Whitley County Consolidated Schools

Today is National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! We're celebrating Chet Burch and Chad Ralston! They are the district maintenance technicians and help keep our buildings running day-to-day! “Chad and Chet are worth their weight in gold. They are given multiple projects, working together to create a beautiful space. One of the projects they have finished is the eSports room at ISMS. They both have their own sets of skills, and they learn from each other. These fellows have put their heart and soul into their work, which shows. As a corporation, we are very blessed to have these two guys on our team,” said Vicky Borders, WCCS Corporation Custodial Trainer. Read more about Chet and Chad and their work here: https://www.wccsonline.com/article/2069985 #EverydayEagles #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #WCCSExperience

WCCS hosts the Robotics Tournament on Saturday, March 8! Cheer on our Coesse, Little Turtle and Northern Heights teams! Concessions are available and the first match begins at 9:45 a.m. with the National Anthem and welcome at 9:10 a.m.

Notice: Radio Road, between SR9 and SR205, is closed March 3-7 for NIPSCO to complete some work. Please make sure you plan alternative routes and give yourself extra time to safely get to and from school.

Notice: Radio Road will close March 3-7 for NIPSCO to complete some work. Please make sure you plan alternative routes and give yourself extra time to safely get to and from school.

Mark your calendars! WCCS is hosting a Robotics Tournament on Saturday, March 8! Cheer on our Coesse, Little Turtle and Northern Heights teams! Concessions are available and the first match begins at 9:45 a.m. with the National Anthem and welcome at 9:10 a.m. Hope to see you there!

If you are heading out this morning to cheer the Lady Eagles on to victory at Huntington, remember the auction on 9 south of town is today. Traffic may be slow in that area. Go Lady Eagles!!

Our elementary schools go above and beyond each year to make reading fun! Read how turning pages helps change lives in our latest WCCS Connection. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf "The students color bookmarks, participate in flashlight reading, write their own stories, fill in mad libs, and play reading games centered on words. Each grade level participates in reading level appropriate activities to make reading a run and engaging activity," said Ashley Colter, Northern Heights parent and Parents in Education member.

Did you see the new esports space at Indian Springs?? We've featured it in the latest WCCS Connection! Read more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf

February is CTE Month, which celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for students of all ages. At Columbia City High School, students have access to four nationally recognized Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). FCCLA and FFA are hosted at Indian Springs Middle School, too! Career and Technical Education (CTE) at WCCS helps prepare students for employment, enrollment or enlistment. Access to CTSOs allows students to continue their education and apply their skills through regional, state, and national level competitions with like-minded students. Thank you, CTSO advisors and leaders! Learn more at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education

In the latest WCCS Connection, we have more Kindergarten Round Up information! Children five-years-old by August 1, 2025, are invited to attend Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ Kindergarten Round Up! Complete online enrollment here before scheduling. March 27, 2025 | Call Your Local Elementary to Schedule Your Round Up Time This is an opportunity for families to tour the school, meet the principal, teachers and staff, receive important information, test kindergarten readiness and more! Read more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2777/WCCS/5317709/WCCS_Connection_January_2025_Digital_Interactive.pdf Complete Enrollment: wccsonline.com/o/wccs/page/enrollment-new-student

To help connect area businesses to Whitley County high school students, CCHS is hosting a College & Career Fair on Thursday, March 27 from 1 -2:45 p.m. at Columbia City High School. Students from Columbia City High School, Churubusco High School, and Whitko High School have the availability to attend. Area businesses are invited to reserve an 8ft table/space (tables provided) to promote their career and to share any available summer or job opportunities to current and graduating students. We look forward to partnering with our community for this important student experience! Please reserve your spot by March 1. You can scan the QR code to complete the Career Fair Registration Form to reserve your spot!

Jenna Sallee received the Excellence Educator Award through EduStaff for her role as a substitute teacher. Presented with a plaque by Blair Baumgartner from EduStaff at the regular school board meeting, WCCS appreciates the dedication of our substitutes like Jenna. We're hiring! Use wccsonline.com/page/human-resources-overview and scroll down until you see "Substitute Information" to begin your application to become a substitute teacher.

February is CTE Month, which celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for students of all ages. At WCCS, 96 percent of our students in grades 8 through 12 are enrolled in a CTE course. Career and Technical Education (CTE) at WCCS helps prepare students for employment, enrollment or enlistment. With more than 24 pathways, which one would you choose?? Learn more at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education

February 15 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! WCCS is grateful for our SROs, Officer Leatherman and Officer Fuller! The two serve our district as a liaison between law enforcement and our schools. They also contribute to the education of students, build relationships with our students, and mentor eagle P.R.I.D.E characteristics of persistence, respectfulness, initiative, dependability, and efficiency. Our SROs interact with our 3,690 students and do more than patrol our buildings. They help with morning and afternoon traffic at the south campus, make home visits to students, mentor students, help lead our safety committees, supervise extracurricular events, and more! Established in 2022 by the National Association of School Resource Officers, the day recognizes the invaluable contribution of SROs to school communities.

As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, February 14 and on Monday, February 17. These are included as snow make-up days in our calendar. View our school calendar at wccsonline.com. There is a quick link at the top of the page. Enjoy your long weekend, eagles!

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday, February 13, 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 Thursday, February 13, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day.

Due to forecasted weather, all after school and evening activities for Wednesday, February 12, have been cancelled. Thank you.

Indian Springs had 12 students compete at the Solo & Ensemble contest on Saturday at East Noble. Eleven earned a GOLD rating and one earned a silver rating. This was Indian Springs Middle School's first time competing. Congratulations, all! #ExperienceWCCS

Whitley County Consolidated Schools will be closed Thursday February 6, 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 Thursday February 6, 2025. All students will participate in an E Learning day.

Happy National School Counseling Week! Our buildings have been celebrating this week to bring attention to the unique contribution of school counselors. Presented by the American School Counselor Association, National School Counseling Week is celebrated the first full week in February. WCCS extends appreciation to our school counselors and student support staff who help our students thrive in a variety of different ways. Consider how you can show appreciation for your school counselor this week. Maybe it's a quick note or a simple high-five, anything to let them know they're valued. #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #SchoolCounselingWeek