Eagle Tech Academy

09/21/2026

Biology is learning about ecosystems and how cellular repatriation and photosynthesis work together to keep homeostasis in an enclosed system. Their goal is to keep their planned biosphere completely closed and thriving for the next 2.5 weeks. Last week they went outside to gather their specimen.

09/21/2026

Special Education and Functional Life Skills teacher, Mrs. Markins, came to speak to our Digital Media students about the developing "EAGLE Thread Co" project. She talked about the CCHS EAGLE room, their goals and current projects, and how their work is unique from other classrooms.

Seniors in the Digital Media class will collaborate with Markins and Running Around Screen Printing to hopefully create the first two shirt designs for EAGLE Thread Co.

09/05/2026

Congratulations, Coach Rice!

08/17/2026

On Friday, seniors in our Capstone course participated in the Hopes and Fears Protocol after reading the course entry document. After reflecting on their hopes and fears, they participated in a connections protocol where hopes and fears were read aloud anonymously; and, if students were feeling the same hope or fear, they took a step into the circle. The goal was for learners to recognize that they all share similar hopes and fears as they embark on their Capstone project.

08/14/2026

Welcome, Mr. Stemmer! We are excited to have you join our team!

Help us welcome Matthew Stemmer, our new Columbia City High School Social Studies Teacher!

Matthew is originally from Byesville, Ohio, a small town in Southeast Ohio, and now lives in Bluffton, Indiana. He holds a Bachelor’s in Adolescent to Young Adult Education from Bowling Green State University and is currently working toward his Master’s in History from BGSU as well. At home, he enjoys life with his fiancée, Chelsea, and their pets.

He loves the Star Wars Thrawn series by Timothy Zahn and often dives into history books; especially those exploring the American frontier and the Crusades.

His advice for students this year is thoughtful and encouraging:
“Never be afraid to ask a question when it comes to mind! Very often what makes a question ‘bad’ is only timing.”

He enjoys Biscoff cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

We’re thrilled to have him at WCCS!

08/14/2026

Welcome, Ms. Norton! We are thrilled to have you join our team!

WCCS is excited to welcome Kirsten Norton, our new History Facilitator at Columbia City High School!

Kirsten is from Hudson, Indiana, and is a proud graduate of Manchester University. She brings curiosity, enthusiasm and a passion for helping students explore the past with confidence and creativity. Her support system includes her mother, Faith, and close friends Andrew, Celeste, Sabrina, Lily and Kendra.

Her favorite book is the Throne of Glass series.

Her advice for students this year is simple and empowering:
“Be curious and don't be afraid to ask questions!”

She loves pretzels.

We’re thrilled to have her at WCCS!

08/13/2026

What a terrific start to the 2026-27 school year! Academy Orientation Time included Advisory, grade-level specific activities, and Wednesday Words. Grateful to have our ETA Community together again!

08/06/2026

It’s almost time to head back to school! Here’s our ETA supply list. We can’t wait to have our learners back with us!

08/04/2026

Class of 2026, come see us and pick up your yearbook!

📢📢 Attn: CCHS Class of 2026 📢📢

Last year's seniors, your yearbooks are all sorted and ready for pickup ⭐️starting RIGHT NOW (GO!)⭐️ PLEASE READ the pickup guidelines and expectations below.

⭐️ Class of 2026 seniors ONLY
⭐️ Weekdays Starting 8/4 from 8am-3pm
⭐️ Door #8, ETA Entrance
⭐️ ONLY the graduate, and parent or guardian, host family (exchange students), or sibling may pick up and sign for the book - NO neighbor's girlfriend's cousin's best friend
⭐️ NO grade 9-11 books will be available - they'll be distributed on picture day (Aug. 20)
⭐️ Graduates can still opt to have younger siblings pick up their book once school starts

If you have questions, send us a DM or email [email protected].

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06/02/2026

ETA Field Day - Part 3
After freeze pops and before dismissal we have our final "Fight Club" of the year...Tug of War. This year's winner was Duncan Royale. They dominated house points all year long! Congratulations!