WARSAW — Independence, integration and inclusion. That’s the goal of any person and easy to achieve for most. But for the slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population who have disabilities, that goal is hard to achieve. “Everybody is the same, but different,” said Michelle Boxell, community relations director for Cardinal Services of Indiana, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Attending trainings and meetings can be hard for busy parents, especially when they need childcare. Kosciusko Head Start made it easy for parents to attend a budget training class this week by providing onsite childcare. Parents knew their kids were in good hands because the volunteer childcare providers were local policemen, firemen and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club collected hats and gloves as their 2016 Christmas Project.  The hats and gloves were presented to Head Start recently. Dittman reported the Head Start program currently serves 136 children in Kosciusko County with a waiting list of 70-80 children. She expressed appreciation from the Headstart Program for …read more.

WARSAW — Kids, teachers, parents and special guests celebrated the end of another successful Head Start school year. At each classroom celebration, parents and guests were treated to a musical program by the children. After the music, each child received a certificate as the teacher told what the child wants to be “when I grow …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Head Start has announced it has openings in their preschool program for the coming school year and is accepting applications. Head Start is a federally funded, income-based preschool program for children 3-5 years of age. Families must apply to determine if they qualify. Classrooms for the new 2016-17 school year are in Claypool, …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — The Akron Head Start classroom, located at Akron Elementary School, offers a free preschool experience for qualifying children 3-5 years of age.  Openings are currently available for the 2016-2017 school year. Enrollment for next school year will be held at Akron Elementary School, 9 a.m. …read more.