Warsaw Community Schools TigerCast

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 p...

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.

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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 W...

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Episode 28: 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 Ja...

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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 t...

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Episode 27: STEM at Edgewood

Warsaw 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...

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Episode 26: Leadership Launch

Warsaw 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...

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Episode 25: Happy Beans Coffee

Happy 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...

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Episode 24: March Madness in Winona Lake

Winona 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. 

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Episode 23: Lincoln Elementary Inclusivity / Disability Week

The 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 d...

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Episode 22: Are you Smarter than an 8th Grader? Warsaw Education Foundation's Community Quiz Bowl

The 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.
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Episode 21: Lights, Camera, Action - Upcoming Theater Performances
Warsaw 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...

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Episode 20: New Pathways and Offerings at the High School and Career Center
Did 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...

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Episode 19: Partnership with the University of Virginia
Several teams of teachers and building leaders have had the privilege of participating in the Partnership for Leaders in Education Program through The University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Through the most recent partnership, teams from Leesburg Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Warsaw Community High School recently participated in a 3-Day Winter Program in Oklahoma City learning more about Data-Driven Instruction.

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Episode 18: The Principals of Jefferson
This episode brings together the four most recent Principals of Jefferson Elementary School. Dr. David Roberston, Assistant Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, Mr. Denny Duncan, Future School Board Member, and Mr. Josh Wall, Jefferson Elementary Principal, join Kyle to discuss Jefferson Elementary over the year and how education has changed over the combined 30 years of experience in the role. 

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Episode 17: Upcoming Holiday Performances

The month of December is in full swing. While we haven’t seen much of the white stuff just yet, the Holiday season is certainly among us. Over the next week, there are several opportunities to fill your buckets with Holiday joy! Mark Ziegler, Direction of the Bands, David Knouse, Assistant Band Director, and Josh Wren, Choir Director, join Kyle to discuss upcoming pe...

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Episode 16: DARE
This year marks the 35th year for the DARE program within Warsaw Community Schools. Officers Roy Navarro and Lewis Fuller join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the DARE program with Warsaw Community Schools, how the program has evolved over time, and what they hope students learn from participating in the program. 

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Episode 15: Firefighter for a Day
This week, we discuss the partnership between Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Fire Department. Firefighters Joel Shilling and Jake Johnson join Aimee and Kyle to discuss fire safety education within the schools and the firefighter for a day program. 

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Episode 14: Technology Talk
This week's discussion focuses on Warsaw Community School's 1:1 Program and measures the school district takes to ensure students are safe while using their devices. Lydia Fisher, Technology Support Manager, and Stefanie Spangle, 1:1 Program Coordinator, join Aimee and Kyle to share more about how student iPads are managed, the Securly web filtering and monitoring system, and technology best practices at home.  To all of our families, be on t...

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Episode 13: Principal for a Day Reflection
This week's discussion focuses on the Principal for a Day Event that took place last week as part of the district's Tiger Ambassador Program. Dr. David Hoffert, Jeri Purdy, Devendra Gorhe,  and Emerson Poort join Aimee and Kyle to reflect on their experiences after the Principal for a Day Event. Learn more about the amazing things that take place in our schools everyday and w...

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Episode 12: Mental Health Moment
This week's discussion focuses on mental health and the idea that "it is okay to not be okay." Sheila Howe, Director of Human Resources for Warsaw Community Schools, and Sophie Lunsford, Warsaw Community School Sophomore, join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the importance the topic of mental health and the importance of seeking assistance if you are not okay. Tune in to learn more about the...

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Episode 11: Sir, Yes Sir!
This year celebrates 10 years of JROTC at Warsaw Community High School. Major Fred Josellis and Cadet Major Nathanael Anderson join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp program at Warsaw Community Schools. Learn more about the program and the benefits it can provide regardless of whether or not you are considering a career in the military.

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Episode 10: School Safety
This week Dr. David Robertson, Assistant Superintendent for Warsaw Community Schools, joins Aimee and Kyle to talk about school safety. He shares information about the physical security of our buildings, partnerships with local law enforcement, training provided to staff and students, and our protocols to visit buildings. 

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Episode 8: Lunch Lady Light
This week Stacie Light, Director of Food Service for Warsaw Community Schools, joins Aimee and Kyle to discuss the school lunch program within Warsaw Community Schools. She discusses the topics of nutrition, how her team works to meet federal requirements, how to apply for financial assistance, and how you can help support students that have fallen behind on their lunch account.

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Episode 8: Transportation Talk
This week Mark Fick, Director of Transportation for Warsaw Community Schools, joins Aimee and Kyle to discuss all that factors into transporting students to and from school safely.

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Episode 7: Olympian Billy Mills
Kyle and Aimee are joined by Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools and Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills.

Mr. Mills is the gold medal winner of the 10,000 meter run in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He was in town to speak with 5th graders as part of the yearly special speaker series. Dr. Hoffert shares more about the special speaker series and...

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Episode 6: The Elementary Journey
Last week we discussed middle school, and how it is a transitional time period for students. This week, Emma Reer (Kindergarten - Washington Elementary), Mandy Bailey (3rd Grade - Claypool Elementary), and Erin Kelly (5th Grade - Harrison Elementary) join Kyle to talk about the Elementary Journey.

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Episode 5: Middle School Matters
The transition to middle school can be challenging. Some might even describe it as scary. Aimee and Kyle welcome two middle school teachers, Mrs. Angie Kleopfer and Mr. David Cook, to further discuss the middle school transition. Learn more about why middle school can seem scary, but more importantly, why it is a critical formative period in a child's life.

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Episode 4: Hard Hat Huddle
Did you know Warsaw Community Schools is beginning a major renovation project at Warsaw Community High School? Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, and Jim LeMasters, Director of School Facilities, join Aimee and Kyle to discuss the upcoming project. Learn more about Jim LeMasters and his history with Warsaw Community Schools, the "why" behind the construction project, and what we will expect to see...

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Episode 3: Supt. Swap
Dr. David Robertson, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Education, and Dr. Dani Barkey, Asst. Superintendent of Elementary Education, join Aimee and Kyle to discuss changes to their roles within Warsaw Community Schools for the new school year. Learn more about what excites them for the new school year and examples of kindness they've already seen in their new roles. 

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Episode 2: #Year of Kindness
Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools joins Aimee and Kyle to discuss the theme of the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about the theme of kindness, what he's excited about for 2022-2023, and a new addition to the Hoffert family.

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 1: Aimee Lunsford, Principal of Lincoln Elementary and Kyle Carter, Chief Technology and Data Analytics Officer set the purpose of the TigerCast.