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
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.
Little Turtle’s second grade students took part in the City of Columbia City official proclamation of Arbor Day!
With the proclamation wrote by Mayor Ryan Daniel and delivered by Chip Hill, second grade planted an Oak Tree at the front of the school with help from the Columbia City Tree Board.
In addition to the tree, three books were donated to the school media center to be checked out and read!
Happy Arbor Day!
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
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.
#WCCSExperience #Indy500
The 2nd Annual Tech-Know Tournament was a success! We are thankful for all of our volunteers and sponsors!
We are proud of all of the Tech-Know Turtle Robotic Team members! They all did a great job and represented Little Turtle well. Teams 30424A (Brooklyn C., Madelyn A., Oliver D., and Kaci N.) and 30424C ( Jackson C., Carter E., Alex H., and Lainey G.) were paired together in the finals and finished in 3rd place.
Team 30424B won the Teamwork Championship and will be representing Little Turtle at the State Championship in Indianapolis on March 22! This team was the Robot Skills Champion which is skills driving and autonomous. Congratulations to Hudson D., Max H., Kambry M., and Layla S.!
Reminder: Teacher Only Day
Thursday, March 20, 2025.
View our school calendar at wccsonline.com.
Kindergarten Round Up Information | 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
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
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.
Notice: Radio Road will close 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.
Mark your calendars! WCCS is hosting a Robotics Tournament on Saturday, March 8!
Cheer on our Coesse, Little Turtle and Northern Heights teams! Concessions are available and the first match begins at 9:45 a.m. with the National Anthem and welcome at 9:10 a.m.
Hope to see you there!
As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, February 14 and on Monday, February 17. These are included as snow make-up days in our calendar.
View our school calendar at wccsonline.com. There is a quick link at the top of the page.
Enjoy your long weekend, eagles!
Happy National School Counseling Week!
Our buildings have been celebrating this week to bring attention to the unique contribution of school counselors. Presented by the American School Counselor Association, National School Counseling Week is celebrated the first full week in February.
WCCS extends appreciation to our school counselors and student support staff who help our students thrive in a variety of different ways.
Consider how you can show appreciation for your school counselor this week. Maybe it's a quick note or a simple high-five, anything to let them know they're valued.
#WCCSExperience #WCCSRelationshipBuilders #SchoolCounselingWeek
