BOURBON — Students in Cindy Stichter’s algebra II honors class at Triton Jr.-Sr, High School recently completed a trigonometry activity. The students used homemade clinometers and trigonometry to estimate heights of trees, buildings, and signs.

BY DONNA BURROUGHS, Triton School Corporation Superintendent BOURBON — Students in Mrs. Strycker’s third grade class at Triton Elementary School have been learning about how light moves, creates heat, reflects and refracts. These science concepts were tied to reading about Antarctica and penguins, along with socials studies, as we discussed “rookeries” or communities of penguins and the …read more.

WARSAW — Three Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary schools are getting the chance to broaden their horizons and create new friendships. Students at Harrison Elementary, Madison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are welcoming 24 students from Shang Li Primary School located in Hangzhou, China. For a total of four days, eight Chinese students will attend each …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Grace College and Seminary’s commencement ceremony celebrated the graduation of 466 students at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. Held at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, the ceremony included an invocation by Rev. Jeffrey A. Patton, lead pastor at the Grace Brethren …read more.

By NATALIE CURTS Kelly School of Business, Indiana University Tennie Worrell, daughter of Curtis and Brenda Worrell of Warsaw, has been awarded a prestigious Fry Scholarship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Founded by Kelley alumnus William R. Fry, this scholarship provides gifted students with the financial support to attend a top …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Building Trades Class of the Warsaw Area Career Center will be hosting an open house from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. This is the 33rd year for the Building Trades Program. A total of 16 students, under the direction of instructor, Tom …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Fifth graders at Triton Elementary School spoke with a robotic engineer from Istanbul. They were able to speak with him through Google Hangouts and connect real life with what they are learning from Project Lead The Way.

The Pierceton High School class of 1965 is excited to invite fellow alumni and friends to the 121st Pierceton High School Alumni. This year we will be gathering in the Whitko Middle School cafeteria due to the demolition of our old alma mater. The middle school is located at 710 N. SR 5, just south …read more.

Dear Editor, Lincoln Elementary School has been an important part of the Warsaw community since 1959. The passing of the recent referendum will help secure the Lincoln legacy in this community for many years to come. We would like to publicly thank the community for supporting the cause. Thank you to Dr. David Hoffert and …read more.

On Monday, May 11, the Pierceton Elementary retired teachers met to walk the halls of the school one last time before the building will be demolished this June. Teachers enjoyed a special lunch fixed by the cafeteria and went on a guided tour by head custodian, Mr. Oaks. The picture above represents many years of …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler recently welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April: Grace Gebo, from Mishawaka, attends Mishawaka High School. Riley Rose, from Plymouth, attends Plymouth High School. Mitchell Rose, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. Daniel Stauffer, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Harrison Elementary Principal Lee Snider and Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer David Robertson, graduated from the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute at a ceremony on Thursday, April 20. Housed at Indiana State University’s Bayh College of Education, IPLI is a two year experience that addresses the …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College Nursing Department will hold its tenth annual Professional Pinning Ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31. The ceremony will be held in the Catherine Kasper Life Center Chapel. The guest speaker for the ceremony will be Berniece Umbaugh, RN, a resident of Catherine Kasper Life Center and registered …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary As the school year draws to a close, Grace College and Seminary will be holding a commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The ceremony will include an invocation by Rev. Jeffrey A. Patton, lead …read more.

By MARCI FRANKS Director, Food and Nutrition, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community Schools have 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 …read more.

By CARRIE SHOEMAKER Marketing Assistant, Office of Marketing and Communications, Ivy Tech Ivy Tech Community College’s North Central region, including South Bend, Goshen and Warsaw, will hold it’s spring commencement ceremony at the Joyce Center’s Purcell Pavilion at the University of Notre Dame at 6 p.m. Friday, May 8. An honorary degree will be presented …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation After reading, “The All American Slurp,” a story about understanding and appreciating other cultures, Mrs. McFarland’s sixth grade reading class at Triton Elementary School put their weekly skill of comparing and contrasting into a real world situation by comparing and contrasting chopsticks and forks. They decided they’d …read more.

