Warsaw Community Schools TigerCast

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 9: Literacy Cadre Lowdown This week we hear two of Warsaw Community Schools Instructional Coaches, Mandy Duncan and Hilary Stouder, along with Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Dani Barkey,  about the Literacy Cadre Work being done in our elementary schools in partnership with the Department of Education as we bring The Science of Reading into our classrooms! Work through the cadre is shifting the way Warsaw Community Schools teach reading to all students. Tune in to learn more about the instructional shifts, what the data is already showing us, and how families can support the reading process at home.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 8: McClintock Mania This week retired teachers Scott and Deb McClintock join Aimee and Kyle to reflect on their nearly combined 90 years of teaching. They’ll share a bit more about themselves, their journey with Warsaw Community Schools as well as some of their personal experiences and experiences they’ve created for students. 

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 7: Go Baby Go! This week Mason Fitterling, student at Warsaw Community High School, and Mrs. Abbi Richcreek, teacher at Edgewood Middle School, join Aimee and Kyle to tell the story of Go Baby Go! This unique STEM experience invites Edgewood students, as well as engineers from around the community, to redesign and modify 12-volt vehicles for toddlers with developmental challenges. Please note, this episode is playing out of order and was recorded last June.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 6: WCHS Thespians: Coming to a Stage Near You Did you know Warsaw Community School theater students compete at a national level This week Ms. Melany Morris, WCHS Theater Teacher and Director as well as senior leaders Joel Montoya and Emma Ferguson join Kyle to discuss Warsaw Community High School's Thespian Troupe. Tune in to learn more about the theater experience and how to get connected into this opportunity. The team also shares information regarding upcoming theater performances for our community.Upcoming Performances include:My Heart Says GoNovember 3-5, 2023 at the Warsaw Performing Arts CenterTickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. 'My Heart Says Go', created by Matt Hawkins and Jorge 'Jay' Rivera-Herrans, is a story about family, hope, and the pursuit of dreams. Come and join us on this journey of music and hope set in Los Angeles,CA! They Promised Her The MoonNovember 11 at 7:00pmNovember 12 at 2:30pmTickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors.In 1960 the famed “Mercury Seven” trained at NASA to become the first American astronauts. But they weren’t alone. Thirteen women also underwent the same rigorous psychological and physical testing. The first woman to be tested, Jerrie Cobb, even out-performed her male counterparts. But while Alan Shepard and John Glenn went on to become household names, Ms. Cobb never got that chance. They Promised Her the Moon tells the unknown true story of this exceptional and unjustly overlooked woman—skilled aviator, world-record-holding pilot, successful business executive—and the powerful forces that kept her from reaching orbit.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 5: Sunshine Bags and a Heart for Giving This week student, Jayden Young, and Principal of Leesburg Elementary, Nate Polston, join Aimee and Kyle to tell the story of Leesburg Elementary School’s Sunshine Bags. Learn more about how Jayden’s heart for helping others lead to an untraditional Christmas wish. 

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 4: Shamrock Shop - Enriching the Lives of Others This week a crew from Harrison Elementary, Cooper Williams, student, Ashlie Williams, parent, Kelsie Herman, 5th Grade Teacher, and Matt Deeds, Principal, join Aimee and Kyle to tell the story of the Shamrock Shop. Through the conversation, you’ll learn more about where the idea of the shop came from, how the shop enriches the lives of students and families at Harrison Elementary, and the movement it has created in other schools around our community. 

Episode 3: Washington STEM Academy Literacy Night Mrs. Fabiola Nunez, Digital Learning Specialist at Washington STEM Academy and Cheri Sleighter, Principal at Washington STEM Academy, join Aimee and Kyle to share a bit more about themselves and their unique experiences within Warsaw Community Schools. Through the conversation, we will learn more about an upcoming Literacy Night at the School.On Wednesday, September 27th, Washington STEM Academy will be hosting its first literacy night from 5:30-7:30. This is a part of their literacy week which will be in conjunction with the Literati book fair and other literacy programming activities at school that week. The literacy night will offer eye screenings, free books and reading activities, crafts, and local authors will be in attendance. Pages Aplenty bookstore, the WILL Bus, Kate’s Kart, the Bike Library, and other literacy services in the county will be in attendance. Teachers and staff will be setting up games, reading rooms, and other opportunities for students and parents to further engage in literacy and understand what services and other programming that is available to them in Kosciusko County. Local college students will also participate with initiatives they’ve created to help students gain new language skills.The first 100 students to come to literacy night will receive a free bag to carry their freebies in courtesy of Warsaw Orthodontics.

