Claypool Students Ponder ‘Are You A Pineapple?’
Local children’s book author Kathryn A. (May) Zolman recently had the opportunity to return to her elementary school alma mater, Claypool Elementary, and be a guest reader.
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Project Manager Joins LaunchPad At Kosciusko Chamber
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Melissa Rees to its staff as the new LaunchPad project manager.
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Bike Rodeo Held At WCC For Elementary Schools
A tradition that started in the early 1990’s by the Noon Optimist Club at Atwood Elementary is growing.
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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
Claypool Elementary Develops Outdoor Trail And Classroom Spaces
CLAYPOOL — As the fall colors come into full view, being outside during the school day provides students an even better learning experience. Claypool Elementary has started a three-year plan to bring a network of trails and learning centers to the students and staff. The woods north of … Read More
Knights Community Closet, Fulfilling A Need For Students
CLAYPOOL — Imagine being a child and having to attend school wearing clothes that are torn, several sizes too big, stained, no socks, or shoes either too big or so worn they are ready to fall apart. This happens every day in many schools, especially schools designated as … Read More
Hoke Celebrated For Half-Century Of Service
WARSAW – Noel Hoke has served the Warsaw community for 50 years.
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Harrison, Claypool Raise Money With Pink Out Night
WARSAW — Harrison and Claypool Elementary Schools recently teamed up to raise money for charity during Pink Out Night at their basketball game. Players from both teams wore pink headbands or wristbands, and the cheerleaders from both schools collected donations from those in attendance. The event was in … Read More
Kosciusko Cares To Implement ‘Al’s Pals’
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Al’s Pals is a comprehensive curriculum and teacher training program that develops social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities and healthy decision-making in children ages 3-8 years old. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program. Through fun lessons, engaging puppets, original music and effective teaching … Read More
Handwritten Correspondence Soldiers On In Digital Era
While the U.S. Postal Service’s woes might indicate handwritten correspondence is a dying art, fast replaced by electronic messaging, the tradition is still alive and kicking locally.
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State Superintendent Pays Visit To Local Elementary Schools
Yesterday afternoon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz paid a visit to both Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake as well as Claypool Elementary School. Warsaw Community School Corporation warmly welcomed Ritz, who read to first grade students. Students were wowed by a dramatic reading of of … Read More
Claypool Students Conduct Moon Phase Study
Claypool fifth graders embarked on a journey of discovery of space and the moon. Students studied the various phases of the moon, its orbital path in relation to the Earth, as well as how the moon actually affects life on Earth. In addition to the learning in the … Read More
Lincoln And Claypool Teachers Partner For JA Fundraiser
By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Lincoln and Claypool Elementary teachers participated in Junior Achievement’s “Are You Ready for Some FootBOWL” Bowl-A-Thon on Nov. 1. The Claypool team was sponsored by Symmetry Medical. Their combined efforts raised $405 to help Junior Achievement build successful futures … Read More
WCS Receives Donations For Claypool Preschool Program
During Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting three donors came forward to pledge their dollars and support to two educational programs being offered by the schools. Patricia Coy, executive director of United Way of Kosciusko County, attended the meeting to approve the donation of $32,000 … Read More