AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley building project moved one step further during the Monday, March 14, board meeting. Skillman Corporation, a project administration and construction management service located in Merrillville and Indianapolis, came before the board with an update to the bid process for the additions and renovations to Akron Elementary. A total of 52 bids …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1100 block South Kitson Drive, Syracuse. David M. Cobbs reported a criminal mischief matter to police. 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 400 block East Hunnicutt Drive, Syracuse. Ashley Ann Creekmore reported damage to her vehicle. 4:16 p.m. Friday, Oct. …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS, TVS Superintendent AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation invite the public to attend an upcoming session of “QPR for Suicide Prevention” training. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, located at 11303 W. CR 800S, Akron, will host “QPR for Suicide Prevention” from 4:15-5:15 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 15. …read more.

MENTONE — Registration will be held at Mentone Elementary School from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, to Thursday, July 30. Online registration is still open for both returning and new students at http://tippecanoevalleyschools.com/enrollment/. Returning students need a snap code. Snap codes were mailed out the first week in June. If you have …read more.

WINONA LAKE — In December 2012, while families were preparing for the holiday season with presents, Christmas lights and baking, one family suffered a tragedy that shook an entire community. A Tippecanoe Valley High School student attending the Burket Education Center, the corporation’s alternative school, passed away from suicide. Later that same day, his father …read more.

Eight Tippecanoe Valley High School juniors and Tippecanoe Valley’s administrative team participated in Leadercast 2015 on Friday, May 8, at the Warsaw Community Church. The theme of Leadercast 2015 was “The Brave Ones.” Over 100,000 attendees at broadcast locations around the world took part in Leadercast 2015. World-class speakers featured during Leadercast 2015 included Andy …read more.

During the monthly Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board meeting, Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Dr. Michael Bendicsen presented a request for the school board to approve the incorporation of a “viking success period” at the high school. Bendicsen explained first and foremost that the period should not be confused with a second study hall. Instead, …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.

Tippecanoe Valley’s students, staff, and the community are grieving the passing of Tippecanoe Valley High School junior Chance Beck. Notification was received this afternoon that Chance passed away earlier today at his home in Miami County. Students and staff at Tippecanoe Valley High School were informed of the passing of Chance Beck prior to the …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize and welcome the 2014-2015 YEA! class from Tippecanoe Valley High School. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA!, is an innovative program that guides students through the process of starting their own real business. YEA! is a groundbreaking program that takes students through the process of launching …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley Schools are proud to announce the upcoming Rachel’s Challenge program for all Valley students and community members. Generously funded through donations from the community, Rachel’s Challenge will be presented in all TVSC schools from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Thursday, Sept. 4. Program times are as follows: Akron Elementary, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2; Mentone Elementary, …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley welcomed 13 new educators during today’s corporation-wide Teacher Orientation Day at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Seated in the photo above, from left, are Ashley Hohman, first grade teacher at Akron Elementary; Elizabeth Bendicsen, media specialist at Mentone Elementary; Chanda Terwiske, second grade teacher at Mentone Elementary; Gloria Werner, special education teacher at TVHS; …read more.

Parents of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School be aware of the following important back to school dates: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, the Back to School Bash will take place. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, a fall sports athletic meeting will be held for all athletic teams. Parents, players and …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces its 2014-2015 registration dates and times for students attending any Tippecanoe Valley school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School or Tippecanoe Valley High School. Registration will be held at each school from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31. …read more.

Nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2014 will be accepted through May 1. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, living or deceased, who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state or …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to an error in a press release sent to all area media, wrong pricing information was provided on swim lessons. The correct information appears here now.) Swim lessons will be available to patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation during its summer learn-to-swim program. There will be four different levels offered during …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades program, under the direction of instructor, Wes Backus, will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25. The open house features the home built for Lynn Montelongo at 8482 S. 1200 W., Mentone. The home is located one mile west of Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2014. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of TVHS (1975 through 2013), living or deceased, who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state …read more.

Two Kosciusko County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the Indiana colleges of their choice as the Kosciusko County 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The 2014 Kosciusko County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are Sarah Boyle and Nolan Sponseller. Boyle is a senior at Warsaw Community High School. She is in the …read more.

As a result of the March 12, cancellation of school, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces the following changes to its make up day schedule:  The final day of the 12-day period of one-hour extended school days will be Wednesday, March 19. Students will attend school on Monday, June 2, the new last day of the …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force will host a Community Presentation on Suicide Awareness & Prevention in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. The evening will feature a presentation by Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center for Human Services. Participants will learn how to …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) will offer a variety of community adult education classes at Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday starting Tuesday, March 18, and continuing through Thursday, April 24. Classes will not be held the week of spring break, April 7-11. Classes to be …read more.

Rosy Jansma, Mentone resident and parent of students that attend Mentone Elementary School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, serves on the K21 Health Foundation Board of Directors. Because of Mrs. Jansma’s involvement in the community and her commitment to making a difference, the K21 Health Foundation recently made a donation of $1,000 in her honor. …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has announced plans for making up the remaining four instructional days lost this year due to inclement weather: Students will attend school on Friday, March 21, and Friday, May 30. Two additional days will be made up by adding 1 hour of instructional time to the end of the normal …read more.

Article by Jon Hutton, Tippecanoe Valley Vice Principal During 2013 and now into 2014 our community and neighboring communities have been home to more loss than I can remember in the 18 years since I moved to this area. The silent epidemic of suicide has been in the forefront of the minds of many, including …read more.

Due to a prior weather-related school cancellation, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will be in session on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The day was initially scheduled as a day off for students, but it will now be used as a snow make up day.

Article by Scott Backus, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Principal In education we throw the word ‘leadership’ around a great deal. We talk about being leaders, identifying leaders, creating leaders and modeling leaders. The talk goes on and on, but the key question in any school is, “How do we develop leadership skills in our students?” …read more.

Helen Owens, head custodian at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, was honored at Monday’s meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board as the initial recipient of the TVSC Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. According to Tippecanoe Valley Superintendent Brett Boggs, “The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has many wonderful individuals among our classified staff that work …read more.

Around this time each year, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation begins the process of developing a master calendar for the upcoming school year. A question that arises almost annually pertains to the consideration of a non-traditional school calendar. The response has been that if students, parents and staff express a strong desire to explore a non-traditional …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation invite the public to attend either of the two upcoming sessions of “QPR for Suicide Prevention” training. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will host “QPR for Suicide Prevention” from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. The following day, from 4 …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces its employees have exceeded this year’s goal by donating $6,341 to the United Way of Kosciusko County. Donations were also earmarked for Fulton County, Wabash County and Miami County United Way agencies. The goal of the 2013 United Way drive was to meet or exceed donations of $5,500. The …read more.

In an effort to retain quality school bus drivers and attract new drivers, the Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees voted in May to restructure the salaries and benefits offered to its school bus drivers. A significant change is in the daily rate that will be paid to new regular route drivers. Regular route drivers …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information about burglaries that have occurred in the Syracuse and Elkhart areas. At least two burglaries from RV businesses have been reported in the last week. Redwood RV, located at 72440 SR 13, Syracuse, reported the thefts of 15 flat screen …read more.