Warsaw Community Schools

Hey Parents! 🏐 Gear up for another exciting school sports season! ⚽ 👟 Just a friendly reminder, your child must have a completed physical on file by August 25 (Friday of the first week of official week of practice). Don't worry, we've got you covered! You can find the necessary form on our website at warsaw-tigers.com or simply follow this link: warsaw-tigers.com/documents/2023/3/6/2023-24_Physical_Form.pdf #WCSmission

🌟 Celebrating #ExperienceWCS Excellence! 🌟 Last night, at the August 14 regular board meeting, Grant Hendrikse was applauded for delivering a rigorous and top-notch experience for his students. His 2022-23 fifth-grade class at Madison Elementary showcased their exceptional achievements with a 100% passing rate in math and an impressive 88% in ELA on the ILEARN state assessments! 📚👏 Shoutout to Kaiden Bradford, Tenley Silveus, Dominick Tran, and Gemma Cox for their remarkable growth, scoring the highest level (4) in ELA, Math, or both assessments. Your progress is truly inspiring! 🌟 #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Happy Tiger Tuesday! Join in on the excitement of #ExperienceWCS! We have some fun inspiring stories to share throughout the today, but we'd love to hear from you as well. Whether you're creating opportunities, sharing wisdom, or making memorable learning moments, share your inspiring stories with us using #ExperienceWCS.

📚🎒 Hey there, parents! Now that your kiddos are back in school and you've got a moment to catch your breath, here's a friendly reminder: Don't forget to get connected on Parent Square! 🤝💻 In case you missed the activation email (or it decided to play hide-and-seek in your spam folder), don't sweat it! You can easily activate your Parent Square account by visiting parentsquare.com. Just use the same email (try your phone number if the email doesn't work) you used when registering on PowerSchool. A Troubleshooting Guide is attached (along with a link to report issues) or visit www.warsawschools.org/o/warsaw/page/parent-square-parents for more help! #WCSmission #StayConnected

Friendly Reminder for all WCS Parents! 🕰️ Starting TOMORROW and continuing every Monday, all WCS schools will have a 50-minute late start. Please see the attached schedule for school start times. #WCSmission

🎒📚 Welcome Back to School! Let's SeeThose Back-to-School Pics! 📚🎒 The day we've all been waiting for has arrived – the first day of school! 🎉 We're so excited to see all our students back in the classrooms, ready for a year of learning, growth, and fun adventures. 🌟 Parents, as your children head off to school today, we invite you to capture those special moments and share their first day pictures with us! Whether it's a big grin, a proud pose, or a heartwarming wave, we'd love to be a part of this memorable day. We attached some of our favorites from last year! 📸 Simply use the hashtag #FirstDayAtWCS and tag us @warsawschools in your posts OR share them in the comments. Let's celebrate the start of a new school year together! #FirstDayWCS #WCSmission #WelcomeBack

🌟 Exciting Field Trip to Zimmer Biomet! 🌟 Yesterday's adventure was all about building connections and expanding horizons. As a STEM-certified school, Edgewood is committed to bringing real-world experiences into our classrooms! Their collaboration with Zimmer Biomet was a fantastic opportunity to bridge the gap between education and industry. Through three engaging rotations, Edgewood teachers witnessed virtual reality hip replacement surgeries, explored robotics in the saw bone lab and engaged in enlightening discussions with Zimmer Biomet engineers and HR specialists. This immersive experience not only broadened their knowledge but also highlighted the essential employability skills our future workforce needs. The consensus among our educators? A resounding "amazing" and "worth every moment!" #ExperienceWCS #ZimmerBiomet #WCSpartnerships

During the WCS Opening Day celebration, touching stories took center stage and several individuals were recognized as we highlighted the theme for the year, #ExperienceWCS. 📚 Wisdom in Action: Bob Gast, a WCHS alumnus from 1940 has had a remarkable journey that included military service, serving the community and a heartwarming 100th birthday celebration with young WCS students. 🌟 Tribute to Terry Sims: Mr. Sims, an educator at Madison Elementary, was recognized for his 50 years of service. His dedication to students and education has left a lasting impact! 💬 Jaylen Journey: Jaylen Wiliam's inspiring story of resilience and determination left a big impression on us all. Caring WCS educators nurtured his potential through some tough circumstances, leading him to become a dedicated applied-skills employee, driven to make a positive impact and inspire others. 👕 Innovative Spirit of Williams: Cooper Williams and his mom Ashlie, the minds behind the Shamrock Shop, were recognized for playing a pivotal role in connecting our WCS schools through a network of clothing closets. 💖 Jayden's Kindness: WCS spotlighted Jayden Young who chose kindness over gifts last Christmas, raising over $1,000 last year to support fellow Leesburg students in need and created "Sunshine Bags" for those grieving the loss of a loved one. 🍴 Food Service Heroes: Brenda Martinez and Teresa Helm's dedication to nourishing students was celebrated and appreciated. These stories highlighted the heart and spirit of the WCS community, emphasizing the impact of each individual's unique journey and experiences. #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Say hello to Mr. Stellar! Kane Stellar is a new 7th Social Studies teacher at Lakeview Middle School! This will be his third year of teaching. Welcome to WCS, Mr. Stellar! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

