Whitley County Consolidated Schools

Welcome, Mrs. Windhorst! She is joining WCCS as a second-grade teacher at Coesse. Welcome to the team.

Welcome, Mr. Bersel! Joining CCHS as the Precision Machining teacher, Mr. Bersel is helping connect students to industry! Welcome to the team!

Welcome, Mrs. Beery! Katie has been with WCCS for several years and transitioned to a Second Grade classroom at Little Turtle! We're glad you're here! Help us welcome Mrs. Beery!

Good morning, Due to the heat index predicted for dismissal time today and tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday, we will be rearranging how we handle afternoon bus dismissal to limit the amount of time students are on the buses. Students will be put into bus lines inside the buildings. As each bus pulls up, students will load the appropriate bus and leave school grounds. This will minimize the amount of time students are sitting on a non-moving bus. This should not impact student arrival times dramatically. Your elementary age child may arrive a few minutes earlier if your child rides a bus that is one of the first buses to leave the school grounds. Parent pick up times and procedures remain the same for all buildings. However, if you are picking up on the south campus (ISMS or CCHS), please watch for and give right of way to our buses. They will not be moving in a group as they normally do. We will have additional persons out to direct traffic. Thank you, Dr. Laura McDermott, Superintendent

Good morning, The heat index during bus dismissal today and throughout the remainder of the week could be in excess of 90 degrees. Our bus drivers exercise every precaution to ensure your children are as comfortable as possible during these very hot days and make every effort to deliver them home quickly and safely. Your child may carry a water bottle on the bus. School staff will work to ensure students are hydrated prior to loading the buses. Thank you, Dr. Laura McDermott

Welcome, Ms. Geren! She is Little Turtle Elementary's new K and Second Grade Resource Teacher! Welcome to the team!

Thank you to Mr. Matt Espich for providing seating for our outdoor classroom! The outdoor classroom was designed and created by students for students. The whole story can be found in the WCCS Connection Magazine from Spring 2023.

Columbia City High School seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher to join us this school year. The applicant must have a Valid Indiana Exceptional Needs Licensure OR has a Bachelor’s degree and the desire to work towards appropriate licensure for the position; Experience working with students with exceptional needs; Knowledge of IEP and FBA/BIP development; Experience providing specialized researched-based instruction to meet unique student needs; Collaborative, works well within a team environment. Interested applicants can apply online at wccsonline.com under "Employment Opportunities."

Welcome, Ms. Evans! Ms. Evans is the new art teacher for Coesse and Mary Raber Elementary! Welcome to the team!

Happy First Day, WCCS! We are looking forward to a great year!

The WCCS Lunch Staff is ready to welcome students back for the 23-24 school year! On the lunch menu for the first day is a breaded chicken patty sandwich (spicy chicken sandwich for the middle school and high school), french fries, broccoli florets, fruit, and ICE CREAM! Parents and students can find the on-line menus at the WCCS website under the dining option. Welcome back!!!

WCCS Back to School events begin this afternoon! We're so excited to have our students back in the buildings and look forward to another great year!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the WCCS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and access new features.

Reminder | Please remember to register your child for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration must be submitted before August 7 to guarantee bus transportation this coming year. Find a helpful guide at wccsonline.com/page/registration.

The 2023-2024 School Supply Lists are now easier to find. Visit wccsonline.com, select your school, locate the link in the menu, or use the WCCS app! The WCCS app. makes locating documents for the District and individual schools easier than ever. Download where you get your apps!

Columbia City High School is hiring a Health Science Teacher and EMT Instructor to join us this August. Whitley County Consolidated Schools (WCCS) hires this teacher to engage with Health and Human Services Academy students. The applicant should be a Certified EMT Instructor. https://www.applitrack.com/r8esc/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37410&category=High+School+Teaching Create world-class results with us!

Congratulations to all of our students who participate in the Whitley County 4-H Fair. From projects on the hill, livestock projects, countless volunteer hours, and memories, we hope it's been a Fair to remember. The Whitley County 4-H Fair can still be enjoyed today, and the livestock auction is tomorrow. Swing by the WCCS booth in the Commercial Building to finish your registration or to say, "Hello!" Thank you, WCCS staff, who also volunteer so much of their time for the community event! #UnitedWeSOAR

Good luck, Whitley County 4-Hers! Have a great week! The Whitley County 4-H Fair runs until July 20!

Registration Open | All WCCS families, please remember to register your child for the 2023-2024 school year. Get started by visiting wccsonline.com/page/registration.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the WCCS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and access new features.