WARSAW — Lakeland Art Gallery recently opened its doors to an exhibit of WCS middle school students’ work. The exhibit is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the gallery, located at 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. An artist reception will be held at … Read More
WARSAW — At Warsaw Community High School the Media Center Makerspace teamed with the WCHS Dream Council to create chew toys for the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. This hands-on service project provided a productive and fun way for these empathetic students to actively make a positive … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw school’s beginning bands will present “Our First Band Concert” on Monday, Oct. 9. Beginning band students from all elementary schools and middle schools will be playing for parents and friends. They are excited for everyone to hear the progress they have made since the beginning … Read More
WARSAW — In an effort to encourage students to think about fire safety, the Warsaw Fire Department sponsored a Fire Safety contest. Fifth and sixth graders were challenged with the task of creating a project that would show the importance of having smoke detectors in bedrooms. Students could … Read More
LEESBURG — On Friday, Sept. 29, Leesburg hosted its fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Leesburg families with Hispanic roots brought in traditional foods, drinks, and desserts to share together in a lively convivio (fellowship) in the school cafeteria. Over 100 students participated in the event, staying to taste … Read More
WARSAW — This summer, a Warsaw Community High School sophomore had the opportunity to represent his school at the Congress of Science and Technology. Keagan Rice attended the three-day experience featuring 28 different speakers ranging from some of the brightest scientific minds to motivational speakers. The event was … Read More
WARSAW — Staff and students at Warsaw Community High School donned pink t-shirts in support of breast cancer awareness at the Friday, Sept. 29, football game against Wawasee High School. Though the teams faced off on the field, both schools worked together before and during the game to … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded over $9,500 in Red Apple Grant funds to 10 Warsaw Community Schools’ educators. Their students are beginning the 2017-2018 school year studying aquaponics, improving their language skills, designing electrical circuits and creating art. They are also learning the science of … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce Abbi Richcreek, a teacher at Edgewood Middle School, has been named the 2017 Middle School Teacher Excellence Award winner. The award was presented to Richcreek at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis during the annual Association for Career and … Read More
WARSAW — The commons area at Edgewood Middle School has been a whirlwind of activity this week as the hurricane relief fundraiser organized by Edgewood Cares gets underway. Following a wave of recent hurricanes, including Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, members of the philanthropic club made the decision … Read More
WARSAW — Twenty-four kindergarten students plus their teacher, Mrs. Criss Corson, were surprised on a recent Monday morning with the presentation by principal Tom Ray of a box full of T-shirts with “Washington Elementary Kindergarten Rocks” emblazoned across the front. Mrs. Corson described her brood of students as … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently welcomed Congressman Jim Banks on Wednesday, Sept. 20, for a tour of several buildings alongside several WCS staff, administrator and board members. While at WCS, Banks had the opportunity to learn about the many unique programs WCS offers. The tour began at … Read More
WARSAW — The cafeteria has always been the social hub of most academic worlds. Whether elementary school, high school or college, most students find the ability to escape and relax when the bell rings for lunch. That’s exactly why Warsaw Community Schools decided it was time to remodel … Read More
CLAYPOOL — Knights Community Closet, located at Claypool Elementary, is a school-based clothing store stocked entirely by community donations and ran by staff and student volunteers. The idea to create the store followed an observation that many students did not appear to have their basic clothing needs met. … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ fifth grade students toured the Wastewater Utility facilities Tuesday morning, Sept. 19. The students learned about the facilities and about the impact it has on their health and the environment. Students were able to learn about the equipment the employees use including the … Read More
WARSAW — With the start of a new school year underway, Warsaw Community High School is excited to announce two new members to its physical education department, Jon Hoover and Brady Jones. Hoover will step into a role as a weight trainer, boys’ PE instructor and health and … Read More