Wawasee School District Sees 377 Choose Virtual Learning Option
By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Barring the “unexpected,” which with COVID-19 has become the norm, Wawasee Community School Corporation buildings will be opened for students eight days from now,...
View ArticleHunnicutt Addition In Syracuse Hit By Evening Storm
Damage is being surveyed by a co-worker at the Douglas Bradley residence on Hunnicutt Drive, where several trees and/or large branches fell on the home. InkFreeNews photos by Deb Patterson By Deb...
View ArticleWawasee School Board Updated On School Opening Preparations
Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent, at the Wawasee School Board meeting. By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — With only two days before the start of the 2020-21 school year, much of the shorter than...
View ArticleWawasee High School Confirms One Positive COVID-19 Case
News Release SYRACUSE — Social media posts regarding cases of COVID-19 in Wawasee Community schools have been gaining traction and the school district has issued a statement. A release from Geoffrey...
View ArticleWawasee High School Switches To Virtual Learning Temporarily
News Release SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School will only be in the virtual mode for a week due to the impact of COVID-19. This afternoon Thursday, Sept. 3, the Wawasee Community School Corporation...
View ArticlePat’s Chicago Dogs Celebrates New Ownership
A ribbon-cutting celebration was held at Pat’s Chicago Dogs in Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 5. Pictured are Renea Salyer, executive director of Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, left; Jonna Ernst,...
View ArticleDr. Troyer Gives Wawasee School Board Update On COVID-19 Data
Dr. Stephen Troyer, assistant superintendent, gives his report to the school board. By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Before giving his student learning report to the Wawasee School Board during its...
View ArticlePrice Passing On A Legacy Of Community Service
News Release KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The legacy of Mitchell J. Price was recently commemorated through the establishment of the Mitchell J. Price Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Kosciusko County Community...
View ArticleCoach’s Memorial Fund Helps Youth With Their ‘Next Step’
News Release KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A new scholarship was recently created at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Family and friends came together to honor the late Dave Kistler and ensure his...
View ArticleIron Pride Robotics Returns To Action In Greenfield
From left are robot skills winners Nathan Smith, Noah Beckner, Wesley Hays and Connor Byrd. Photo provided. News Release GREENFIELD — Saturday, Jan. 9, after a long break, the Iron Pride of Wawasee...
View ArticleTroutman Named Pathways Student Of The Month
Shown helping a customer at North Webster Ace Hardware is Wawasee High School student Alex Troutman. Photo provided. News Release SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s Work Based Learning program is a...
View ArticleTeachers Use Technology To Connect With Students
Ashley Justice, a precalculus and AP Calculus teacher at Wawasee High School, uses a laptop computer to record what she does on the smartboard in her classroom. The recordings can then be made...
View ArticleTroyer Holds First “Listen and Learn” Event
New Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Steven Troyer held a “listen and learn” event at Wawasee High School on Feb. 1. Text and photo by David Hazledine InkfreeNews SYRACUSE —...
View ArticleWawasee Teacher Traci Henn Named Teacher Of The Year
Traci Henn, left, is discussing scholarships with senior student Alex Troutman at Wawasee High School. By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — During a virtual awards ceremony on Zoom Wednesday morning,...
View ArticleWawasee Graduate Helping Indiana FFA Promote Agriculture
Evan Coblentz is serving as treasurer for the Indiana FFA this year. InkFreeNews file photo. By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews TRAFALGAR — National FFA Week (Feb. 20-27) is less than two weeks away and as it...
View ArticleForward Indiana Installs 24/7 Food Pantry In Leesburg
Forward Indiana founders Carlos Marcano, left, and Sarah Thompson, center, installed a 24/7, self-service food pantry hosted and sponsored by Theresa Taylor, right, owner of Trump Realty at 103 W. Van...
View ArticleReiff Named Student Of The Month For Work-Based Learning
Ellamae Reiff is shown working at her internship with Telos Farm Warmbloods. Reiff was named Student of the Month for the Work-Based Learning program. Photo provided. News Release SYRACUSE — Wawasee...
View ArticleThirty Wawasee High School Students Inducted Into NHS
In the front row, from left, are Kaden Phillips, Devin Van Lue, Leslie Vazquez, Ayla Torres, Serena Lesko, McKenzie Long, Brynn Jamora, Kennedi Adkins, Colten Edgar, Taylor Cripe and Amber Beer. In the...
View ArticleWawasee High School Presenting ‘Clue’ For Its Spring Play
Double casting is being used for the Wawasee High School spring production of “Clue.” This cast includes, from left, Dylan Minear, Andrik Bautista, Bronwyn Bonner, Claire Beer, Colten Edgar, Sophia...
View ArticleWawasee Releases Statement Concerning Threat
News Release SYRACUSE — On Monday afternoon, March 29, Dr. Steve Troyer, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, released the following statement concerning a potential threat to a...
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