MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved the corporation’s reopening plan at the meeting held tonight, July 20. The main points from the reopening plan introduced last week remain the same. There were minor changes regarding the wording related to COVID-19 symptoms and positive test protocols. These two sections now come directly from the …read more.

  By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board held a work session tonight, May 14, that lasted only ten minutes. The meeting was held at the administration building but was live-streamed on the corporation’s Facebook page for the public to view. Superintendent Blaine Conley went over three new hires that will …read more.

WARSAW — Lauryn Rhodes and Kirstyn Yoder were recently announced as Kosciusko County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Each year, Kosciusko County recommends two students to receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship award, which is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Indiana college or university of their choice. Rhodes is a senior at Warsaw Community High …read more.

AKRON — At the tail-end of a two-hour meeting, held Monday, March 18, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard about a newly proposed angler club and a few student achievements. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Principal Scott Backus told the board that he was recently approached by high school students Layne Prater and Quentin Aldridge about the creation …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Bell Memorial Public Library’s story hour is every Wednesday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m. During story hour, children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. The library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program begine Monday, June 4. It is open to all age groups and sign-up beings …read more.

  WARSAW—Homer and Marcia Ousley spent their married lives together in the communities of Mentone and North Manchester. Homer served in the U.S. Army and then attended Purdue University where he earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees. He put his education to good use, working as a farm manager for Creighton Brothers and operating his …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — When a child is grieving, he or she may not know how to express that grief or know who or where to turn to. Fortunately, there is a place specializing in adolescent grief. Ryan’s Place, based in Elkhart County, has been offering grief support groups for individuals since opening in 2002. …read more.

MENTONE — Rarely does anyone ever want to go back to high school, but with the introduction of Indiana State Board of Education’s Graduation Pathway requirements, it has never been truer. Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Chad Cripe presented the requirements to the school board Monday night, Dec. 11, at Mentone Elementary during the December …read more.

  By Chad Cripe Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School AKRON — According to Chad Cripe, principal of Tippecanoe Valley High School, they have had a terrific start to the school year. “I’m looking forward to ending the first semester strong,” Cripe stated, “At Tippecanoe Valley our mission is a commitment to student success through character, leadership …read more.

AKRON — Empathy, compassion, geography and writing. Those are some of the lessons first grade teachers at Akron Elementary School hope their students will learn by adopting a classroom in Texas at a school that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Students in Hayley Cooper and Rhonda Jewell’s classrooms are collecting basic school supplies from …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 has been named. The eight members of this year’s class join a noble group of Tippecanoe Valley graduates 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 country. The …read more.

AKRON — An art club at Tippecanoe Valley High School has submitted an entry for the Northeast Indiana Department of Transportation’s contest “Paint the Plow.” Lisa Lynch said five students in her art club at TVHS proposed a design based on the art club’s desire to represent TVHS and aspects that make it unique. Students Macy …read more.

By Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Assistant Principal Cory Cooper AKRON — Cellphones are ubiquitous and children seem to keep getting them at a younger age. While there is no denying that cellphones can bring convenience and peace of mind when used as a way for a parent to safely check in on their child, or when …read more.

WARSAW — Discussion during the Tippecanoe Valley Board Meeting held Monday, June 12, revolved around the bald cypress tree that many feared would be cut down. During the meeting, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs provided background information on the issue with the tree. Boggs explained every year the school administration tours each school …read more.

AKRON — Principal of Tippecanoe Valley High School Dr. Michael Bendicsen submitted his letter of resignation at the end of the final student day, Wednesday, May 24. According to Tippecanoe Valley Schools Superintendent Brett Boggs, Bendicsen’s last day at TVHS will be June 30. Bendicsen leaves TVHS to take a position with Fort Wayne Community Schools where …read more.

