With a heartfelt thank you, WCCS extends appreciation to our teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Week.
For everything seen and unseen, we appreciate the works of our teachers and know they are help drive world-class results.
Our own staff, community, board members and students have shared so many kind words of encouragement and a few snacks, too! Thank you!
The Summer Food Service Program serves free healthy meals to youth 18 and under. Since Whitley County is not offering a site this summer, find a location near you by texting "summer meals" or "verano" to (914) 342-7744, or call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE. You may also find more information on our website at wccsonline.com.
Check out our Youth Summer Sports Camps! More are added weekly so check back often!
Details on our webpage at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/spring-and-summer-youth-camps
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On behalf of the Whitley County Consolidated Schools transportation staff, thank you CCHS Students Council for the goody bags for all our bus drivers, aides and monitors.
Today we're celebrating School Lunch Hero Day with a special shout out to the incredible cafeteria staff at our final two schools: Indian Springs Middle School and Columbia City High School! Thank you for fueling our students with nutritious meals and brightening their days.
After 27 years of service, John Workman retires as a WCCS bus driver today!
Congratulations, John! Thank you for all you do and have done!
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Join us in showing extra appreciation for our hardworking cafeteria team at Little Turtle and Coesse tomorrow for Lunch Hero Day! Let's give these ladies a round of applause for all the delicious meals they serve our students each day.
This Friday, May 3rd, we are celebrating Lunch Hero Day 🌟 Today we're featuring our amazing cafeteria staff from Mary Raber and Northern Heights Elementary Schools. These ladies keep our students and staff well-fed and smiling every day. Thank you for all that you do!
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open!
Begin the process at wccsonline.com/page/registration or through your Skyward account.
Spring registration closes on May 31.
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Members of our WCCS Board of School Trustees contiuned their education this past weekend at the School Board Conference this weekend.
Education continues to be important for our school board, to learn more visit our website.
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As a reminder, WCCS has an e-learning day today, April 8.
Happy Spring Break, Eagles!
Share a photo of your favorite memory so far to brighten our feeds.
It's been a rainy break in Whitley County but we are thankful for pockets of sunshine and look forward to seeing you in class on Tuesday, April 9.
Dear WCCS Families,
Whitley County Consolidated Schools has made the decision to implement an eLearning day on Monday, April 8, 2024, in light of the upcoming Solar Eclipse. The decision was made with the safety and well-being of our students as our top priority.
There are several reasons that led us to this decision. Firstly, Whitley County Emergency Management, Columbia City Police Department, and Whitley County Sheriff’s Department have all expressed their concerns about the potential for traffic issues during our dismissal time. Secondly, we want to ensure that all students have the opportunity to witness this rare celestial event safely. By holding an eLearning day, students will have the flexibility to view the Solar Eclipse from the comfort and safety of their homes, under the supervision of their parents or guardians.
In addition, we are aware that there are many planned absences on this day. Implementing an eLearning day ensures that all students can continue their learning in a structured and supervised manner, even in the absence of regular in-person classes.
As part of this eLearning day, elementary students will be bringing home their devices over spring break so that they can participate in the planned activities on Monday, April 8th. We believe that providing access to these devices at home will facilitate a smooth transition to the eLearning day and enable students to engage effectively with the educational resources and assignments related to the Solar Eclipse.
We understand that some parents may have reservations about their children having devices over the break. If you prefer your child not to have the device during this time, you can simply put it away in a secure place and retrieve it for the eLearning day on April 8th. Rest assured that teachers will provide guidance and support to ensure that all students are prepared for the eLearning activities.
Teachers will be sending home additional information about the Solar Eclipse and eLearning expectations for April 8th. This will include detailed instructions for accessing online resources, completing assignments, and making the most of this unique educational opportunity.
If your child participates in athletics, his/her coach will provide updated information regarding practices, and/ or games for the 8th. Please watch the normal communication channels for this information.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we strive to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences for our students. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s school.
Sincerely,
Dr. Laura McDermott
It's National School Breakfast Week! Join us in celebrating the importance of a nutritious breakfast for our students. Today our Food Service Director visited Northern Heights Elementary to pass out samples of tomorrow's breakfast. The twisted cinnamon cheese-stuffed blueberry breadstick received an overwhelming thumbs up from the students! Make sure to stop by the cafeteria tomorrow morning to enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat!
Coesse students met an author!
Last week, students virtually met author Peter Reynolds. Peter read his book ISH, led students through a draw-along, and took time to answer student's questions.
Thank you Coesse PTO for providing this opportunity!
Each quarter our community partners are invited to join us for a breakfast to hear program updates and help guide curriculum that matters to our kids.
Thank you to those who joined!
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With the help of our Wellness Coach, WCCS has been cooking up some healthful cupcakes!
WCCS Employees had a chance to make whole wheat flour red velvet cupcakes. Participants listened to music while the cupcakes were baked and had a 20-minute discussion on some of the ingredients!
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Another Party Package Basket was delivered at Indian Springs Middle School this afternoon! The birthday celebration featured an assortment of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream that was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire classroom! Visit the Dining Section of the WCCS website or contact us for more information on how to book a Party Package for your student's special day!!!
This week, Food Service helped make a student's birthday extra special with a delightful ice cream delivery right to their classroom! Treat your students to a selection of delicious goodies including ice cream, cookies, fruit snacks, and more to celebrate their special day. Visit the Dining Section of the WCCS website or contact us for more information on how to book this sweet package for your classroom!
During the monthly board meeting, we acknowledged Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. 98% of WCCS students in grades 8-12 are enrolled in a CTE course or program. We host more than 24 programs and continue to personalize experiences for students to meet their needs for their plans.
Thank you students who spoke on behalf of our CTE programs.
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