Message from TVSC Superintendent Brett Boggs

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As I prepare to retire from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation at the end of June, this will be my final Superintendent’s Message.  It has been an honor to serve the Tippecanoe Valley community as superintendent of schools for the past 10 years and as a teacher, coach, and administrator for the past 40 years.  I look back on that period of time with such fond memories of the many students, staff members, and parents that I had the privilege of working with.  As with any profession, there have been challenges along the way.  Those challenges have always proved to be opportunities for growth.
There are many people I would like to thank who have made a positive impact on my life.  My wife and family have been very understanding of the long hours required to be a teacher, coach, and school administrator.  Three superintendents and numerous school board members have taught me a great deal over the years.  The students I have worked with have been a constant source of joy as I’ve tried never to forget that it’s because of my love and concern for young people that I became a teacher.  I have been blessed to work with many outstanding teachers and administrators, people who share my passion and dedication to doing what’s best for kids.  There is no place I would rather have spent the past 40 years than in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.
The Tippecanoe Valley community is a great place to raise a family and it’s a wonderful place to live.  People truly care about each other and are quick to respond when the need arises.  I have been blessed to be part of this community and hope that I have done my part to make it a better place for the generations to come.
Thank you for the opportunity that was given to me 40 years ago to serve this community as an educator in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

-Brett R. Boggs, Superintendent of TVSC Schools

TVSC staff raise $6,184 for United Way

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Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation staff donated a total of $6,981 to United Way of Kosciusko County (with some donations earmarked to Fulton and Wabash counties) in 2016.

To add some incentive to give in 2017, the Tippecanoe Valley United Way committee arranged 14 prize packages. Any certified staff member who donated a minimum of $1 per paycheck ($26) or classified staff who donated any amount to United Way became eligible for the prize package raffle that took place on August 18. The first name drawn picked the package of his or her choice. The second person got to pick from the remaining prize packages until all 14 were given away.

In addition to the raffle, all employees who contributed at least $26 received a free breakfast buffet coupon to Teels Family Restaurant in Mentone. Plus, ALL employees who contributed were allowed to wear jeans the third week of school! At last check, 118 Tippecanoe Valley staff members have raised a total of $6,184! Thank you to all of the businesses that donated items or services for our prize packages!

Sara Dye from Mentone Elementary School received a free, all day Saturday pontoon boat rental for up to 11 people! It’s a $250 value courtesy of Splendor Boats in Silver Lake and Warsaw!

Rod Hamman from Tippecanoe Valley High School received a Valley football, a gift bag full of goodies from 1st Source Bank in Warsaw, and three free 6″ subs from Subway in Mentone!

Rebekah Parker from Tippecanoe Valley Middle School received $20 in gift certificates to Buffalo Wild Wings in Warsaw!

Precious Brenton from Tippecanoe Valley Middle School received four free oil changes courtesy of Warsaw Buick GMC CDJR!

Lisa Lynch from Tippecanoe Valley High School received one lane for up to six people for 90 minutes of bowling, shoe rental, large pizza, and a 100 oz. fountain drink from The Bowling Alley in Warsaw!

 LeAnna Bell from Akron Elementary School received a free oil change from Shepherd’s Chevrolet Buick in Rochester!

Jeanna Lidecker from Mentone Elementary School received a Tippecanoe Valley basketball signed by Coach Bill Patrick, a Valley football, and a fleece blanket from Lake City Bank in Mentone!

Gwen Cooper from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation technology team received a $15 gift certificate to Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe & Coffee Bar in Warsaw!

Genoveva Ramirez from Tippecanoe Valley High School received a $25 gift certificate to The Waldo Golf Course in Roann!

Crystal Heckaman from Tippecanoe Valley High School received a $25 gift certificate to The Waldo Golf Course in Roann!

Cheryl Huff from Tippecanoe Valley Middle School received a $20 gift certificate to Jarrety’s Place in Rochester!

Andrew Murphy from Akron Elementary School received one free Tippecanoe Valley apparel item from Roberts Signs in Warsaw!

Alysha Beachy from Mentone Elementary School received six free admissions to Saturday night Rock City cosmic bowling at Country Lanes in Rochester!

Scholarship opportunities for students

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Elks Lodge Scholarship: Seniors who reside in Fulton County and have a relative who is a member of the Rochester Elks Lodge should apply for the Elks Lodge Scholarship.  Applications are due April 30 and can be picked up in the guidance office or found on the guidance department page of the high school website.

EGC Women in Law Scholarship: Any female interested in pursuing a career in law should stop by the guidance office for information on the Eisenberg, Gilchrist, and Cutt Women in Law Scholarship.  Applications are due June 30.