By DAVID SMITH North Central Co-op North Central Co-op has awarded scholarships to 12 outstanding students from across Indiana and Michigan who are pursuing higher education during the 2015-2016 academic year. Since 2001, the cooperative has awarded more than 80 scholarships totaling more than $90,000 to deserving post-secondary scholars. NCC scholarships were awarded to students …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Dr. Paulette Sauders is about to complete her 50th year as an English and journalism professor at Grace College. Only three others have reach this esteemed milestone at Grace, including Dr. Homer Kent Jr., Ron Henry and R. Wayne Snider, but Sauders is the first full …read more.

By MEGAN STONE The 51st annual Tri Kappa Honor Reception and awards ceremony was held at Warsaw Community High School in the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 23. The annual reception recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievement by the graduating seniors in the class of 2015. Over 300 students and guests enjoyed a special address …read more.

The Sidney High School Alumni will hold a 100th anniversary gathering from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. A reception honoring the classes of 1935, ’40, ’45, ’50, ’55 and ’60 will feature Dr. John Davis, retired Grace College professor, as the speaker for the afternoon. …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This week Grace College welcomes Denny Duncan as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Duncan is a Grace alumnus who received his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University in 1983. Duncan promoted and nurtured the education of students within the Kosciusko community and Grace …read more.

By TERRA MCCRORY Case Manager, Miller’s Merry Manor Five Warsaw High School students spent two hours of their time with residents from Miller’s Merry Manor on Friday afternoon. Some painted residents’ fingernails, while others landscaped in the courtyard and learned how to garden with Earl, one of the residents. Blitz is a community service group …read more.

By KRISTIN BONNER North Webster Parent Teacher Organization It’s become a yearly tradition for the staff and students and families of North Webster Elementary to celebrate the end of the school year at Paige’s Crossing Fun Center. The PTO hosts this huge event to thank the families who have helped contribute to their activities throughout …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Valley Hometown Advisory Board is planning a 40th birthday celebration for Tippecanoe Valley High School and all TVHS graduates are invited as well as graduates of Akron High School, Mentone High School, Beaver Dam High School, Burket High School, and Talma High School. Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

By Brett R. Boggs Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Registration for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s new preschool, The Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center, will be held at Mentone Elementary School at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is committed to expanding preschool opportunities for children 3 to 5 years of age …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintedent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton Elementary celebrated pajama day on Thursday, April 23. PJ day helped remind students to relax and get plenty of rest before taking the state ISTEP tests the week of Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1. Good luck to Triton Elementary.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Warsaw Christian School art teacher, Jorie Bail, instructed students in making personalized masks by having students work with a partner to put wet plaster strips on their faces until they dried and hardened into a perfect fit for their individual faces. After the masks were completely dry, the students …read more.

Dear Editor, I’ve read recent articles regarding the “brick and mortar” of our local schools and the millions to be spent in the “best interest of our kids.” Already our government has shown the audacity to spend billions of dollars for education, here and abroad. Yet there are some things money can’t buy. Our ability …read more.

Two local Ivy Tech Community College students are among 33 students from Ivy Tech Community College campuses across the state named to this year’s All-Indiana Academic Team for Community and Junior Colleges. The academic competition, which scores students on academic honors, activities including leadership and work experience, and an essay, is sponsored by Phi Theta …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library A free laser show to celebrate reading through the summer is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Wawasee Middle School gym. Young people that read books during the summer explore thoughts and ideas while developing a relationship with the act of reading. Joining together …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Sixth graders at Warsaw Christian were invited to paint bowls for the upcoming Empty Bowls event to help feed people in need. Grace College Instructor of Art Integrations and Ceramics, Cindy Bryan, assisted students with the project to prepare for the event to be held from 11 a.m. until …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Mrs. Dingeldein’s fourth grade class at Warsaw Christian would like to thank the organizers of Kosciusko County Ag Day. There were farmers who presented information and participating businesses provided a wonderful educational field trip about agriculture in Kosciusko County. Students learned about pigs, crops, chickens and eggs, farm equipment, …read more.

