Three Warsaw Schools Become STEM Certified
The Indiana Department of Education recently announced that Claypool, Jefferson and Madison Elementary Schools are now certified in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM.)
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Madison Elementary Community Starts GoFundMe ‘Feed3’ Initiative
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Madison Elementary School educators, community members and students recently teamed up to create a GoFundMe campaign called “Feed3,” which benefits local restaurants, students and nurses. The GoFundMe was started on April 15 by Madison Elementary Principal Ben Barkey. Funds raised are used … Read More
Rookie Rugby League Provides Basic Training For Players
WARSAW — After coaching middle school rugby, Dugan Julian realized area players needed more training prior to entering middle school. Jacob Crone, a middle school assistant rugby coach for a year and PE teacher at Madison Elementary, teamed up with Julian to make some changes.
Read MoreWCS Elementary Schools Recognized as ‘Distinguished’
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced that multiple schools within the district have been recognized by Project Lead the Way as Distinguished Schools for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. Warsaw’s distinguished schools included Edgewood Middle School, as well as Eisenhower, Harrison, … 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
Easter Coloring Contest Winners Announced
WARSAW — The 2018 Kosciusko County Easter coloring contest sponsored by The Papers Inc. was a busy affair as several hundred children submitted entries at the 17 businesses who participated in the event. Judges had a tough time this year selecting winners. The contest was open to … Read More
Warsaw Chess Standouts Shine In Regionals
WARSAW — Several Warsaw Community Schools elementary chess leagues recently celebrated success at the Goshen SCI Team Regional competition held at Goshen High School. The event, held Saturday, Feb. 24, invited more than 55 teams from all over northern Indiana to take part in the competition. Warsaw Community … Read More
Warsaw Education Foundation Awards Red Apple Grants
WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded over $7,800 in Red Apple Grant funds to 12 Warsaw Community Schools’ educators representing six different schools. Their students are becoming expert mathematicians, gaining engineering skills, practicing yoga and using drones to design processes for real-world situations. Red Apple Grants … Read More
English Learners, New Tech Highlighted At WCS Work Session
WARSAW — Rita Perez, a teacher with the Warsaw Community School Corporation got reassigned, and she wasn’t immediately thrilled about the move. “She wasn’t crazy about the idea,” said Kelly Meeks, addressing the school corporation’s Board of School Trustees Tuesday, Feb. 13. Perez concurred. “I cried all the … Read More
Madison Elementary Principal Tom Kline To Retire After 40 Year Career In Education
WARSAW — After a 40 year career in education, Madison Elementary Principal is retiring at the end of this school year. Kline has worked with students of all ages, from those who are just beginning their education in kindergarten to students in college. The principal says he began … Read More
Dumpster Drummers Visit Local Elementary Schools
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste District partnered with the Dumpster Drummers out of Fort Wayne to bring an entertaining recycling show to local elementary schools. The Dumpster Drummers, currently a three person group of members Larry, Doug and Brandon, put on educational shows for students that … Read More
Warsaw Sixth-Graders Celebrate DARE Graduation
WARSAW — Retro Bill, lip-synching cops and a laser light spectacular all marked the end of this year’s DARE program as sixth-graders from nine area elementary schools gathered to celebrate their graduation. Students from Madison, Claypool, Sacred Heart, Leesburg, Harrison, Washington, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Lincoln, along with their … Read More
Warsaw Community School Chess Teams Compete
By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Last weekend, chess teams from Warsaw brought home five trophies at the Indiana Chess Team State Finals. The competition took place in Hammond. In the third and under division Eisenhower placed eighth, Lincoln placed seventh and Washington placed sixth. … Read More
Chess Clubs Keep Game Alive In Warsaw
WARSAW — Washington STEM and Madison Elementary School students regularly enjoy games of chess when their respective chess clubs meet. At Washington, 65 students from kindergarten to sixth grade are members; Madison has about 68. Jay Bolduc, a choir teacher with Warsaw Community Schools, oversees both programs.
Read MoreMadison Elementary To Hold Fundraiser
WARSAW — A fundraiser for Madison Elementary School’s Positive Behavior and Intervention program is set for 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at Pizza Hut, 502 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, with $1 from every adult buffet will go to Madison. Adult buffets are $7.99. Donations for children age 10 … Read More
WCS Elementary Schools Welcome Chinese Students
WARSAW — Three Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary schools are getting the chance to broaden their horizons and create new friendships. Students at Harrison Elementary, Madison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are welcoming 24 students from Shang Li Primary School located in Hangzhou, China. For a total of four … Read More