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.

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

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! WCCS employs more than 200 teachers who make a difference in the lives of students every day. We're celebrating them this week! Thank you for all you do! #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders

Today is National Lunch Hero Day and we want to celebrate and honor our cafeteria staff in our remaining three schools! Coesse: Daniell Schuchman, Terri Clupper, not pictured- Amber Heinfeld CCHS: Staci Reust, Morgan Geradot, Markita Hayes, Kathy Mathias, Jessica Myers, Raquel Perez, Kayla Roberson, Kathy Smith, Ciera Tulley, Jandi Vasquez Northern Heights: Monica Green, Theresa “T” DuBois, Tabby Garber, Theresa Mathews These incredible lunch staff members serve up more than just meals - they serve up smiles, support, and care for our students every single day! Their hard work often goes unnoticed, but today we shine a spotlight on their awesome dedication. A BIG THANK YOU to our lunch heroes who make sure our students are nourished and supported!

Lunch Hero Day is tomorrow, May 2nd! Get ready to celebrate the amazing cafeteria staff who keep our students fed, happy, and energized! These unsung heroes work hard every day to prepare delicious meals and create a positive lunchtime experience. Shout-out to our incredible lunch heroes across our schools: Mary Raber: Sally Simon, Joyce Hierholzer, Cassie Trabert. ISMS: Jill Lemmon, Deana Carter, Cynthia Craig, Jennifer Hageman, Alicia Herber, Audene Kovach, Bria Maggart, Carmen Whiteman, Karen Zorn. Not pictured- Amanda Elkins Little Turtle: Cheryl Ottinger, Crystal Gegner, and Kristin Scheumann. Not pictured- Melissa Sayers. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide, inspire, and support our students and staff across Whitley County Consolidated Schools! To our amazing principals, assistant principals, dean of students, and academy directors: You are the heartbeat of our schools leading with vision, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Every day, you support our teachers, inspire our students, create safe learning environments, champion student success, model Eagle P.R.I.D.E., and solve challenges.. Your leadership transforms classrooms, builds school culture, and shapes futures. You are educational heroes who make a difference every single day! We are grateful for your commitment to our students, our schools, and our community. THANK YOU for everything you do!