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FWCS will provide free breakfast & lunch for children at ALL elementary schools starting Tuesday, March 17. Meals are available by walk-up/drive-up for all kids, regardless of the school they attend, ages birth through high school from 10:30-1:30 daily. Children MUST be present.
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FWCS will be on a two-hour delay Monday because of the extreme temperatures expected in the morning. Stay warm!
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Because of the expected dangerously cold temperatures, all FWCS schools and District offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, Jan. 30. We will continue to monitor the forecast and make a decision tomorrow for Thursday. Please stay inside and stay safe during this extreme weather.
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With the bitter cold temperatures expected in the morning, we are announcing now that we will be on a two-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 15.
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6 years
FWCS is closed today because of worsening weather conditions. Our last day of school remains June 3. After five closures, the state reduces the requirement to making up one day for every two closures. As this is our seventh closure, we do not have to make up the day.
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We will be on a two-hour delay Thursday morning.
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No school tomorrow for FWCS. District offices will be open.
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FWCS will be on a two-hour delay Monday morning. We'll assess conditions in the morning and make any further determinations then. Be safe.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 19, for Red for Ed Day. You can read the letter to parents here:
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6 years
All FWCS Schools and District Offices will be closed again on Thursday, Jan. 31. We expect District Offices to reopen Friday and will monitor conditions for students' return over the next 24 hours. With these closures, we will now be in session May 3 and May 17.
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10 years
FWCS is closed today. Enjoy the long weekend.
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6 years
Beginning next school year, students at all grade levels will be able to eat breakfast and lunch every day at no cost.
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11 years
Fort Wayne Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Feb.5, due to weather conditions. Please be safe.
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7 years
We will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 16. We will assess conditions again in the morning.
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11 years
We will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday (2/18). We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and in the morning.
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6 years
From Northrop, Math Teacher Dena Wierks was nominated for FWCS Teacher of the Year. Congratulations! #TOY2018
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10 years
FWCS will start with a two-hour delay Friday, Feb. 20.
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6 years
Schools will remain closed on Friday because of transportation issues. The buses need time to warm up before running again, and today's temperatures are not warm enough. District offices will be open on Friday.
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FWCS will have a two-hour delay Tuesday because of the cold temperatures. The later start will give us time to get the buses up and running.
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We are closed today. Streets are too slick for safe travel.
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Like you, we heard the state's announcement that schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. We know you have many questions, and we do not have all the answers yet. On Monday, teachers will begin posting assignments and holding office hours on PowerSchool.
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FWCS is closed. Be careful if you need to go out today.
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11 years
FWCS schools will be delayed 2 hours on Monday, Feb. 10.
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FWCS will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Feb. 11, because of road conditions and the anticipated sub-zero temperatures.
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10 years
FWCS will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Feb. 3, which will provide us additional time to check road conditions.
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11 years
FWCS schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. District offices remain open. The end of the semester has been moved to Jan. 16.
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We are pleased to announce Dr. Mark Daniel has been selected by the FWCS Board as the 15th superintendent to lead FWCS. He begins July 1, following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Wendy Robinson on June 30. Read more here:
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Congratulations to the South Side High School Class of 2020! #BringItFWCS #GoArchers #Classof2020
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FWCS will be delayed 2 hours on Friday, Feb. 7. Stay safe!
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FWCS schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6 due to weather conditions. District offices will be open.
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Our students are on fire today! Northrop’s Dance Team was named GRAND CHAMPIONS at the Ameri Dance Internationals in Orlando today. Congratulations! #SeeWhatWeDo
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Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 8, because of the expected bitter cold temperatures. We will now be in session Friday, Jan. 9.
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Effective at the end of the school day today, ALL FWCS buildings will be closed to students until at least Monday, April 13, as required by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We are starting with a two-hour delay and will continue to monitor conditions.
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FWCS will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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There will be no school on Tuesday, Jan. 28, because of the extreme temperatures. Stay warm.
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FWCS is closed today because of road conditions. Parent-Teacher Conferences are canceled.
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#Congrats to #TeacheroftheYear nominee Melissa Hirsch. She teaches English at Northrop High.
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Congratulations to Snider Teacher Evan Grotemat, one of the nominees for FWCS Teacher of the Year! #TOY2018
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Despite our school buildings being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FWCS remains committed to enriching the lives of the children in our great district. Today, more than 3,000 breakfasts and lunches were served across the community. #BringItFWCS
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Starting tomorrow, June 5th, FWCS will be offering free meals to children ages 1-18 at the locations listed on the flyer. No registration or eligibility requirements.
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay today.
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We are closed. Residential streets are very slick.
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The #Wayne Generals won the game, but it’s what happened after the game that is the true winning moment. In a picture taken when Wayne should have been celebrating, you see two Generals consoling a senior #SouthSide player who was visibly upset with the loss. (2/4)
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FWCS is closed. Our last day of school is now June 5.
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FWCS is closed today because of continued slippery road conditions. Make up day will be Friday, March 15.
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FWCS is closed. Make-up day will be June 4.
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Schools closed today due to very cold temperatures. Please stay warm and safe.
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FWCS will have a two-hour delay on Friday, Jan. 10.
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We are starting with a two-hour delay today.
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay this morning because of fog.
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10 years
FWCS is closed today. Be safe if you have to go out.
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8 years
FWCS is on a two-hour delay this morning. The fog is pretty thick in some areas of the district.
