Today's Lunch : Sub Sandwich, Carrots & Celery W/Ranch Dip, Peaches, Doritos OR Breadded Chicken Sandwich
Free Breakfast Bar in serving area and coffee Bar by Tiger Express $1 per cup during breakfast on January 26th
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This just in... the Greater Fort Wayne Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship information is available in the guidance office. Students will be scored on academic excellence, communication service, and leadership potential. The completed application and documentation must be received no later that 5pm on Friday, March 15, 2012
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Each counselor will be meeting with their students during the months of January, February and March to answer any questions and review the choices made. So these choices are not final, just a good start to the scheduling process.
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There will be a chemistry study table on Tuesdays, after school in Mrs. Hamilton's room G224 from 3-4. There will also be a student lead study table on Thursday mornings, from 7:30-8:22
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Information regarding the Best Buy Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office. Applications are due by February 15th.
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The North Central Co-op Scholarship application is also available. The deadline for applying is March 1st.
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Thursday before school Robotics will be selling donuts for $1 for one or two for $1.75
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Seniors that are applying for the Lilly Scholarship, be sure that after you apply for the Lilly Scholarship that you log back into your account and confirm they did not just fill out the general application.
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Adele Jordyn Philips Memorial scholarship information is available in the guidance office. Deadline for submitting is April 1, 2012
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In other words we are being told by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation that several seniors in the county have begun their Lilly application but have not completed it yet. Please go back into your account for the scholarship and be sure you have confirmed your application status.
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information regarding the Best Buy Scholarship is available in the guidance office. Applications are due by February 15th.
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The North Central CO-op Scholarship is available. Deadline for applying is March 1st.
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Scholarship information is coming in daily... be sure to check the list outside of guidance for update information. Recently added were The Altrusa Club of Warsaw, Kohl's Cares and Buick Achievers. The Kohl's scholarship recognizes students that volunteer and are active in their community. Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome . The Kohl's Cares Scholarship program is by nomination only. Students need to be nominated by a adult over the age of 21. To apply for the Buick Achievers Scholarship, students must plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Additional information can be found for these and many other scholarships in the guidance office.
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The Lake City Bank Wealth Advisory Group has provided scholarship information for the following scholarships: Brandenburg, Cecil Armstrong Foundation and Selma McKrill Brown. This information is also contained on the scholarship CD that is currently available in the guidance office.
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Applications are also available for the Nancy Haynes Memorial Scholarship. Students applying for this scholarship must have a parent battling breast cancer or have lost a parent to breast cancer.
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information is now available in the guidance office for the Dr. Howard & Helen Leibengood Scholarship. Application deadline is 12 noon on Friday, March 16th
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Attention freshman, sophomores and juniors: U.S. Senator Richard Lugar invites you to attend the 11th Annual Lugar Academy Days. This event will provide information about the nomination and admissions processes to students who may be interested in attending a United States Service Academy, The Ft. Wayne information session will be held on Sunday, March 11 from 1 to 4 pm on the campus of IPFW. Representatives from each Service Academy, as well as ROTC representatives from multiple branches of service will be in attendance. Registration is required. For more details and on-line registration, visitlugar.senate.gov/services/academy
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IPFW is hosting a Multicultural Campus Visit Day on Friday, February 17th from 8:30 am to noon. The Day includes a small resource fair prior to the event, a professor/student panel sharing about their experiences at IPFW as well as the opportunity to hear from the academic departments about the programs provided and a housing tour is optional. Interested students should RSVP by February 13th at www.ipfw.edu/admissions
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listen up- it's Poetry Out Loud, a state and national recitation contest where you select a poem and present it first for a WCHS audience, and if you're the winner you go on to state contest and if you win there it;s on to Washington D.C. with all expenses paid for the national contest! It's fun and exciting and we had a state champ last year, so we know it can happen for you too!.
So how do you get involved? if you are a freshman, you're already entered. For the rest of you, just see Mrs. Foster or Mrs. Sudhoff for the details. Then all you have to do is choose your poem, memorize it, and deliver it at our school contest on Wednesday January 25, from 4-6 on the big stage in the PAC! it's fun and a great way to start of term 2! Hope to see you there!
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There will be a thespian Troupe meeting after school on Thursday in the black box.
