Help us [again] welcome Kurstyn Markins to the WCCS team!
Kurstyn isn't new to CCHS, she just joins us now as a graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne and married! Mrs. Markins is helping exceptional education students in the EAGLE program at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Kurstyn isn't new to CCHS, she just joins us now as a graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne and married! Mrs. Markins is helping exceptional education students in the EAGLE program at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome Dayla Jagger to the WCCS team!
Dayla is teaching math at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Dayla is teaching math at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome Angelica Moyer to the WCCS team!
Angelica is teaching Business at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Angelica is teaching Business at Columbia City High School!
#WCCSEagles
Help us welcome our new Student Resource Officers to WCCS!
Follow their pages on Facebook, too!
Follow their pages on Facebook, too!
Whitley County Consolidated kicked-off the school year in style today!
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year, Chris Bechtold, and Staff of the Year, Angie Miller! We welcomed our new staff to the WCCS family and were inspired by words from our Board of School Trustee President, Dave Smith, and our Superintendent, Dr. Laura McDermott.
Thank you, City Chevrolet City Ford for your unwavering support for our Teacher/Staff of the year. We will make a formal presentation with our whole community during the home football game on August 29.
Following our opening day presentation, teachers separated into their grade levels to collaborate.
Tonight we celebrate with our Open Houses.
The energy is high and the smiles are big as we prepare to see our students on Friday!
We celebrated our Teacher of the Year, Chris Bechtold, and Staff of the Year, Angie Miller! We welcomed our new staff to the WCCS family and were inspired by words from our Board of School Trustee President, Dave Smith, and our Superintendent, Dr. Laura McDermott.
Thank you, City Chevrolet City Ford for your unwavering support for our Teacher/Staff of the year. We will make a formal presentation with our whole community during the home football game on August 29.
Following our opening day presentation, teachers separated into their grade levels to collaborate.
Tonight we celebrate with our Open Houses.
The energy is high and the smiles are big as we prepare to see our students on Friday!
It's almost time! As we gear up to head back to school next week, please note our Open Houses and Back to School events!
First Student Day is August 15!
#WCCS #BacktoSchool2025
First Student Day is August 15!
#WCCS #BacktoSchool2025
Our new teachers, including our resident student teachers, participated in New Teacher Orientation today!
As we welcome them to WCCS, we are grateful for the work they're about to do and the dedication to our students and our community.
Orientation was led by our assistant superintendent, Seth Slater, and they heard from various administrators throughout the district to onboard their experience. They even met Officer Clark and Jake, our new SRO to WCCS!
We're on the countdown! The first student day is next Friday!
#GoEagles #WelcomeNewTeachers
As we welcome them to WCCS, we are grateful for the work they're about to do and the dedication to our students and our community.
Orientation was led by our assistant superintendent, Seth Slater, and they heard from various administrators throughout the district to onboard their experience. They even met Officer Clark and Jake, our new SRO to WCCS!
We're on the countdown! The first student day is next Friday!
#GoEagles #WelcomeNewTeachers
Happening Today! Whitley County's BABE is hosting a Back to School Night!
Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
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Happening Today! 4 to 6 p.m. at Indian Springs!
Free “back-to-school” haircuts are available for all WCCS Students. Please use the following guidelines to participate:
* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists
The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3.
A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service.
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
Free “back-to-school” haircuts are available for all WCCS Students. Please use the following guidelines to participate:
* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists
The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3.
A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service.
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is looking for passionate, student-centered professionals to join our Special Education teams throughout our schools
If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and supporting all learners in reaching their full potential, we want to hear from you. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where students matter and every staff member makes a difference.
With competitive benefits, strong team support, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, child care options and more, WCCS is a district of value!
Apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/Whitley-County-Consolidated
#WCCS #SpecialEducation #NowHiring #EducationCareers
If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and supporting all learners in reaching their full potential, we want to hear from you. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where students matter and every staff member makes a difference.
With competitive benefits, strong team support, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, child care options and more, WCCS is a district of value!
Apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/Whitley-County-Consolidated
#WCCS #SpecialEducation #NowHiring #EducationCareers
REMINDER: Back to School Shot Clinic on August 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Whitley County Health Department Immunization Clinic will host the clinic at Columbia City High School.
