November 13, 2025
Good afternoon, WCCS families!
As this week has made quite clear, the winter weather season is upon us and with that in mind, we want to briefly outline our priorities when making school delay and closing decisions. This email also includes some information about Synchronous Learning, which we will implement, beginning December 1, for school closings due to weather.
We recognize that weather conditions in Northeast Indiana can be variable and there are many things to take into account when weather hits or when conditions rapidly change. While there are no concrete rules for making decisions about school delays or closures, the following guidelines reflect our beliefs:
Safety First: The safety of students guides all decisions regarding delays or closures.
Keeping Schools Open: Whenever possible, we aim to keep schools open to provide educational services, supervision, and essential resources such as breakfast and lunch.
Parental Responsibility: We trust that parents will dress their children appropriately for the weather conditions when sending them to school.
Respecting Decisions: WCCS respects each parent's choice regarding their child's attendance during extreme weather. If parents decide to keep their child at home, they must inform the school. The absence will be recorded according to Indiana code, and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work.
As an administrative team, we track weather several days in advance, when possible, in order to make the best decision regarding our students, schools, and general safety. We consult with local emergency preparedness officials and local weather services to inform our decisions. We have multiple team members out early checking roads and potential trouble areas throughout our district. We make sure our buses can safely transport our students to and from school and that our buildings are fully accessible. Altogether, we consider student safety, transportation, facilities, food services, and after school activities, and, as a team, we make a decision that best aligns with the current and forecasted conditions.
Information regarding school delay and closing guidelines can be found on the main WCCS website under the “Closings and Delays” tab.
Starting December 1, 2025, WCCS will begin using Synchronous Learning on days when weather requires that we close school, similar to neighboring districts and those across Indiana. On these days, students will meet with their teachers live through Google Meet, which is a change from past eLearning days when students worked on their own. Teachers have already been practicing this format with students to help them get ready.
Synchronous Learning helps students stay on track with their learning and reduces the need for make-up days later in the year. It also gives students valuable experience using a mix of in-person and online learning tools.
Also provided on our website and linked through the Delays and Closings page, you can find additional Synchronous Learning guidance.
If you have questions regarding synchronous learning or how it might impact your family, please review the linked website pages or contact your child’s school.
Thank you,
WCCS Administration
Whitley County Consolidated Schools (WCCS) is committed to keeping families informed about valuable community opportunities for school-aged children! All flyers and announcements that have been shared with and approved by WCCS are posted in a designated area within each school building.
Additionally, WCCS maintains a dedicated webpage where these opportunities are regularly uploaded for easy access. All posted documents are also available in the WCCS app!
If your child occasionally forgets to bring flyers home—or if you'd just prefer to check them yourself—you can view everything directly online here:
Stay informed, stay involved! #WCCS
October is going to be a busy month at Coesse! Visit our website or the WCCS Rooms app to check out our October 2025 Newsletter!
Columbia City High School hosts the annual parade on Friday with athletic teams and clubs from CCHS and ISMS, and our Columbia City public service departments.
The parade will begin at 4:15 p.m. from Eagle Park (former High School property), out west to 9 and around the Courthouse Square.
Gates open for the Homecoming game approximately 5:15 p.m. with kickoff for the Eagles at 7 p.m.
On behalf of the Columbia City High School Girls Basketball Program, we would like to invite girls grades K-6 to our Fall Youth Basketball League. This league is focused on fundamentals and teaching
Lady Eagle offenses and defensive concepts.
For players in grades K–2, ALL youth league sessions will be 75 minutes in length and consist of fundamental skills, drill work, competitions, and game situations.
For players in grades 3–6, the FIRST youth league sessions will be 75 minutes in length and consist of fundamental skills and drill work. Basic offenses and defense will be implemented. The next three sessions will be a combination of practice and one game. The remaining dates of league play for grades 3–6, will consist of two games per day for each team. The exception to the above game formats will be on Saturday, October 11; a single elimination tournament will be held on this date.
Youth league teams for grades 3 - 6 will be finalized on Saturday, Sept 27. Youth League game schedules (grades 3–6 only), will be posted on the Girls Basketball page of the CCHS athletics site.
More information and sign up on wccsonline.com.
Our recess monitors work hard to make sure they get picked up after recess but students are not claiming them. All of these items are hanging in our cafeteria so hopefully students are seeing them and it's reminding them to make sure to grab what is theirs.
If an item is labeled, we are able to return them quickly to students, but none of these are labeled with names. This year in order to keep lost and found from becoming too large we will be donating unclaimed items at the end of every quarter.
Thank you for your support and participation!
The exact cause of the alarm is still under investigation, although it appears, initially, to be related to lingering dust in the boiler room from roof work being completed over the weekend.
We thank the Union Township Fire Department for their quick response, and appreciate the understanding from our students, staff and parents.
Megan is a resident teacher with Mrs. Grable at Coesse Elementary! Megan is a graduate of CCHS and is pursuing her degree from Purdue Fort Wayne!
#WCCSEagles
First Student Day is August 15!
#WCCS #BacktoSchool2025
Happening Today! Whitley County's BABE is hosting a Back to School Night!
Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
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Free “back-to-school” haircuts are available for all WCCS Students. Please use the following guidelines to participate:
* Hair needs to be clean and dry prior to arrival.
* No product, color, or styling will be provided.
* Only WCCS K-12 Students are eligible.
* This is a free service and donation of their time, so be kind and respectful to the stylists
The haircuts will take place inside the Indian Springs Auxiliary Gym. You may enter door #3.
A special thanks to Brook & Co. Salon for volunteering their time and service.
Brook and Co. Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of Indiana State Board Cosmetology/Barber regulations.
We are so excited to share our Back to School events!
Please look at the photo carefully. Our website also has additional details.
ISMS families, sixth graders are encouraged to attend sixth grade night. You do not have to attend the Open House. The sixth grade family night allows you to walk through the school, get accustomed to lockers, etc. To meet teachers you will have to attend the ISMS Open House.
Elementary, your open houses allow you to find your classroom and meet your teachers, too.
CCHS will host a student activity fair for students and families to become familiar with some clubs and extracurricular opportunities for students, which begins at 5 p.m.
Our Food Service is also sampling lunch goodies! Don't miss it!
See you soon Eagles! ❤️
Free School Supplies, Immunization Clinic, refreshments and giveaways!
Thank you, BABE and community partners.
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