A northeast Indiana high school’s theatrical production of “Shrek” is among 12 performances selected for the International Thespian Festival’s main stage this summer, a news release said.

This is the second time Warsaw Community High School has achieved this accomplishment in recent years. Warsaw Theatre last performed on the national stage two years ago with “My Heart Says Go,” the release said.

The festival is scheduled to run from June 21 to 26 at Indiana University in Bloomington. Workshops and theater education experiences are also planned.

Nine musicals and three plays were selected for the main stage showcase, which “honors students, teachers and thespian troupes by showcasing their amazing work in theatrical production in front of thousands of fellow thespians and theatre educators at the annual festival,” its website states.

Participants are traveling from Kansas, Wisconsin, Colorado, Maryland, Florida, Texas, Louisiana and New York. The Hoosier State is also represented by New Albany High School and the Indiana Thespians, according to the website.

Three dozen students make up Warsaw’s cast and crew for “Shrek the Musical,” the release said.

Their “months of rehearsals, technical preparation and artistic collaboration led to this national recognition,” Warsaw Community Schools said in the release.

The school will present an encore performance for the community at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Go to www.onthestage.tickets/warsaw-performing-arts-center for information.

Accreditation

The Academic Conservatory at Project Ballet last month announced it is now a fully accredited academic school. The distinction was granted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an accrediting body recognized and recommended by the state of Indiana. The Academic Conservatory serves students in grades six through 12. It offers a condensed school day and abbreviated annual calendar for focused students with exceptional scheduling needs. It welcomes all students who thrive in a small group learning environment with dedicated educators. Go to www.projectballet.org/conservatory or call 260-471-7848 for information.

Events

Columbia City High School, 1600 S. Indiana 9, Columbia City, will host WCCS Creates: CCHS Entrepreneurial Market & K-12 Art Showcase from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21. The Entrepreneurial Market will feature student-run businesses and clubs selling artwork, handmade items, baked goods and original products. Every dollar will go back to the students and student groups, giving them an opportunity to see their ideas pay off. The K-12 Art Showcase will highlight artwork from students across all six Whitley County Consolidated schools. Student musical performances are also planned. Admission is free. Bring cash or digital payment to support student vendors.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold its annual Kindergarten Kick-Off at 6 p.m. April 14 at every district elementary school. Families are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 p.m. Children must be 5 on or before Aug. 1 to enroll. Families with questions should contact their school office or call 574-371-5098. Registration for all K–12 families is open at warsawschools.org/register. Families interested in the dual-language immersion program must complete preregistration and registration by May 29 to participate in the lottery, which is tentatively scheduled for June 4.

Grace

Grace Theological Seminary and Grace College’s School of Professional and Online Education announced a new seminary site will open this fall in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted at Grace Polaris Church, the new location will offer a residential seminary Master of Arts in Christian ministry program. Go to https://seminary.grace.edu for information.

Ivy Tech

Ivy Tech Community College has selected Stacy Atkinson, Indianapolis campus chancellor, as its interim provost effective today. She replaces interim provost Steven Combs, who will return to his role as the chancellor of the Columbus campus. As interim provost, Atkinson will direct the overall academic mission, including curriculum development and maintaining educational programs.

Recognition

The American String Teachers Association Certificate Advancement Program is a non-competitive exam in 10 levels for string students, measuring technical progress and musical development. An attending certified professional evaluator listens, writes comment and grades students based on scales, etudes and pieces played. Students must be studying with a teacher who is a member of the association to participate. This year’s local results are as follows: Kwesi Ackon, Level 1; Alex Chen, Lochlan Lindzay, Zoya Nur and Rhea Verma, Level 2; Andrew Li and Liviana Lindzy, Level 3; Eleanor Beckett and Aydre Mourad, Level 4; Anton Evans and Charlotte Palmer, Level 5; Seamus Bauer, Jackson Monnier and Manhattan Morrissey, Level 6; Isabel Almendralo, Michael Liu and Ashley Yuan, Level 7; Brianna Jing and Nathan Li, Level 8; and Melissa Tan, Level 9. Sophia Perez, Serelia Zhang and Maggie Ramsey only received comments.

Scholarships

The application window for Career Scholarship Accounts is open through Oct. 1, with the priority access window ending April 15. The latter gives enrollment priority to students who were funded in the previous school year on a first-come, first-served basis. The program provides $5,000 annually in career-based scholarship funding to high school students in grades 10 through 12. Funding can be used for work-based learning opportunities, such as apprenticeships and internships.

The application period for Education Scholarship Accounts runs through Sept. 1, with the priority access window ending April 15. This gives enrollment priority to students with disabilities who were funded in the previous school year, followed by students with disabilities and their siblings, on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with a disability may receive up to $20,000 annually, and their siblings may receive up to $8,000 annually.

This is the first year that both programs will be administered by the Indiana Department of Education. Go to www.in.gov/doe/eoq for information.

Study abroad

Ruth Kaiser of Fort Wayne was among seven Franklin College students who traveled to Costa Rica during the institution’s immersive term in January. Students practiced mobile journalism to document the country’s culture and history.

Warsaw

Jefferson STEM Elementary School students last month raised $1,200 for Magical Meadows through a student-led 3D printing fundraiser. The nonprofit provides therapeutic horseback riding services to children and adults across the region.