Parents/guardians can call the Immunization Clinic to receive shots before the clinic or to check their child(ren) records.
An RSVP is not needed but preferred if you plan to attend the Back to School Shot Clinic.
Today, we are celebrating our interns with the State of Indiana for Indiana's Intern Day!
Our community partners who host interns allow for a truly personalized internship experience for our seniors make a meaningful impact for our students' futures.
Last year, our CCHS seniors logged 56,867 hours for the 2024/2025 school year!
We know internships allow a variety of experiences for our students to find a meaningful choice after high school and gives them individualized opportunities to explore their career interests.
In just a few short weeks more than 100 seniors will join our partners for the Fall 2025 semester! If you haven't connected with us to host an intern yet, connect with Lori Heuer and check out our website at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education
Interns are a significant part of Indiana’s workforce. Today we’re
recognizing interns and making sure they know the value of their work. Happy #INinternday!
@IWEIndiana @LearnMoreIN
Our community partners who host interns allow for a truly personalized internship experience for our seniors make a meaningful impact for our students' futures.
Last year, our CCHS seniors logged 56,867 hours for the 2024/2025 school year!
We know internships allow a variety of experiences for our students to find a meaningful choice after high school and gives them individualized opportunities to explore their career interests.
In just a few short weeks more than 100 seniors will join our partners for the Fall 2025 semester! If you haven't connected with us to host an intern yet, connect with Lori Heuer and check out our website at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education
Interns are a significant part of Indiana’s workforce. Today we’re
recognizing interns and making sure they know the value of their work. Happy #INinternday!
@IWEIndiana @LearnMoreIN
We are so excited to share our Back to School events!
Please look at the photo carefully. Our website also has additional details.
ISMS families, sixth graders are encouraged to attend sixth grade night. You do not have to attend the Open House. The sixth grade family night allows you to walk through the school, get accustomed to lockers, etc. To meet teachers you will have to attend the ISMS Open House.
Elementary, your open houses allow you to find your classroom and meet your teachers, too.
CCHS will host a student activity fair for students and families to become familiar with some clubs and extracurricular opportunities for students, which begins at 5 p.m.
Our Food Service is also sampling lunch goodies! Don't miss it!
See you soon Eagles! ❤️
Students who need immunizations can receive them during the Back to School Shot Clinic on August 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Whitley County Health Department Immunization Clinic will host the clinic at Columbia City High School.
Parents/guardians can call the Immunization Clinic to receive shots before the clinic or to check their child(ren) records.
An RSVP is not needed but preferred if you plan to attend the Back to School Shot Clinic.
Dear WCCS Families,
In anticipation of the 2025-26 school year, free “back-to-school” haircuts will be available for all WCCS Students. We are thrilled to provide this service to all WCCS Families. Brook & Co. Salon will be providing these haircuts, free of charge, at Indian Springs Middle School on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please use the following guidelines to participate:
* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists.
The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3. A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service. If you have any questions, please contact the Indian Springs Office at 260-244-5148.
Respectfully,
Wesley D. Mullett, Principal
Indian Springs Middle School
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
In anticipation of the 2025-26 school year, free “back-to-school” haircuts will be available for all WCCS Students. We are thrilled to provide this service to all WCCS Families. Brook & Co. Salon will be providing these haircuts, free of charge, at Indian Springs Middle School on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please use the following guidelines to participate:
* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists.
The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3. A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service. If you have any questions, please contact the Indian Springs Office at 260-244-5148.
Respectfully,
Wesley D. Mullett, Principal
Indian Springs Middle School
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
Attention Parents: Free & Reduced meal applications are available online August 1, 2025.
If your child is receiving benefits through Food Stamps, TANF, or Medicaid you will not need to apply for assistance. If your child is approved for Free & Reduced price meals, please fill out the online Sharing Information Form in Skyward Qmlativ Family Access under “Online Forms."
These forms will be available after August 1, 2025. You will only need to complete the form once. It is a family form that will add the information under your other children if you have more than one child. This will allow your child’s building administrator and counselor his/her status in the free/reduced lunch program. Giving your permission to share this information with the programs below will also provide your child with at no cost or greatly reduced costs to the following based on your child’s free/reduced price lunch status.
