The students in the CCHS Criminal Justice - Fundamentals of Law Enforcement course are completing their unit in Crime Scene Investigations today. Students investigated 5 crime scenes outside of the Athletic Doors. The students have worked extremely hard to get to this point in their "training".
Students completing the Construction Pathway at Columbia City High School have the opportunity for a senior capstone internship. This experience allows the students to partner with an area employer to apply their knowledge to a hands-on working atmosphere as they explore future careers. We are grateful to our partners who help us grow this future talent pipeline!
🎉 Celebrating CCHS Success at State Conference! 🎉
Columbia City High School students represented us incredibly well at last week’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) State Conference—and we are proud to share that several students are advancing to Nationals this May!
🏆 National Qualifiers:
🥇 Will Schmitt – 1st Place, Personal Finance
🥈 Kristina Foster & Anna Lortie – 2nd Place, Global Marketing Team
💼 Top 10 State Finishers:
• Dylan Moctezuma – 7th Business Law, 9th Medical Coding
• Trace Parrish – 9th Accounting
• Thomas Schmitt – 9th Business Law
• Olivia Gibson, Riley Myers, Jade Fought & Madelyn Bradberry – 7th Admin Support Team
These students have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and professionalism. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented CCHS! 💛❤️
👏 If you see these students, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement—and wish our national qualifiers the best of luck in May!
Columbia City High School students represented us incredibly well at last week’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) State Conference—and we are proud to share that several students are advancing to Nationals this May!
🏆 National Qualifiers:
🥇 Will Schmitt – 1st Place, Personal Finance
🥈 Kristina Foster & Anna Lortie – 2nd Place, Global Marketing Team
💼 Top 10 State Finishers:
• Dylan Moctezuma – 7th Business Law, 9th Medical Coding
• Trace Parrish – 9th Accounting
• Thomas Schmitt – 9th Business Law
• Olivia Gibson, Riley Myers, Jade Fought & Madelyn Bradberry – 7th Admin Support Team
These students have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and professionalism. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented CCHS! 💛❤️
👏 If you see these students, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement—and wish our national qualifiers the best of luck in May!
Columbia City High School hosted the annual College and Career Fair this week with nearly 100 community partners participating! Students from CCHS, Whitko High School, and Churubusco High School were able to tour the fair, learning about many post-secondary and career possibilities.
Thank you employers, colleges, military, and union representatives for attending and spreading awareness to our students of the amazing possibilities for their future! Thank you to our amazing school counselors and CTE leaders for hosting this event for Whitley County students.
Thank you employers, colleges, military, and union representatives for attending and spreading awareness to our students of the amazing possibilities for their future! Thank you to our amazing school counselors and CTE leaders for hosting this event for Whitley County students.
A huge THANK YOU to Milestone Contractors LP for their generous donation of a skid steer to our Columbia City Civil & Construction Trades program!
This incredible gift gives our students hands-on experience with real industry equipment—building the skills they need for high-demand careers in construction, heavy equipment operation, and the skilled trades.
Partnerships like this are what make Career & Technical Education truly powerful—connecting classroom learning to real-world opportunity.
👏 We are grateful for community partners like Milestone Contractors LP who are investing in the future workforce right here in Whitley County.
#CCHS #CTEWorks #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #ThankYou #FutureReady
This incredible gift gives our students hands-on experience with real industry equipment—building the skills they need for high-demand careers in construction, heavy equipment operation, and the skilled trades.
Partnerships like this are what make Career & Technical Education truly powerful—connecting classroom learning to real-world opportunity.
👏 We are grateful for community partners like Milestone Contractors LP who are investing in the future workforce right here in Whitley County.
#CCHS #CTEWorks #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #ThankYou #FutureReady
Students completing the CCHS Automotive Technician program, hosted by our partners at City Automall, have the opportunity for a capstone internship experience their final semester. This allows them the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have gained throughout the program to a workplace experience. We are grateful to our partners who host these internships!
New and Returning Student Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. All students registered prior to the end of the day on Sunday, April 5 will receive FREE device protection plan coverage ($20 value, per child) for the 2026-2027 school year (see attached). Please review your email for more information.
Community business partners allow CCHS students to apply the knowledge gained through their high school coursework to hands-on career exploration opportunities. These experiences make a huge difference as the students make plans for the future!
Families, this is your reminder that WCCS Elementary Schools are hosting Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, March 19! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, or if you know an incoming Kindergarten student, contact your school today!
Columbia City High School students interested in medical pathways have many options to explore careers and extend their learning. After completing medical coursework at Columbia City High School, students have the opportunity to partner with our community organizations for internship and capstone experiences. We are grateful for the ongoing community support, helping students create their paths to the future.
