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
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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
For the final month of school, Kindergarten has been doing an ABC Countdown where each day has a specific theme or activity that goes with each letter of the alphabet.
Today Miss Stoner's class completed activities for letters "L" & "M". They had a luau and listened to music while they learned! Everyone hopped on a plane and flew to Hawaii! Students experienced their own luau in the classroom. Students learned fun facts about Hawaii as well as how to hula and play ukulele. They finished the day designing sandcastles before heading back "home."
Coesse Kindergarten hosted the Kindy 500!! Students worked hard to create cardboard race cars at home and then raced each other!
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!
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.
SHOP NOW for your 2025-26 school supplies. Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online.
EPI school supply packs contain all the items and brands our teachers require. Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school.
Order now with our School ID of COE002 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
Second grade has been working on state research projects!
Each student chose a state and then conducted research on that state. After completing a final copy, they practiced presenting their research with partners before presenting to the class! They did a great job.
Mrs. W's class has also had a guest reading coming in on Fridays to read to the class, they have gotten to hear some awesome books!
Second grade has been working on their Flat Stanley project over the last month or so.
They began by listening to the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown and completing comprehension tasks. They then wrote letters to family and friends and mailed out Flat Stanley to go on adventures.
Once he started returning we mapped all the locations he went and shared pictures from his adventures! He traveled pretty far (some even out of the country) and he may still be enjoying his trip(s)! We even got some cool items and treats that came back from some places too!
Second grade has been working super hard on their Egg Drop projects!
Before we began, students listened to the book After the Fall by Dan Santat. Students then brainstormed and created a design, wrote predictions about whether or not they thought their device would protect their egg, predicted how many eggs would survive, crack, or completely break, and then built their device using whatever materials they thought would work best.
We then went outside and dropped our eggs from the top of the slide and graphed how many were in each category and wrote about whether or not their device worked and why!
They had a great time during this process!
It's that time of the year, we encourage all parents/guardians to complete online registration!
Spring registration is open until May 30, 2025. Registration helps us create class sizes, transportation routes, staff support and more!
Registration must be completed in a browser and cannot be completed through the Skyward App. We've created step-by-step instructions to get started!
https://www.wccsonline.com/o/wccs/page/registration-returning-students
As a reminder, schools and the administrative office are closed on Friday, April 18, 2025.
View the calendar: wccsonline.com/documents/school-year-calendars/2024-2025/559892
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
During the month of March, the students and staff showed how lucky they felt to have certain people, experiences, and things in their lives!
We loved to see how full the board became throughout the month!
It's tasting day! After collecting for a few weeks, Mr. Rose's and Mrs. Hare's class got to finally taste the syrup made from their sap.
One of the students said, "I'm pretty sure this is the BEST syrup I've ever tasted!" It's safe to say that the fourth graders loved learning about and helping produce their own maple syrup!
#WCCSExperience
On Monday, Coesse Second and Third graders had a visit from the Fort Wayne Children's Choir Directors.
The directors spoke to students about what choir is like and led them through fun singing exercises and solfege warm-ups.
Founded in 1984, the Fort Wayne Children's Choir has nearly 250 singers from schools all over the area and is dedicated to developing musical skills, building confidence, and creating lifelong memories through the joy of singing. Their mission is to provide high-quality choral music education for children ages 6-18.
Thank you to the directors for visiting and helping to spread their love for music!
Children five-years-old by August 1, 2025, are invited to attend Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ Kindergarten Round Up on March 27, 2025.
After completing online enrollment, call your local elementary to schedule your Round Up time.
This is an opportunity for families to tour the school, meet the principal, teachers and staff, receive important information, test kindergarten readiness and more!
Remember, complete enrollment first. wccsonline.com/o/wccs/page/enrollment-new-student
Our fourth grade students experienced the Indy 500 today with the Indy 500 Mobile trip.
This program brings the world of Indy 500 to students by offering interactive stations led by 500 Festival staff and volunteers featuring racing equipment and an actual Indy Car.
Our students learned from an actual Pit Crew Member who served on an Indy 500 winning team!
A special thank you to our local participants Brian Bills, Sheriff Jason Spencer, and Todd Cook for sharing their racing experiences and help to bring the Indy 500 to life!
#WCCSExperience #Indy500
Reminder: Teacher Only Day
Thursday, March 20, 2025.
View our school calendar at wccsonline.com.