Pierceton Elementary recently held a Science Central Family Fun Night in the school gym. Many families enjoyed dressing, working and eating like an astronaut. Students created paper rockets to launch, edible moon phases and solar systems.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School 32 students from Warsaw Christian School participated in a regional Association of Christian Schools speech meet in Watervliet, Mich., on Friday, April 17. Categories of speeches included poetry, Bible memorization, dramatic Bible prose, fable and folklore, patriotic oration and original speeches. Six students received an excellent rating and 26 …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College will be hosting the Spring Access Ancilla Day this year from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday, April 28. Vice President of Enrollment Management and host of this event, Eric Wignall, stated “This is an incredible year for Ancilla College. We are building a new freshman residence hall and …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The Triton Junior-Senior High School chapter of Future Farmers of America held their annual banquet on Sunday, April 19. A delicious meal was catered by Amish Acres and then a celebration of the FFA activities throughout the year and special awards were presented.

By BRETT R. BOGGS, EdS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades program, under the director of instructor Wes Backus, will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the home built for Cody and Amanda Hudson at 11475 E. 200 N., Akron. The …read more.

“Edelweiss,” a drama by Craig Sodaro, will be presented by the Warsaw Community High School select theatre class at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the WCHS Black Box Theatre. The cost is $5 at the door, and all proceeds will go to Honor and Remember, through the Greater …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Manchester University observes Peace Week 2015 with a number of activities, including a peacemaker who will speak about establishing partnerships for non-violence around the world; a Holocaust remembrance service; and an Earth Day tree-planting celebration. The keynote speaker for this year’s Peace Week is Sarah Thompson, executive director …read more.

The Claypool High School Alumni Association will hold it’s 97th annual banquet at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Claypool United Methodist Church. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. after a reception. Starting this year, the association will honor graduating classes every five years. The first graduating class was the 1900 class, with six graduates. …read more.

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the upcoming referendum that will be placed on the Tuesday, May 5, primary election that requires voter approval for Warsaw Community Schools to finance facility construction, renovation and improvements. As a former member of the Board of School Trustees of WCS, having served 16 years in the …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication and Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Marshall County Community Foundation awarded the Ancilla College Nursing department a $15,000 grant to use to purchase a Pyxis Medstation Training Unit. The PMTU assists faculty in teaching technology-based medication dispensing practices to nursing students. Ann Fitzgerald, director of nursing at Ancilla …read more.

By SAIDA HEMSOTH Administrative Assistant, Leesburg Elementary Leesburg Elementary is proud to announce the champions of the month for March. These students showed exemplary behavior in and out of the classroom. They learn like a champion, listen like a champion and work hard like a champion. They are respectful, responsible and safe. The champions for …read more.

By VICKY DECKER Development Manager, Junior Achievement Imagine hundreds of community men and women volunteering with Junior Achievement in classrooms across Kosciusko County. As they share their time and experience, they are helping kindergarten through high school youth understand economics, build workplace skills, and experience personal financial realities. In response to educator requests, JA expects …read more.

By BARB SMOLEN Executive Director, Warsaw Education Foundation Let the Warsaw Education Foundation help you recognize your special educator during Teacher Appreciation Week by participating in the Honor an Educator Program. The special Honor an Educator tribute packages are available now through Wednesday, April 22. This special gift for an educator provides you the opportunity …read more.

By ANNIE MILLER Invent Now Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program that is supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is coming to Triton Elementary School the week of Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5. The week long day camp for …read more.