✨ Our staff opening day kick-off was filled with enthusiasm and excitement!✨ This year, WCS is embarking on a journey centered around #ExperienceWCS. Whether it's sharing experience & wisdom OR providing memorable and life-altering learning, we can't wait to celebrate the unique experiences that shape us all! Throughout the year, get ready to help showcase how we all #ExperienceWCS... because every experience counts! Stay tuned for more updates about our exciting morning! #WCSmission #BacktoSchool #ExperienceWCS

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Next up is Mr. Camargo! Fernando Camargo is a new guidance counselor at Warsaw Community High School. This is his first year as a counselor. Welcome to WCS, Mr. Camargo! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Say hello to Ms. Schuh! Marina Schuh is a new special education teacher at Eisenhower Elementary. This will be her fourth year teaching. Welcome to WCS, Ms. Schuh! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Next up is Mrs. Clark! Tara Clark is a new 7th and 8th grade math teacher at Lakeview Middle School. This will be her 5th year teaching. Welcome to WCS, Mrs. Clark! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION🍎 Next up is Miss Stewart! Bri Stewart is a new teacher in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School. This will be her first year of teaching, but she has previous experience teaching at LeeAnne Stewart Dance School. Welcome to WCS, Miss Stewart! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

🎉 The excitement for the new school year is truly in the air as we gear up with a series of amazing training sessions! ✨ Mr. Deeds, Mrs. Lunsford and Dr. Barkey participated in a dynamic training for the Leader in Me implementation at Lincoln and Harrison, gearing up to empower and lead their schools to success. 🌟 The WCS board and Cabinet teams had a power-packed Annual Board Bootcamp, featuring insightful panels with WCS administrators, teachers, and students. 📚 The EL department hosted an enriching EL Orientation Day, bringing together EL teachers from across the district. The morning was all about collaboration and setting the stage for a great year. 🚌 Our incredible WCS Transportation Department held their Back-to-School Meeting, making sure everything is set for a smooth start to the 2023/24 school year. They're revving their engines and ready to roll! And that's not all! Tomorrow, our WCS teachers return, and they're gathering at the Performing Arts Center for an Opening Day celebration as they kick off another year of inspiration, growth, and learning! #BackToSchool #WCSmission #LearningTogether

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Say hello to Mrs. Secrist! Kayla Secrist is a new special education teacher at Warsaw Community High School. This will be her 9th year of teaching. Welcome to WCS, Mrs. Secrist! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📚🌿 Our dedicated teachers have been busy gearing up for an amazing school year with some fantastic trainings! One of the highlights is Project WET, where WCS staff members had the privilege of receiving training from Sarah Baier, Education Program Specialist at Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. During these engaging trainings, our teachers collaborated to create a series of science lessons that are sure to captivate our students' curiosity. But that's not all – they also had the incredible opportunity to explore lakes and streams throughout our county! Today's training was held at the wetlands and outdoor classroom at Leesburg Elementary. Stay tuned for more updates as we kick off the school year with a burst of enthusiasm and a whole lot of learning! #WCSmission #BackToSchool #ProjectWET

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION🍎 Next up is Mrs. Scharpenberg! Peyton Scharpenberg is a new counselor at Warsaw Community High School. This will be her first year as a school counselor. Welcome to WCS, Mrs. Scharpenberg! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION 🍎 Say hello to Mrs. Hostetler! Kate Hostetler is a new 8th grade science teacher at Lakeview Middle School. This will be her first year of teaching. Welcome to WCS, Mrs. Hostetler! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher

📢 NEW TEACHER INTRODUCTION🍎 Say hello to Miss McDonald! Sarah McDonald is a new Special Education teacher at Edgewood Middle School. This will be her first year of teaching. Welcome to WCS, Miss McDonald! #WCSmission #WelcometoWCS #NewTeacher