AKRON — The Class of 2017 at Tippecanoe Valley High School began what the school corporation hopes to become a forthcoming tradition. Following graduation practice, Wednesday, May 24, many TVHS graduating seniors were bussed to either Akron Elementary School or Mentone Elementary School where they participated in a school-wide clap-out. Children and staff lined the …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Schools has announced the Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Jared Mikel, son of Stacy and Spencer Mikel, is the TVHS Class of 2017 Valedictorian. Jared plans to attend Purdue and major in aeronautical engineer. Jared will be graduating with a 12.06 GPA. Salutatorian Riley Weitzel, son of Eric Weitzel …read more.

BURKET — Twelve students walked the stage during the Burket Educational Center Graduate Honors Reception held Thursday morning, May 18. The Burket Historical Gymnasium was filled with teachers, families and friends to celebrate the graduations of the students. Students Angie Denton, Katherine Heckman, Josie Forney, Dewey Gayheart, Abby Poe, Patricia Rudolph, Devin Robinson, Jenny Watkins, …read more.

AKRON—  Four teachers who are retiring at the end of the school year from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation were honored on May 8 for their years of service. The board of trustees recognized Lois Ann Buss, Tippecanoe Valley High School language teacher, Kim Eiser, Mentone Elementary first grade teacher, Brenda Vanlaningham, Mentone Elementary kindergarten …read more.

AKRON — Updates to the 1:1 Device Protection Plan at Tippecanoe Valley High School were approved during the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 8. Director of Technology Keith Lang explained this is the year to refresh the 1:1 Device Protection Plan. Lang requested the board approve the proposed policy …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, in cooperation with WorkOne of Northern Indiana, will host a community job fair on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School commons. Several employers will be present to share their career opportunities. Some of those employers include Acument Global Technologies, Army …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has 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 the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, in cooperation with WorkOne of Northern Indiana, will host a community job fair on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School commons. At least 19 employers will be present to share their career opportunities. Some of those employers include Topp Industries, …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees approved at its April 17 meeting a grant to fund biomedical science classes at Tippecanoe Valley High School. The K21 Health Foundation awarded the corporation with a $28,237 grant to fund instructor training, classroom supplies and the implementation of Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences …read more.

By Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs  AKRON — In the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, providing attractive, efficient and modern school facilities is a priority. Our community expects – and our students, staff and parents deserve – educational facilities that are safe and designed to meet the educational needs of twenty-first century learners. Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council will host its final blood drive of the current school year on Tuesday, April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The student council hosts four blood drives throughout each school year. The American Red Cross provides scholarship money to students …read more.

AKRON — Elementary school students throughout the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are gearing up for their annual spring music programs. Akron Elementary’s spring program is planned for 7 p.m. on  Monday, April 17  in the school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.. The Akron program will feature first, third and fifth grade students singing …read more.

AKRON —  Two Tippecanoe Valley High School students will compete at the Jobs for America’s Graduates State Career Development Conference on Friday, March 17, in Indianapolis. Seniors Yara Vazquez and Elizabeth Salazar qualified at the regional conference at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in South Bend on February 2. Vazquez won the …read more.

AKRON — A local preschool will soon be finding a new home at the Burket Educational Center. During a meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees held on March 14, the board decided to accept an agreement between Jack & Jill Preschool and the Burket Education Center. The preschool will be held from …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School will hold its spring musical “The Sound of Music” for three days in March. The musical will take place March 23 – 25 in the TVHS lecture room at 7 p.m. each day. There is also a 2 matinee Saturday afternoon. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased …read more.

MENTONE — K21 Health Foundation donated $1,000 to Tippecanoe Valley High School counseling services in board member’s name. Rosy Jansma, a Mentone resident and parent of two Tippecanoe Valley students, serves on the K21 Health Foundation board of directors. Because of Jansma’s involvement in the community and commitment to making a difference, the K21 Health …read more.

AKRON — Akron Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School will host kindergarten roundup events at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, for parents or guardians wanting to enroll their child for the upcoming school year. Attendees will learn about the expectations of kindergarten, meet teachers and school staff members, tour each school, and discuss the variety …read more.

AKRON — Students at Tippecanoe Valley High School are getting a chance to make a good first impression and put their best foot forward with the help of a new boutique in the school. What started out as a clothing closet for students has morphed into a boutique featuring business attire available for loan for …read more.

