Families,
Early this afternoon, at the request of the Columbia City Police Department, Mary Raber, Little Turtle, CCHS, and ISMS were briefly placed in a Secure status due to a report of an individual in Columbia City who may have posed a threat to themselves or others. A Secure status means that instruction and normal school operations continued as usual, while outside activities were limited and visitors were not permitted to enter school buildings. After further investigation and updated information from the Columbia City Police Department, the Secure status has been lifted, and all schools are operating normally; we appreciate the proactive communication and partnership of the Columbia City Police Department and our School Resource Officers in helping ensure a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership,
Seth Slater
WCCS Interim Superintendent
Today, Fire 1 and Fire 2 students received SCBA air packs, bottles, and masks for student training use. This generous donation follows a previous donation of a cascade system from Thorncreek Township, helping provide students with real-world equipment and hands-on experiences that prepare them for careers in fire and emergency services.
“I am glad we were able to do this to support the program,” shared Bill Brice of Thorncreek Township.
Fire & Rescue Instructor Zach Rumsyre added, “This is huge! This donation along with the cascade system from Thorncreek Township will set us up for quite a while.”
Partnerships like this make a tremendous impact on student learning opportunities and career readiness. Thank you to Thorncreek Township Fire Department for investing in our students and the future of the fire service profession! 🔥🧯
#CCHSCTE #FireAndRescue #CareerReady #CTEWorks #CommunityPartnerships #PublicSafety
At that time, industry leaders began purchasing naming rights and equipment for the $2 million project. Now we are asking the community to help bridge the $250,000 gap for equipment, furniture, signage and final pieces for the building.
The new Career & Technical Education Building gives students hands-on training in the high-demand fields of welding, civil and construction trades, EMT, fire and rescue and criminal justice. These programs prepare students for purpose and post-secondary plans.
Every gift, large or small, helps equip classrooms and lab spaces and empowers the next generation of skilled professionals right here in Whitley County.
Bridge the Gap: https://whitley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXRBQxvrfua8YEm
Stay tuned as we share more updates and student perspectives about our new building and its opportunities!
Read more: https://www.wccsonline.com/article/2173384
WCCS Families,
While only the high school / south campus will be impacted, we want all families to know that later today, between 1pm and 2:30pm, in collaboration with our community partners, CCHS will host Project Safe Prom, a student-organized educational program, that helps promote safe and responsible decision-making leading into Prom weekend. This event will include a simulated mock accident with student actors, emergency responders, medical personnel, and Lutheran Air support.
During the event timeframe, there will be a visible emergency response presence at the high school. We want to emphasize that this is a planned educational event and not a real emergency. If you have any questions about this event, please call the high school at 260-244-6136.
Thank you,
Seth Slater, Interim Superintendent
Brady Mullett, CCHS Principal
Business partners in our community provide amazing experiences for our CCHS seniors to explore career options. Extending their learning beyond the school , these experiences allow students to navigate their future plans.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible kitchen managers and staff. Your dedication, hard work, and care make a difference every single day as you nourish and support our students. We appreciate all that you do!
From our Director and Managers to our dedicated kitchen staff, this team works hard every day to ensure our students are well-fed, cared for, and ready to learn. They go above and beyond—finding creative ways to make meals both nutritious and fun, like the Banana Split Yogurts featured this week at the Middle School.
A big THANK YOU to all of our Whitley County School Lunch Heroes! We appreciate everything you do! 🍎
Students took part in a physical fitness challenge, crime scene investigations, the MILO simulator, and explored career opportunities at the career fair—bringing classroom learning to life in a big way.
👏 Huge congratulations to:
🥇 Ryan Baxter – 1st Place, Physical Fitness Test
🥈 Joel Bean – 2nd Place, Physical Fitness Test
This was an incredible opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned and connect with professionals in the criminal justice field.
A big thank you to Mr. Sexton and Mrs. Laursen for supporting and guiding our students throughout the event!
Students at Columbia City High School have the opportunity to explore careers during senior internships. After completing Career-Technical Education pathway courses, they can apply the knowledge gained under the supervision of a qualified mentor. We are grateful to our community for hosting these experiences!
CCHS EMT students are working with Parkview EMS to prepare for clinical assessments, gaining valuable real-world experience that will make a difference in our community.
This opportunity is available through a partnership between CCHS and Creations Beauty School.
