Dear WCCS Families, Whitley County Consolidated Schools has made the decision to implement an eLearning day on Monday, April 8, 2024, in light of the upcoming Solar Eclipse. The decision was made with the safety and well-being of our students as our top priority. There are several reasons that led us to this decision. Firstly, Whitley County Emergency Management, Columbia City Police Department, and Whitley County Sheriff’s Department have all expressed their concerns about the potential for traffic issues during our dismissal time. Secondly, we want to ensure that all students have the opportunity to witness this rare celestial event safely. By holding an eLearning day, students will have the flexibility to view the Solar Eclipse from the comfort and safety of their homes, under the supervision of their parents or guardians. In addition, we are aware that there are many planned absences on this day. Implementing an eLearning day ensures that all students can continue their learning in a structured and supervised manner, even in the absence of regular in-person classes. As part of this eLearning day, elementary students will be bringing home their devices over spring break so that they can participate in the planned activities on Monday, April 8th. We believe that providing access to these devices at home will facilitate a smooth transition to the eLearning day and enable students to engage effectively with the educational resources and assignments related to the Solar Eclipse. We understand that some parents may have reservations about their children having devices over the break. If you prefer your child not to have the device during this time, you can simply put it away in a secure place and retrieve it for the eLearning day on April 8th. Rest assured that teachers will provide guidance and support to ensure that all students are prepared for the eLearning activities. Teachers will be sending home additional information about the Solar Eclipse and eLearning expectations for April 8th. This will include detailed instructions for accessing online resources, completing assignments, and making the most of this unique educational opportunity. If your child participates in athletics, his/her coach will provide updated information regarding practices, and/ or games for the 8th. Please watch the normal communication channels for this information. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we strive to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences for our students. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s school. Sincerely, Dr. Laura McDermott
3 days ago, Laura McDermott
It's National School Breakfast Week! Join us in celebrating the importance of a nutritious breakfast for our students. Today our Food Service Director visited Northern Heights Elementary to pass out samples of tomorrow's breakfast. The twisted cinnamon cheese-stuffed blueberry breadstick received an overwhelming thumbs up from the students! Make sure to stop by the cafeteria tomorrow morning to enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat!
24 days ago, wccs
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Coesse students met an author! Last week, students virtually met author Peter Reynolds. Peter read his book ISH, led students through a draw-along, and took time to answer student's questions. Thank you Coesse PTO for providing this opportunity!
30 days ago, WCCS
Peter Reynolds
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Drawing with Author
Each quarter our community partners are invited to join us for a breakfast to hear program updates and help guide curriculum that matters to our kids. Thank you to those who joined! #CTE #BetterTogether #ExperienceWCCS
about 1 month ago, WCCS
CTE Booklet
Student Perspective
Draft for CTE Building
Welcome CTE
With the help of our Wellness Coach, WCCS has been cooking up some healthful cupcakes! WCCS Employees had a chance to make whole wheat flour red velvet cupcakes. Participants listened to music while the cupcakes were baked and had a 20-minute discussion on some of the ingredients! #BetterTogether #ExperienceWCCS #Hiring #Wellness
about 1 month ago, WCCS
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Baking fun
Baking fun
Another Party Package Basket was delivered at Indian Springs Middle School this afternoon! The birthday celebration featured an assortment of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream that was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire classroom! Visit the Dining Section of the WCCS website or contact us for more information on how to book a Party Package for your student's special day!!!
about 1 month ago, wccs
Birthday Celebration
This week, Food Service helped make a student's birthday extra special with a delightful ice cream delivery right to their classroom! Treat your students to a selection of delicious goodies including ice cream, cookies, fruit snacks, and more to celebrate their special day. Visit the Dining Section of the WCCS website or contact us for more information on how to book this sweet package for your classroom!
about 1 month ago, wccs
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During the monthly board meeting, we acknowledged Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. 98% of WCCS students in grades 8-12 are enrolled in a CTE course or program. We host more than 24 programs and continue to personalize experiences for students to meet their needs for their plans. Thank you students who spoke on behalf of our CTE programs. #CTEMonth #CTE #ExperienceWCCS
about 1 month ago, WCCS
CTE student speaks at Board Meeting
CTE Students
February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you to our WCCS SROs Officer Anspach and Officer Leatherman for helping keep our students and schools safe. #Appreciation #ExperienceWCCS #SRODay
about 1 month ago, WCCS
National SRO Day
Don't forget to connect with WCCS Elementary to schedule your Kindergarten Round-Up time for February 29. The round-up allows students and families to visit the school and interact with future classmates and provides valuable insight for enrollment and details you don't want to miss.
about 1 month ago, WCCS
2024 K Round Up Invite
Contact Numbers
All Skyward SMS 2.0 systems will be down beginning Friday, February 16th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17th, while our host is installing the latest updates. Please refrain from making eFunds payments during this time as well as they may not be properly recorded.
about 1 month ago, WCCS
This month’s Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ (WCCS) bus driver spotlight is Jessica Geiger. Jessica grew up on a farm in Union Township. Prior to driving a school bus for WCCS, Jessica worked on the family farm. She is married and currently resides in Union Township. Jessica has been driving a school bus for WCCS for 6 months, and works part-time at Parker Grace Tea Room in Roanoke. We asked Jessica the following questions: What is the favorite thing you enjoy about driving a school bus? Interacting with the kids, and getting to know the other drivers. What kind of hobbies do you have? Traveling, hiking and spending time with her husband and dogs. What is your favorite restaurant? Senior Fajitas What is your favorite college team? Not a big sports fan, but if she had to choose, it would be IU. Thank you, Jessica!
about 2 months ago, WCCS
Jessica Geiger
National School Counseling Week 2024, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Thank you to all WCCS counselors! #NSCW24 #ExperienceWCCS
about 2 months ago, WCCS
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Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2-hour delay for fog for Thursday, January 25, 2024
2 months ago, WCCS
Exciting News! Introducing our new Classroom Party Package for birthday celebrations and special events! Now you can easily bring the fun and delicious treats right to your child's classroom with our convenient and smart snack compliant options. Eliminate the hassle of shopping and purchasing food to bring to the school and simply click on the class party order form which can be found on the WCCS Food Service Website. Print and send the completed form, along with a check, to your school's Food Service Manager and let us help celebrate your child's special day. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/3883323/ClassroomPartyPackage_23-24.pdf
2 months ago, wccs
Classroom Party Snacks
Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed for Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
2 months ago, WCCS
Good morning families, WCCS is going to start with a three hour delay this morning to give crews ample time to get out and work on the roads. We are also in hopes the temperatures will rise above freezing. In the event that conditions don't improve by 8:30 AM , we will close. You will receive a second message around 8:30. Thank you.
2 months ago, WCCS
Good morning families, Whitley County Consolidated Schools is going to start with a three hour delay this morning to give crews ample time to get out and work on the roads. We are also in hopes the temperatures will rise above freezing. In the event that conditions don't improve by 8:30 AM , we will close. You will receive a second message around 8:30. Thank you.
2 months ago, WCCS
Coesse's three robotics teams planned, built, and continually improved their robots during the last 4 months. They were able to compete in their first competition this weekend in Huntington to show what they could do against 28 other teams. Overall, they all did amazing and improved their skills! Our 5th-grade team was even able to make it in the finals and ended up placing 5th. They are all looking forward to improving their designs so they are ready for their final competition in March. Congrats, Eagles! #ExperienceWCCS
2 months ago, WCCS
Coesse Robotics
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is closed for Friday, January 19, 2024 and we will be on an e-Learning day. Assignments will be posted by 10:00AM.
2 months ago, WCCS