By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams Lake in the Classroom program kicked off the 2015-2016 school year this October with a record 29 aquariums. The Lake in the Classroom program supplies aquariums, sponsored by local organizations, to Kosciusko County …read more.

By SCOTT WILEY, Lakeland Christian Academy WARSAW — Have you ever wondered what a school day at Lakeland Christian Academy is like? Have you ever thought, “I wish I (or my child) could visit LCA without having to miss classes at our current school?”    Well now you can do just that. Lakeland Christian Academy …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Since 2008, photographer William Rasdell, the force behind My City, My World, has been a catalyst for communication and cultural understanding between youth in the United States, South Africa, Cuba, Romania and Israel. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Rasdell will discuss his inquiry into the vestiges of Hebrew heritage among the people of …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School will host its back to school night on Thursday, Aug. 20. The event will be held from 6-7 p.m. This night will be a great opportunity for parents to meet administration and teachers at Lakeview.  

MENTONE — Registration will be held at Mentone Elementary School from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, to Thursday, July 30. Online registration is still open for both returning and new students at http://tippecanoevalleyschools.com/enrollment/. Returning students need a snap code. Snap codes were mailed out the first week in June. If you have …read more.

WARSAW — The Advance America location at 3634 Commerce Drive, Warsaw, is hosting a “Give Back to School Drive” from now through Aug. 8, to benefit Claypool Elementary. Advance America will also raffle a backpack of school supplies including: index cards, scissors, glue sticks, paper, pencils and notebooks. All customers are eligible to enter to win …read more.

The 2015 deadline for Indiana seventh and eighth grade students to apply for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program is June 30. The 21st Century Scholars program provides up to four years of tuition and fees for low-income students who meet certain goals and requirements outlined in an agreement called the “Scholar Pledge.” The pledge requires …read more.

Children at the Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool do the hokey pokey with the Roz Puppets during the GWCP Open House. The Roz Puppets made counting and adding fun by entertaining the children with song and dance. For information about Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool, call (574) 267-7300 or visit www.gwcp.org.

Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) staff will host two public hearings regarding proposed changes to A-F Rules [a hearing in southern Indiana was held this morning]. The proposed change in the A-F model would factor the growth of all students into a school’s grade. The current model only factors growth if a minimum threshold …read more.

Are you looking to take classes, but do not have time to take four classes at a time for 16 weeks? If so, you are encouraged to look into classes at Indiana Tech, where you can take one class at a time for five weeks. They have flexible scheduling and you can take classes online …read more.

The Indiana State Teachers Association announced its legislative priorities on education issues for the 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly at a news conference today. ISTA President Teresa Meredith outlined the Association’s plan to improve student learning and the practice of teaching. Meredith told reporters that ISTA supports ensuring that all public school students …read more.

Trine University will offer its new Master of Business Administration program through its School of Professional Studies beginning in January. “The School of Professional Studies is excited to present the Master of Business Administration to the students. The program features a results-focused approach centered on the foundational structure of business operations and financial impact from …read more.

A new strategic alliance with Ivy Tech Corporate College, Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council has produced a new Next Generation Farming course, a 21-week, online course and comprehensive curriculum designed to serve as a foundation for a successful career in livestock, poultry and agricultural operations. Today’s farms require a combination of skilled …read more.

On Thursday, the state announced the awarding of $30 million to more than 1,300 schools to reward high-performing teachers in the first such distribution of teacher performance grants. But because the Wawasee Community School Corp. does not have its new teacher pay system in place, it was not eligible to receive any of the state funding. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — WGU Indiana’s enrollment has reached 4,122 students as it celebrates four years of educating Hoosiers. The milestone coincides with the university’s announcement of $400,000 in scholarships across its four colleges. “Our enrollment growth is a good indicator that busy adults are energized by a university model that works for them,” said chancellor of …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation At 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, the administrative team at Triton will be presenting some information for the community about the “War on Our Public Schools.” Things are not as they used to be and the future of our small, rural schools is in jeopardy. I …read more.

Warsaw Community Education Association submitted a short survey regarding educational issues to the three candidates running for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 22. Education in Indiana is intrinsically tied to the politicians we elect to office. WCEA, the Warsaw teacher’s association, while not endorsing specific candidates, encourages the public to be as well informed …read more.

GARY – Responding to the growing demand for online educators, Indiana University Northwest has announced it will offer a new K-12 Online Teaching Certificate beginning in January 2015. The certificate program, which will be taught fully online, is a 15-credit hour program that will instruct certified K-12 teachers on how to develop and teach online …read more.

We approached the candidates for U.S. Representative for District 2 and asked them some questions. Below are responses from Republican incumbent Jackie Walorski and Democratic candidate Joe Bock. Libertarian candidate Jeff Petermann ended his run and dropped out of the Libertarian Party after the July 15 deadline to have his name removed from the Nov. …read more.

[weaver_youtube dFQZqTCpjFc rel=0] Learning doesn’t always happen in the classroom. The Center for Lakes and Streams has been teaching students in outdoor classrooms since 2008. On these field days – this year’s was held at Lucerne Park in Warsaw – staff from CLS and Grace College students set up learning stations to teach students from …read more.

Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) invites students and parents to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, for the WCHS Annual College Night. Over 50 colleges, universities, technical schools, and Armed Services will be represented. The College Fair will run from 6:30–8 p.m. in the Career Center Gymnasium, with a financial aid meeting to follow …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces a revision to the 2014-2015 master calendar. The Staff Development Day scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, will be moved to Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. As a result of this change to the master calendar, school will be in session for students on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. School will …read more.

Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this free event. Tippecanoe Valley High School is privileged to host an early college awareness presentation from ISM College Planning. ISM College Planning promotes educated decision making for higher education choices to students and families. Strong choices before college are the best way to limit debt …read more.

Numerous Indiana colleges and universities have been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report.” About 1,800 schools were ranked based on criteria such as academic quality, value and range of programs. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend ranked 16 in the National University Rankings. Other Hoosier institutions …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education submitted its budget request earlier this week. The budget calls for increases in school funding over current levels for each of the next two years and reduces costs paid by parents. Specifically, it requests a three percent increase from the current biennial budget for public education. In addition, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – At a time when increasing enrollment in higher education is challenging, Grace College once again achieved a record-breaking enrollment of 2,187 total students, a 14.9 percent increase over the 2013 enrollment of 1,904. Grace welcomed 426 new on-campus students compared to 399 in 2013. In addition to the record new student enrollment, …read more.

North Webster Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization will be having its third annual Walk-A-Thon, Friday, Sept. 19. Last year the students raised nearly $19,000. Much of those funds were used to update the school library. This year’s proceeds will go toward gymnasium improvements to enhance school and community functions. Students will be soliciting sponsors for …read more.

by Brett R. Boggs Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Collaboration is a core value of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, as reflected by the following statement, “Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation embraces the core values of collaboration, leadership, character, and achievement.” During last year’s strategic planning process the TVSC Strategic Planning Committee developed a value statement …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democrats recently passed a resolution supporting Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent of Schools and her education initiatives. Unfortunately, Governor Pence has taken every opportunity to undermine the Superintendent’s efforts by creating a State Education Board staffed by political cronies receiving huge salaries while public education suffers funding cuts. Democrats have always valued public …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers today kicked off a statewide “15 to Finish” campaign that aims to boost college graduation rates by encouraging Hoosier students to take at least 15 credit hours each semester. Data show that students who complete 15 or more credits per semester are more likely to graduate …read more.

WARSAW – Residents in Warsaw are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., in a joint effort with its customers, announces today that it will be donating 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. …read more.

Triton Elementary School is the first Indiana School to become Common Sense Media Certified. Their mission and belief statements closely align with Triton Elementary’s passion to teach our students the do’s and don’ts of social media and to leave a positive digital footprint. Common Sense Media is a tremendous website where parents and students can …read more.

WARSAW — Send us more graduates! That is what the staff at Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw campus and the Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) frequently hears from area employers. To best meet these industry needs, Ivy Tech will begin offering four new technical degree/certificate programs at the Warsaw campus. New to the …read more.

Parents who were unable to pre-register their student(s) this spring now have another chance to complete this process. Warsaw Community Schools will be reopening their online pre- registration process for the 2014-15 school year this Monday, July 21through Friday, July 25. Online pre-registration can be completed by logging on to PowerSchool and registering each WCS …read more.

The Mentone High School class of 1959 met June 7 to celebrate their 55th reunion at Maple Leaf headquarters in Leesburg. In attendance were 22 classmates plus spouses, for a total of 35. Terry Tucker gave the group a tour of the headquarters. Bob Haupert read a poem he had written for the class. Each …read more.

Tools For School, a program through Combined Community Services that provides 1,500 students in Kosciusko County with the tools they need to get a quality education, is seeking support for its annual giveaway. Items needed are: two-pocket folders, Fiskar scissors, colored pencils, blue or black pens, rulers, spiral notebooks, liquid glue, three-ring binders, crayons, erasers, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Fair July 7-12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One being half off tuition for a current LCA student, and another half off tuition prize for a brand new …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College’s Elkhart County campus will hold Express Enrollment Days during the month of July on the following dates: Tuesday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 8:45 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 p.m. Admitted students can complete new student orientation, take the ACCUPLACER assessment, talk with a …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will host a Retirement Open House for Dr. Daniel V. Kramer at Mentone Elementary School on Sunday, June 29, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Dr. Kramer began his 35-year career with Tippecanoe Valley in 1979 at Akron School where he served as principal for nine years, followed by four years as principal …read more.

The 105th annual Syracuse High School alumni banquet Saturday night brought proud out graduates representing classes all the way back to 1937. Syracuse High School Alumni Association held the banquet in the Syracuse Community Center. Along with dinner catered by Sleepy Owl restaurant, event co-organizers Kay McCulloch, Diana Castell and Charmaine Doyle, and master of …read more.

[weaver_youtube e7UebNHHM4s rel=0] The fifth graders at North Webster Elementary put on their annual wax museum presentations on Friday, May 16. In its 11th year, these presentations are the culmination of everything the students have been working on all year. “I like the way it brings everything together: writing, history, research,” said Mitch Willaman, a fifth …read more.

Imagine how much better the world would be if every person did one nice thing for another person. If every good deed was repaid by doing another good deed for someone else. A Milford fifth grade student and teacher are trying to do just that with their Pay It Forward Challenge. Cheryl Van Laeken, a …read more.

Washed Out is considered one of the founding fathers of the Chillwave movement. His first two EPs in 2009, along with releases by Toro Y Moi and Neon Indian, defined the genre. “Paracosm,” Washed Out’s sophomore full-length, released on Aug. 13, takes a slight departure from his last LP, “Within and Without,” but still rides the …read more.

Even with the warmer weather, members of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association got out to the North Webster Community Center to show off their vehicles. While the outdoor events had to be cancelled due to surprisingly pleasant weather the association still provided onlookers at the 2013 Winterfest with a lot of “cool” options to check …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is requesting parents/guardians to register their students for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year using the new and more convenient WCS online system that is being launched this spring. Parents will be able to register their children when it is convenient for them to do so.  The system will be open 24 hours a day and …read more.