The special meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corporation board of trustees Monday, July 20, lasted only 12 minutes, but the board’s action could have districtwide impact for the next eight years.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce Heather Reichenbach, president of the WCS Board of School Trustees, recently completed the Indiana School Board Association’s Certification Awards Program. Through her hard work, leadership and dedication toward the mission of Warsaw Community Schools, Reichenbach received the highest distinction possible and was named a Master Board …read more.

AKRON — Another candidate has entered the District 5 race for Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees to challenge incumbent Todd Hoffman. Craig Durkes of Akron, filed his candidacy with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office prior to the Aug. 24 deadline. “The reason I am running for Tippecanoe Valley school board is to make a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A total of five individuals have thrown their hats into the ring as candidates for their respective school board elections. Lacey Wise, Akron, has filed for District 3 in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. Board of Trustee race. Four individuals have filed their candidacies in the Warsaw Community Schools school board race. …read more.

SYRACUSE — In most recent years when Indiana lawmakers are in session during the General Assembly, it seems there is at least one, if not more, issues being considered affecting public schools. And often school administrators are concerned about the proposed legislation in those sessions. The Indiana General Assembly convened Wednesday, Jan. 3, and already …read more.

AKRON — The deadline to file for candidacy on the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees is rapidly approaching. Districts up for election in November include districts one and two, both in Kosciusko County. Those interested in seeking a seat on the TVSC school board have until Friday, Aug. 26, to file with the Kosciusko County …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees will hold a public work session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the TVSC administration building. The purpose of the work session is to discuss matters pertaining to the 2016-2017 budget. An executive session will immediately follow the budget workshop.  

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board met Monday evening, Aug. 15, for its first regular session of the 2016-2017 school year. School Resource Officer Doug Light introduced the two newest DARE officers, Allen Danko and Rogelio “Roy” Navarro. Both are Warsaw Community High School graduates, Danko in 1994 and Navarro in 1997. Both are certified school …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Community School Board welcomed two principals during the regular meeting Monday, July 18. Matthew Deeds, incoming principal at Harrison Elementary School, is not technically new to WCS, as he is transitioning to his new position from Lakeview Middle School. Coming to Lakeview will be Andy Wilson, who is coming to WCS …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School FFA wants to “beef” up the school lunch menu with a little homegrown meat. Members pitched the idea to the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Monday evening, June 13. Board members expressed enthusiastic support of the idea. The idea is to fence off …read more.

WARSAW – The WCS School Board approved a plan Monday night to install field turf at Fisher Field.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the school administration office. An executive session will follow.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, of the school board for the Wawasee Community School Corp., among the agenda items will be consideration of the renewal of the contract for Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees is faced with a difficult decision as members contemplate a new food allergy policy. The policy was a major topic of discussion at the regular meeting, held Monday, Aug. 10, at Mentone Elementary School. Because of the dangers of peanut allergies, the board is contemplating going …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board met Tuesday evening for a lengthy board work session to discuss numerous proposals for both equipment and structure repairs. Among the most noteworthy of the claims was a proposed repair to a section of Washington Elementary’s roof, as well as numerous technology claims. Dirk Felger, director of buildings and grounds …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation held their monthly school board meeting Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation administration office in Akron.

By BRYAN MURPHY Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation School Board President Recently I was asked to write a message that demonstrates how the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation School Board supports collaboration in our schools. In addition to leadership, character, and achievement, collaboration is one of the school corporation’s Core Values as indicated in the following Value …read more.

Following is information for the Nov. 4 school board elections taking place in each district: Tippecanoe Valley: Individuals may vote for a candidate in each district listed. District 3 – Candidates are Mark Wise (incumbent) and Stanley W. Miller. District 4 – Candidates are Bryan D. Murphy (incumbent) and Royce A. Wright. District 5 – Candidates …read more.

After the regular school board meeting Tuesday in Syracuse, the board held a work session and heard a report from Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corp., about possible construction projects within the next year or two and several years later. During the regular meeting, the board approved purchasing land from the …read more.

A substantial financial gift from an anonymous Wawasee patron could literally benefit the Wawasee Community School Corp. for a period of 100 years. During a special meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday in Syracuse, the board voted to approve the gift. A business is being sold into a limited partnership to include the Wawasee …read more.

The annual budget for the Wawasee Community School Corporation is closer to being formally adopted. As required by state law, the school board held a budget hearing late Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse. Jim Evans, director of finances for the school corporation, said the budget has been advertised in local newspapers. He gave a detailed explanation …read more.

A few years ago the Wawasee Community School Corp. implemented several energy saving measures and has been utilizing Indianapolis-based Performance Services to monitor energy costs. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the school board in Syracuse, the board heard a brief report on just how much money is being saved from Mike Lindsey of …read more.

When the 2014-15 school year begins in August, the Wawasee Community School Corp. will be without a total of 384.5 years of teaching experience. A total of 12 teachers are retiring from the school corporation and most were present to be honored by the school board during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Syracuse. …read more.

Less than a month away will be the final day of the school year and that will mean the usual summer construction projects for schools in the Wawasee Community School Corp. This summer many of the projects will be at Wawasee High School and involve athletic facilities on the campus. During the regular monthly meeting …read more.

The Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation was honored as an Outstanding Board during the recent Regional Meeting of the Indiana School Boards Association. The designation as an Outstanding Board resulted from the Board’s participation in the ISBA’s Certification Awards Program which recognizes individual board members and school boards for their …read more.