Administrators and guidance counselors will not see the information, but will allow them to ask the Food Service Director for your status if they have assistance that will benefit your family.
Some of the following programs are:
Dual credit class costs, AP, PSAT, ACT and SAT testing costs
Scholarship Opportunities
Other programs that reach out to administrators to offer assistance
Please contact Lisa Schnorr Food Service Director if you are unsure or have any questions. 260-244-5771 Ex. 1280
More information: https://www.wccsonline.com/documents/departments/food-service/2025-2026/838707
If your child is receiving benefits through Food Stamps, TANF, or Medicaid you will not need to apply for assistance. If your child is approved for Free & Reduced price meals, please fill out the online Sharing Information Form in Skyward Qmlativ Family Access under “Online Forms."
These forms will be available after August 1, 2025. You will only need to complete the form once. It is a family form that will add the information under your other children if you have more than one child. This will allow your child’s building administrator and counselor his/her status in the free/reduced lunch program. Giving your permission to share this information with the programs below will also provide your child with at no cost or greatly reduced costs to the following based on your child’s free/reduced price lunch status.
Administrators and guidance counselors will not see the information, but will allow them to ask the Food Service Director for your status if they have assistance that will benefit your family.
Some of the following programs are:
Dual credit class costs, AP, PSAT, ACT and SAT testing costs
Scholarship Opportunities
Other programs that reach out to administrators to offer assistance
Please contact Lisa Schnorr Food Service Director if you are unsure or have any questions. 260-244-5771 Ex. 1280
More information: https://www.wccsonline.com/documents/departments/food-service/2025-2026/838707
Whitley County's BABE is hosting a Back to School Night on August 7!
Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
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Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
[Submitted content]
Join the CCHS Team! We are hiring a Special Education/Resource Teacher.
This position will work with students with exceptional needs and will work in a collaborative environment with our staff.
We offer benefits, too!
Health insurance
Health Savings Account with a qualifying health plan
On-site free health clinic
Access to the free Wellness Coach
Dental/Vision insurance
401(a)/403(b)
Indiana Teacher Retirement Fund
On-site employee childcare
& more!
We encourage a timely application. Reach out to CCHS Principal, Brady Mullett, with any questions.
Read more and apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/84579
Become an Eagle today!
This position will work with students with exceptional needs and will work in a collaborative environment with our staff.
We offer benefits, too!
Health insurance
Health Savings Account with a qualifying health plan
On-site free health clinic
Access to the free Wellness Coach
Dental/Vision insurance
401(a)/403(b)
Indiana Teacher Retirement Fund
On-site employee childcare
& more!
We encourage a timely application. Reach out to CCHS Principal, Brady Mullett, with any questions.
Read more and apply: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/84579
Become an Eagle today!
As summer begins to wind down, we're hopeful it's been a summer of memories!
Everyone could use a self-esteem boost and we're sharing resources on our Student Safety page!
wccsonline.com/page/student-safety
Remember to be honest, focus on strengths and encourage healthy relationships. Helping someone learn a new skill is also another great self-esteem booster!
For Parents
kidshealth.org/en/parents/boost-self-esteem.html
For Students
kidshealth.org/en/kids/self-esteem.html
Our Eagles have Eagle P.R.I.D.E. Persistence, Respectfulness, Initiative, Dependability and Efficiency!
You can access the Crisis Text Line and local resources through the STOPit app or on our website.
It takes a whole community; we are glad you're a part of ours at WCCS!
#StayWellWCCS #WCCSSummer #Summer
📣 Help Shape Columbia City’s Future!
The City of Columbia City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and your input is vital. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts on our community’s future:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColumbiaCityComprehensivePlanUpdate
Your feedback will help guide city leaders as they plan for growth, development, and quality of life improvements. Thank you for your support!
The City of Columbia City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and your input is vital. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts on our community’s future:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColumbiaCityComprehensivePlanUpdate
Your feedback will help guide city leaders as they plan for growth, development, and quality of life improvements. Thank you for your support!