Drakes Creek Leadership Students Represent WCPS
Over the course of the three sessions, students worked on building skills in the areas of deliberative democracy, design thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

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The Visionary Circle is the heartbeat of our mission – a circle of passionate donors committed to advancing the mission of WCPS. As a part of this circle, and as a result of your $1000+ annual investment, you have the opportunity to strengthen and support experiences for all students, faculty and staff. Your investment shapes bold educational initiatives and unlocks possibilities for students and staff at every level. Join the Visionary Circle and be a part of a dynamic coalition who believes in the transformative power of education.

The mission of Warren County Public Schools’ Education Foundation is to enable businesses, individuals and community stakeholders to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of students through investments that expand opportunities for innovative teaching and learning.

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The Education Foundation for Warren County Public Schools believes in the hope of excellence for every student and the promise of a community that is better than our imaginations.
The WCPS Education Foundation raised $3,000 through a collaborative effort with restaurateur and WCPS 2025 HODA Inductee Josh Poling.
Josh, a 2004 Greenwood High School graduate, is a successful restaurant entrepreneur and business owner. He first opened the restaurant Home Cafe & Marketplace with his wife, Chelsey, in 2011. In 2018, the couple opened Hickory & Oak, an upscale restaurant, making a one-million-dollar investment in downtown Bowling Green. Through Mr. Poling’s generosity, Hickory & Oak is known for numerous community events including providing steaks to veterans on Veterans Day, as well as gifting steaks to local educators during the first week of school. He also integrates the restaurant into downtown events which are vital to the community’s culture.
In June 2024, the Polings acquired Broadbent B&B Foods.

FranklinCovey’s Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive school improvement model that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. The process starts with a powerful paradigm: every child has unique strengths and talents that they can use to lead. This paradigm allows the adults to encourage the development of the whole child.
Leader in Me embodies a holistic approach to education, redefining how schools measure success. This approach empowers educators with effective practices and tools to teach leadership to every student, create a culture of student empowerment, and align systems to drive results intrinsically motivating adults and students.




By partnering with schools, businesses can offer tutoring, mentorship, and job shadowing opportunities, helping students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experiences.
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Over the course of the three sessions, students worked on building skills in the areas of deliberative democracy, design thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
This edition highlights the winners of this year’s WCPS Leadership Gauntlet and other great happenings across our district.
The Leadership Gauntlet brought together gifted fifth graders from all 15 WCPS elementary schools for a rigorous day of competition.
This edition includes several student and staff recognitions along with a schedule of upcoming school musicals.