AKRON — Rick and Val Kerlin of Kerlin Ford in Silver Lake were thanked by the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Monday, Feb. 12 as they presented a check for $6,000 to Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Chad Cripe. The ceremonial check was presented as part of the Drive 4 UR School program, which was conducted …read more.

AKRON — When Niki Early a staff member of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School noticed that one of the students was having a hard time focusing on school work, she decided to find out why. The results of her inquiry is now a program that provide food to more than two dozen hungry children. The Viking …read more.

WARSAW — Riley Children’s Foundation presented $10,000 grants to three local organizations Wednesday, July 26, at Joe’s Kids. Susan Finlay, the chair of the committee, and other committee members were in attendance. Riley Children’s Foundation presents grants each year to local organizations that focus on the well-being of children in the community. This year’s recipients …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort, announces its beach area will serve as the host site for the Boomerang Backpacks Polar Plunge fundraiser. The Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, with registration opening at 3 p.m. and the plunge beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is one of many events …read more.

SYRACUSE — Even small change received after a purchase can go to a good cause.

WARAW — To help families prepare their kindergarten student for the 2016/2017 school year, Kosciusko Community Hospital medical staff and support staff partnered with Warsaw Community Schools to hold the first annual Kindergarten Physical Night. Held at Pediatric Healthcare, students stopped at various stations to learn about dental hygiene and proper hand washing technique.  Vision …read more.

SYRACUSE — Volunteer organizations are banding together to showcase everything they do for the communities within the Wawasee Community School Corp. district. The result of their collaboration will be a Volunteer Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Syracuse Community Center. “We want everybody there,” Larry Rensberger, who is helping organize …read more.

AKRON — Cargill Animal Nutrition, Mentone, recently donated Cargill Cares grant funds totaling $4,500 to the Tippecanoe Valley High School Boomerang Backpacks program and $6,000 to the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Project Lead the Way program.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors Gavin Bussard and Brandon Webster each received a scholarship awarded by the TVHS Business Department during the 2016 Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education and Internship Banquet held April 28 at the Akron Community Center. The banquet was attended by 70 Tippecanoe Valley students that participated in 98 work-based experiences with 49 …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School FFA Chapter recently honored one of their own by donating $3,500 to the Kurt Miller Memorial Fund through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Kurt was an FFA member who lost his life in an accident last spring. The FFA officers and members wanted to raise money to donate …read more.

AKRON — Remedy Live, an organization that specializes in listening and advising people who are having life issues, recently gave a presentation at Tippecanoe Valley High School to a mixture of high school and middle school students. During that presentation a survey was given to roughly half of the students present, which asked if the …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School Senior Austin Nickerson was recently named District Star in agriculture placement. The award places him as the top student within District II for a job in an agricultural field. The award is based on a combination of their Supervised Agriculture Experience program, participation in Career Development Events, and their leadership skills. …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board met with parents and discussed a number of important issues, during its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 18, including construction plans for a new press box and a set of bleachers to improve the quality of the athletic facilities. The press box, which will sit between the football …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades program, under the direction of instructor Wes Backus, will host its annual open house from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15. The open house features the home built for Preston and Ashley Singleton at 5043 S. CR 400W, Claypool. The home includes 2,055 square feet of living space on …read more.

AKRON — The public is reminded that nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 and nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Legacy Award are due no later than May 1. To nominate an Akron, Beaver Dam, Burket, Mentone or Talma High School graduate for the Legacy Award or to nominate a …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Mental Health Task Force will host a Trends and Teens Parenting Workshop from 7-8:39 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the Tippecanoe Valley High School lecture room. The workshop is designed to serve as a resource of education and awareness for adults involved in the lives of youth. Presenting will be Clinton Faupel of …read more.

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.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School freshman Makenna Bradley, a student in Darren Parker’s computer applications class, was recently honored as the creator of a poster that will be displayed in all Tippecanoe Valley schools.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of TVHS (1975 through 2015), 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 …read more.