Kiwanis Scholarship: Applications for the Kiwanis Scholarship are available in the guidance office and on the guidance department website.  Applicants must have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Kiwanis club and must also be planning on attending an Indiana college or university.  Applications and supplemental materials must be turned in to the Kiwanis Club by March 29.

Three C’s Memorial Scholarship: The Three C’s Memorial Scholarship Committee will be awarding at least three $1,000 scholarships to eligible students who demonstrate courage, character, and commitment.  To be eligible, students must be active in their school and community, have a minimum 3.0 GPA (7.9 on 12.0 scale), and have completed six athletic seasons during high school as an athlete, trainer, manager, cheerleader, etc.  Interested students must fill out an application, provide names and contact information for three references, submit an official transcript and write a 250-essay.  Applications may be picked up in the guidance office or downloaded from the guidance department page of the high school website.  Applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than April 15.

Engineering Scholarship Program:  The Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation will be awarding an Freshman Engineering Scholarship, that is renewable for four years if students continue to meet the criteria.  The following are eligibility and application requirements:

ELIGIBILITY

  1. The Student must be a high school graduate from Kosciusko County and pursuing an education in engineering at an Indiana accredited University.
  2. Student must display excellent merit and qualities required by the Engineering Scholarship sought.
  3. Student must remain at full-time student status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. The student must complete the student section of the scholarship application provided by the Foundation.
  2. The student must obtain a recommendation from one (1) high school teacher at his or her high school.  The recommendation must be submitted directly to the Foundation on the form provided by the Foundation.
  3. The high school student guidance counselor must complete the portion of the scholarship Application as designated.
  4. The high school guidance counselor must return the completed scholarship application to the Foundation along with a certified copy of the student’s high school transcript.

The Application must be submitted by the deadline date, April 1st.

For a copy of the application, students may stop by the guidance office of visit the guidance department page of the

Indiana University Cox Scholarship: Students who have been accepted and are planning to attend Indiana University should apply for the Cox Scholarship, an award that includes, a full-ride scholarship, a part-time job, academic and personal support, and professional development and network opportunities.  Students may apply through their One.UI accounts.  For more information, students may stop by the guidance office.

Kosciusko Board of Realtors Scholarship (KBOR): Once again this year, KBOR is offering three $1,000 Scholarships.  One of three $1,000 Scholarships will be designated as the:  “Spirit of the Heart” Scholarship.  It will Honor REALTOR® Professionals Who Have Been Lost That Touched Their Community Throughout Their Lives.   KBOR hopes to be passing on the spirit of mission and purpose with this specially designated Scholarship.  There are no specific requirements for applying for this scholarship.  Students interested in applying may stop by the guidance office or visit the guidance department page of the high school website for a copy of the application.  The application deadline is Friday April 28, 2017.

Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Program: Interested in Criminal Justice?  The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is giving away 40, $500 scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing an education and career in the criminal justice field.  To qualify, you must be an Indiana resident, an active affiliate or associate member of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association or a dependent child or grandchild of an active affiliate or associate member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours).  Anyone interested should stop by the guidance office for an application.  Applications are due April 1.

Niccum Educational Trust Foundation: Applications for the Niccum Educational Trust Foundation are available in the guidance office and on the guidance department page of the high school website.  Any senior interested should apply.  Students must submit an application along with parental financial information, letters of recommendation, a transcript, and FAFSA information.  All materials must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2017.

Tri Kappa Alpha Lambda Scholarship and Tri Kappa Chapter Scholarships

  • Available to graduating high school seniors and/or current college students who have graduated from a high school within Kosciusko County.
  • All Tri Kappa chapter members and their dependents are ELIGIBLE for the Alpha Lambda Scholarship.
  • All dependents of Tri Kappa board officers are INELIGIBLE for Chapter Scholarships.
  • This scholarship can be applied to tuition only.

Georgianna Easterday Memorial Scholarship

  • Available to graduating high school seniors and/or current college students who have graduated from a high school within Kosciusko County.
  • All Tri Kappa chapter members and their dependents are ELIGIBLE for the Georgianna Easterday Memorial Scholarship.
  • This scholarship can be applied to tuition only.

Applications for the Tri Kappa Alpha Lambda and Georgianna Easterday Memorial Scholarship can be found by going to www.indianacollegecosts.org and clicking on” local scholarships” under the “Learn Where the Money Is” tab.

Fulton County 4-H Livestock Sale Scholarship: Applications for the Fulton County 4-H Livestock sale scholarship are available in the guidance office and on the guidance department website.  To be eligible, students must be in their junior or senior year of high school, or last year of 4-H eligibility, be a club member, and have completed five years of 4-H.  Applications are due March 15.

