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![Graphic with a photo of Dr. Atha smiling at the camera in the lower right corner. The text on the graphic reads A Message From Superintendent Dr. John Atha March 12, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773343892/wwsk12inus/y4oot5krqsy1nqagzvrp/DrAthaLetter3122026.png","width":250}])
Our most important strategic priority is simple and clear: hire the best people and help them get better.
![Caylie Dicken Named Next Director of WWS Early Learning Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773252772/wwsk12inus/oiyfbzsnarqouw1o3hln/CaylieDicken.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773252772/wwsk12inus/oiyfbzsnarqouw1o3hln/CaylieDicken.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773252772/wwsk12inus/oiyfbzsnarqouw1o3hln/CaylieDicken.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773252772/wwsk12inus/oiyfbzsnarqouw1o3hln/CaylieDicken.png","width":1080}])
WWS has announced that Caylie Dicken has been named the next Director of Early Learning Programs.
![Chris Kaufman, Agri Science teacher at WHS, smiling with students holding his Golden Owl Finalist Award in a WHS hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773189925/wwsk12inus/vbuwx9stnvx6qtgoztgd/KaufmanFFAFinalist.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773189925/wwsk12inus/vbuwx9stnvx6qtgoztgd/KaufmanFFAFinalist.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773189925/wwsk12inus/vbuwx9stnvx6qtgoztgd/KaufmanFFAFinalist.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773189925/wwsk12inus/vbuwx9stnvx6qtgoztgd/KaufmanFFAFinalist.png","width":1080}])
Chris Kaufman, Agri Science Teacher at WHS, has been named a finalist for the FFA Indiana Golden Owl Award.
![WWS Board Approves Transition to Semester Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734725315/wwsk12inus/slnjvzdrxzgqbwukp6me/W-Brandmark-full-color.png","width":1743}])
The WWS Board voted to approve a transition to a semester calendar beginning with the 2027–2028 school year.
![Hannah Eggert smiling at the camera in front of a tan colored wall, with the WWS logo in the top right corner and announcement of her new position as Assistant Principal of Carey Ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773188113/wwsk12inus/fktrah85krwgvwm3b1z4/HannahEggert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773188113/wwsk12inus/fktrah85krwgvwm3b1z4/HannahEggert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773188113/wwsk12inus/fktrah85krwgvwm3b1z4/HannahEggert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773188113/wwsk12inus/fktrah85krwgvwm3b1z4/HannahEggert.png","width":1080}])
WWS is pleased to announce that Hannah Eggert has been named the next Assistant Principal of Carey Ridge.
![Excellence is Never Accidental]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772117811/wwsk12inus/e8hukscahmubgtgspg9a/DrAthaMessageGraphicsforNewspage2262026.png","width":250}])
At WWS, excellence is driven by strong relationships, high expectations, and community.
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The naming process began with an open invitation to families to a collaborative workshop...
![WHS Earns Gold Distinction as AP Honor Roll School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772055915/wwsk12inus/d7a9uhkspsey03px3vmn/Gold_Badge_IG_2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772055915/wwsk12inus/d7a9uhkspsey03px3vmn/Gold_Badge_IG_2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772055915/wwsk12inus/d7a9uhkspsey03px3vmn/Gold_Badge_IG_2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772055915/wwsk12inus/d7a9uhkspsey03px3vmn/Gold_Badge_IG_2025.png","width":1080}]){kind=icon}
A conservative estimate shows AP students earned enough credit hours to save ~$2.1 million in college tuition
The WWS Board of School Trustees took several additional actions at its regular meeting...
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