May 13, 2026
Families,
Early this afternoon, at the request of the Columbia City Police Department, Mary Raber, Little Turtle, CCHS, and ISMS were briefly placed in a Secure status due to a report of an individual in Columbia City who may have posed a threat to themselves or others. A Secure status means that instruction and normal school operations continued as usual, while outside activities were limited and visitors were not permitted to enter school buildings. After further investigation and updated information from the Columbia City Police Department, the Secure status has been lifted, and all schools are operating normally; we appreciate the proactive communication and partnership of the Columbia City Police Department and our School Resource Officers in helping ensure a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership,
Seth Slater
WCCS Interim Superintendent