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Snowball Dance will be held January 28th in the Career Center Gym. This is a semi-formal dance for Freshman or Sophomores. Upperclassman are only allowed to come if invited by a Freshman or sophomore. Tickets will be available to purchase in the book store on Monday, January 23rd for $5. They will also be sold at the door for $7. Refreshments will be provided!
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This just in... the Great For Wayne Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship information is available in the guidance office. Students will be scored on academic excellence, community service, and leadership potential. The completed application and documentation must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, Marsh 15, 2012
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Jostens will be back on Thursday, January 26th at the Tiger Den during all three lunches for class rings, service or orders.
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Boys track and field call out meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30 in Mr. Shepherd's room right after school. Required paperwork and schedules will be handled out this time. Any boy who is not in a winter sport is encouraged to attend this meeting.
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It's time again for 5 at 5 at 7:45! Visit the Media Center before school starts on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:45 to listen to five quick book talks all in five minutes. You will be on your way to class by 7:30 am. No work required. Learn about a new book to read.
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Sophomore Claire Hickerson completed at the Trine University Invitational Saturday, Jan 20, and vaulted her way to a new personal best and Warsaw Indoor School Record of 11'0" while winning the event.
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SAT room assignments are posted outside of Guidance. If you think you are testing this Saturday, be sure your name is on there.
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Just a quick reminder to those seniors applying for the Woodies Scholarship. The deadline for turning in your application is Monday, January 30th . Applications will be accepted in the guidance office until 3"30 pm next Monday. But what if we have a snow day on Monday, you ask? Don't take any chances, get your application turned in early and you won't have to worry about it. No application will be accepted after 3:30 pm on January 30th.
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College Goal Sunday will take place on Sunday, February 12th at 2:00pm at Ivy Tech in Warsaw. This is a statewide program that provides free professional assistance for students and parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application also referred to FAFSA. Financial aid professionals from colleges and universities all over the State of Indiana will volunteer their time to help students and families complete the FAFSA. Additional information can fe found at their website: www.collegegoalsinday.org
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WCHS will be holding its own line by line FAFSA help session on Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm in the R142 computer lab. All students applying for financial aid or scholarships for college, are required to complete the Free Application for student aid . If you need assistance with your FAFSA, plan to attend one of these helping opportunities- WCHS on Feb 7th or College Goal Sunday at Ivy Tech on Feb 12th.
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Applications for the Indiana Oil and Gas Association scholarship are now available in the Guidance office. Students must have an 8.0 GPA or higher, show interest in the oil industry, pursue bachelor's degree with preference given for Earth Science, Engineering and Geology majors; and show financial need.
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The annual Badminton Tournament will be taking place during Winterfest Week. Registration will be available in the bookstore later this week . There is a registration fee of $8 per teem of two. Grab a friend and sign up soon to compete in our Doubles Badminton Tournament!
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The Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship application is now available in the guidance office. Students applying should be a member of the association; or the dependent child or grandchild of a current association member.
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If you or your family are members of the Kosciusko County REMC, you can apply for KREMC scholarship. This application can be found on the Kosciusko County Community Foundation dick that is available in the guidance office. If you have not yet picked up this CD, what are you waiting for? Most local scholarship deadline are April 1st but many applications require letters of recommendations so you'll need to act early. Don't wait until the last minute. Next week is February already and April will be here before we know it.
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IPFW College of Health and Human Services invites students interested in exploring careers in the health profession to attend their annual Health Career Day. This event will take place Friday, March 2 at the Walb Student Union from 8:30-11:45 am. Students should register online at ipfw.edu/health-careers by February 17th.
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All Sophomores and Juniors listen up: There will be an information session about New York University Precollege 2012 on February 7th during SRT. Sign up in the guidance office if you want to learn more about the summer experience of a lifetime where you could live in NYC for six weeks this summer.
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Any Thespian involved in the play cast from State needs to meet directly after school today in the black box for a picture to be in the Times Union.
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There will be a rugby call out meeting for any interested boys this Thursday at 3:00 pm in Mr. Grose's room, R253. IF you have any questions, please ask Officer Morales! See you there!
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Warsaw Robotics will be practicing after school today in room Y177 until 4:30
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Ski Club will be going to day! please be on the busby 3:10 and have your ride here by 10:30