Fundamentals of Law Enforcement and Corrections & Cultural Awareness students are developing fingerprints on various objects. This type of hands on learning/training helps the students to prepare for their future.
Principles of Criminal Justice students examine the crime scene! Mock crime scene investigation is just one of many hands on opportunities that CCHS students in the Criminal Justice program get to learn from.
Whitley County First graders attended AG Day yesterday! This Essential Experience trip give students the opportunity to learn about agriculture in our community, and careers in agriculture from our very own CCHS FFA members. Thank you to our community partners who made this possible: Whitley County Soil & Water Conservation District, Whitley County Farm Bureau, Whitley County 4-H, Columbia City High School FFA advisors, students, and families.
A huge thank you to Big C Lumber for their generous support of our students and programs!
They donated:
• 112 bundles of assorted (discontinued/obsolete) shingles
• 42 sheets of OSB board
• 150+ lbs. of 3" construction screws
With an estimated value of $3,000–$4,000, this contribution will directly support hands-on learning experiences in our construction programs. We are grateful for community partners who invest in the future workforce!
They donated:
• 112 bundles of assorted (discontinued/obsolete) shingles
• 42 sheets of OSB board
• 150+ lbs. of 3" construction screws
With an estimated value of $3,000–$4,000, this contribution will directly support hands-on learning experiences in our construction programs. We are grateful for community partners who invest in the future workforce!
Big things are happening on Radio Road! 🚧
We’re excited to see continued progress at the new CTE building. This week, crews are pouring interior concrete to ensure the proper infrastructure is in place to support our future programming and hands-on learning spaces. The vision is becoming reality!
We’re excited to see continued progress at the new CTE building. This week, crews are pouring interior concrete to ensure the proper infrastructure is in place to support our future programming and hands-on learning spaces. The vision is becoming reality!
We appreciate the team from Summit City Steel for spending time with our CCHS students and showcasing the exciting career opportunities available in welding and construction. Your partnership helps connect classroom learning to real-world careers!
WCCS is getting ready for Kindergarten Round Up and we would love for your family to be part of it! If you have a child turning 5 by August 1, 2026, mark your calendar for Thursday, March 19, 2026. Morning and afternoon sessions are available at Northern Heights, Little Turtle, and Coesse Elementary Schools.
Getting started is easy, complete your child's enrollment online at: https://skyward.iscorp.com/WhitleyCountyCSDINStuSTS/NewStudentEnrollment/NewGuardianLoginRequest
Then, call your school to schedule your visit. Not sure which school is yours?
Give our Central Office a call at 260-244-5771 and we will help you find your fit.
We look forward to meeting your family and celebrating this exciting first step together.
Getting started is easy, complete your child's enrollment online at: https://skyward.iscorp.com/WhitleyCountyCSDINStuSTS/NewStudentEnrollment/NewGuardianLoginRequest
Then, call your school to schedule your visit. Not sure which school is yours?
Give our Central Office a call at 260-244-5771 and we will help you find your fit.
We look forward to meeting your family and celebrating this exciting first step together.
Interested Columbia City High School juniors and seniors recently explored exciting career pathways at Future in Insurance Day, hosted by Grow Allen at Brotherhood Mutual Insurance!
Students gained firsthand insight into the world of insurance, connected with local industry professionals, and heard from an expert panel representing a variety of roles. From actuaries and underwriters to careers in sales, marketing, IT, and beyond, students discovered the diverse opportunities available in this dynamic field.
Experiences like these help our students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and future possibilities.
Students gained firsthand insight into the world of insurance, connected with local industry professionals, and heard from an expert panel representing a variety of roles. From actuaries and underwriters to careers in sales, marketing, IT, and beyond, students discovered the diverse opportunities available in this dynamic field.
Experiences like these help our students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and future possibilities.
To help connect area businesses to Whitley County high school students, CCHS is hosting a College & Career Fair on Thursday, March 19 from 12:30--2:30 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.
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.
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month — and we’re celebrating the power of hands-on learning that prepares students for life after graduation.
At Columbia City High School, CTE means:
🔹 Real-world experiences
🔹 Industry certifications
🔹 Dual credit opportunities
🔹 Work-based learning
🔹 Direct connections to local employers
CTE isn’t a “track.”
It’s a launchpad. 🚀
We’re proud to prepare students for college, careers, and community impact right here in Whitley County.
#CTEMonth #CTEWorks #WhitleyCounty #FutureReady
At Columbia City High School, CTE means:
🔹 Real-world experiences
🔹 Industry certifications
🔹 Dual credit opportunities
🔹 Work-based learning
🔹 Direct connections to local employers
CTE isn’t a “track.”
It’s a launchpad. 🚀
We’re proud to prepare students for college, careers, and community impact right here in Whitley County.
#CTEMonth #CTEWorks #WhitleyCounty #FutureReady
