Van Wert High School News

Follow the Yellow Brick Road! The Van Wert Media Center has been transformed into The Land of Oz for Teen Read Week.

All language arts classes get to visit this week to get makeovers at the Wash and Brush Co, buy some candy at the Munchkin’s candy shop, play the witch’s ring toss, and get excited about reading.

Van Wert Area Economic Development (VWAEDC) welcomes Madison Couch as a program assistant. Couch is a former CEO student in economic development and brings experience in banking and finance to the position.

Join us at the Goedde this Saturday, March 25, from 10 AM - 12 PM, noon. "Everyone is welcome and everything is free." 

The VWHS Art Club is hosting a ceramic glazing event on April 4th. Cost is $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for students.

Last week, high school juniors and seniors had the chance to learn more about careers and jobs offered by local businesses and industries all in one place.

The regular monthly meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education, scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, been moved one week to Wednesday, March 29.

From band and choir, to basketball, swimming, and bowling... it's GREAT to be a COUGAR!

Last week, approximately 105 Van Wert High School seniors participated in the 5th year of tours with local businesses and manufacturers. 

Erin Schaufelberger signed her letter of intent to play basketball at the next level.

Sealed proposals will be received by Van Wert City Schools in the district office, 205 West Crawford Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891 until March 30th at 10:00.00 AM, at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after March 30th at 10:00.00 AM will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:

On April 13, 14, and 15, Van Wert High School Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.

OHSAA Boys Regional Basketball Tournament Information - BGSU. The ticket link is below.

VWCS will be operating on a 2 hour delay on Friday morning.

Congratulations to Van Wert High School teacher, Mrs. Andrea Mead, on being selected Ohio Lottery's Teacher of the Month!

Van Wert Elementary School and Van Wert Middle School held a fundraiser Saturday at Olympic Lanes to help raise money for their students with special needs.

We've missed NINE days of school so far this year and on days 10, 11, & 12, students will learn remotely from home from the hours of 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley will continue at the helm for the next five years.

Senior, Jayden Welker (100 butterfly) and sophomore, Sam Houg (200 freestyle), are heading to OHSAA Division II Swimming State Tournament.

Students Pre-k through 5th Grade were selected by their teachers for representing one of the following words: RESPONSIBILITY, GRATEFULNESS, INITIATIVE, and EXCELLENCE. Keep up the hard work, kiddos

The Van Wert area’s two state legislators got a chance to tour Van Wert Middle and the Elementary schools on Friday.

Van Wert City Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from any Ohio school district to apply for Open Enrollment in the Van Wert City Schools system for the 2023-2024 school year.  

 Students from Van Wert High School competed in the “We the People” state competition held on Friday, Feb. 3 at the Ohio Statehouse.

ICYMI! All your VWCS news in one place.

The United Way of Van Wert County teamed up with Van Wert City Schools to bring Cougars United back for a second year, and for the second consecutive year, it was a big success.

The CEO Program has kicked off its 7th year with Van Wert High School and 5th year of including all schools in Van Wert County.

Mackenzie Jones, a four-year member of the Van Wert High School Vocal Music Department, has been selected to perform in Columbus on Friday, February 3, as a member of the Ohio Music Education Association’s 2023 All-State Choir.

On Friday, January 27, 24 Robotics teams from around the state will be arriving at Van Wert High School for the annual Robotics Competition, where inspections and judging will take place.

ICYMI! All your news in one place PLUS looking ahead at sporting events through 1/28. 

Van Wert High School Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award - Recognized for Closing the Gender Gap in AP Computer Science Principles

Van Wert High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.

The Van Wert City Board of Education held its organizational meetings and regular January board meeting on Wednesday, electing Scott Mull the new board president, replacing Anthony Adams, and Julie Burenga as board vice president.

Happy New Year! We are happy to be back with our students and staff. Check out what we've been up to as well as all of our upcoming athletic events for the week! 

Editor’s note: The VW independent is publishing what it judges to be the Top 10 local stories of 2022. Articles featuring three top stories have been published Wednesday-Friday and the feature concludes today with No. 1.

