Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes incoming freshmen and their families to explore the many exciting opportunities available at the District’s five traditional high schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy. 
 
During the Freshman Orientation and Open Houses, eighth-grade students will get a firsthand look at the Freshman Schools of Success and learn how FWCS is connecting core academic learning with real-world experiences while developing essential skills, such as collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.  

At these events, families will have the opportunity to: 

·         Tour schools to get a feel for the high school experience 

·         Meet teachers, administrators and support teams 

·         Explore clubs, sports and extracurricular opportunities 

·         Learn more about the Schools of Success, pathways and the State’s new graduation requirements 
 

Families are invited to attend multiple events to make informed decisions. Each school will highlight its unique programs and opportunities. 
 

Orientation and Open House events: 

·         Snider High School, 4600 Fairlawn Pass, Jan. 9, 6 p.m. 

·         Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Jan. 15, 5 p.m. 

·         North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd., Jan. 16, 6 p.m. 

·         South Side High School, 3601 Calhoun St., Jan. 28, 6 p.m. 

·         Wayne High School/New Tech Academy, 9100 Winchester Road, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. 

·         Virtual Academy, Jan. 30, 5:30 p.m. 
 

Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to transforming education to ensure students are ready for life after graduation, whether they enroll in higher education, enlist in the military or enter the workforce as an employee or entrepreneur.  

Fort Wayne Community Schools will host a community information meeting to provide details about the stadium project at Snider High School. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Snider High School (enter through Door 4), 4600 Fairlawn Pass.

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about this significant investment in Snider High School's facilities.
The public meeting will include:

• A detailed presentation of the stadium construction plans
• Preliminary architectural renderings
• Traffic flow and parking management details
• Q&A session

The stadium project represents FWCS’ commitment to improving opportunities for students.

North Side High School is gearing up to host its 37th annual Christmas Party for Kids Surviving Cancer. This cherished holiday tradition brings hope and joy to families facing cancer. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the school, 475 E. State Blvd.

This year, 165 people from 21 families, will enjoy a day of food, crafts, games, performances by North Side’s Dance 5 and festive cheer with a special visit from Santa Claus.

The event is a collaboration between North Side students and staff and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Student groups not only adopt the families and buy and wrap presents for the children, but they also raise money and gather donations from community partners for the party.

It’s that time again for the most highly anticipated turkey talent show at Harrison Hill Elementary! The 37th Annual Gobble Off is Tuesday, Nov. 26.  

The feathered festivities will kick off with kindergarten-second grade gobblers at 10 a.m., followed by the third-fifth grade turkey talents at 2:30 p.m. Students will not only show off their perfect gobbles but will also be dressed as their favorite Thanksgiving bird.  

The Gobble Off winner will be awarded a frozen turkey, while the runner-up gobbler will receive a pumpkin pie.