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10 years
Schools are closed. Be careful if you have to go out.
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FWCS will be closed Monday, Jan. 27. Neighborhood roads are not clear enough for buses and the wind chill is only... http://t.co/tn1e4eDy7h
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Winter break has been extended by two hours. FWCS is on a two-hour delay today.
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7 years
We are aware of social media posts regarding a threat against “SHS.” We have worked closely with police, and it has been determined this is referencing a school in Ohio, not in Fort Wayne. Nevertheless, we will be extra vigilant today with the assistance of local law enforcement.
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10 years
We are starting with a two-hour delay today and will continue to monitor road conditions.
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11 years
We are closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 18. Be careful if you have to go out.
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7 years
FWCS is closed today. Make-up day is May 11. District offices remain open.
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Today, we announced our Return to Learn plan. We still have many details to work out, and as decisions are made, they will be posted at . #INthisTogether #YesFWCS
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Because of increased spread of COVID-19 in the community, spectators will not be allowed at FWCS events (athletic and non-athletic) beginning tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 30.
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay today.
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay because of slick road conditions.
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Fun Fact: Our last closing for weather was March 3, 2015 - 1,046 days ago. Not-so-Fun Fact: We will make up today's cancellation on Friday, March 16.
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FWCS is CLOSED today. Streets and sidewalks are covered with ice. Make-up day is Monday, June 3.
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We're starting with a 2-hour delay because of slippery roads. We're continuing to monitor conditions and hope the warming temps will help.
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We are on a two-hour delay because of fog.
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7 years
We are keeping a close eye on the weather tonight. If we have a delay, we will post by 5:30 a.m. If you don't see anything posted here by that time, plan for a normal day. #WelcomeBack
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11 years
FWCS is closed today. District offices are open. Let's all hope for clear streets for Monday!
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It's foggy again, and we're on a two-hour delay.
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We are starting with a two-hour delay today because of fog.
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FWCS is moving back the start of school to allow for additional training time with teachers. The new first day is now Thursday, Aug. 13.
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We are starting with a two-hour delay today as we monitor road conditions.
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We are closed today. Stay warm.
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Fun FWCS Fact: This is the first time FWCS has closed in November because of weather in the 20 years we have tracked delays and closures.
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We will start Thursday with a two-hour delay, hoping the side streets will be clear enough for bus travel with a... http://t.co/yC8QLThUmH
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay. We will continue to monitor road conditions.
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Congratulations to Snider grads Jordan Gorman and Mariah Thomas, who were recently recognized at the United Negro College Fund Mayors breakfast. Each received $5,000 a year towards college expenses for 5 years and an internship with Parkview Hospital. #SeeWhatWeDo
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UPDATE: We will have school today following the two-hour delay. If you decide to comment, please be mindful of your words and the example you are setting for your children.
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We are on a two-hour delay this morning.
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We are on a two-hour delay. We will continue to monitor conditions over the next couple hours.
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Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, all high school students will move to remote learning. Read Dr. Daniel's letter at
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This week, the FWCS Board of School Trustees honored retired @JGfortwayne Editorial Page Editor @kfrancisco with the first FWCS Friend of Public Education Award. Thank you for your commitment to the students and educators of Indiana, Karen! #SaturdaySuperStar #PublicSchoolProud
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FWCS is closed today because of the ice storm. Students will make up today’s cancellation on Dec. 21.
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Congratulations, Northrop Class of 2020! #GoBruins #Classof2020 #BringItFWCS
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With the impending winter storm, FWCS students will have an eLearning Day Wednesday, Feb. 2. We will continue to provides updates as they come.
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FWCS will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6. Make-up day will be Friday, Jan. 10.
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The Board recognized North Side English teacher Tom Bailey for receiving a Teacher Creativity Fellowship from the Lilly Endowment. He will use the grant to travel through Europe visiting the sites that served as settings for Shakespeare’s plays. #SeeWhatWeDo
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FWCS is on a two-hour delay. This will not turn into a closure - just a delay.
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We are excited to welcome our new Superintendent, Dr. Mark Daniel! #YesFWCS
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New state COVID-19 guidelines were announced today. With those changes, FWCS will be mask optional beginning Monday. A letter will be emailed to parents today with additional information.
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Schools are closed to students on Monday, Feb. 1. ALL STUDENTS will be on remote learning. Log in at your usual start time.
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Our lunch program starts tomorrow, and there are many others in the community who have stepped up to make sure our students are fed. Thank you for your support!
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FWCS schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. This day will be made up on May 9, which was built in as a reserve... http://t.co/uibLkeIBaj
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FWCS staff members packed more than 2,000 bags for Blessings in a Backpack to make sure students at Adams, Abbett, Fairfield, South Wayne, Study & Washington still have weekend food. Students at those schools can pick up their bags during today's meal pickup from 10:30-1:30.
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With the overnight snow, road conditions will be unsuitable for transporting students in the morning. FWCS will have an eLearning day for ALL students Friday, Feb. 18. Stay safe.
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Good luck to the Northrop Dance Teams performing at an international dance competition in Orlando this weekend! #SeeWhatWeDo
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Too soon for the holidays? Not for Northrop's Charisma, which recently recorded for "Sounds of the Season."
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Big #FWCSshoutout to North Side administrators and @Sodexo custodians for clearing the students' cars before dismissal on Monday knowing most kids want to get in and leave as soon as possible. #Gratitude #BeKind #SaturdaySuperStar
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