There’s a special kind of magic in the air today, the kind that fills the hallways with laughter and classrooms with the buzz of new beginnings.
Whether you're a kindergartner walking through our doors for the very first time or a senior stepping into your final year, today marks the start of a journey filled with growth, discovery, and possibility. Our teachers, staff and administrators have been working hard to make sure this year is full of meaningful moments and lasting memories.
Here’s to a year of learning! Welcome back, Eagles!
#WCCSFirstDay #BackToSchool #WCCSProud
Back-to-School Bus Safety: Let’s Keep Everyone Safe
As we kick off a new school year tomorrow morning, WCCS reminds everyone that safety is our top priority.
Students Riding the Bus
* Be at your stop at least 5 minutes early
* Stand at least 10 feet away from the road until the bus comes to a complete stop
* Wait for your driver’s signal before crossing the road
* Stay seated, keep aisles clear, use indoor voices and use the seatbelts, if they are on your bus
Student Drivers:
* Leave extra time in the mornings, bus stops may slow traffic
* Watch for buses making frequent stops and students crossing unexpectedly
* Never pass a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. It’s the law
Our Community
* Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods
* Always stop for a school bus loading or unloading students from either direction, unless on a divided highway
* Stay alert, children may cross the street from any direction
* Be patient. Some drivers are driving to school for the first time or parents could be learning a new drop off routine if their child is starting at a new school
Together, we can make 2025–2026 a safe and successful year for every WCCS student!
#SchoolBusSafety #EaglePride
As we kick off a new school year tomorrow morning, WCCS reminds everyone that safety is our top priority.
Students Riding the Bus
* Be at your stop at least 5 minutes early
* Stand at least 10 feet away from the road until the bus comes to a complete stop
* Wait for your driver’s signal before crossing the road
* Stay seated, keep aisles clear, use indoor voices and use the seatbelts, if they are on your bus
Student Drivers:
* Leave extra time in the mornings, bus stops may slow traffic
* Watch for buses making frequent stops and students crossing unexpectedly
* Never pass a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. It’s the law
Our Community
* Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods
* Always stop for a school bus loading or unloading students from either direction, unless on a divided highway
* Stay alert, children may cross the street from any direction
* Be patient. Some drivers are driving to school for the first time or parents could be learning a new drop off routine if their child is starting at a new school
Together, we can make 2025–2026 a safe and successful year for every WCCS student!
#SchoolBusSafety #EaglePride
Help us welcome Rebekah Longenbaugh to the WCCS team!
Bekah is a resident teacher with Mrs. Eberly at Little Turtle Elementary! She is a graduate of CCHS and is pursuing her degree from Grace College!
#WCCSEagles
Bekah is a resident teacher with Mrs. Eberly at Little Turtle Elementary! She is a graduate of CCHS and is pursuing her degree from Grace College!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome Megan Heuer to the WCCS team!
Megan is a resident teacher with Mrs. Grable at Coesse Elementary! Megan is a graduate of CCHS and is pursuing her degree from Purdue Fort Wayne!
#WCCSEagles
Megan is a resident teacher with Mrs. Grable at Coesse Elementary! Megan is a graduate of CCHS and is pursuing her degree from Purdue Fort Wayne!
#WCCSEagles
Help us [again] welcome Kurstyn Markins to the WCCS team!
Kurstyn isn't new to CCHS, she just joins us now as a graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne and married! Mrs. Markins is helping exceptional education students in the EAGLE program at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Kurstyn isn't new to CCHS, she just joins us now as a graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne and married! Mrs. Markins is helping exceptional education students in the EAGLE program at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome Dayla Jagger to the WCCS team!
Dayla is teaching math at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Dayla is teaching math at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome Angelica Moyer to the WCCS team!
Angelica is teaching Business at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Angelica is teaching Business at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome our new Student Resource Officers to WCCS!
Follow their pages on Facebook, too!
