Agriculture Pathway students at CCHS have outstanding community partners who provide internship experiences to extend their learning. These opportunities bring classroom instruction to life and can lead to opportunities for the future!
WCCS Open Invitation Monday, December 22
Come Meet Our Incoming Superintendent: The Board has selected the district's next Superintendent, effective July 2026.
Please join us next week for an opportunity to meet and get to know them as they prepare to join our team.
Tap the flyer for full details and a message from Dr. Laura McDermott, Superintendent.
Come Meet Our Incoming Superintendent: The Board has selected the district's next Superintendent, effective July 2026.
Please join us next week for an opportunity to meet and get to know them as they prepare to join our team.
Tap the flyer for full details and a message from Dr. Laura McDermott, Superintendent.
REMINDER: Wednesday, December 17 from 5-6pm , the Eagle Tech Academy will be hosting the Senior Capstone showcase. We'll have over 40 student developed passion projects on display, and students will be ready to talk about their process, outcome, and growth.
It is "open house style" so come and go as you're able during that hour. I know the students would love to have a great crowd come out and support and hear about all the work they've done.
Please enter through door #8, the ETA entrance at CCHS!
It is "open house style" so come and go as you're able during that hour. I know the students would love to have a great crowd come out and support and hear about all the work they've done.
Please enter through door #8, the ETA entrance at CCHS!
WCCS Update 12/16/25: Our phone lines and Internet are back online. Please remember to enter any student absences in Skyward. Thank you for your patience.
WCCS Skyward entry is available for entry of absences. Our providers are currently experiencing connectivity issues and, we’re actively working with them to address the situation. Thank you for your patience!
Students interested in medical careers have great partners in our local Parkview Hospitals! This semester we have students at both Parkview Whitley and Parkview Kosciusko Hospitals. Students get to experience first-hand what medical careers can be!
WCCS will be on a two-hour delay Monday, December 15th due to
cold conditions combined with drifting and slick roads in areas throughout our district.
cold conditions combined with drifting and slick roads in areas throughout our district.
WCCS Winter Weather Protocols for Monday, December 15, 2025:
If the air temperature is expected to be -10 degrees Fahrenheit or colder at 6:30 a.m., then a two-hour delay may be considered in order to ensure daylight so that students are able to see buses approaching stops and do not have to wait at the stops in the cold.
If the air temperature remains at -10 degrees Fahrenheit or colder at 8:30 a.m., then school may be closed depending upon road conditions.
The CCHS Criminal Justice CTE program conducted a mock trial this week.
The goal of CTE programs is for students to gain real-world experience through their education.
The goal of CTE programs is for students to gain real-world experience through their education.
Don't Miss the Music: Christmas Concert Tonight
Come out tonight to the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM to hear the Columbia City High School Band and Choir. The students have been working hard all semester and would love to see a packed house!
đź—“ When: Tonight (Dec 11) @ 7:00 PM đź“Ť Where: CCHS Performing Arts Center
Come out tonight to the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM to hear the Columbia City High School Band and Choir. The students have been working hard all semester and would love to see a packed house!
đź—“ When: Tonight (Dec 11) @ 7:00 PM đź“Ť Where: CCHS Performing Arts Center
Parkview Physician's Group medical offices offer amazing internship experiences for our Columbia City High School students interested in medical careers. We greatly appreciate them allowing our students to explore possibilities!
Students in our Business pathways at Columbia City High School have a variety of internship opportunities to choose from! These hands-on experiences give students the chance to apply their skills and knowledge from their classes to real work environments. We are grateful to all of our partnering businesses!
WCCS Update: Thank you for your flexibility during today's power outage. While generators ran critical systems, early dismissal was necessary for student comfort. All students were fed lunch before departure. Buses followed strict safety protocols, releasing students only to adults, while staff focused fully on supervision. We appreciate your support!
Students in healthcare pathways at Columbia City High School are supported by amazing community partners, including Parkview Health! Parkview's "Future Ready" Internship rotations allow students to explore 6 different hospital departments, before taking a deeper dive into an area of interest. We are grateful for our partnerships that allow students career exploration opportunities!
WCCS will be on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, December 4, 2025 due to icy road conditions in areas throughout our district.
WCCS is moving to a traditional school closing. We will utilize a planned snow make-up day on Monday, January 19, 2026. Throughout the county, roads continue to be snow-covered and slick, with many of the outlying areas still unplowed. Road conditions are not forecasted to improve later this morning.
Students in our Criminal Justice Capstone Internships have the opportunity to learn from many local partners through rotational experiences. Thank you to WCSD, CCPD, ISP, SDI, Ultra Maritime, Parkview Health, BGSW Law Office, and WC Community Corrections for hosting CCHS students for these experiences.
WCCS is on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to current road and weather conditions.
Cancellation Alert: WCCS Board of School Trustees meeting
WCCS will be implementing a Synchronous Learning Day for Monday, December 1, 2025 due to continued icy and dangerous road conditions throughout our district. Families, please check your email for additional information regarding the Synchronous Learning Day schedule.
