Whitley County Consolidated Schools

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade learned about the power of legumes in our first “Try-It Tuesday” of the year. Pictured are samples of the refried beans all students were offered and encouraged to try. Did you know beans are packed with protein to keep you strong, give you energy for class and sports, and help your brain stay focused? Our students do now!

Last Friday, Whitley County Consolidated Schools' entire third-grade class experienced the excitement and wonder of the Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne—a cherished community tradition that has delighted local students for more than half a century. Thanks to the generous Shriners and Whitley County Shrine Club, every third-grade student received a free tickets to the spectacular event. This long-standing tradition allows children to enjoy a memorable day of entertainment at no cost to their families. "The Shriners are all about kids. We have hospitals for children but we care about all kids. We're grateful to be able to do it,” said Joe Simon, the Shrine Circus coordinator for Whitley County. Third-grade students are even escorted by police to the Fort Wayne Coliseum for the event. “This is so fun for our students. They love when the Shriners ride our bus over and spend the day with us. It’s great to get our students into the community too. Often students want their parents to go to another performance. It’s a trip they talk about for years; we still hear from former students about how fun the circus is,” said Jacqueline Snoddy, Coesse Third Grade Teacher. The circus outing provides more than just entertainment. It offers students a unique educational experience outside the classroom, exposing them to performances and exciting acts that spark imagination and create lasting memories. This incredible gesture by the local Shrine Club demonstrates their commitment to the community and children's experiences. For 72 years, they have been bringing joy to students throughout the region with circus tickets, embodying the organization's mission of supporting youth. The smiles, laughter, and wide-eyed wonder of our third graders serve as a testament to the Shriners' ongoing dedication to making childhood special. #ExperienceWCCS #ShrineCircus Thank you, WCCS Transportation for the photos!

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be on a two hour delay for Wednesday January 22, 2025. Parents please ensure your children dress appropriate for the weather.

During last night's Board of School Trustee meeting, our ISMS Student Council presented the School Board members with gift baskets to show appreciation for National School Board Appreciation Month. Students spoke about the value of our school board before presenting. Thank you! #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #ExperienceWCCS

All evening activities on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 are cancelled.

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day. Assignments will be posted by 9 am. Teachers will be available to students from 9 am till 2 pm. Repeat, Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day.

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be on a two hour delay for Monday January 20, 2025. Parents please ensure your children dress appropriate for the weather.

We’re excited to announce Officer Lewis Fuller as the new Student Resource Officer (SRO) at Columbia City High School! Officer Fuller brings 15+ years of experience to our communty and joined to Columbia City Police Department this past November. “This is my home. I was born and raised here, I coach here, and my kids attend school here. It was an opportunity for me to be back in this community,” shared Officer Fuller, who has a senior and an eighth grader in the district. As SRO, Officer Fuller’s primary duties will include ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and building, addressing crimes on campus, and serving as a mentor and positive role model. He will also act as a liaison between the school and local law enforcement. Fuller recently served the past five years as Sergeant of the SROs and as an SRO himself at Warsaw Community Schools. We are thrilled to welcome Officer Fuller to Columbia City and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and school community! #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #SRO #Welcome #ExperienceWCCS

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a two hour delay for Thursday January 16, 2025.

Please join us to celebrate our School Board of Trustees during National School Board Appreciation Month! The reception begins at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude before the Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Located at 107 N Walnut Street at WCCS Central Office.

Montessori families or those with interest, there is an informational parent meeting on Tuesday, January 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Mary Raber Montessori Elementary. The Montessori Application will open January 22, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. This is only an application and does not guarantee your acceptance into the program. Please view more at https://www.wccsonline.com/o/mrms #MontessoriEducation #MRES #WCCSRelationshipBuilders

🥗 Tasty Learning in Family Skills Class! 🍎 Yesterday, our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students participated in a taste testing, exploring the components of school breakfast and lunch. Students sampled various foods and provided valuable feedback about our salad bar options. Our young food critics shared thoughtful insights about flavors, textures, and what they'd love to see more of in future meals. It was a fantastic hands-on way to learn about balanced nutrition and food choices. Another taste testing opportunity is scheduled for today!

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2 hour delay for Monday January 6, 2025

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2 hour delay for Monday, January 6, 2025

WCCS Families, With winter break here, I want to remind you that the safety and well-being of our school community continue to be a top priority. The holidays are a time when some students may need additional support. During the break, the reporting feature for STOPit, our anonymous reporting system will be shut off. Students will continue to have access to the app for local resources and the Crisis Text Line services during the break. The reporting feature will come back into service on January 5. -Lyle Kuhmichel Director of District Safety and Student Services

Last night’s board meeting was full of celebrations across the District. Following Indian Springs’ Veteran Fish Fry, the committee presented a check of their profits to Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. Mr. & Mrs. Coons, and Mrs. Miller presented the check to Gene Languell. Winner of the Rose-Hulman Mathematics Contest, Trey Whitacre, was congratulated by the board. Read his full story on the CCHS news page. We also recognized retiring school board members, Shelby Longenbaugh, Stan Meyer and Bill Tucker. Thank you for your dedication to our school community and the impact you have made for our students! In addition, Mr. Brett Eberly and Mrs. Hanna presented on the work and great things happening in the Innovation Academy at CCHS. The new academy structure features three academies, Eagle Tech Academy, Innovation Academy and Service Academy. Learn more on the CCHS site. Then our very own, Mrs. Rentschler, Indiana Board of Education Board Member, presented on the changing diploma requirements for the Class of 2029 and beyond. As always, our board meeting documents can be found on our website at wccsonline.com. #ExperienceWCCS #WCCSRelationshipBuliders

Dear WCCS Families and Staff,  At approximately 3:37 p.m., WCCS was notified of a 911 text message that came through the Whitley County Sheriff Dispatch. Dispatch was able to gather the geo-location, which showed the message came from the north side of the Columbia City High School parking lot, where buses park at dismissal with both middle and high school students present.  Joining administration, several members of the CCPD, CCFD, and ISP arrived at CCHS and did a walkthrough of the building. At 4:05 p.m., law enforcement identified the owner of the cell phone and left to make contact with the family.  We acknowledge the seriousness of this offense and will act accordingly with our policies and work with law enforcement. The owner of the cell phone was identified and there is no threat at any WCCS campus.  Please know, safety is a top priority and we encourage - if you see something or hear something, say something. As with any school safety incident, we will debrief and review our practices and procedures. We extend our appreciation to our local law enforcement for their work. 

Due to icy conditions in the northern half of our district, Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a two hour delay for Thursday December 12, 2024.

Whitley County Consolidated Schools is on a 2 hour delay for Thursday December 5, 2024

Throughout the district today our staff traded spots with students and took learning roles. All of our staff took part in professional development to collaborate together and focus on student outcomes. Conversations around literacy, mathematics, data-driven and student led instruction, and so much more! Continously learning to enhance the WCCS Experience for our students! Thank you, staff for all you do for our students!