Columbia City High School

Mrs. Curry's American Sign Language (ASL) 3 class of juniors and seniors visited Locked Up an Escape Room Experience in Fort Wayne. They completed the escape room using only sign language and gestures. Only one group escaped but we had a really fun time and were able to use the skills/signs that had been learned during 3 years. We also had sponsors for the trip Armstrong Storage, Coyote IT, Richmond Construction and Clifford's Custom Collision. #ASL #WCCSExperience [Staff submitted post]

The Columbia City High School Fire & EMT Graduation Ceremony honored students on May 22, 2025.  In addition, the program welcomes students from Churubusco, Wawasee and West Noble through a partnership with their home school to provide career-leading opportunities.   Fire I Graduates Mason Coffelt (Columbia Township Fire Department) Kenner Hull (Jefferson Center Fire Department) Lacey Leamon (Sparta Township Fire Department, Noble County; West Noble) Mataya McConnell (Smith Township Fire Department; Churubusco) Jade North (Columbia City Fire Department) Jacob Ruiz (Columbia Township Fire Department) Jaxon Ryman (Turkey Creek Fire Department, Kosciusko County, Wawasee) Fire II Graduates Wyatt Cornewell Jack Hammel Noah Haselby Emily Johnson Donovan MacPherson Gavin Pequinot Astoria Smith (Churubusco) Austin Wait Hunter Wood Aaron Wright-Miller (Wawasee) EMT Wyatt Cornewell Kimberly Leticia Correa (West Noble) Ava Friend Jack Hammel Noah Haselby Emily Johnson Colette Lieb Donovan MacPherson Aliana Marmolejo (West Noble) Braylon McCoy (Churbusco) Gavin Pequignot Sheighlee Pletcher Hannah Quinn Erick Schmucker Peyton Sizemore (West Noble) Astoria Smith (Churubusco) Madilynn Tucker Austin Wait Hunter Wood Aaron Wright-Miller (Wawasee) Each graduate has earned industry certifications and college credits. In addition, they were awarded a plaque in recognition with their families, instructors, Zach Rumsyre and Paige Phelps, Jennifer Reiff, CTE Director, and representatives from several local fire departments and personnel. As part of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, these students serve our communities on volunteer fire departments and full-time employment with cities, municipalities and local EMS services. Their dedication shines in the classroom and in our community. The Fire Academy and EMT are part of the Health and Human Services (HHS) career focus and are available to any student in the three academies during their junior and senior year(s).  EMT students will sit for their national exam next week, we wish them the best of luck!  Congratulations, eagles! 

The CCMA students visited all four of our elementary schools to do a teddy bear clinic with all kindergartners. The kindergartners visited 10 different stations including registration where students got to name their bear and get a wristband put on their bear. Then was height and weight here their bear was measured and weighed. They moved to vital signs where we checked the bear's temperature, blood pressure, and students got to "hear" their bear's heartbeat by putting on a stethoscope and the CCMA students tapped on it to simulate a heartbeat. They then moved to surgery where we removed the "bearpendix" from their bear. The kindergartners then moved on to having their bear's ears, and eyes checked. The bears had x-rays taken and students were given an x-ray of their teddy bear. Finally, they moved to dental where they learned about brushing their teeth, and received a toothbrush, toothpaste, timer, and coloring book. Students learned about vaccinations and got to "give" their bear a shot. Lastly, they went to a bandaging station where we wrapped their bear's arm up to help stop the bleeding from the shot. This was all done to help teach kids that going to the doctor, the hospital, and the dentist doesn't need to be a scary experience. It was also to help teach the CCMA students how to communicate and teach children about different health situations in which they may work once they graduate from our CTE program. #CTE #WCCSExperience [Staff submitted post]

Our Business, Arts and Communication (BAC) and Human and Health Services (HHS) career focus groups met for their quarterly breakfast with the Career and Technical Education (CTE)! The group celebrated the 90% pass rate for the CCMA, first-year Quickbook Certified User certifications, Business Professionals of America (BPA) State and National contests and Mrs. Roberts as Indiana Teacher of the Year for American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences! They also discussed the impact of Senate Bill 1 for industry, community, non-profit and service organizations. Thank you, community partners for all you do to help drive student success and opportunities! To learn more about our CTE opportunities, visit wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education #CTE #WCCSExperience

Please note the change in our 2025-2026 school year calendar! First Student Day is Friday, August 15, 2025. At the May 19, 2025, School Board Meeting the board approved calendar revisions to include the five Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) 1003 Flex Waiver Days for professional development use focused on student achievement and academic success. Find the calendar here: https://www.wccsonline.com/documents/school-year-calendars/332185

Congratulations to our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) students who passed their exam! 90 percent of the students passed their exam on their first attempt! Did you know the first test for any certification is earned at no cost to our students and their family? Through state reimbursements students take their first exam for free. Thank you, Matt Bock for your leadership for our students to learn and apply their knowledge to the industry. Learn more about our CTE programs and academies at wccsonline.com! #ExperienceWCCS #CTE

Cross Country Camp has been added! https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/spring-and-summer-youth-camps Please check the page for registration details and entry forms for several athletic opportunities!

