Whitley County Consolidated Schools

Please be advised that the Central Office employees will observe summer office hours June 2 - July 25, 2025. Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (and/or by appointment) Friday: Appointment Only If you require assistance on a Friday, we kindly ask that you schedule an appointment in advance. Thank you for your understanding and support during our summer season.

This summer we remind students and families to practice their online safety. Our website offers safety resources for students and parents to remember and practice. Always be aware of what you're logging into and check with a trusted adult before logging in. Don't engage with strangers As always, be kind online and limit what you share about yourself. View more resources here: wccsonline.com/page/student-safety kidshealth.org/en/parents/cyberbullying.html kidshealth.org/en/kids/online-id.html #WCCSSafety #SummerSafety #OnlineSafety

Students who need immunizations can receive them during the Back to School Shot Clinic on August 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Whitley County Health Department Immunization Clinic will host the clinic at Columbia City High School. Parents/guardians can call the Immunization Clinic to receive shots before the clinic or to check their child(ren) records. An RSVP is not needed but preferred if you plan to attend the Back to School Shot Clinic.

The Class of 2025 Graduation will be live streamed here beginning at 6 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/live/JGjACA__YGI

We hope you're enjoying your summer break! Our staff have focused on next year with training and teamwork but we have also taken some time to recharge! Our Wellness Coach, Skye Roberts, offers weekly activities for employee wellness including healthful cooking, walks, runs, bike rides, pickleball, kayaking and more! Join the WCCS team so you can be a part of the fun! We're hiring throughout the district! https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/Whitley-County-Consolidated #WCCSExperience #Hiring #Summer

Dear WCCS Families, We want to remind you that you and your student will continue to have access to The StopitApp during summer break! Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, and the STOPit app provides an additional layer of support for the WCCS community. With the STOPit app, during the summer you can still privately connect with local resources and anonymously text with trained counselors. Reporting will open again on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. STOPit allows anonymous reporting and provides direct links to local resources, allows you to text with trained counselors, and allows you to ask for help for yourself or a friend during the school year. Whether you are facing issues related to bullying, emotional struggles, substance abuse, or social pressures our goal at WCCS is to help ensure support is always at your fingertips, and it’s completely anonymous! How to Get Started 1. Download theSTOPit app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store 2. Select Whitley County Consolidated Schools from the dropdown 3. Accept the Terms & Conditions Learn more about STOPit and access safety resources at wccsonline.com. We hope you and your family stay well this summer and remember you are not alone!

Dear WCCS Families, Please be advised that Whitley County Public Safety Officials, including Police, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management, will conduct a training exercise on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the WCCS south campus, including Little Turtle Elementary, Indian Springs Middle School and Columbia City High School. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare for mass casualty events and ensure our first responders are fully equipped to provide the best service possible to the residents of Whitley County. For safety and security reasons, these campuses will be closed to the community for the duration of the training. We appreciate your understanding and support as our public safety teams carry out this vital preparedness effort.

Today marks the end of the 2024/2025 school year! It's been a year of learning, growth, countless memories, and opportunities! Columbia City High School Graduation is Friday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. This is a ticketed event. The ceremony will be streamed via WJHS Studios Youtube page. We will share the link on June 13. Happy Summer, Eagles!

STOPit, our online anonymous reporting system, is not accepting reports from May 30 to August 13. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. Please know you can still use STOPit to connect to the Crisis Text Line and local resources during the summer. Stay safe, be well!

The WCCS Transportation Department congratulates Crystal Martinez and John Saggars on their retirements! Crystal has driven for WCCS since 1991. John served just a bit longer, driving for WCCS since 1986. The transportation department and WCCS administration celebrated these retirees with separate parties along with their families. Both have driven more than one generation of WCCS Eagles! We wish you a very happy retirement! #WCCS #Retirement

Please note the change in our 2025-2026 school year calendar! First Student Day is Friday, August 15, 2025. At the May 19, 2025, School Board Meeting the board approved calendar revisions to include the five Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) 1003 Flex Waiver Days for professional development use focused on student achievement and academic success. Find the calendar here: https://www.wccsonline.com/documents/school-year-calendars/332185

Cross Country Camp has been added! https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/spring-and-summer-youth-camps Please check the page for registration details and entry forms for several athletic opportunities!

Bus 29 is approximately 30 minutes behind schedule.

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2 hour fog delay for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year during Spring Registration, before May 30, to experience the same process they have during previous years. Registration information and step-by-step instructions can be found on wccsonline.com by clicking “Enrollment and Online Registration” in the top right corner of the webpage. To read more about our Skyward update visit: https://www.wccsonline.com/article/2179496 Complete registration at wccsonline.com from our homepage. Registration must be done from a browser and cannot be done through the Skyward App.

There is still time to order your WJHS apparel to celebrate 40 years of our student-run radio station! Learn more and support WJHS 91.5 The Eagle here: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/overview-wjhs

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This video is a small tribute to what our teachers do for our students and our community. THANK YOU, WCCS teachers [and staff] for ALL you do for our students. https://youtu.be/8nHzb9Zhaok Our school is better because of you! [video created by student intern Max M.] #TeacherAppreciation

To wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we're sharing our longest-serving teacher! To know Mrs. Pentangelo is to love her. Barb Pentangelo has been with WCCS for 47.5 years! "I love students, the community, the positivity, and the continued goal of achieving great things," is what Bard said keeps her at WCCS. As a licensed teacher in English and French, Pentangelo has always taught language in Whitley County Consolidated Schools. "I started teaching in my hometown in Northwest Indiana, a year in New Jersey, and then destiny brought me here," Pentangelo said. For advice for younger teachers, Pentangelo encouraged them to, "figure out an organizational system for all the correspondence we receive in print and electronic form. Keep a file folder for all of the important papers, like the Teaching Contract. Use the school calendar to chart the curriculum. Each class period is a step in one's life journey. Expect a stumble, now and then, but use it as a resource for the future. As my Mom would tell me, "Barb, tomorrow is another Day!" And for her former students, Mrs. Pentangelo has to say, "I am proud to have been your teacher and keep Whitley County and CCHS the great place that it is!" Thank you for the love and support you have shared this week for our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WCCSExperience

Did you know WCCS teachers have 2,420 combined years of experience? As continuous learners, our teachers are dedicated to inspiring future generations, mentoring new teachers, adopting innovative and engaging teaching strategies, and creating supportive learning environments. Our teachers aren't just delivering curriculum, they are helping students become ambitious, connected, knowledegable, and prepared! WCCS Teachers, your passion, expertise and commitment to our students every single day is inspiring. Thank you for the countless hours and heart you pour into education! #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #TeacherAppreciation Week

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Additionally, today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! We are sending extra gratitude to our teachers who make an impact every single day. Teachers are the ones who teach all other professions and do so with a serving heart. At WCCS we are proud to employ 256 teachers who help students become ambitious, connected, knowledgeable and prepared! Thank you, WCCS Teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciationDay #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders