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WANE 15’s Sierra Tufts becomes ‘Principal for a Day’ at Harris Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Anchor Sierra Tufts was one of more than 50 local figures who stepped into a principal’s shoes Thursday. The “Principal for a Day” event within Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes leaders and officials to connect with students and more thoroughly understand the depth of a principal’s job. Participants also learn about district programs that set scholars up for success after graduation.
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Leo Junior Senior High School opens new athletic facility
LEO, Ind. (WPTA) - East Allen County School officials and community leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new fieldhouse at Leo Junior Senior High School. Leo’s Fieldhouse is designed to host athletics, student activities, school programs and community events for years to come. It has three practice courts, a bigger weight room, and a mezzanine.
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FWCS opens doors to community leaders for Principal for a Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools will welcome more than 50 community leaders on Thursday for Principal for a Day. They will serve as guest principals for the annual event. The following was released:. Guest principals, including community partners, state lawmakers, business leaders and pastors will...
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Tri-Share program helps Northeast Indiana families afford child care
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FWCS students to participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne Community Schools students and staff will participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 7. Four FWCS schools will take part in the event, with students and staff gathering at designated locations before walking together to school. The event...
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Glenn becomes first freshman NE8 XC champ
Leo upset the Norwell Knights to take the team NE8 title in the conference boys’ meet and Emmett Glenn became the first ninth grader to win the individual title in the history of the NE8 Saturday at Columbia City. Glenn’s winning time of 16:34 was also his career best,...
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Volunteer has mentored over 32,000 students
On a sunny fall morning, Maplewood Elementary School is buzzing with activity with several guests in the building. Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana recently conducted its “JA in a Day” program. JA volunteers were escorted by students to their classrooms. 73-year-old Teresa Burkamp has taken this trip almost 1,400 times in her 35 years of […]
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Manchester University announces 2026 Alumni Honor Award recipients
Manchester University announces 2026 Alumni Honor Award recipients. Manchester University will celebrate five alumni at its annual Alumni Honor Awards banquet on Friday, Oct. 16 during Homecoming 2026. The five recipients are:. Keith Strauss ’74 – Alumni Honor Award. Strauss, a medical physicist, was instrumental in the creation...
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County Schools Propose Referendums for General Election Ballot
Oak Hill and Mississinewa School Corporations are each proposing Operating Referendums on this year’s general election ballot in order to supplement funding and maintain basic services that the schools provide to their students. The schools proposed the referendums as a result of Senate Enrolled Act 1, which began reducing...
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MidWest America invests more than $60,000 in FWCS
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — MidWest America Federal Credit Union is providing more than $60,000 to support students, teachers and programs at Fort Wayne Community Schools through a new partnership with FWCS and the FWCS Foundation. The credit union is donating $10,000 each to three FWCS STEAM schools: Memorial...
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Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2026 Graduates Celebrate Commitment to Community
At a recent ceremony, 56 exceptional individuals graduated from the Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) program during Greater Fort Wayne Inc.'s annual LFW Alumni Reunion and Graduation event sponsored by Lutheran Health Network. The event celebrated the culmination of the graduates’ nine-month journey of learning, growth, and servant leadership. The...