It's been a busy few weeks leading up to winter break, 12/23/22 - 1/2/23. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

A banquet was held recently for the Van Wert Lady Cougar Volleyball team.

Safety and security within the Van Wert City Schools is getting another boost.

The Van Wert High School Choir Concert spread some holiday cheer around our community yesterday, December 13. 

The Lincolnview Lancers and Van Wert Cougars boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will meet up on the court on Thursday, December 29, at Lincolnview High School as part of the YWCA’s kickoff to Human Trafficking Awareness month.

The Van Wert Middle School and High School Vocal Music departments invite the community to attend their Christmas Choir Concerts on Monday, December 12, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Auditorium.

BATH TOWNSHIP — Tall and talented Lima Bath drilled ten 3-pointers in a 60-33 win over Van Wert Thursday night. The Wildkittens are now 5-0, the Lady Cougars 1-1. It was the WBL opener for both teams.

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Van Wert High School seniors Finley Foster and Abbie Mengerink as the recipients of the Student of the Month for November.

Congratulations to our monthly PBIS Student of the Month winners!

We've been staying busy at VWCS. Check out what we've been up to! 

We are thankful! Students at Van Wert School at the Goedde celebrated Thanksgiving by hosting families and community partners for the second year in a row. 

The Van Wert school board praises Mawer, who agrees to stay on as interim treasurer. 

Van Wert High School students traveled to the Ohio State University last week, where they were able to get first-hand experience at the university's cadaver lab. 

Van Wert High School Theatre Department invites the community to our fall play,
Trouble In Tumbleweed, by Tim Kelly, that will be performed at the Niswonger
Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17 at
7:00pm.

The Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band earned an “Excellent”at the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) state marching band finals at Alexander Stadium in Piqua on Sunday.

History will be made at 4:45 Sunday afternoon at Piqua’s Alexander Stadium.

That’s when the Van Wert Cougar Pride Marching Band will compete in the Ohio Music Educators Association state finals for the first time ever. 

School safety and security and work at Eggerss Stadium were two of several topics addressed during Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education.

As National School Bus Safety week comes to an end, the Van Wert City School District would not only like to emphasize the importance of bus safety, but also take the time to recognize and honor the drivers who often transport more than 900 students on a daily basis.

Van Wert City Schools is proud to announce that all five buildings that make up the district have been designated as Heart Safe Schools by Project ADAM. Van Wert Elementary was the first to earn the Heart Safe Designation in March 2022.

Dalton Heppeard, a 2018 graduate of Van Wert High School, spent this past weekend behind a booth, satisfying the sweet tooth of many Apple Festival goers.

Kimberly Ousley, Peony Pageant Director, presents Van Wert High School with the Queen Jubilee XLVII Award.

The Van Wert City School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Treasurer.

Beginning Monday, October 17, 2022 and continuing daily through Friday, October 21, 2022, Van Wert City Schools will be coordinating a state-mandated safety drill to remain in compliance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.536 and as overseen by the Ohio School Safety Center.

Maria Bagley was crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen before Friday night’s game against Shawnee. 

One thing is certain about the Ohio Department of Education’s annual school report cards – there is very little, if any consistency from year-to-year.

The safety of students and staff is a top priority in the Van Wert City Schools district. That was the message delivered during Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting.

Members of the Van Wert High School football team, homecoming queen candidates Maria Bagley, Sofi Houg and Tyra McClain, and the Cougar Pride Marching Band all took part in Wednesday night’s homecoming parade.

The Van Wert Rotarians, representing Rotary District 6600, welcomed the Class of 2023 Junior Rotarians with a grand kick-off. 

Approximately 300 freshmen and sophomore students from seven local school districts received hands-on experience in the various building trades during Day No. 1 of the Build Your Future 2022 event, held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

A different year brings a different look to the Ohio Department of Education’s Ohio School Report Cards for the state’s public schools.

Throughout your son/daughter's educational career, Open House has been a regular practice at each building level.