Mr. Dan Graney, Instructional Coach for the Warsaw Inquiry Learning Lab, joins Aimee and Kyle to share a bit more about himself and his unique experiences within Warsaw Community Schools. He will share more about the WILL bus, its purpose and history, as well as the experiences it creates for all elementary school students.

Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, joins Aimee and Kyle to discuss the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Through this discussion he unpacks the new theme of the year #ExpereinceWCS. Learn more about the “why” behind this theme as he highlights some unique experiences.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 30: #Yearofkindness Reflection Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, joins Aimee and Kyle to discuss the end of the school year and reflect on #yearofkindness. Tune in to learn more about examples of kindness demonstrated throughout the school year as well as the many accomplishments of our school district. Even with the school year coming to a close, there is still plenty of learning taking place in Warsaw Community Schools. Learn more about what summer looks like for the school corporation. You'll even get a sneak peek of next year's theme.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 29: Summer School The school year is officially over, but that does not mean learning stops in Warsaw Community Schools. Our district has one of the most robust summer school programs throughout the state of Indiana. Participants are as young as pre-school and as old as seniors with programs focusing on remediation and enrichment. Mr. Dan Graney, 6th Grade Teacher at Harrison Elementary School and Mr. Ed Jarrett, 5th Grade Teacher at Harrison Elementary join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the many summer school programs. Tune in to learn more about why summer school is "The Place to Be" in the month of June.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 28: Dual Language Immersion Warsaw Community schools is fortunate to have eight amazing elementary schools dedicated to helping all students learn and grow. Beginning next year, all 8 of our Elementary Schools will have a focus. This includes our four state certified STEM schools, our two Dual-Language Immersion Schools, and our two brand new Leadership Academies. The last couple of weeks, we have learned more about our STEM Schools, including the announcement of our brand-new state-certified STEM School Edgewood Middle School, as well as, our Leadership Academies. This week, we learn more about our Dual Language Immersion program.Mr. Nate Polston, Principal at Leesburg Elementary, Julian Luna, Dual Language Immersion Teacher at Leesburg Elementary, Todd Braddock, Principal at Lakeview Middle School, and Crystal Kreider, Dual Language Immersion Coach, join Aimee and Kyle to discuss Dual Language Immersion at Eisenhower, Leesburg, and beginning next year, Lakeview Middle School. Through the conversation, you will learn more about what DLI looks like at the Elementary and Middle School level, how the program connects to the mission of Warsaw Community Schools, and how to apply to participate in the program.Parents of incoming kindergartners interested in DLI should start the registration process online on Warsaw’s website. Parents of current 6th graders who are native Spanish speakers can indicate their interest in DLI on this Google Form. Both processes need to be completed by June 1st in order to be eligible to participate in the DLI lottery. For more information about DLI, visit the Warsaw website!

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 27: STEM at EdgewoodWarsaw Community schools is fortunate to have eight amazing elementary schools dedicated to helping all students learn and grow. We have four STEM certified schools, two Dual Language Immersion schools, and beginning next year, two Leadership Academies. One might be asking, "Do our middle schools have a specific focus?" Today we will learn more.Mrs. Abbi Richcreek, Project Lead the Way Teacher, and Mrs. JoElla Hauselman, Principal at Edgewood Middle School,  join Aimee and Kyle to further discuss STEM focused education at Edgewood Middle School. They will even provide a huge update on the school's STEM certification process.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 26: Leadership LaunchWarsaw Community schools is fortunate to have eight amazing elementary schools dedicated to helping all students learn and grow. We have four STEM certified schools, and two Dual Language Immersion schools. Today, we are excited to tell you about the two, new Leadership Academy Schools, Lincoln and Harrison Elementary.Mr. Dan Graney, 6th grade teacher at Harrison, Mr. Matt Deeds, Principal at Harrison, and Ms. Maria Hutchinson, 6th grade teacher at Lincoln join Aimee and Kyle to further share the story about the new Leadership Academies.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 25: Happy Beans CoffeeHappy Beans Coffee is open for business. There are some Jefferson Spartans in the studio and they are excited to talk about a project they’ve been working on called Happy Beans Coffee. Whether you are walking up and down the streets of Warsaw Indiana, or the streets of a big city, you can’t travel far without encountering a coffee shop. There are a lot of people in this world that love a good ‘ole cup of coffee. Students at Jefferson Elementary School have taken on the role of Barista, serving hot coffee and coco.Miss Rachel Jensen, Jefferson Elementary School Teacher, as well as Israel, Abel, and Bella, 5th grade students at Jefferson Elementary join Kyle to discuss the story behind this project, the learning that is taking place, and how Happy Beans Coffee connects with Warsaw Community School's Year of Kindness. Stick around to the end to hear the message all customers receive after their purchase!

