AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation honored years of service and the passing of torches Monday night, May 14, as recognition was given to several longtime employees who will soon enter retirement. In terms of longevity, the senior retiree was Superintendent Brett Boggs, who will begin his new chapter after the June regular meeting …read more.

AKRON — A centuries-old burr oak tree stood vigil in front of the newly-dedicated elementary school in Akron as an audience of more than 100 people sat in the new gymnasium to help usher in a new era in education for Tippecanoe Valley students who live in that community. The significance of the tree, which …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.

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.

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.

Dear Editor, The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation welcomed its fifth class of Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni on Sept. 18 and 19 by inducting nine new members into the Class of 2014. These two very special days were made possible by the efforts of many, including the members of the TVHS Distinguished Alumni Committee …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.