KOSCIUSKO — At the most recent meeting of the Gradway Board of Directors, the board unanimously voted Dr. John Teevan as the new Gradway Board President, effective July 1. Teevan has served on the Gradway Board of Directors for seven years and will fill the shoes of Ot Schroeder, who founded the organization and has …read more.

  WARSAW — Gradway hosted its first open house and auction this afternoon, April 29, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg. The event included an introduction to the program, a keynote speaker, a silent auction and a live auction. Gradway helps combat dropout rates in all of Kosciusko County’s middle and high schools. Gradway coaches are matched with …read more.

WARSAW — Gradway is holding their first ever fundraiser to raise money for their coaching programs. The fundraiser is Gradway’s first Open House Auction, an event they hope to make annual, that will feature a live and silent auction. The auction will take place 1-4 p.m.  Wednesday, Saturday, April 29, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe, 4217 W. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In continuing their support of the Kosciusko County Grad Coach Program, The Pfleiderer Charitable Trust donated $1,000 to Gradway. Gradway is an organization designed to keep students in school and empower them to succeed as they work toward graduation. The Pfleiderer Charitable Trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Gradway recently took first place and won $5,000 through the Yelp Foundation Gives Local grant contest. Three nonprofits in Indiana were finalists, including Indy Reads and Nine 13 Sports which are both out of Indianapolis. Gradway won the contest by receiving more votes than either of the Indianapolis based companies. Voting was open …read more.

WARSAW — Horizon Bank announces donation to Gradway in Warsaw. The donation, in the amount of $1,000, was presented by Lindy Breeden, market president of Kosciusko County to Gradway President, Ot Schroeder on Nov. 10. “The support that Horizon Bank has provided will provide continued Graduation Coaching for young people so that they may be …read more.

  WARSAW — Gradway would like to thank Horizon Bank for joining its mission to support Kosciusko County students by investing in Gradway. Horizon Bank’s donation completed the Dekko Foundation $10,000 match and will empower local students who are at risk for not graduating by pairing them with a graduation coach. It is local community …read more.

Dear Editor, Gradway would like to thank Silveus Insurance Group for showing support of Kosciusko County students by investing in Gradway. This donation was matched by The Dekko Foundation and will help local students who are at risk for not graduating be able to receive coaching to guide them toward successful completion of high school. …read more.

Dear Editor, Gradway would like to thank the Law Office of Travis J. McConnell for showing quick support of Kosciusko County students by investing in Gradway shortly after opening an office in downtown Warsaw. This donation was matched by The Dekko Foundation and will help local students who are at risk for not graduating be …read more.

WARSAW — As graduation approaches, high school seniors throughout Kosciusko County are planning for their futures. For 45 of these students, getting to go through commencement is an accomplishment they may not have otherwise had the chance to enjoy. Tuesday afternoon, May 17, Gradway held its annual graduation ceremony and luncheon to celebrate this milestone in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2009, local community leaders and educators began a discussion about what could be done in the school corporations serving Kosciusko County to reduce the number of high school dropouts. At the time, the collective graduation rate between the schools was about 75 percent. Gradway, then called Kosciusko County Educational Development, was born. The program …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Gradway Director WARSAW — Michael Thacker, Tippecanoe Valley High School Gradway student and graduate of 2015, is now attending Grace College. Gradway Director, Brittany Lyon, joined Michael this week to catch up on life after high school. Michael was joined by Grace College professor and mentor, Peter Wolff, who Michael says has …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Gradway Director WARSAW — Gradway would like to send a huge thank you to Masterson Chiropractic of Warsaw. For the past year Masterson Chiropractic has held local clinics offering their services to our community, only asking for a donation in return, which goes to a local non-profit. During the 2015 year, they …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Director, Gradway WARSAW — Do you want to give back to your community during the Christmas season? For the remainder of December, Old National Bank in Warsaw will be taking donations in their lobby to support local at-risk students. Stop by the bank to decorate the Gradway Giving Tree with an ornament provided …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Director, Gradway LEESBURG — Gradway recently recognized Bob and Waneta Bishop, Bishop Farms, Leesburg, who have supported at-risk Kosciusko County students for three years through donations. As a result of their continued giving, local students at risk for not graduating are able to receive coaching to guide them toward successful completion of …read more.

WARSAW — Its mission will remain the same, but the look will be different. Formerly known as Kosciusko County Educational Development, the name has been changed to Gradway.