Columbia City High School

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CCHS Inducts First National Technical Honor Society. Congratulations, students! Columbia City High School celebrated its inaugural induction of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), recognizing outstanding students in Career and Technical Education programs. The ceremony, held on March 27, 2025, honored students who demonstrated excellence in technical education, leadership, and professional skills. According to Matt Bock, NTHS Advisor, the new chapter joins a national organization that has recognized more than 1 million members since 1984. "This is a testament to our CTE programs and the caliber of kids we celebrate. They've shown exceptional dedication to their chosen technical fields and embody the core values of knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership,” said Jennifer Reiff, Director of Innovation and Career Technical Education. Read more: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/article/2117728 #WCCSExperience #CTE #NTHS

We’ll host a College Planning Event for students and families on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Our community partner @INvestEdIndiana will discuss topics like choosing the right major/career, maximizing FREE money like scholarships and grants, understanding the financial aid process, and comparing college costs. Mark your calendars now. The meeting is intended for current 9-11 grade students and their families.

Students attended the Annual College and Career Fair to meet with more than 70 community partners of employers, colleges, and internship opportunities. Thank you, employers and colleges for attending and for the hard work of our CTE and Counselors for hosting the event for our students. Students visited by grade-level and met with industry professionals to learn about potential opportunities. #WCCSExperience #CTE #Careers

Columbia City High School is hiring a 7 Hr. Temp. Special Education Para-professional. The desired applicant has experience working with students with special needs, the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, is a self-starter, and shows the ability to take direction and implement quickly. A para-professional works under the direction of a teacher to support students, assist with instruction, and provide individualized support with the student's coursework. Applications are accepted online until April 25, 2025, at https://www.applitrack.com/r8esc/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37410&category=Support+Staff Choose "CCHS 7 Hour Temporary Special Education Para-Professional" The job description is here: https://www.applitrack.com/r8esc/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=50715

Our Columbia City High School Academy Implementation Teams have spent the first part of their week collaborating and planning how to develop even deeper thinking in their classes. Each of the academies, Eagle Tech Academy, Innovation Academy and Service Academy, focuses on essential skills and skills-based practices to develop deeper thinking in students, which helps students prepare for success after high school. We're grateful for our administration and our teachers who continue to develop their own learning and share best practices with their teammates and students! #CCHS #WCCSExperience

Help us wish City Heat and City Lights, the band City Soul, and the crew good luck at the ISSMA State Competition! They compete tomorrow at Franklin Central High School. City Lights performs at 11:45 a.m and City Heat Performs at 7 p.m. Best of luck, everyone!!

Congratulations, Academic Teams! They won the Conference Championship! Fine Arts, Social Studies, and Math teams took first place while Science took third and English took fifth. CCHS took the overall team championship. This is our fourth consecutive year of winning the championship! Congrats again! #WCCSExperience #AcademicTeams

Reminder: Teacher Only Day Thursday, March 20, 2025. View our school calendar at wccsonline.com.

Last week, the Construction Trades CTE students attended the Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana Construction Career Academy Day at Ivy Tech Community College. They learned about industry overview and had trade presentations from Aluminum Glass and Glazing, Carpentry, Design and Engineering, Fire Protection, and Safety where they tried hands-on applications through the various rotations. Student Carson H. won several training competitions and they all represented Columbia City High School well. Thank you, Mr. Krill for leading this pathway and our community for the continual support of all our students. #WCCSExperience

This weekend CCHS will host the Columbia City Show Choir Cup Invitational and it's going to be an incredible showcase of talent! The competition kicks off tonight and runs through Saturday night. This is a ticketed event and they accept cash or card. As the competition host, Columbia City Show Choirs can't compete but they're performing for our community! Both City Lights and City Heat have had an incredible year- we encourage everyone to come and support these amazing students! Columbia City Show Choirs Performance Schedule Saturday, 5:50 p.m. City Lights (all-girl group) Saturday, 10:30 p.m. City Heat (mixed choir) Competitions begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Final Awards are at 11 p.m. Tonight, middle school groups compete beginning at 6:45 p.m. Concessions are provided Friday evening and all day Saturday. A lot of family, alumni, and community volunteers help make this weekend happen -- come support the local talent at the Columbia City Cup Show Choir Invitational! #WCCSExperience