AKRON — The Advisory Board of the Valley Hometown Fund is seeking grant applications that will help make the Tippecanoe Valley community a better place. Because of the generous donations by Tippecanoe Valley alumni – many of whom no longer live in the area – the Valley Hometown Fund was created to underwrite projects that …read more.

By Mentone Elementary Principal Randy Dahms MENTONE — Walking into any workplace, it is satisfying to be a part of an organization that is moving forward.  At Mentone Elementary, our staff has refined our practice and has recently made quite a few changes with one thought in mind, “Will these changes help the students we …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School recently held a weeklong series of activities aimed at supporting student leadership, anti-bullying and a positive school climate. During the week of Feb. 6 – 10, students participated in “See Each Other” week, a time dedicated to getting students to start noticing and respecting their peers. At the beginning …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation honored staff and students during a celebration on Friday, Feb. 10, for TVSC’s improved letter grade they received from the Indiana Department of Education and for continuing to hold the highest graduation rate in Kosciusko County. The celebration was held at the Akron Elementary gym with students and …read more.

AKRON— A blood drive hosted by the Tippecanoe Valley High School Student Council on Friday, Feb. 3, collected 54 units of blood for the American Red Cross. A total of 74 donors showed up to donate, but 20 were deferred for various reasons, mostly low iron or illness. In all, 54 units of blood were …read more.

BURKET — On Friday, Feb. 3., students, Tippecanoe Valley High School staff and school board members all joined together at the Burket Educational Center for its ninth annual chili cook-off. The cook-off took place in the school cafeteria and featured six recipes from TVSC staff members Sara Elder, Angela Woodward, Jen Kimble, Valerie Lukens, Dan …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School is holding a freshman orientation event for current eighth grade students to help answer questions about the transition from middle school to high school. Freshman orientation will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 13, in the main gym at the high school. There is a snow makeup day of …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been awarded two grants to help with Project Lead The Way  activities and robotics teams throughout its two elementary schools. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for K-12 students and teachers across the country. Specialized curriculum lets students resolve real-world challenges in …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley board members debated whether Tippecanoe Valley Middle School cheerleaders should be allowed to attend a winter classic cheer competition that will be held on a Sunday because the school bylaws do not permit students to attend school activities on Sundays. During the Tippecanoe Valley School board meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees approved the 2017-2018 master school calendar at its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 12. Superintendent Brett Boggs said the calendar is almost identical to the current 2016-2017 school calendar, with only minimal differences between the two. The newly-approved calendar features 91 days of school for students …read more.

AKRON — A decades-old holiday tradition at Tippecanoe Valley High School will once again bring the sounds of the Christmas season to life. The public is invited to attend a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the high school commons area. Band members from sixth through twelfth grades, 110 students in all, …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors and their parents can get their college planning questions answered at an upcoming financial aid event. An informational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in the high school lecture room. All TVHS seniors and their parents should make plans to attend. The agenda will include …read more.

By Brett R. Boggs Superintendent of Schools  Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Back in 2007, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels asked a small group of volunteers to help develop recommendations to reform and restructure local government in Indiana in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations and reduce its costs to Hoosier taxpayers. …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council will host a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in the high school gymnasium. This is the second of four blood drives the high school student council hosts throughout the school year. The American Red Cross provides scholarship money to students depending …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been recognized by Riley Hospital for Children as a Riley Corporation. To earn this status, Tippecanoe Valley either had all schools donate to Riley Hospital for Children throughout the 2015-16 school year, or raised at least one dollar for Riley for every student in its participating schools. The …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS) Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 has been named. The five members of this year’s class join a noble group of TVHS graduates 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.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Schools Boomerang Backpacks program received a donation today from Rosy Jansma and the K21 Health Foundation. Jansma serves on the board of directors of the foundation and for her involvement and commitment to the community K21 made a donation of $1,000 in Jansma’s honor. She chose to donate that money to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident; 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 8300 block South SR 19, Akron. Officials at Tippecanoe Valley Schools reported a parent refusing to send a child to school. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident; 3:34 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1500 …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Plans continue for the Akron Elementary School building project. The new Akron Elementary School will consist of a renovated existing classroom wing and the addition of office, classroom, cafeteria, stage, gymnasium and supporting spaces. The school is anchored by a central courtyard allowing natural light …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley Schools AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced all TVSC schools and facilities will transition to a new Voice over IP phone system. The transition will take place during the holiday break. The new system will be operational as of Tuesday, Jan. 5, replacing an aging phone system that …read more.

