FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Students across northeast Indiana are heading back to class, with several area school districts starting the 2026-27 school year with new buildings, facilities and policies.
Fort Wayne Community Schools and East Allen County Schools welcomed students back Wednesday, while Southwest Allen County Schools and Northwest Allen County Schools began classes Aug. 5.
Northwest Allen County Schools is starting the year with its new Willow Creek Middle School. The school has about 730 students enrolled and was built to accommodate growing middle school enrollment. The district is also constructing a new transportation center, which is expected to be completed in spring 2027…