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Fort Wayne schools prepare to welcome Class of 2029

Fort Wayne Community Schools is preparing to welcome the Class of 2029 through orientation events designed for incoming freshmen and their families.

By Ft Wayne Times | Jan 8, 2025

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Community meeting set for Snider stadium project discussion

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) has announced a community information meeting to discuss the stadium project at Snider High School.

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 23, 2024

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Annual Christmas party supports young cancer survivors

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 5, 2024

North Side High School is preparing for its 37th annual Christmas Party dedicated to children who have survived cancer.

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Thanksgiving events and initiatives underway at Fort Wayne schools

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 22, 2024

Harrison Hill Elementary is preparing to host the 37th Annual Gobble Off, just in time for Thanksgiving.

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Students showcase creativity at Weisser Park Thanksgiving parade

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 21, 2024

Weisser Park is once again the venue for a Thanksgiving parade, themed "Balloons above Broadway."

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FWCS students offer free Thanksgiving meals amid community initiatives

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 20, 2024

FWCS Career Academy Culinary Arts students are once again providing free holiday meals to the community.

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FWCS celebrates Schools of Success launch with community events

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 15, 2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) has marked the successful launch of its Schools of Success initiative.

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Fort Wayne schools honor veterans with district-wide activities

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 8, 2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools is set to commemorate Veterans Day with various activities and events across the district.

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Shambaugh Elementary opens time capsule from 1994 at public event

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 24, 2024

Shambaugh Elementary School is inviting the public to participate in a special event on Friday, October 25. The school will host an open house from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., during which community members can view the contents of a time capsule and reflect on life in 1994.

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Community members to serve as principals in Fort Wayne schools

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 14, 2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) is set to host its annual "Principal for a Day" event on October 16, inviting over 50 community members to participate. The initiative aims to foster community engagement by allowing local individuals to step into the role of a school principal for a day.

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Fort Wayne schools celebrate Walk & Roll Day and review budget

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 7, 2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) is set to participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day. The event will involve students, staff, community members, and alumni celebrating a century of learning at Harrison Hill Elementary.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Allen County in 2022-23 school year

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.6% in Allen County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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75.9% of college applicants to Allen County's 11 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 19, 2024

Allen County's 11 universities admitted an estimated 75.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Harrison Hill Elementary celebrates centennial milestone

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 13, 2024

Students, staff, community members, and alumni will celebrate a century of learning at Harrison Hill Elementary. The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Monday, Sept. 9, reviewed the proposed 2025 budget. While the budget is projected to include a slight increase, the anticipated tax rate is expected to go down.

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Fort Wayne Community Schools reviews proposed 2025 budget

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees reviewed the proposed 2025 budget on Monday, Sept. 9. While the budget is projected to include a slight increase, the anticipated tax rate is expected to decrease.

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FWCS honors teachers and employees at annual reception

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 9, 2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools will honor the 2024 FWCS Teachers of the Year, FWCS Employee of the Year, and finalists at the Wendy Y. Robinson Family & Community Engagement Center.

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Principal runs mile to fundraise for Glenwood Park Elementary PTA

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 29, 2024

Glenwood Park Elementary School’s principal is celebrating his 40th birthday by running a mile to raise money for the PTA.

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In-state students at Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2023

By Hoosier State Today | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne, in Fort Wayne, were $4,912 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Study Connection celebrates anniversary with breakfast event

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 19, 2024

Study Connection celebrates its 36th year of connecting with students at the Annual Celebration and Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 22.

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Student body in Allen County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Ft Wayne Times | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the eight universities in Allen County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.