AKRON — The College Board has named the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation to the 2015 Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll, a list of 130 school districts across the United States that are being recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. Traditionally underrepresented students refer to black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native and low-income and first-generation …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS TVSC Superintendent AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School announced its 2015 graduation rate of 92.3 point, the top graduation rate of the public high schools based in Kosciusko County and well above the state average of 88.7 percent. Graduation rates have taken an upward trend at TVHS since 2012-13 (75.8 percent) and …read more.

BOURBON — Registrations are being accepted now for Spring 2016 Community Adult Education Classes at Tippecanoe Valley High School. Classes are scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 2, and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. (Classes will vary). Anyone who would like to register for a class may contact …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades Program has openings for homes to be built during the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 school years. The buildings to be constructed must be a personal residence of a maximum 3,000 square feet and may include a finished basement. The building site must be located within a 10-mile …read more.

AKRON — Senior students and their parents are invited to attend Tippecanoe Valley High School’s annual financial aid meeting, set for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the TVHS lecture room. Topics will include scholarship tips and financial aid resources for college. Featured presentations will include local community foundation scholarships, the Questa Scholars program and a …read more.

By STEPHANIE ANGLIN School Counselor, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Senior students and parents are invited to a annual financial aid meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the lecture room at Tippecanoe Valley High School. Topics will include local community foundation scholarships, the Questa Scholars program and a FAFSA overview.

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 — The Tippecanoe Valley High School pool will be open to patrons of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for open swim from 2-4 p.m. Sunday afternoons November through March. A certified lifeguard will be present, however swimming instruction will not be provided. To participate in open swim, children younger than …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Boomerang Backpacks program has stayed plenty productive since Kellie Newcomer took over as the new program coordinator in the early summer months. Wawasee High School students take part in the program each week by helping fill bags with food and get them ready to send home with low-income elementary students.

WARSAW — As the 2015-16 school begins, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors wanted to do their part to assure that 16 children of Kosciusko County were ready to go.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites the community to participate in a time of Back-to-School Community Prayer at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Tippecanoe Valley High School.  TVHS FCA members will host a time of prayer at the high school, then dismiss for the participants to travel to other Valley schools …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.

Tippecanoe Valley High School is a special blend of communities. Hosting students from both Kosciusko and Fulton counties, the school is a unique combination of towns. TVHS recently had the chance to celebrate the diversity of their student body’s skills thanks to grants from Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO. With a combination of grants totaling around …read more.

On behalf of Tippecanoe Valley High School it is our privilege to announce the 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian. The TVHS valedictorian is Joshua Petgen, son of Ryan and Teresa Petgen. Joshua plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in either engineering design or pastoral ministry at Grace College in Winona Lake. After college he would like to either be a …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.

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.

[weaver_youtube glV0dW9VErg rel=0] The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) invites parents/guardians and the community to attend a presentation by Jeff Yalden on the topic of “Youth Suicide Prevention” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS) Commons [see related article: TVS MOURNS PASSING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT] Jeff Yalden is a …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.

By LISA PAXTON FFA Advisor, Tippecanoe Valley High School The Tippecanoe Valley FFA recently held their annual Greenhand Celebration to honor the first year members in the FFA Chapter. These young members have studied the history of the FFA Association, recited the FFA Creed, practiced parliamentary procedure, investigated potential agricultural industry career avenues, including a …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley’s students, staff, and the community are grieving the passing of Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Nicole Mikel. Notification was received prior to the start of school this morning that Nicole passed away at her home. Trained staff and counselors from each Tippecanoe Valley school as well as The Bowen Center for Human Services …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.

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 starting …read more.

As the 2014-2015 school year kicks into gear, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® wanted to do their part to assure that 10 children of Kosciusko County were ready to roll. The KBOR Community Service Committee reached out to Tammy Smith, director of Self Sufficiency Programs at Combined Community Services, to partner with providing Back-To-School Backpacks …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $8,000 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. Joe’s Kids, Inc. will receive $3,000, Boomerang Backpacks/Warsaw Schools will receive $2,500 and the Town of Winona Lake will receive $2,500 for the Limitless Park Fund. Each organization will receive …read more.

