Whitley County Consolidated Schools

Today, we are celebrating our interns with the State of Indiana for Indiana's Intern Day!

Our community partners who host interns allow for a truly personalized internship experience for our seniors make a meaningful impact for our students' futures.

Last year, our CCHS seniors logged 56,867 hours for the 2024/2025 school year!

We know internships allow a variety of experiences for our students to find a meaningful choice after high school and gives them individualized opportunities to explore their career interests.

In just a few short weeks more than 100 seniors will join our partners for the Fall 2025 semester! If you haven't connected with us to host an intern yet, connect with Lori Heuer and check out our website at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education

Interns are a significant part of Indiana’s workforce. Today we’re
recognizing interns and making sure they know the value of their work. Happy #INinternday!

@IWEIndiana @LearnMoreIN

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.

Dear WCCS Families,

In anticipation of the 2025-26 school year, free “back-to-school” haircuts will be available for all WCCS Students. We are thrilled to provide this service to all WCCS Families. Brook & Co. Salon will be providing these haircuts, free of charge, at Indian Springs Middle School on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please use the following guidelines to participate:

* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists.

The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3. A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service. If you have any questions, please contact the Indian Springs Office at 260-244-5148.

Respectfully,
Wesley D. Mullett, Principal
Indian Springs Middle School

Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.

Attention Parents: Free & Reduced meal applications are available online August 1, 2025.

If your child is receiving benefits through Food Stamps, TANF, or Medicaid you will not need to apply for assistance. If your child is approved for Free & Reduced price meals, please fill out the online Sharing Information Form in Skyward Qmlativ Family Access under “Online Forms."

These forms will be available after August 1, 2025. You will only need to complete the form once. It is a family form that will add the information under your other children if you have more than one child. This will allow your child’s building administrator and counselor his/her status in the free/reduced lunch program. Giving your permission to share this information with the programs below will also provide your child with at no cost or greatly reduced costs to the following based on your child’s free/reduced price lunch status.

Administrators and guidance counselors will not see the information, but will allow them to ask the Food Service Director for your status if they have assistance that will benefit your family.

Some of the following programs are:
Dual credit class costs, AP, PSAT, ACT and SAT testing costs
Scholarship Opportunities
Other programs that reach out to administrators to offer assistance

Please contact Lisa Schnorr Food Service Director if you are unsure or have any questions. 260-244-5771 Ex. 1280

More information: https://www.wccsonline.com/documents/departments/food-service/2025-2026/838707

Whitley County's BABE is hosting a Back to School Night on August 7!

Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!

Thank you, BABE and community partners.

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Join the CCHS Team! We are hiring a Special Education/Resource Teacher.

This position will work with students with exceptional needs and will work in a collaborative environment with our staff.

We offer benefits, too!
Health insurance
Health Savings Account with a qualifying health plan
On-site free health clinic
Access to the free Wellness Coach
Dental/Vision insurance
401(a)/403(b)
Indiana Teacher Retirement Fund
On-site employee childcare
& more!

We encourage a timely application. Reach out to CCHS Principal, Brady Mullett, with any questions.

Read more and apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/84579

Become an Eagle today!

As summer begins to wind down, we're hopeful it's been a summer of memories! Everyone could use a self-esteem boost and we're sharing resources on our Student Safety page! wccsonline.com/page/student-safety Remember to be honest, focus on strengths and encourage healthy relationships. Helping someone learn a new skill is also another great self-esteem booster! For Parents kidshealth.org/en/parents/boost-self-esteem.html For Students kidshealth.org/en/kids/self-esteem.html Our Eagles have Eagle P.R.I.D.E. Persistence, Respectfulness, Initiative, Dependability and Efficiency! You can access the Crisis Text Line and local resources through the STOPit app or on our website. It takes a whole community; we are glad you're a part of ours at WCCS! #StayWellWCCS #WCCSSummer #Summer

📣 Help Shape Columbia City’s Future!
The City of Columbia City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and your input is vital. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts on our community’s future:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColumbiaCityComprehensivePlanUpdate

Your feedback will help guide city leaders as they plan for growth, development, and quality of life improvements. Thank you for your support!

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.

Did you know our Eagle P.R.I.D.E. characteristics can also help when you're feeling stressed? With some persistence, initiative, and an "I've Got This Attitude" you can do it! Our Student Safety Resource page includes resources for students and families and we've linked some advice here. wccsonline.com/page/student-safety Elementary Resources https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/worry-less.html https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/5-steps.html Secondary Student Resources https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stress-tips.html https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stress-situations.html #StayWellWCCS #WCCSSummer #Summer

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!

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, 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!