By Jon Hutton Assistant Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela At Tippecanoe Valley High School, 160 to 200 new students come through our doors at the start of every school year. Each group has its own personality, maturity level and potential for …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Christopher Pieri, NIPSCO major accounts manager, recently presented Randy Dahms, Mentone Elementary School principal, and Todd Glenn, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation director of maintenance, with an energy savings rebate check for $3,725. The rebate was for the first phase of an energy savings project at Mentone Elementary …read more.

AKRON — The board of directors of the Tippecanoe Valley-Akron School Building Corporation will meet at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Tippecanoe Valley administration office to consider the proposed trust indenture and bond purchase contract and the issuance of ad valorem property tax first mortgage bones, series 2015, by the corporation.

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.

By BRETT BOGGS TVSC Superintendent AKRON — In April, 2015, Tippecanoe Valley High School submitted a request to the Indiana Department of Education to review its 2014 graduation rate that was reported by the IDOE at 77 percent. The IDOE completed the review of the documentation provided by TVHS and found that sufficient evidence was …read more.

AKRON — Many in the Akron-Mentone area are familiar with Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s wind turbine. Now, the corporation is looking into another renewable energy project, this time with solar power. At a public work session held last evening, Monday, July 20, at the school administration building, TVSC Superintendent Brett Boggs introduced Northern Indiana Power …read more.

  AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School sixth-grade science teacher, Jane Hunn, and Tippecanoe Valley High School Project Lead the Way teacher, Doug Heinold, were named by the local chapter of the Air Force Association, Chapter 411, as its Teachers of the Year. Hunn also was selected as the Indiana AFA Teacher of the Year …read more.

Dear Editor, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been in the newspaper a great deal recently due to the upcoming general election and having three board seats up for re-election. I would like to take a moment and show you and your readers a few positive points about Tippecanoe Valley Schools under the current school board …read more.

Dear Editor, I am a resident of the Tippecane Valley School Corporation and interested in the political process, so Monday evening I attended the School Board Candidate Forum. I am currently working to get Curt Nisly elected as State Representative. Last week, I attended a candidate’s forum in Warsaw that was held by the Warsaw …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.

Tippecanoe Valley is in need of substitute teachers who can help by providing quality instruction when our teachers are unable to be at school. This opportunity can be immensely fulfilling as you help further the education of today’s youth in a classroom experience. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a setting where …read more.

Peggy Walters, treasurer at Akron Elementary School, was recently honored by the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees as a recipient of the TVSC Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has many wonderful individuals among its classified staff who work very hard and receive little recognition. This is …read more.

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force, thank you to Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center for Human Services for the many hours of QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) for Suicide Prevention Training provided for the entire Tippecanoe Valley staff and our community. During six separate presentations, starting in …read more.

Students in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are reminded that, starting Monday, March 3, and continuing through Tuesday, March 18, each of 12 consecutive school days will be extended by one hour at the end of the day. The extended school days is to make up missed time due to this winter’s weather. If school …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.

Due to the Jan. 8 weather-related school cancellation, school will be in session in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Any additional student instructional days cancelled during the second semester will be made up following the last day of school, currently scheduled for May 29.

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.

  The Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees honored retiring Mentone Elementary School Secretary Vicki Swihart for her 35 1/2 years of dedicated service during the “Spotlight on the Valley” portion of its Dec. 9 meeting. Swihart started her career at Mentone as a recess and study hall assistant. She began working in the office …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.

AKRON – Parents of all students in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are invited to two public meetings next week. The public meetings will be a discussion of House Bill 1423: Anti-Bullying Law and will be presented by Scott Backus, the assistant principal at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The first meeting is Nov. 25 at …read more.