Several classes have taken advantage of the warmer weather by moving projects outside this week! Here, our CTE Construction Trades works on laying out building pads. #WCCSExperience #CTE #ConstructionTrades

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

The Fire Rescue students had mock interviews at the Warsaw Fire Department this week. It was a great experience to share their learning experiences and to learn from professionals. Great work, students! Thank you, Zach Rumsyre for your leadership and for leading this CTE pathway! #CTE #WCCSExperience

WCCS Career and Technical Education (CTE) recently hosted the annual partnership meeting with more than 60 community representatives present to hear about CTE updates and growth. 29 students shared their experiences. Parents and community mentors also shared their perspectives. All students are eligible to participate in CTE and work-based learning opportunities based on their CCHS career focus (BAC, HHS or MET). Students from each of the three academies shared how pathways have supported their learning and career development. With 165 interns in our community this semester, we couldn't do the work without our community partners. THANK YOU! To join our incredible work, contact Jennifer Reiff or Lori Heuer and visit our webpage at wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/career-and-technical-education. Local partners are invited to join the CCHS College and Career Fair on March 27. Contact Lori Heuer to register. The next partnership meeting for Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) is April 24. Health and Human Services (HHS) and Business, Arts and Communication (BAC) will meet on May 20, 2025, each beginning at 7:30 a.m. at CCHS. #CTE #ExperienceWCCS #WorkBasedLearning #Interns #Community

In November, Columbia City High School and WCCS Career and Technical Education (CTE) announced a partnership with Garrett High School to offer the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program for high school students. The innovative program, named Triple L, gives students the opportunity to earn non-restricted Class A CDL licenses. Since launching in November, the students have received their classroom instruction. Last week, all students from CCHS and Garrett passed the written portion of their certification! The students will continue their behind-the-wheel training in May. In compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Entry Level Driver Training Regulations, students have module training including control systems, hazard perception, ski control/recovery, roadside inspections, environmental compliance issues and so much more. To earn their CDL, students must show proficiency in vehicle inspection processes, alley dock backing, parallel parking, coupling, night operation, and more. Great work, students! #CTE #CDL

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.

Intern Spotlights | These internships have us dreaming of summer fishing and more time outdoors! Gavin wants to continue environmental sciences and interns with DNR Fish and Wildlife District 2. Julian wants to become a conservation officer and learns with the Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Division! Chain O Lakes State Park hosted Evan last semester! He plans to pursue a career as a Park Ranger! He completed the Criminal Justice Pathway with Mr. Sexton! #CTE #Classof2025 #ExperienceWCCS

Intern Spotlights | The healthcare industry continues to inspire students to pursue careers! Elizabeth and Jaycie completed their CCMA certification with the help of Mr. Bock's classes and have been accepted into Radiology programs to continue their education. They're currently interning with Parkview Whitley Hospital to learn real-world applications. Parkview Whitley provides a rotation experience for Jaelynn and now spends most of her time in the Med/Surg Department. In the emergency department, Kasyn continues her path to become a nurse anesthetist. Thank you, Parkview!

Intern Spotlights | The Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes at CCHS help students find and cultivate their interests. These students found joy in their classes and continued into their internship experience. Dawson interns with Ligonier Animal Clinic and hopes to become a veterinarian. Eden shares her love and knowledge for animal science at C.C. Vet Hospital. Hailey and Maddie learn from the team at Eel River Veterinary Clinic! Thank you, Mrs. Furthmiller for teaching these students and preparing them for their experiences! Thank you, veterinarian hosts! #CTE #Classof2025 #ExperienceWCCS #WCCSRelationshipBuilders