By ALLEN COBLENTZ Engineering and Technology Teacher, Wawasee High School The Wawasee Supermilage team successfully competed in the 2015 Shell Eco-Marathon over spring break. Three cars successfully completed the new road course in Detroit, bringing home two trophies and prize money. The gasoline vehicle placed 10th, obtaining 724 miles per gallon. The ethanol vehicle placed …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communications and Institutional Advancement Associate Ancilla College Ancilla College Student Government requests your presence at the Ancilla College Arts and Culture Week during the week of Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. Ancilla College is located in Donaldson. The highlight of the week is from 4:30 p.m. until …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Eisenhower’s new STEM Inquiry Science Club recently kicked off during the school’s “Adventures After School” program. The club provides students with an opportunity to integrate their creativity and innovation skills into the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This club was made possible by a …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary A mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors was hosted earlier this week by Grace’s Center for Career Connections. Employers from all across Kosciusko County gathered on Tuesday, March 31, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center to give over 75 students the opportunity to …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Experience the judicial process when Appeals on Wheels visits Manchester University’s North Manchester campus. Appeals on Wheels, which features oral arguments of the Indiana State Court of Appeals, will bring a case titled Johnson v. State of Indiana to the campus. It will take place in the Jo …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Manchester University has students from 24 states and 24 countries, and it is celebrating it’s multicultural tradition from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, April 12, with the International Buffet, held at Haist Commons in the Jo Young Switzer Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for …read more.

  In a recent fundraising effort at Warsaw Community High School led by freshman student council members, WCHS students raised over $2,400 and over 3,000 food items for the Boomerang Backpack Program. The amount included a $1,500 donation from the yearbook and newspaper students in the publications department who donated a portion of their ad …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University While others use calculators, Arthur Benjamin uses just his mind. And he almost always wins. His mesmerizing mental math skills will take the stage this month at Manchester University’s North Manchester campus. “Mathemagics” is 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Jo Young Switzer Center, upper level. It …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services of Indiana The annual Head Start Round Up, registering children for Head Start classes for the coming school year, will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon until 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10. Families living in Kosciusko …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton sixth grade students traveled to Shaumberg, Ill., in March and enjoyed a very educational show by immersing themselves in the tale of the middle ages at Medieval Times. The show was complete with a hearty meal and exciting action. Triton students were invited to a …read more.

  By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Systems Triton High School AG seniors visited Triton Elementary fourth graders before spring break to teach them about animal safety, first aid and poisonous plants.

The Pierceton Elementary PTO sponsored their annual Donuts with Dads on Friday morning. They enjoyed a breakfast of donuts, juice, milk and yogurt. After breakfast, the children took their fathers and grandfathers to their classrooms for a short visit.

Pierceton Elementary School is extending an invitation to any child that will be 5 years of age by Aug. 1 and their parents, to attend kindergarten roundup for school year 2015-2016. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. Students will be the first kindergarten class to attend the …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin A. Ford will present a talk entitled “Follow Your Dreams” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. Colonel Ford is a native of Indiana and a graduate of the …read more.

Noah’s Ark Preschool is now accepting registration for 2015-2016. This year the preschool will be offering two programs: a three-day, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday program and a five-day, Monday through Friday program. Instruction includes hands-on activities to teach all curricular subjects: Bible, math, science, language arts, music, art and physical education. Our program is built …read more.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2015 math science Partnership grants. Math science Partnership grants provide funds for sustained, intensive and classroom focused professional development for educators aligned with state and local standards and mathematics and science curricula. Warsaw Community Schools, partnered with …read more.

Two area youths have taken top honors at the 27th annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair in Indianapolis Saturday. Maclain Middaugh, from Triton Elementary, took first place over all of the fifth graders in the state for his project, “The Effects of Food Dye.” He also won an honorable mention in statistics and received a …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Edgewood Academic Superbowl Team won the NELMSC Conference Title at the Thursday, March 19 competition. Congratulations to: Math Team — Coach Howett, Anthony Bass, Nolan Knight, and Jarrett Orr Social Studies Team — Coach Fisher, John Harrelson, Katie Lauck, and Kyle Sensibaugh Science Team — …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation In celebration of National Ag Day, Triton’s chapter of FFA celebrated with a special pancake and sausage breakfast at school. Several community members and school staff were invited to this tasty event.