Columbia City High School freshman toured Whitko Career Academy to learn more about Career and Technical Education opportunities through the Whitley County CTE Cooperative. Smith Green Community Schools, Whitko Community Schools and Whitley County Consolidated Schools signed a memorandum of understanding in January to create the CTE cooperative to provide more opportunities for students. Columbia City High School students can take Biomedical Sciences, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education or Precision Machining at Whitko Career Academy. Similarly, Whitko and Smith Green students have the opportunity to join our CTE courses at CCHS. This cooperative model allows all students more opportunities streamlines efficiencies to meet state-required graduation requirements. In programs with high demand, like welding, the programs are offered at CCHS and Whitko. Smaller programs where we can share resources and benefit students helped create partnerships. While we have accepted students from outside the district in the past, this is a true cooperative model where students can reach their goals throughout the county. Thank you, Whitko Career Academy for allowing the freshman to tour your building! Read more CTE news at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education #CTE #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders

Congratulations, CCHS Senior Jeffrey Copp for placing second in the Nation for Business Law and Ethics! Copp competed at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Flordia. His contest was a written exam. Led by Mr. Ambrose and Mrs. James, BPA is a student-led organization for any student to participate and compete in business-centered events and help prepare them for their future. Copp plans to earn a law degree following his time at CCHS! Congratulations, Jeffrey!

Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year during Spring Registration, before May 30, to experience the same process they have during previous years. Registration information and step-by-step instructions can be found on wccsonline.com by clicking “Enrollment and Online Registration” in the top right corner of the webpage. To read more about our Skyward update visit: https://www.wccsonline.com/article/2179496 Complete registration at wccsonline.com from our homepage. Registration must be done from a browser and cannot be done through the Skyward App.

There is still time to order your WJHS apparel to celebrate 40 years of our student-run radio station! Learn more and support WJHS 91.5 The Eagle here: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/overview-wjhs

Join us for the CCHS Spring Concert this evening! Featuring ISMS eighth grade and CCHS concert and jazz bands on May 8, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the CCHS Performing Arts Center.

Our Innovation Academy Seniors are practicing interviews today! In Mr. Keener's class, they have prepared their final resumes and put their practice into action with our industry and community members. Thank you, community volunteers, for your time, talent, and constructive critique of our students. Several seniors received job offers from their interviews today! Well done, eagles! #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #Resume #Jobs #WCCSExperience

Students in their second year of the Criminal Justice Pathway at CCHS were able to visit and tour the Indiana State Police post. Sgt. Walker gave them information about potential careers with the ISP and students were able to tour the lab area to see the different forensic science opportunities. #CTE #CriminalJustice #WCCSExperience

Reminder, the CCHS Spring Concert happens this week! Featuring ISMS eighth grade and CCHS concert and jazz bands on May 8, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the CCHS Performing Arts Center.

Today is National Lunch Hero Day and we want to celebrate and honor our cafeteria staff in our remaining three schools! Coesse: Daniell Schuchman, Terri Clupper, not pictured- Amber Heinfeld CCHS: Staci Reust, Morgan Geradot, Markita Hayes, Kathy Mathias, Jessica Myers, Raquel Perez, Kayla Roberson, Kathy Smith, Ciera Tulley, Jandi Vasquez Northern Heights: Monica Green, Theresa “T” DuBois, Tabby Garber, Theresa Mathews These incredible lunch staff members serve up more than just meals - they serve up smiles, support, and care for our students every single day! Their hard work often goes unnoticed, but today we shine a spotlight on their awesome dedication. A BIG THANK YOU to our lunch heroes who make sure our students are nourished and supported!

Columbia City Show Choirs Presents Surf Crazy! This year's Fantacular is May 2 and 3 beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the door for $10 with cash /card. Please note, a one-time $1 fee is added for card use. Seniors will be recognized on Saturday, May 3.

We have A VERY LIMITED YEARBOOKS remaining. Order now before we run out – www.jostensyearbooks.com – Don't miss out on pre-orders as we don't order extras!

Thank you, Alicia and Columbia City Ace Hardware for donating a new Milwaukee 18 Gauge cordless nailer to our construction trades program! Community partnerships like this make all of our school programs successful. Thank you! #CTE #ConstructionTrades

Columbia City Show Choirs Presents Surf Crazy! This year's Fantacular is May 2 and 3 beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the door for $10 with cash /card. Please note, a one-time $1 fee is added for card use. Seniors will be recognized on Saturday, May 3.