Follow their pages on Facebook, too!
Whitley County Consolidated kicked-off the school year in style today!
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year, Chris Bechtold, and Staff of the Year, Angie Miller! We welcomed our new staff to the WCCS family and were inspired by words from our Board of School Trustee President, Dave Smith, and our Superintendent, Dr. Laura McDermott.
Thank you, City Chevrolet City Ford for your unwavering support for our Teacher/Staff of the year. We will make a formal presentation with our whole community during the home football game on August 29.
Following our opening day presentation, teachers separated into their grade levels to collaborate.
Tonight we celebrate with our Open Houses.
The energy is high and the smiles are big as we prepare to see our students on Friday!
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year, Chris Bechtold, and Staff of the Year, Angie Miller! We welcomed our new staff to the WCCS family and were inspired by words from our Board of School Trustee President, Dave Smith, and our Superintendent, Dr. Laura McDermott.
Thank you, City Chevrolet City Ford for your unwavering support for our Teacher/Staff of the year. We will make a formal presentation with our whole community during the home football game on August 29.
Following our opening day presentation, teachers separated into their grade levels to collaborate.
Tonight we celebrate with our Open Houses.
The energy is high and the smiles are big as we prepare to see our students on Friday!
It's almost time! As we gear up to head back to school next week, please note our Open Houses and Back to School events!
First Student Day is August 15!
#WCCS #BacktoSchool2025
First Student Day is August 15!
#WCCS #BacktoSchool2025
Our new teachers, including our resident student teachers, participated in New Teacher Orientation today!
As we welcome them to WCCS, we are grateful for the work they're about to do and the dedication to our students and our community.
Orientation was led by our assistant superintendent, Seth Slater, and they heard from various administrators throughout the district to onboard their experience. They even met Officer Clark and Jake, our new SRO to WCCS!
We're on the countdown! The first student day is next Friday!
#GoEagles #WelcomeNewTeachers
As we welcome them to WCCS, we are grateful for the work they're about to do and the dedication to our students and our community.
Orientation was led by our assistant superintendent, Seth Slater, and they heard from various administrators throughout the district to onboard their experience. They even met Officer Clark and Jake, our new SRO to WCCS!
We're on the countdown! The first student day is next Friday!
#GoEagles #WelcomeNewTeachers
Happening Today! Whitley County's BABE is hosting a Back to School Night!
Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
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Happening Today! 4 to 6 p.m. at Indian Springs!
Free “back-to-school” haircuts are available for all WCCS Students. 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.
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
Free “back-to-school” haircuts are available for all WCCS Students. 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.
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is looking for passionate, student-centered professionals to join our Special Education teams throughout our schools
If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and supporting all learners in reaching their full potential, we want to hear from you. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where students matter and every staff member makes a difference.
With competitive benefits, strong team support, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, child care options and more, WCCS is a district of value!
Apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/Whitley-County-Consolidated
#WCCS #SpecialEducation #NowHiring #EducationCareers
If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and supporting all learners in reaching their full potential, we want to hear from you. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where students matter and every staff member makes a difference.
With competitive benefits, strong team support, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, child care options and more, WCCS is a district of value!
Apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/Whitley-County-Consolidated
#WCCS #SpecialEducation #NowHiring #EducationCareers
REMINDER: 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.
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
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
We are so excited to share our Back to School events!
Please look at the photo carefully. Our website also has additional details.
ISMS families, sixth graders are encouraged to attend sixth grade night. You do not have to attend the Open House. The sixth grade family night allows you to walk through the school, get accustomed to lockers, etc. To meet teachers you will have to attend the ISMS Open House.
Elementary, your open houses allow you to find your classroom and meet your teachers, too.
CCHS will host a student activity fair for students and families to become familiar with some clubs and extracurricular opportunities for students, which begins at 5 p.m.
Our Food Service is also sampling lunch goodies! Don't miss it!
See you soon Eagles! ❤️
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.
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
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