By MADISSON HEINL Grace College and Seminary Center for Lakes & Streams staff visited Lakeview Middle School Friday, March 13, to speak to students about the recent Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. spill. Students in classes at Lakeview Middle School study and learn about local lakes through the Center for Lakes & Streams program that provides …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This year’s Transition Exploration Day, hosted by the Grace College Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children, gave 150 high school students the opportunity to hear from skier, climber and mountaineer Eric Alexander this past Friday at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Six school corporations, …read more.

By SCOTT WILEY Director of Development, Lakeland Christian Academy There are three upcoming events at Lakeland Christian Academy. Open House From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, come learn more about Lakeland Christian Academy at our open house. Our home is your home as we invite you to tour our 40-acre campus and …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Director, Kosciusko County Educational Development Kosciusko County Educational Development student, Logan Dickerson, poses for a picture outside of her KC-Ed class. Logan is a Junior who is learning how to stay focused in class to be able to finish her tasks. Her coach, Mike Casey, says “A strength that Logan possesses is …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Directing of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College Ancilla College launched a new website this week with all kinds of bells and whistles. “This site really shows what makes Ancilla College unique,” said Amanda Petrucelli, director of marketing and social media. “We’re confident a potential student investigating this site will choose to …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Manchester University’s Music Department will host its second New Music Festival from Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28 on the North Manchester campus. This event will present five contemporary classical music concerts with new works by 45 composers who will be attending from throughout the United States. …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation As part of the Bourbon Public Library’s celebration of local heroes, a photo of the Triton School Corporation bus drivers was featured. Bus drivers for Triton include: Laura Baker, Karen Meister, Maureen Lemler, Shannon Stevens, Larry Layman, Rich Walter, Davi Slabaugh, Claudia Senff and Bob Dodge.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The Triton Jr. High School seventh and eighth grade band and choir each earned gold ratings at their contests the weekend of Saturday, March 14. The judges gave very positive comments about the students positive sound and behavior. Great job representing Triton schools, seventh and eighth …read more.

The Edgewood Middle School Scholarship is available for one male and one female senior student in the top 50 percent of the class of 2015, who are active in school and/or the community. The two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two well-rounded students who exemplify the spirit of Edgewood. Candidates should be individuals who …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian Schools Warsaw Christian School participated in a national reading challenge by reading almost 492 books on February 27 and passing 474 quizzes. Nationally there were 4,173,153 quizzes taken. The record set two years ago was 3,581,992 quizzes taken. “Read The Most From Coast To Coast,” a national reading event, challenges …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Warm temperatures Tuesday were the harbinger of good things to come at Ancilla College where the board of trustees broke ground for a three-story residence hall and student life dining center opening Wednesday, Aug. 1. “This was meant to be,” said President Dr. Ken Zirkle. “It is no accident we …read more.

By SUSAN PLASTOW Lakeland Christian Academy Parent-Teacher Fellowship Lakeland Christian Academy will be holding its annual Italian Night from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. This popular event features and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and silent auction that benefits the projects of the PTF. You have your choice of marinara, meat, golden onion, or …read more.

By CHRIS TREBER Public education is not broken; but the truth is, there are those who would see it dismantled. Standardized tests span days. An A-F school grading system beguiles accountability to the detriment of our communities. School and teacher performance is evaluated with flawed methodology that ignores broader issues. Funding for our public schools …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce our Summer School learning opportunities for 2015. Summer session one will run from Monday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 30 for preschool through high school. Summer session two will run from Thursday, July 9 through Friday, July 31. Summer …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The fourth grade students at Triton Elementary School enjoyed a visit from Marshall County REMC last week. They had been studying electricity, circuits and different energy sources. What a great way to wrap up a week of ISTEP.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The first week of March was spirit week at Triton Junior Senior High School. Teachers Christina Stout, April Leeper and Sam Willsey dressed as tourists as part of the festivities.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Lora Kuhaneck, Edgewood Middle School eighth grader, won the Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday, March 7 at IPFW. She will now go on to represent northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio in the national spelling bee in Washington D.C. in late May. She successfully competed through seventeen …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Students have worked hard all week on ISTEP testing at Triton Community Schools. Students in Teresa Watkins’ classroom enjoy a reprieve after all that hard work by enjoying flashlight Friday during reading time.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Monica Boren’s Kindergarten class at Warsaw Christian School remembered Dr. Suess’s birthday by enjoying a special day of Dr. Suess games and treats. Balloon toss into Dr. Suess’s hat started the festivities. Students built “Suessville” with pictures they colored from Dr. Suess’s stories. They made a one fish two …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Eight seniors representing Triton High School participated in their first “Titan Challenge” at Bethel College. The Titan program is a Junior Achievement Program that seeks to help students understand the economics of running a business. At the Titan Challenge, teams from area schools competed to have …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools Music Department is observing Music in Our Schools Month. This is a time to celebrate all the music programs offered in Warsaw Community Schools. In honor of this celebration, the Lakeview and Edgewood Middle School Bands, Lakeview Choir, and the Lakeview and Edgewood …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation In celebration of youth art month at Triton Junior-Senior High School, there is a display of artwork produced throughout the year in the art hallway/display case and front lobby at the high school. All work produced in the art department can be viewed on the Triton …read more.

