p.m.
Come hear tips on evaluating your education options after high school and how to pay for it wisely. Experts from @INvestEdIndiana will discuss key steps in the college planning process and answer your questions.
The meeting is intended for current 9-11 grade students and their families.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) students study Culinary Arts through our partnership with Wawasee.
The students went to the state SkillsUSA competition and represented CCHS well!
Alyssa Eubank and her partner Kayla, from Fairfield, won BRONZE in a team event of Wedding Cake Decorating.
Nakita Antanovich competed in Baking and Pastry!
There were about 25 students competing in each category! Congratulations, eagles!
#CTE #CulinaryArts
As a reminder, schools and the administrative office are closed on Friday, April 18, 2025.
View the calendar: wccsonline.com/documents/school-year-calendars/2024-2025/559892
Columbia City High School CTE students have a new opportunity with the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (CMRCC)!
Officials met and signed documents agreeing to offer our Construction Trades pathway students a shortened apprenticeship program. Students who complete the full CTE pathway will be eligible for up to one year of credit in the apprenticeship, which allows them to start at a higher pay rate as well.
After completing the CTE pathway, students will have earned enough time in the classroom and through hands-on learning to finish their carpentry apprenticeship in only three years.
Thank you, Justin Carpenter and Gavin Gottfried, both CCHS Alumni and CMRCC Representatives for your partnership with CTE!
Spring Break is anything but boring in Columbia City with WJHS 91.5 The Eagle playing!
The student-led radio station celebrates 40 Years! We're celebrating with an apparel sale!
Learn more about WJHS 91.5 and listen: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/overview-wjhs
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We celebrate our WCCS librarians, media specialists and their assistants today for National School Librarian Day!
Our school libraries are a place for books, media, technology, homework resources and so much more! Thank you for all you do!
#WCCSExperience #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay
Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals across Whitley County Consolidated Schools who support, inspire, and make a difference in our students' lives every single day!
Our paraprofessionals are heroes in our classrooms providing individual attention, supporting students with special needs, helping teachers, and creating a positive learning environment. Your dedication, patience, and compassion do not go unnoticed!
To our amazing paraprofessionals: THANK YOU for being essential members of our school family. You truly make a profound impact on our students' educational journeys.
Thank you, WCCS Paraprofessionals:
Ms. Amstutz
Ms. Barrell
Mr. Beck
Ms. Corkwell
Ms. Frankart
Ms. Grahovac
Ms. Gresley
Ms. Harper
Ms. Henry
Ms. Herron
Mr. Hicks
Mr. Hopkins
Ms. Mosher
Ms. Renbarger
Ms. Rugg
Ms. Schrader
Ms. Shoda
Ms. Snyder
Mr. Sittler
Ms. Stump
Ms. Trumbull
Ms. Wagoner
Ms. Wiggins
Ms. Wilderman
Ms. Yager
Ms. Zickafoose
Instructional Assistants:
Ms. Shew
Ms. Leighty
Ms. Bedwell
Ms. Tucker
Ms. Baker
Ms. Priest
Ms. Reed
Ms. Wilderman
Ms. Thomas
Ms. Henry
Ms. Sowders
Ms. Walters
Ms. Schlosser
Ms. Slagal
Ms. Tinsley
Ms. Helton
Ms. Schneider
Ms. Gavin
Ms. Kanning
Ms. Hoopingarner
Ms. Bergman
Ms. Geiger
Ms. Schuman
Ms. Wolter
Ms. Barrera
Ms. Moore
Ms. Presley
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Wyatt
Ms. Gates
Ms. Halferty
NOW HIRING! Love working with students and in a collaborative setting? We want you! We currently have open paraprofessional positions across our district. Join our team and make a difference in students' lives. Apply today at wccsonline.com and click the "Employment Opportunities" button.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #Hiring #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER the 2025 yearbook.
Order yours at www.jostensyearbooks.com or scan the QR code.
Orders must be placed by April 25.
CCHS Inducts First National Technical Honor Society. Congratulations, students!
Columbia City High School celebrated its inaugural induction of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), recognizing outstanding students in Career and Technical Education programs.
The ceremony, held on March 27, 2025, honored students who demonstrated excellence in technical education, leadership, and professional skills. According to Matt Bock, NTHS Advisor, the new chapter joins a national organization that has recognized more than 1 million members since 1984.
"This is a testament to our CTE programs and the caliber of kids we celebrate. They've shown exceptional dedication to their chosen technical fields and embody the core values of knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership,” said Jennifer Reiff, Director of Innovation and Career Technical Education.
Read more: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/article/2117728
#WCCSExperience #CTE #NTHS
We’ll host a College Planning Event for students and families on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.
Our community partner @INvestEdIndiana will discuss topics like choosing the
right major/career, maximizing FREE money like scholarships and grants, understanding the financial aid process, and comparing college costs.
Mark your calendars now. The meeting is intended for current 9-11 grade students and their families.
Students attended the Annual College and Career Fair to meet with more than 70 community partners of employers, colleges, and internship opportunities.
Thank you, employers and colleges for attending and for the hard work of our CTE and Counselors for hosting the event for our students.
Students visited by grade-level and met with industry professionals to learn about potential opportunities.
#WCCSExperience #CTE #Careers
