Hoffert Anticipates Hybrid Mix When Classes Resume In August
Fall classes for Warsaw Community Schools are tentatively set to begin at the normal time but will include some level of hybrid arrangements because of the coronavirus.
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KEDCo Seeks Task Force To Expand Broadband; Educators Offer Support
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation is seeking to establish a group that will focus on improving broadband access in the county. KEDCo CEO Alan Tio and Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, hosted a meeting at the Justice Building with local elected officials Wednesday, … Read More
Warsaw School Board Hears Update On Husky Trail Light, Donations From Optimist Club
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 Schools Seek Businesses To Display Internet Access Logo
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is launching a new business partnership program to help students who don’t have high-speed Internet access in their homes. The school system is asking businesses to join with them by displaying the Tiger Tech image (at right) in their business front window. Students … Read More
Warsaw Community Schools Awarded $100K School Safety Grant
WARSAW — During a regular board meeting on Sept. 16, Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees learned the school corporation was recently awarded a $100,000 school safety grant. The grant is through the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant program, which focuses on the safety and security of schools. … Read More
Textbooks, Technology, Top WCS Board Agenda
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools continue to move forward academically and technologically. At the board’s regular work session, held Tuesday evening, March 8, Warsaw Community High Schol social studies teacher Jeff Grose updated the board on the new high school social studies curriculum. The school has chosen Pearson, largely … Read More
Hagg Receives State Technology Coordinator Award
At the annual Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Brad Hagg, WCS Chief Technology Officer, was the honored recipient of the Technology Coordinator of the Year Award. HECC members strive to be a teacher resource for teachers using innovative technology in their classroom. The annual TCOY award distinguishes one … Read More
WCS Deliberates On Washington Roof Repair Timeline
The Warsaw Community School Board met Tuesday evening for a lengthy board work session to discuss numerous proposals for both equipment and structure repairs. Among the most noteworthy of the claims was a proposed repair to a section of Washington Elementary’s roof, as well as numerous technology claims. … Read More
WCS Hears Maintenance, Bus and Technology Proposals
During the monthly Warsaw Community School board work session the board heard several proposals for annual maintenance to grounds, updates to technology, new bus purchases as well as a future plan for the WCS 1:1 technology program Proposals began with a discussion on necessary grounds and building maintenance … Read More
Pre-ISTEP+ ‘Stress Test’ Is A Failure
Indiana Department of Education made a multi-million dollar contract with a testing company in an effort to digitize ISTEP+ testing, with less than commendable results. ISTEP+ is a statewide mandatory test, given to children in grades three to eight. According to the IDOE website, the testing has several … Read More
WCS Works To Combat Digital Bullying
In a time when almost every youth is equipped with a tablet, phone or computer at their fingertips, many could say that prevention of digital bullying is a seemingly impossible task. However, it is a task that one local school system is taking very seriously. Warsaw Community Schools … Read More
Hintz Honored With Sagamore Award
Both tears and laughter were shared during last night’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting as WCS staff, administration and community members bid farewell and offered thanks to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, who is retiring from the school system effective Monday, June 30. Prior to the meeting, a … Read More
On The Edge: Ensuring Internet Integrity
Article by Miriam Hagg, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School How do you know if the website you are using is reliable? A new program called Internet Integrity is based on making website evaluation easier for students through acronyms. One acronym that we as a school … Read More
WCS Sixth Graders May Receive iPads
During last night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation monthly board work session, WCS Technology Officer Brad Hagg presented the board with a proposed 3-year technology plan that may allow all WCS sixth grade students to receive a take-home iPad to be utilized during their middle school experience. According to … Read More
WCS Employee Placed On National Listing
Brad Hagg, chief technology Officer for Warsaw Community Schools, has been honored as one of the “20 to watch” honorees by The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN). These distinctive education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues … Read More
WCS Hosts E3 Technology Conference
On Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 400 educators from throughout Indiana will meet at Warsaw Community High School to take part in the school’s new conference, the E3 Technology Conference. This summer has proved to be a productive and informational season for Warsaw Community School Corporation … Read More