By ASHLEY ROBERTS Pierceton Elementary School On Friday, Feb. 6, Pierceton Elementary School held its annual science fair. The first place winner was Jordyn Leininger, a fourth grade student. Leininger tested different types of feed to determine which type of feed is the best for her sheep. The second place winner was Madilyn Bradley, also …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Edgewood Middle School National History Day teams defended their Northern Region victory on Saturday, Feb.  28. The team of Miriam Hagg, Megan Dawson and Kimmi Owens took first place with their project on women’s rights and the Seneca Falls Convention. Edgewood also had a three …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Recently, donors have helped fund bringing life coach and youth motivational speaker, Jeff Yalden, to Tippecanoe Valley. On Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, Yalden made presentations and provided training to middle and high school students, followed by an evening presentation for parents and members …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Edgewood Middle School invites the parents of incoming sixth graders to attend a special information forum at Edgewood. The meeting will take place in the Edgewood Commons at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. At the meeting, parents will learn about the Edgewood course offerings, the educational …read more.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education Indiana’s graduation rate for 2013-14 jumped to 89.8 percent, up from 88.6 percent the year before according to data released by the Indiana Department of Education today. Indiana’s non-waiver graduation rate also saw an increase. Importantly, the non-waiver graduation rate was 83.4 percent, up from 81.7 percent in …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton High School wishes to publicly thank Oliver Ford for giving our school the opportunity to earn money with their “Drive For Your School” Fund Raiser. Many Triton School Organizations and programs and all of the students benefited from this kindness. The Library Media Center, for …read more.

By SHERRILL HAMMAN Mentone Elementary School Mentone Elementary will host it’s kindergarten round up at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23. Families will start the evening in the large group instruction room with a short information meeting where they will learn what to expect in kindergarten. Kindergarten teachers will also share about kindergarten readiness and the …read more.

By JON HUTTON Assistant Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School Today’s high school students have many different opportunities than existed even five years ago. The experience of a freshman starting high school serves as more of a transition to college than ever before due to the partnership between school and the higher education community. Students graduating …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, WorkOne WorkOne is please to announce the results of career development competitions among region two high school students that occurred during the Northern Indiana Career Development Conference. The Jobs for America’s Graduates students who earned first and second places in each competition have been invited to represent region two at …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools announced that students from Edgewood Middle School were relocated this morning to Warsaw Community High School after a fire alarm sounded. Students were relocated to the high school following emergency protocol and to avoid students exposed to extreme temperatures. Warsaw Fire Department determined …read more.

By DANA LEON Sacred Heart School, Warsaw Exciting things are happening at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw. For the second year Sacred Heart School is holding a Walt Disney World Family Adventure raffle. Tickets are $25 and are available from any Sacred Heart student, or by emailing [email protected]. Full raffle terms are also available upon …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools will be in session the following dates as snow make up days according to the 2014-2015 School Calendar: Friday, March 20 Monday, May 11 Monday, May 18 As of this release, the last day of school for students is tentatively set for Tuesday, …read more.