At that time, industry leaders began purchasing naming rights and equipment for the $2 million project. Now we are asking the community to help bridge the $250,000 gap for equipment, furniture, signage and final pieces for the building.
The new Career & Technical Education Building gives students hands-on training in the high-demand fields of welding, civil and construction trades, EMT, fire and rescue and criminal justice. These programs prepare students for purpose and post-secondary plans.
Every gift, large or small, helps equip classrooms and lab spaces and empowers the next generation of skilled professionals right here in Whitley County.
Bridge the Gap: https://whitley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXRBQxvrfua8YEm
Stay tuned as we share more updates and student perspectives about our new building and its opportunities!
Read more: https://www.wccsonline.com/article/2173384
Business partners in our community provide amazing experiences for our CCHS seniors to explore career options. Extending their learning beyond the school , these experiences allow students to navigate their future plans.
It’s exciting to see the transformation taking place as construction crews continue making incredible progress on the future home of hands-on learning opportunities for our students. From updated lab spaces and welding areas to improved classrooms and infrastructure, this project is coming together quickly and will provide students with modern, industry-aligned learning environments designed to prepare them for success beyond graduation.
A huge THANK YOU to FCI Construction and all contractors involved for the outstanding work and commitment to keeping this project on schedule. Your dedication, craftsmanship, and collaboration are helping bring this vision to life for current and future generations of CCHS students.
We can’t wait to continue sharing updates as the project moves closer to completion!
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Congratulations to Braden Kreischer and Noah McCoy!
Both welding students signed with Steel Dynamics through the Northeast Indiana FAME program. They have completed the welding program at Columbia City High School, under the leadership of Matt Rusher.
The Northeast Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NEINFAME) connects students with employer partners to sponsor their pursuit of a two-year degree. Sponsor companies provide their selected students with mentoring and paid work experience.
NEINFAME focuses on developing critical professional skills while attending classes and earning an associate degree with education partner, Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne. Upon completion of the program, students have a high probability of no student debt, and the option to continue to earn a bachelor’s degree.
From our Director and Managers to our dedicated kitchen staff, this team works hard every day to ensure our students are well-fed, cared for, and ready to learn. They go above and beyond—finding creative ways to make meals both nutritious and fun, like the Banana Split Yogurts featured this week at the Middle School.
A big THANK YOU to all of our Whitley County School Lunch Heroes! We appreciate everything you do! 🍎
Students took part in a physical fitness challenge, crime scene investigations, the MILO simulator, and explored career opportunities at the career fair—bringing classroom learning to life in a big way.
👏 Huge congratulations to:
🥇 Ryan Baxter – 1st Place, Physical Fitness Test
🥈 Joel Bean – 2nd Place, Physical Fitness Test
This was an incredible opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned and connect with professionals in the criminal justice field.
A big thank you to Mr. Sexton and Mrs. Laursen for supporting and guiding our students throughout the event!
Thank you to Paragon Medical for sharing opportunities with CCHS students as part of National Apprenticeship Week! This week highlights the important role of apprenticeship programs in building strong talent pipelines.
Students at Columbia City High School have the opportunity to explore careers during senior internships. After completing Career-Technical Education pathway courses, they can apply the knowledge gained under the supervision of a qualified mentor. We are grateful to our community for hosting these experiences!
CCHS EMT students are working with Parkview EMS to prepare for clinical assessments, gaining valuable real-world experience that will make a difference in our community.
This opportunity is available through a partnership between CCHS and Creations Beauty School.
Families,
With the close of the school year rapidly approaching, we're still trying to reach the 100% mark for completed 2026-2027 student registrations! Because of that, we've extended the deadline to receive free device protection coverage for the upcoming school year through Friday, May 1.
If you've been ignoring that weekly reminder email, today's a great day to act so that you don't miss out!
If you have the Skyward mobile app, registration can be completed in a few minutes by using the Registration Poral. Registration and enrollment can also be completed online by visiting the WCCS Skyward page or through this link on our website.
ENROLL TODAY!
