The Columbia City High School welding program provides students with training and certifications to enter the workforce and/or continue their education. Students have the opportunity to partner with area businesses to explore careers through a capstone internship experience: Career plans in action!
Families,
As we prepare to head into Spring Break, it's a good time to complete registration for all returning students or to enroll new students for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have the Skyward mobile app, registration can be completed in a few minutes by using the Registration Poral. Registration and enrollment can also be completed online by visiting the WCCS Skyward page or through this link on our website. For returning students, it's a quick process, plus, any student registered before the end of the day on Sunday, April 5, will receive free device protection for the upcoming school year, which is valued at $20 per student.
If you haven't completed it yet, ENROLL TODAY!
Congratulations to the CCHS Welding students that became AWS certified welders today!
Thank you to Mr. Rusher for educating and supporting these students, while maintaining your 100% pass rate!
Thank you to Mr. Rusher for educating and supporting these students, while maintaining your 100% pass rate!
Students in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at CCHS are putting their skills into practice by hosting Teddy Bear Clinics for WCCS kindergarten students. Kindergarten students are able to take their teddy bears to the "doctor", checking their ears, eyes, teeth, getting an x-ray, a shot, and even having minor surgery! This is a great opportunity for the older students to connect with younger students, sharing the knowledge they have learned through their CTE pathway.
Thank you to IU Health for providing the teddy bears for this experience!
Thank you to IU Health for providing the teddy bears for this experience!
The students in the CCHS Criminal Justice - Fundamentals of Law Enforcement course are completing their unit in Crime Scene Investigations today. Students investigated 5 crime scenes outside of the Athletic Doors. The students have worked extremely hard to get to this point in their "training".
Fourth grade students at Little Turtle Elementary recently completed their Famous Hoosier Wax Museum. Students were tasked with researching a famous person from Indiana's history, and sharing their accomplishments, career and impact on our state. Students prepared a speech, and used their creativity to present their projects to family members and other LTES students.
Students completing the Construction Pathway at Columbia City High School have the opportunity for a senior capstone internship. This experience allows the students to partner with an area employer to apply their knowledge to a hands-on working atmosphere as they explore future careers. We are grateful to our partners who help us grow this future talent pipeline!
🎉 Celebrating CCHS Success at State Conference! 🎉
Columbia City High School students represented us incredibly well at last week’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) State Conference—and we are proud to share that several students are advancing to Nationals this May!
🏆 National Qualifiers:
🥇 Will Schmitt – 1st Place, Personal Finance
🥈 Kristina Foster & Anna Lortie – 2nd Place, Global Marketing Team
💼 Top 10 State Finishers:
• Dylan Moctezuma – 7th Business Law, 9th Medical Coding
• Trace Parrish – 9th Accounting
• Thomas Schmitt – 9th Business Law
• Olivia Gibson, Riley Myers, Jade Fought & Madelyn Bradberry – 7th Admin Support Team
These students have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and professionalism. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented CCHS! 💛❤️
👏 If you see these students, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement—and wish our national qualifiers the best of luck in May!
Columbia City High School students represented us incredibly well at last week’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) State Conference—and we are proud to share that several students are advancing to Nationals this May!
🏆 National Qualifiers:
🥇 Will Schmitt – 1st Place, Personal Finance
🥈 Kristina Foster & Anna Lortie – 2nd Place, Global Marketing Team
💼 Top 10 State Finishers:
• Dylan Moctezuma – 7th Business Law, 9th Medical Coding
• Trace Parrish – 9th Accounting
• Thomas Schmitt – 9th Business Law
• Olivia Gibson, Riley Myers, Jade Fought & Madelyn Bradberry – 7th Admin Support Team
These students have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and professionalism. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented CCHS! 💛❤️
👏 If you see these students, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement—and wish our national qualifiers the best of luck in May!
Columbia City High School hosted the annual College and Career Fair this week with nearly 100 community partners participating! Students from CCHS, Whitko High School, and Churubusco High School were able to tour the fair, learning about many post-secondary and career possibilities.
Thank you employers, colleges, military, and union representatives for attending and spreading awareness to our students of the amazing possibilities for their future! Thank you to our amazing school counselors and CTE leaders for hosting this event for Whitley County students.
Thank you employers, colleges, military, and union representatives for attending and spreading awareness to our students of the amazing possibilities for their future! Thank you to our amazing school counselors and CTE leaders for hosting this event for Whitley County students.
Students completing the CCHS Automotive Technician program, hosted by our partners at City Automall, have the opportunity for a capstone internship experience their final semester. This allows them the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have gained throughout the program to a workplace experience. We are grateful to our partners who host these internships!
New and Returning Student Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. All students registered prior to the end of the day on Sunday, April 5 will receive FREE device protection plan coverage ($20 value, per child) for the 2026-2027 school year (see attached). Please review your email for more information.
Community business partners allow CCHS students to apply the knowledge gained through their high school coursework to hands-on career exploration opportunities. These experiences make a huge difference as the students make plans for the future!
WCCS schools will be on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 due to slick and dangerous road conditions across the district.
Families, this is your reminder that WCCS Elementary Schools are hosting Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, March 19! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, or if you know an incoming Kindergarten student, contact your school today!
Columbia City High School students interested in medical pathways have many options to explore careers and extend their learning. After completing medical coursework at Columbia City High School, students have the opportunity to partner with our community organizations for internship and capstone experiences. We are grateful for the ongoing community support, helping students create their paths to the future.
Whitley County First graders attended AG Day yesterday! This Essential Experience trip give students the opportunity to learn about agriculture in our community, and careers in agriculture from our very own CCHS FFA members. Thank you to our community partners who made this possible: Whitley County Soil & Water Conservation District, Whitley County Farm Bureau, Whitley County 4-H, Columbia City High School FFA advisors, students, and families.
For Friday, March 6, 2026, WCCS will be on a 2-hour delay due to dense fog throughout the district.
For Thursday, March 5, 2026, WCCS will be on a 2-hour delay due to dense fog throughout the district.
Work-Based Learning Internships allow student to explore their careers of interest, in alignment with their CCHS class experiences. Community partnerships make this possible. Thank you!
A huge thank you to Big C Lumber for their generous support of our students and programs!
They donated:
• 112 bundles of assorted (discontinued/obsolete) shingles
• 42 sheets of OSB board
• 150+ lbs. of 3" construction screws
With an estimated value of $3,000–$4,000, this contribution will directly support hands-on learning experiences in our construction programs. We are grateful for community partners who invest in the future workforce!
They donated:
• 112 bundles of assorted (discontinued/obsolete) shingles
• 42 sheets of OSB board
• 150+ lbs. of 3" construction screws
With an estimated value of $3,000–$4,000, this contribution will directly support hands-on learning experiences in our construction programs. We are grateful for community partners who invest in the future workforce!
