WARSAW — Several parents in Kosciusko County have reached out to Northern Indiana Atheists regarding what they view as unconstitutional religious “lessons” being shared during the Christmas season at Lincoln Elementary School. Troy Moss, NIA president of the group, wrote a letter on Monday, Dec. 30, addressing the … Read More
WARSAW — Lauryn Rhodes and Kirstyn Yoder were recently announced as Kosciusko County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Each year, Kosciusko County recommends two students to receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship award, which is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Indiana college or university of their choice. Rhodes … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ sixth, seventh and eighth-grade bands will present their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. WCS will be accepting canned food donations at the door for … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed donations from the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the approval of a new school zone light at Husky Trail during a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. During a safety presentation to the board, Chief Analytics Officer Shelly Wilfong said … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees heard a presentation regarding data on bus routes and school bell times during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. Griffin Scott, a project manager for School Bus Consultants, presented a report reviewing 2017 data on WCS’ school bus routes … Read More
WARSAW — Harrison Elementary School will receive a grant of $1,000 on Monday, Dec. 9, following a successful application by Aimee Hagg for an award from the One School at a Time combined project between WNDU and Martin’s Super Markets. At 9:30 a.m., WNDU and Martin’s will present … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting the establishment of two residential Tax Increment Finance districts during a special board meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Todd Samuelson, Baker Tilly; City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner; and Mayor Joe Thallemer presented information regarding TIFs, as well … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with … Read More
WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for … Read More
WARSAW — Those looking for a unique gift for an educator this Holiday season to show their appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court and at after school activities have an opportunity with the Warsaw Education Foundation. The Warsaw Education Foundation will provide … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed school bus stop arm violations during its monthly work session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. At the session, WCS Board Member Randy Polston asked those at the meeting about a pedestrian crossing at Lakeview Middle School. “Do we have or … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved a resolution to close Gateway Education Center during a meeting session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The facility at 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010, but has been used in recent … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a statement thanking the Warsaw Police, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office “for their diligence in investigating and prosecuting the party responsible for the threats made against the high school on Sept. 18 and 27.” Mark A. Schultz, 46, … Read More
WARSAW — Two local school corporations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as teachers support “Red for Ed” Day in Indianapolis. Warsaw Community Schools and Whitko Community Schools will both be closed. Thousands of Indiana teachers will be rallying at the Indiana Statehouse on Nov. 19 for … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a news release on Friday, Nov. 8, in response to news of a “fight club” at Lincoln Elementary School. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary contacted the administration and the School Resource Officer about students who were fighting in … Read More
WARSAW — Dr. Phil Downs, superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools and Indiana Superintendent of the Year, will hold a presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The presentation will take place at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. Downs’ presentation, “Follow … Read More
