Spring Break is anything but boring in Columbia City with WJHS 91.5 The Eagle playing!
The student-led radio station celebrates 40 Years! We're celebrating with an apparel sale!
Learn more about WJHS 91.5 and listen: https://www.wccsonline.com/o/cchs/page/overview-wjhs
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We celebrate our WCCS librarians, media specialists and their assistants today for National School Librarian Day!
Our school libraries are a place for books, media, technology, homework resources and so much more! Thank you for all you do!
#WCCSExperience #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay
Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals across Whitley County Consolidated Schools who support, inspire, and make a difference in our students' lives every single day!
Our paraprofessionals are heroes in our classrooms providing individual attention, supporting students with special needs, helping teachers, and creating a positive learning environment. Your dedication, patience, and compassion do not go unnoticed!
To our amazing paraprofessionals: THANK YOU for being essential members of our school family. You truly make a profound impact on our students' educational journeys.
Thank you, WCCS Paraprofessionals:
Ms. Amstutz
Ms. Barrell
Mr. Beck
Ms. Corkwell
Ms. Frankart
Ms. Grahovac
Ms. Gresley
Ms. Harper
Ms. Henry
Ms. Herron
Mr. Hicks
Mr. Hopkins
Ms. Mosher
Ms. Renbarger
Ms. Rugg
Ms. Schrader
Ms. Shoda
Ms. Snyder
Mr. Sittler
Ms. Stump
Ms. Trumbull
Ms. Wagoner
Ms. Wiggins
Ms. Wilderman
Ms. Yager
Ms. Zickafoose
Instructional Assistants:
Ms. Shew
Ms. Leighty
Ms. Bedwell
Ms. Tucker
Ms. Baker
Ms. Priest
Ms. Reed
Ms. Wilderman
Ms. Thomas
Ms. Henry
Ms. Sowders
Ms. Walters
Ms. Schlosser
Ms. Slagal
Ms. Tinsley
Ms. Helton
Ms. Schneider
Ms. Gavin
Ms. Kanning
Ms. Hoopingarner
Ms. Bergman
Ms. Geiger
Ms. Schuman
Ms. Wolter
Ms. Barrera
Ms. Moore
Ms. Presley
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Wyatt
Ms. Gates
Ms. Halferty
NOW HIRING! Love working with students and in a collaborative setting? We want you! We currently have open paraprofessional positions across our district. Join our team and make a difference in students' lives. Apply today at wccsonline.com and click the "Employment Opportunities" button.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #Hiring #WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders
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.
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER the 2025 yearbook.
Order yours at www.jostensyearbooks.com or scan the QR code.
Orders must be placed by April 25.
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
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
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!!
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.
