WARSAW — Lakeland Christian Academy wrapped up its elementary basketball camp on Thursday.

AKRON — Empathy, compassion, geography and writing. Those are some of the lessons first grade teachers at Akron Elementary School hope their students will learn by adopting a classroom in Texas at a school that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Students in Hayley Cooper and Rhonda Jewell’s classrooms are collecting basic school supplies from …read more.

AKRON — The Indiana Association of Student Councils recently named Akron Elementary School the top giving elementary school in the state when it comes to raising money for the Riley Children’s Foundation. The IASC and Riley recognize the top three giving member schools in all three divisions each year with a gold, silver and bronze …read more.

[weaver_youtube HMNKLmMT7nM rel=0] AKRON — Akron Elementary schoolers had a huge reason to celebrate on Wednesday, March 29. During a two week period, the school raised $2,589.55 for the Riley Children’s Foundation. Before the fundraising began, students were given a goal of $2,000. Meeting the goal meant that 10 lucky teachers and staff members got pied …read more.

AKRON — Akron Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School will host kindergarten roundup events at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, for parents or guardians wanting to enroll their child for the upcoming school year. Attendees will learn about the expectations of kindergarten, meet teachers and school staff members, tour each school, and discuss the variety …read more.

MENTION — Talk of updates and construction issues at Akron Elementary dominated the discussion of the Tippencanoe Valley school board meeting on Monday, Oct. 10. The board was given an update on how construction is going at Akron Elementary. The classroom area walls are now up and roofing will begin in a couple of weeks. Students …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director, Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street is thankful for the tremendous support of local businesses and residents in helping “Light Up The Town” this holiday season. The Main Street business corridor is dazzling with festive white lights outlining the merchants’ windows. You may also notice the new …read more.

Yesterday evening during the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation monthly board meeting members of the community and school officials heard a presentation on IREAD-3 results for the corporation. The test, which is administered to all third grade students in the state, is a very high stakes test according to Chrissy Mills, Akron Elementary principal, who presented …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS, ED.S Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is accepting applications for non-resident students (a non-resident transfer student is one whose legal settlement is not within the boundaries of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation) who would like to attend any TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary …read more.

Akron Elementary Kindergarten registration at Akron Elementary School – Akron Elementary school will hold kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the cafeteria. Students attending kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. A birth certificate, shot records and …read more.

TVSC Superintendent Brett Boggs gives a presentation to the crowd during Thursday’s information session at Mentone Elementary School. (Photo by Jarrett Van Meter) Thursday night was the second of two information sessions regarding the plans to renovate the facilities at Akron Elementary school (see related). Unlike the first meeting, Thursday evening’s meeting was held off-site …read more.

Tuesday evening’s presentation at Akron Elementary on the planned renovation project for the facility lasted about an hour. There were presentations by Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs and Akron Elementary Principal Chrissy Mills, among others. Following the presentations, the floor was opened to questions and comments by community members. This segment lasted about …read more.

Akron Elementary Principal Chrissy Mills addresses the crowd. (Photo by Jarrett Van Meter) Tuesday night saw the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation host the first of what will be two community information meetings regarding the Akron Elementary School renovation project. Tuesday’s meeting was held at Akron Elementary, while another meeting will be held at Mentone Elementary …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendnet Brett Boggs encourages TVSC patrons to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held …read more.

The 2014 year was another solid one for the Tippecanoe Valley School Board. Several teachers and students within the school corporation were recognized for achievement both at the state and national level, including seven teachers within the corporation receiving KEYS grants. The board oversaw many important hirings in 2014, including the appointment of new TV Middle …read more.

Patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are encouraged to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held at …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Tippecanoe Valley’s Akron Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School have been recognized as Speak Up Loud and Clear Top Schools for incorporating feedback from their students, educators, parents, and community as they develop strategic plans, make budgeting decisions, enhance their curriculum, and determine professional development needs. …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS, EdS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will host parent-teacher conferences at each TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Burket Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, and the Burket Educational Center – 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and 8 a.m. to …read more.

By CHRISSY MILLS Principal, Akron Elementary School When teachers work in collaborative teams schools are more likely to see gains in student achievement, find higher quality solutions to problems, promote increased confidence among staff, create an environment in which teachers support one another’s strengths and accommodate weaknesses, provide support for new teachers, and provide all …read more.

Valley Insight By Chrissy Mills   At Akron Elementary School we work hard to give our students opportunities to become leaders through Student Council, sports, clubs, and classroom activities. This year, our fifth grade teachers are focusing on leadership in their classrooms. They are focusing specifically on positive leadership, leading in a way that will …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation today announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be …read more.