In an Indiana Department of Education Memoranda, the department announced the inaugural cohort of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Certified Schools in Indiana.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Washington STEM Academy became a Full STEM Certified School, one of only five elementary schools named in the state.

These schools are listed as models for Indiana and are commended for their commitment of teaching STEM curriculum. The memo stated that the first cohort of STEM certified schools exemplifies a highly non-traditional approach to education by employing a great deal of inquiry, project-based learning, community engagement, entrepreneurship, student centered classrooms and after school STEM activities.

The memo went on to share this feat was accomplished while adhering to state educational policies and the schools selected excelled under the system of accountability. Each school named went through a rigorous application and review process.

Washington STEM Academy models the WCS Mission to inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others. Warsaw Community Schools would like to congratulate the Washington STEM Academy’s staff, students, parents and community stakeholders for this prestigious designation.