Sociologist Discusses Early Elementary Start Times With WCS Board
WARSAW — In January, the board of trustees for Warsaw Community Schools heard a presentation from a medical doctor who touted the benefits of having secondary school students start their day a little later, citing sleep deprivation related to puberty and post-puberty. At its regular monthly meeting on … Read More
WCS Board Receives Lesson In Virtual Reality
WARSAW — Anyone who’s ever heard the expression “you had to be there,” would understand the significance of a Warsaw Community Schools program designed to enhance the geography education of the school corporation’s youngest students. At its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 18, WCS’s board of trustees … Read More
WCS Board Tours Student Activity Center
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees were given an extensive tour of ongoing construction projects at Warsaw Community High School prior to its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 18. Directed by Jim LeMasters, director of maintenance, buildings and grounds, as well as Superintendent Dr. … Read More
WCS DLI Kindergarten Programs Use Lottery Admission System
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to currently offer dual language immersion programs at both Leesburg and Eisenhower elementary schools. Due to the overwhelming response and limited spots at each location, a lottery drawing will be held at Warsaw Community Schools Central Administration Office to determine placement for … Read More
WCS Announces Make-Up eLearning Day
WARSAW — An eLearning Day has been planned for Warsaw Community Schools on Saturday, April 13. This day has been scheduled to make up the instructional day that was missed on Friday, February 1, due to dangerous weather conditions. Making up lost instructional time in this manner allows … Read More
WCS Presents Best-Selling Author March 18
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced a presentation from best-selling author Michael Brandwein on Monday, March 18, at the Performing Arts Center located at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. The event will help parents learn new ways to bring out the best in their kids … Read More
WCS Payroll Coordinator Recalls Rise Through The Ranks
WARSAW — Each month, a staff member of Warsaw Community Schools is profiled during the monthly meeting of the corporation’s board of trustees. Historically, central office personnel have been the focus of these presentations. According to Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, such presentations will be expanded in the future … Read More
Washington STEM Academy Lauded For Robotics, Nature Studies
WARSAW — Students at Washington STEM Academy have been recognized in recent years for their robotics savvy and Tuesday night, March 12 was no exception. However, there appears to be more to a STEM education than just maneuvering LEGOs with remote controls. While the academy was once again … Read More
WCS 7th-Grade Students To Watch Showing of ‘Screenagers’
WARSAW — In order to equip students just entering their teenage years, Warsaw Community Schools 7th-grade students will be shown the film “Screenagers,” on March 22. This date is a makeup date due to weather cancellations on the dates of previous showings. The film focuses on the challenges of … Read More
WCS To Offer ‘Get Schooled’ Convocation March 22
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is excited to offer “Get Schooled Tour Assembly” during the school day on Friday, March 22. This interactive convocation will take place at the Performing Arts Center. Students in grades 6, 8, 9-12 will learn more about what experts are calling “The Selfie Generation.” … Read More
Madison Elementary Responds To Potential Threat March 11
WARSAW — This morning, school staff at Madison Elementary School implemented a precautionary lockout after the discovery of live ammunition at the location. Although no weapon was discovered, school personnel immediately implemented safety protocols to ensure student and staff safety. All kids in the building as well as … Read More
Madison Elementary Undergoes Precautionary Safety ‘Lock Out’
WARSAW — At approximately 9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 11, officials at Warsaw Community Schools received a notification from staff at Madison Elementary School of a potential safety concern. As per safety protocols, a precautionary lockout has been initiated to allow administrators and police to conduct an investigation. The … Read More
WCS Project Promises Special Tikes More Mobility
WARSAW — A grant-funded project at Warsaw Community Schools is being conceived with the purpose of providing the gift of mobility to area youngsters who are physically impaired, according to a WCS press release. Abbi Richcreek, and engineering and technology and Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood … Read More
WCS To Pause Fifth Grade Implementation Of Standards-Based Report Cards
WARSAW — Several years ago, Warsaw Community Schools began reporting student progress through standards-based report cards. Initially, the district implemented this method throughout kindergarten classes. In recent years, WCS has moved to standards-based report cards for grades K-4. The purpose of this change was to provide more specific … Read More
WCS Announces Elementary Literacy Textbook Adoption Options
WARSAW — Throughout the 2018-19 school year, a representative group of teachers from all buildings in Warsaw Community Schools have been working with instructional coaches to review potential curricular materials for elementary reading adoption. Last week, the team narrowed the field down to two reading programs. The two programs … Read More
WCS Board Member Attends ISBA Statehouse Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Randy Polston, board member of the Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of School Trustees, recently represented WCS at the Indiana School Boards Association’s first annual ISBA Statehouse Day at the Embassy Suites Downtown Hotel in Indianapolis. This half-day seminar helped the legislative liaisons of school boards better … Read More