TVHS Senior Earns Opportunity to Compete in New York

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Michael Thacker, TVHS senior, won first prize in the local Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) at Tippecanoe Valley High School and will go on to compete in New York for the finals with his business, ‘Invictus Photography’. To read more about this story, visit the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

Congratulations, Michael, and good luck as you move on to compete in New York with your business – Invictus Photography.

Tippecanoe Valley Announces Registration for the NEW Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center

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SCHOOL NEWS RELEASE

Monday, April 27, 2015

Registration for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s new preschool, The Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center, will be held at Mentone Elementary School on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is committed to expanding preschool opportunities for children 3-5 years of age in the Mentone area.  The class will be taught by a licensed, experienced teacher and a paraprofessional with an adult to student ratio of no more than one adult to ten students.  The Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center will provide a nurturing environment and high quality preschool experience that will prepare students not only for success in Kindergarten but for the expectations of 21st century learning.  The HighScope Preschool Curriculum has been adopted for the class.  It is designed for a multi-age class of 3-5 year old students and emphasizes adult-child interaction, a carefully designed learning environment, and a plan-do-review process that strengthens initiative and self-reliance in children.  It integrates all aspects of child development by using research validated strategies, including academics, social-emotional, physical, and creative areas.

The Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center will pursue Paths to Quality certification as a licensed and certified preschool provider.  Paths to Quality certification assures parents the preschool is providing a safe learning environment, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and certified teachers and assistants that receive professional development on preschool standards.

Children 3-5 years of age will be served by the Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center.  Five-year olds that do not meet the August 1st Kindergarten entrance date may enroll in the class.  Three-year olds must be potty trained and three years of age by August 1, 2015.

A waiting list for the class is anticipated.  Priority will be given to children that will be attending Kindergarten the following year.  Priority will also be given to children attending five full days.

The Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center will follow the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Master Calendar.  Starting time for the class will be 8:45 a.m. with the ending time at 2:45 p.m.

The fee schedule for the Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center is as follows:

3 Days (1/2 days)     $85 per month
3 Days (full days)     $125 per month
4 Days (1/2 days)     $100 per month
4 Days (full days)     $130 per month
5 Days (1/2 days)     $110 per month
5 Days (full days)     $135 per month

A $50 registration fee is due five days after notification of selection for the class to secure the child’s enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year.  Financial assistance (a discount of 25%) is available for those who qualify, based on the free and reduced meals application.

Students will have access to the school’s breakfast and lunch programs.  Those that qualify for assistance may receive free or reduced priced meals.

Before and after school childcare will be available at Mentone Elementary School through the Kosciusko County YMCA from 6:00-8:45 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m. each school day.  Preschool children as well as children in grades K-5 may participate.  Payment for before and after school childcare services is made directly to the provider.

Parents of children 3-5 years of age interested in enrolling their child in the Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center are encouraged to attend the information and registration session at Mentone Elementary School on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m.  For additional information contact Mentone Elementary School Principal Angela Miller at 574-353-7465 or [email protected].  Information is also available from the Mentone Elementary School website at http://mentone.tvsc.k12.in.us/ or the Mentone Elementary School Facebook page.

Tippecanoe Valley to Celebrate 40th Birthday

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SCHOOL NEWS RELEASE

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Tippecanoe Valley to Celebrate 40th Birthday!

The Valley Hometown Advisory Board is planning a 40th birthday celebration for Tippecanoe Valley High School and all TVHS graduates are invited as well as graduates of Akron High School, Mentone High School, Beaver Dam High School, Burket High School, and Talma High School.

Tippecanoe Valley High School’s 40th Birthday Celebration will happen on Saturday, June 20, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., with all activities to be held at Tippecanoe Valley High School.  A picnic lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.  A variety of activities are planned for the enjoyment of adults and children alike.  Participants are asked to RSVP by calling 574-353-7741 or online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tvhs40.

The Valley Hometown Advisory Board is a 17-member group representative of Tippecanoe Valley High School graduates, current students and staff.  The Advisory Board administers the Valley Hometown Fund with the following purpose:  “The mission of the Valley Hometown Fund is to connect TVSC Alumni with their schools and hometowns in support of education and community development.”

The Valley Hometown Fund is an effort to raise awareness and funds for community and educational needs in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, while recruiting alumni to re-engage in their hometowns.  It is not a separate non-profit corporation with its own overhead expenses; the Northern Indiana Community Foundation has graciously offered to serve as its fiscal agent so that all contributions to this effort are tax-deductible and go entirely to support projects in the community.

The Valley Hometown Fund is not an “alumni association” and does not charge membership dues or fees.  From time to time alumni may be invited to make a voluntary contribution of their time, talent, or treasure; however, the goal is to reach as many alumni as possible and let them know that their hometowns value them and hope they value their hometowns.

Valley’s hometowns are typical of the majority of the communities in Indiana and the Midwest.  They still have their charms, virtues, and assets, but are not growing.  The loss comes when young people leave for college, do not return, and are not replaced with an influx of other young people. Valley’s hometowns are losing businesses, population, social capital, and tax base.  The Valley Hometown Fund, with the assistance of Valley alumni, can do something about this.

Many of those who have moved away have an affinity for their hometowns and would respond to requests to assist and give back.  The Valley Hometown Fund provides that opportunity.

For more information on the Valley Hometown Fund visit www.valleyhometownfund.org or visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/valleyhometownfund.  You may also call the TVSC Administration Office at 574-353-7741 or contact Valley Hometown Advisory Board members Stephanie Bibler ([email protected]), Angie Miller ([email protected]), or Brett Boggs ([email protected]).

TVSC to Offer Sports Physicals

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TIPPECANOE VALLEY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL OFFER SPORT PHYSICALS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR ON APRIL 30TH AT TIPPECANOE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL STARTING AT 7:00 PM.

PHYSICALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL ATHLETES THAT WILL BE IN GRADES 5-12 NEXT YEAR. ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY SPORT. IHSAA REGULATIONS STATE THAT FOR A PHYSICAL TO BE VALID FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER APRIL 1ST.

PHYSICAL FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP AT ALL TIPPECANOE VALLEY SCHOOLS AND THEY MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PARENTS AND THE STUDENTS.

THE COST FOR THE PHYSICAL IS $15.00 AND CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO “TIPPECANOE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL”.

PLEASE CALL THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AT 353-7031, X2500 FOR ANY QUESTIONS.

Duane Burkhart
Director of Athletics
Tippecanoe Valley H.S.
574-353-7031, x2510
[email protected]
www.tippecanoevalleyathletics.com