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 24: March Madness in Winona LakeWinona Lake and Grace College is home to the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Nation Tournaments for the National Christian College Athletic Association or NCCAA. Sixteen teams from around the country will be traveling to Winona Lake next week. While they are here, each team will complete a service project for a local organization or within one of the WCS Elementary Schools. Chad Briscoe, Athletic Director of Grace College and Randy Polston, Executive Director of Combine Community Services and Warsaw Community Schools Board Member join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the upcoming tournament and service projects within the schools. Learn more about the history and the powerful experiences for our students and the athletes that take place as part of the service projects. 

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 23: Lincoln Elementary Inclusivity / Disability WeekThe Warsaw Community Schools Strategic Plan includes the four pillar of Empathy, Adaptability, Inclusivity, and Experience. The staff of Lincoln Elementary School are preparing for an event next week tied to the Inclusivity Pillar. Hayley Cooper, Special Education Teacher for grade K-3, Amy Staton, Special Education Teacher for grades 4-6, and Emma Snodgrass, Speech Language Pathologist join Aimee and Kyle to discuss Lincoln Elementary's upcoming Disability Week. These teachers will share their hearts for their students and the upcoming event that celebrates the uniqueness of many learners. 

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 22: Are you Smarter than an 8th Grader? Warsaw Education Foundation's Community Quiz BowlThe Warsaw Education Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to excellence in education. Its purpose is to financially support innovative, creative academic projects in Warsaw Community Schools. Are you Smarter than an 8th Grader is the theme for this year's Community Quiz Bowl. This is the Warsaw Education Foundation's primary fundraiser for the year.Erin Serafino, Executive Director of the Warsaw Education Foundation and Rob Parker, President and CEO of the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and WEF board member, join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the Warsaw Education Foundation, the positive way it impacts education within Warsaw Community Schools, and discuss this year's Community Quiz Bowl. You might even hear a sample question or two from the event!The Community Quiz Bowl takes place on Tuesday March, 14th at 7pm at the Warsaw Community Schools TRAC. Use this link to register and/or sponsor a team for the Community Quiz Bowl online. If you prefer a paper form, you can use this link.Thank you to the Warsaw Education Foundation for all it does to support Warsaw Community Schools teachers and students.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 21: Lights, Camera, Action - Upcoming Theater PerformancesWarsaw Community Schools has an incredible theater department. Each year, they put together and perform multiple performances throughout the year. On the show today, Mrs. Melany Morris, WCHS Theater Teacher and Director and students Olivia Gabrich, Jadyn McLeod, and Macy Bonifield join Kyle to discuss "SpongeBob the Musical" and the upcoming "A Magical Day." Learn more about all that is involved to make a production come to life.A Magical DayWarsaw Performing Arts Center February 25 12:00-3:00Cost: General Admission: $15.00 or 2/$25.00, VIP $25.00 or 2/$40.00 The SpongeBob Musical-March 10 at 7:30 pm, March 11 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pmMarch 12 at 2:30pmCost: $15.00 adults, $10.00 Students and Senior Citizens There are two casts for SpongeBob Musical.

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 20: New Pathways and Offerings at the High School and Career CenterDid you know that it is possible for high school students to graduate with college credit? How about the possibility of exploring various careers? Students at Warsaw Community High School and the Warsaw Area Career Center have a multitude of choices. Troy Akers, Principal of Warsaw Community High School and Ben Barkey, Principal of the Warsaw Area Career Center join Aimee and Kyle to discuss new offerings for high school students for the 2023-2024, information about dual credit and AP courses, as well as the various career pathways students can explore. These gentlemen share their wisdom on how to approach the various choices.