The percentage of school students receiving either free or reduced price lunches is high in Kosciusko County and exceeds 50 percent in some schools. Boomerang Backpacks was created as a way to provide take home meals in backpacks for these students and to help eliminate food insecurity. Between Wawasee, Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley schools, more …read more.

The Political Economic Studies students at Tippecanoe Valley High School will present their final data analysis and their school marketing plan at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23 in the TVHS high school lecture room. Students will have copies of the final survey and data analysis available to read at the meeting, and they will present their …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School has announced the 2014 valedictorian and salutatorian, Kelsey Ball, daughter of Joseph and Lena Ball; and Nolan Sponseller, son of Bryan and Lisa Sponseller, respectively. Kelsey Ball plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business. She plans to double major in finance and accounting. Kelsey has been an active leader serving in …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.

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 18. The open house features the home built for Lynn Montelongo at 8482 S. 1200 W., Mentone. The home is located 1 mile west of Tippecanoe Valley …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.

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.

Yesterday, the Tippecanoe Valley High School JAG students competed against 15 other schools (including Rochester High School) at the regional Career Development Conference for WorkOne, held at the Ray & Joan Kroc Center in South Bend. The CDC competition is where all the JAG schools compete in both  group and individual activities, which are based …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $300 to the Boomerang Backpack program. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club as a guest at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning for the breakfast meeting. The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is …read more.

LEESBURG, Ind. – Maple Leaf Farms was recently presented with a plaque in appreciation for the company’s annual support of the Boomerang Backpack program at Leesburg Elementary School. This is the second year that Maple Leaf Farms has supported the program at the $5,000 level. The Boomerang Backpack program distributes free, healthy weekend meals for …read more.

  Harrison Elementary School is a proud supporter of the Boomerang Backpack Program. Special thanks to all Harrison Students and Parents for their support of the philanthropic programs and for enriching the lives of others through this project.  

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.

The Warsaw Noon Optimist Club meets every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Warsaw and has been serving the youth of the community since 1984. In the photo above, Shelly Reeve (center) president of the club, presents a $300 check to Will Petro, Joelle Schram, Blair Findlay and Ryan Cultice …read more.

At 3 p.m. today, Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, granted $5,000 to Boomerang Backpacks at Warsaw Community School Corporation. The program was began by former students Alek Jansen and Connor Singrey for their Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy White Paper Project. The students, who were juniors at …read more.

Kosciusko County residents are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon premium wireless retailer in the U.S., in a joint effort with its customers, will be donating 60,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway Initiative. Locally, backpacks will be given …read more.

The 1st Annual Boomerang Backpacks Golf Fundraiser for Kosciusko County will be held Monday, June 17, at Tippecanoe Country Club in Leesburg. Golf on the 18-hole course begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start with lunch to follow provided by Tippecanoe Country Club and sponsored by ProPay Media in Warsaw. The event will include a …read more.

The Sleepy Owl Supper Club is hosting an evening pre-party, complete with live entertainment and dinner, as well as a live auction at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, June 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Indy Duo and dueling pianos. A cash …read more.

    The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club donated $300 to the Boomerang Backpack program. Boomerang Backpack is a program developed by students at Warsaw Community High School where food is supplied to underprivileged children over the weekend through the school system in a backpack that is returned on Monday to be refilled. Through various fundraising …read more.

Area high schools competed in Penguin Point’s 34th annual Big Wally eating contest March 12, at the Detroit St., Warsaw, Penguin Point. All area high schools are invited to compete for a $200 check to help with their prom fund as well as a traveling trophy to display at their school for the year. This …read more.

Mentone resident, Rosy Jansma, serves on the K21 Health Foundation board of directors and, because of that and her commitment to making a difference, the K21 Foundation made a donation of $1,000 in her honor. Mrs. Jansma decided to use the donation to continue her support of Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks program. Boomerang Backpacks is …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks is one of three Kosciusko County finalists in the Beacon Credit Union’s Project Spotlight contest. Voting to select the winner continues through Sept. 30, and may be done both online and in Beacon’s branches. The number of votes Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks receives during the voting process will determine how much …read more.