During the past school year the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and the community it serves were forever impacted by the suicide deaths of a student, his father, and a staff member. Two students and a second staff member also passed away during the school year. It was a very tragic and difficult year for the …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation would like to extend a final reminder of the TVHS Distinguished Alumni Dinner to be held at TVMS at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. The menu features baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, hot rolls, cheese cake and drinks (coffee, iced tea and lemonade). Dinner will be …read more.

Adult Education classes, including GED, English as a Second Language and Skills Improvement, are set to begin at Akron Elementary School at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Akron Elementary School Library. TVHS Special Education Department Head Debbie Johnston is …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.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School pool will be open to patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for open swim on Wednesday evenings July 24 and 31, and Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The pool will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A certified lifeguard will be present, however, swimming instruction will …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces its 2013-2014 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. Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1. At …read more.

It appears the woman accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $300,000 from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation had a history of mishandling money. Sherri Adamson, 50, of Rochester, took her own life on Jan. 7 of this year, just two days after she first came under police scrutiny. On Tuesday, StaceyPageOnline.com reported that the Indiana …read more.

  The Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation was recognized as a Master Board during the recent Regional Meeting of the Indiana School Boards Association. Tippecanoe Valley’s School Board was one of only five in the region to receive this recognition. Master Board recognition requires all members of a school board …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43y1-rBYXyU] Parents line up with their children at Bixler Park on Center Lake in Warsaw to receive a free, nutritional packed lunch provided by Warsaw Community Schools.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) Whoever said you cannot receive anything in life for free may not be entirely correct. Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation and Tippecanoe …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.

Kosciusko Volunteer Susanne Siebrase deploys for Oklahoma. She will depart tomorrow morning to work in Shawnee, Okla., as a disaster mental health volunteer. Siebrase is a Tippecanoe Middle School counselor, who just finished her last day of the school year yesterday. This is her second deployment. Locally, the threat of severe weather has been forecast …read more.

In December, Tippecanoe Valley’s school counselors, administrators, community mental health experts, area pastors and law enforcement officers met to discuss ways to strengthen the mental health of the community. As a result of those meetings, the Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force was formed with the following purpose: “To develop and implement strategies to …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley Schools will host “Guiding Good Choices,” a FREE parenting workshop for parents/guardians with children 9-14 years of age. “Guiding Good Choices” is an interactive program that helps parents, grandparents, caretakers, foster parents, etc. tackle tough subjects such as: How to prevent drug use in your family – developing protective factors in your family …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will offer bus transportation for Summer School 2013. Buses will run Monday through Friday starting Monday, June 3, through Friday, July 5.  Summer school buses will not stop at individual homes but at numerous locations throughout the entire school corporation. Parents/guardians will be responsible for transporting students to and from …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced today that, due to snow days, school will be in session on Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24, as make up days.  

Sherri Adamson, 50, of Rochester, Ind., was found dead yesterday in a wooded area near her residence from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Adamson, the corporation treasurer of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, was undergoing questioning from authorities for improper use of school corporation funds. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with the …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced the online availability of information about the wind turbine that sits on the campus of Tippecanoe Valley High School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The Wind Turbine Information Center is located at the top of the front page of the corporation website. By clicking on the link, the viewer will …read more.

Jon Rightsell, 23, of Mentone, was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 this morning for his role in a Burket arson fire. Rightsell and two 17-year-olds were arrested in February and charged with setting fire to the Burket Alternative School, CR 700 West. Burket …read more.

With last Friday’s deadline for school board filings, the ballot has been set for the Nov. 6 General Election in Kosciusko County. Five individuals have thrown their hats into the ring for the two Wawasee Community School Corp. at-large seats up for election. Warsaw candidates are: District 3 – M. Curt Hermann, 3230 N. Ashford Ct., …read more.

Warsaw and Wawasee schools are currently offering online registration for students returning to school this fall while Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko school corporations announce registration days and times. Tippecanoe Valley Registration for any Tippecanoe Valley school will be held at each school from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1-2. High school …read more.