There are five schools within the Wa-Nee district. Each of our schools has a reputation of academic excellence that encourages student success. Below we've listed each school along with the contact information and web site link. Please take a moment to visit them.
NorthWood High School
Contact Information:
2101 N. Main St. • Nappanee, IN 46550 • Phone 574-773-4127 • Fax 574-773-4099
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“NorthWood High School is a comprehensive secondary school that educates all the students in grades nine through twelve within the Wa-Nee Community. At NorthWood, we believe that all students can learn. It is our vision to provide the standards for an exemplary school, a safe environment for student learning, and a positive sense of community among students, faculty and staff.
We currently serve the educational needs for 872 students. We are in the ninth year of operating on a trimester schedule. The trimester schedule has facilitated greater student learning, provided more opportunities to earn Academic Honors diplomas, and increased participation and success in the fine arts programs.
NorthWood has earned the respect of area schools and received national recognition because of its success in numerous programs, such as academic competitions (fourteen state championships), FFA tractor restoration projects, yearbook publications, fine arts, band, choir and drama. Athletics have had two state championship teams and numerous regional and sectional titles.
The staff at NorthWood High School is dedicated to maintaining high expectations for student achievement through teacher collaboration during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The teacher leadership capacity allows NorthWood High School to address the federal and state mandates to uphold “A Tradition of Excellence” while teaming with the community to maintain a culture for success."
- Dave Maugel, Principal, NorthWood High School
NorthWood Middle School
Contact Information:
301 N. Elkhart St. • Wakarusa, IN 46573 • Phone 574-862-2710
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"We currently provide service to 722 students, grades 6-8. With the completion of a major construction project in 2003 we now have a beautiful, state-of-the-art educational facility our community is very proud of. A few of the new amenities include a centrally located media center, two gymnasiums, a large group instruction area and stadium seating.
Our staff provides a daily homeroom program to encourage involvement in a weekly intramural program, academic incentives and enrichment classes. Homeroom also provides a safe environment to address both social and emotional issues which are important to children at this age.
Academics are certainly a strong focus as evidenced by consistently high ISTEP+ scores. To encourage a partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in their child’s education, the staff has developed a Learning Fair to highlight each student’s individual progress. The former “arena-style” parent conference night has been changed into an interactive event that includes students sharing their portfolios, a reflection of their progress, and the use of an electronic grade book to provide concrete information to the parents.
The middle school staff is committed to their students and passionate about their subject. The use of interdisciplinary units, thematic units and a schedule that allows flexibility to collaborate, all provide lessons which teach and enrich the curriculum. Life is good at NorthWood Middle School!"
- George Roelandts, Principal, NorthWood Middle School
Nappanee Elementary School
Contact Information:
755 E. VanBuren St. • Nappanee, IN 46550 • Phone 574-773-7421
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"Our staff believe that learning is a lifelong process. Therefore, it is the responsibility of this school to provide an educational environment which promotes academic achievement, strong values, social skills, and physical growth.
The responsibility for educating our children is shared by teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and community members alike, as we work closely together to provide the support which is essential for high student achievement. Our Bulldog Basics (Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, Personal Best, No Put Downs) continue to provide a strong and positive foundation for building on high academic expectations in a standards-driven curriculum.
Nappanee Elementary currently has an enrollment of just over 450 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. The Nappanee community shares a great pride in our school and the children we celebrate."
- Randy Cripe, Principal, Nappanee Elementary School
Woodview Elementary School
Contact Information:
800 E. Woodview Dr. • Nappanee, IN 46550 • Phone 574-773-3117
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"Woodview Elementary School has an enrollment of 525 students in grades Pre K through 5th grade and has served the children of Nappanee since 1992. The mission of Woodview Elementary School is to provide a positive learning environment that encourages academic, emotional, physical, and social growth, thus empowering all students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.
The values of the Wa-Nee community foster a family-like school environment that produces a safe and happy place for students to learn. The policies and procedures at Woodview have been developed to promote good citizenship. Woodview has a caring and experienced staff that provides our students with learning experiences that enable them to develop in an environment that supports the individual's success. Working together, the staff, students, and parents have built Woodview Elementary School into a wonderful place to learn and grow."
- Alan Thompson, Principal, Woodview Elementary School
Wakarusa Elementary School
Contact Information:
400 N. Washington St. • Wakarusa, IN 46573 • Phone 574-862-2000
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"Wakarusa Elementary serves a student population of over 550 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Our current building opened in the Fall of 1992. We combine a strong staff with best practices in instruction, to ensure student success while providing a safe and supportive environment essential in helping provide each child with essential skills needed to reach his or her potential. Students enjoy a variety of learning activities in the classroom and extension activities to various learning sites in the community.
We believe that education is a cooperative effort between students, staff, parents and community. It is our goal that every child has the opportunity to be successful and prepared to meet future challenges, and will have a positive experience. It is our goal that students find their experiences here to be an exciting and rewarding journey as part of our school family."
- Larry Nafziger, Principal, Wakarusa Elementary School