Scott Backus TVMS Principal As I sit to write my January article, I am again pondering the legacy of a great man who exited this life too soon. In a similar storyline to the loss of Coach Brian Hooker at Rochester last year, Coach Jeff Shriver received a … Read More
By Cory C. Cooper Assistant Principal Tippecanoe Valley Middle School AKRON — There are new and exciting changes coming to the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. TVSC has three new programs that will enhance the communication between its district schools, the community, and … Read More
By Tania L. Grimes Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Summer break is just around the corner. Students and families are looking forward to swimming, travel, camp fires, and many outdoor activities. While it is a great opportunity for families to spend … Read More
By Meagan Wilks Director of Special Services I saw this quote the other day: “The most important thing in life are the connections you make with others.” This statement struck me as powerful. I can recall a handful of positive connections that I have made with people over … Read More
By Scott Backus Principal, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School AKRON — Peter Drucker, an author on organizational leadership, stated this about leadership: “The ultimate task is unmistakable — to lift all of those in the organization to higher heights. How do you influence people, not push people around because … Read More
By Chad Cripe, Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School There are so many awesome things going on at Tippecanoe Valley High School, it will be impossible to include everything in one article. First, the new schedule for this year is working out even better than expected. All high students … Read More
By Deb Miller Counselor, Akron Elementary School AKRON — Akron and Mentone Elementary schools are helping students build positive relationships with other students in different grades and with staff members through family groups. The purpose of family groups is for students to interact with others in different classes … Read More
By Dr. Shelly Engle Language Arts Teacher, Tippecanoe Valley High School AKRON — I often find myself telling my husband, community members, colleagues, students and my own children, “I love Tippecanoe Valley Schools.” Some may think that I am simply stating this as a contingency of my employment. However, … Read More
By Meagan Wilks, Director of Special Services, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, 19.8 percent of Indiana high school students seriously considered suicide, which is the third highest rate in the nation. Because of statistics like these, schools … Read More
By Chris Treber Guest Author & Parent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON—Not long ago, the prospect of living in Mom and Dad’s basement after college made students cringe. These days, whether by necessity or as a result of financial savviness, students find themselves staying in the nest while they … Read More
By Scott Backus Principal, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School AKRON — The staff at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School works very hard to make sure our students have the skills necessary to move successfully to high school. Our task is to make sure that every student has a solid foundation for … Read More
By Brett R. Boggs Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation According to the Mental Health Foundation mental health problems affect about one in ten children and young people. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives. Sadly, 70 … 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 … 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 … Read More
By Meagan Wilks AKRON — When Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation says in our mission statement that we “do whatever it takes to equip all students to be outstanding today, tomorrow and beyond”, we truly mean ALL students. Many students in our school corporation have unique social emotional and learning … 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, … Read More
