By DR. MICHAEL BENDICSEN Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School The sixth century Greek philosopher Heraclitus claimed “Change is the only constant in life.” At Tippecanoe Valley High School we recognize that change is a normal and necessary part of the education profession. In many ways it is inevitable. It can be sudden or structured or it …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 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 SCOTT BACKUS Principal, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Let me begin by stating openly and honestly that I was the student that I’m going to speak about in this article! I also believe many of the adults I’m speaking to here were just like me. Let me explain. I played “school” really well. I went …read more.

By ANGELA MILLER Principal, Mentone Elementary School In the past century, the three Rs, (reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic), have turned into the four Cs, (critical thinking and problem solving, communication, creativity and innovation, and collaboration), (NEA, 2012). Of these four skills, collaboration plays an important part in supporting the other three. Collaboration is not a …read more.

Article by Blaine Conley, TVSC Assistant Superintendent Over the course of the past few months, issues such as Indiana’s rejection of the Common Core State Standards and the creation of specific Indiana College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) has been at the center of debate. Now that the dust has settled and our standards are …read more.

by Brett R. Boggs Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Collaboration is a core value of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, as reflected by the following statement, “Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation embraces the core values of collaboration, leadership, character, and achievement.” During last year’s strategic planning process the TVSC Strategic Planning Committee developed a value statement …read more.

By Dr. Daniel V. Kramer Assistant Superintendent Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation A safe school environment is necessary and vital for any school to properly serve students and achieve its basic mission of education. Every student is entitled to attend a school where his/her safety and security are foremost.  Staff members, parents, and communities have a …read more.

Article by Megan Wilks Director of Special Services Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation One of Tippecanoe Valley’s belief statements reads, “We value all students, staff and community members as partners in providing a positive and respectful learning environment.” The key words that stick out to me in this statement are partners, positive and learning. I recently …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.