Rotary Club Nursing Scholarship: The Rochester Rotary Club will present one (1) or two (2), $500 scholarship to prospective and/or current nursing students who reside in Fulton County.  Applications must be submitted no later than March 28.  Applications are available in the guidance office or on the guidance department website.

Knights of Pythias educational Assistance Program:  Seniors, if you have a 7.9 GPA or higher and need financial assistance for college, apply for the Knights of Pythias Educational Assistance Program.  The Knights of Pythias of Indiana will be awarding a minimum of 12, $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors. Applications are available in the guidance office and at www.knightofpythiasofnewcastle.com

Knights of Pythias Poster/Visual Arts Contest:  Do you like being creative and want a chance to win $1,000?  The Knights of Pythias of Indiana are sponsoring a poster/visual arts contest for any student in Grades 9-12.  Frist prize will be $1,000 and 7 other monetary awards ranging from $100 to $500 will also be given.  If interested, stop by the guidance office for more information on the contest.

Seniors are you a member of Beacon Credit Union?  If so, you may apply for one of 8 $1,000 scholarships they are awarding this year.  For more information, please stop by the guidance office.

Planning to pursue a career in a health-related field?  The Physicians health Plan is awarding three scholarships, totaling $6,000.  For more details on the scholarship and application process, you can stop by the guidance office. Information can also be found on chalkable or the guidance page of the high school website.

Indiana Tech Regional Scholarship: Any senior interested in attending Indiana Tech who applies, submits their transcript and SAT/ACT scores, and chooses to attend Indiana Tech will receive the $3,000 Indiana Tech Regional Scholarship.

Groth and Associates Scholarship: The Lawyers at Groth & Associates are proud to offer a generous $1,000.00 scholarship for any individuals who qualify. To qualify for this scholarship:

  1. Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0+
  2.      Fill out the form with your contact information
  3. Attach school transcript to verify enrollment
  4. Attach a 500-word essay about difficulties or hardships you have had to personally overcome

The deadline for application submissions is June 1, 2017. For more information, students can stop by the guidance office or visit the guidance department page of the high school website.

Fulton County REMC Scholarship: In an effort to encourage students to further their education, the Fulton County REMC will be awarding 8, $500 scholarships to students whose parents or grandparents are REMC members.  Winners will be chosen based on GPA, school and non-school activities with an emphasis on the applicant’s personal comments, community service, and teacher evaluation/2 letters of recommendation.  For more information, stop by the guidance office or visit the guidance department website.  Applications are due March 17, and should be turned into the guidance office.

Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Association Student Scholarship: The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Association is awarding two (2) $400 scholarships to students who meet the following criteria:

  • A male or female high school/college students who is a resident of Kosciusko County OR a present or past member of a Kosciusko County Purdue Extension organization, such as 4-H, Master Gardeners, or Extension Homemakers).  Any age.  May be single or married.
  • Preferably majoring in Consumer and Family Science or a related field of student but can be majoring in any field.
  • Preference given to applicants active in or with parent/grandparent active in an Extension Homemaker Club or Extension organization, such as 4-H, Master Gardeners, Women in Ag., etc.

Applications are due to the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Association Purdue Extension Office on March 15, 2017.   For a copy of the application, please visit the guidance office website or stop by the guidance office.

Aaron Zolman

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Kosciusko County native and Tippecanoe Valley graduate Aaron Zolman says he is looking forward to his new role as a school board member, which became effective on January 1, 2017.

“I am excited for my opportunity here to help our school continue to head in the right direction, and getting our students the best possible education, allowing them to become successful adults,” said Zolman.

Zolman was born in Warsaw, but grew up in Mentone. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 2002 with an Academic Honors Diploma.

He then attended college at Indiana Tech, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.  Zolman has a Journeyman’s Card with the U.S. Department of Labor for Design Drafter and Engineering Technician.

Zolman is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt! He has served the community by teaching Junior Achievement for three years. He has also been a youth football coach.

Zolman worked for 10 years at Symmetry Medical in Warsaw. His most current position there was a special manufacturing engineer. He currently works at Medtronic, where he is part of the company’s advanced sourcing group out of Memphis, Tennessee, residing in Warsaw. He holds a position of sourcing engineer, where he focuses on new product introductions and commercialization.

Zolman has been married to Kacie Zolman for seven years. They have two daughters, Gwendolyn, age three, and Gia, age one.

Viking Discount Cards Available Now!

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The Viking Football team will once again be selling Viking Discount Cards this year. Many local businesses, like Bourbon Street Pizza, Subway, and Jarrety’s, plus many others, are offering great discounts! The cards are being sold for $10, and all proceeds will go directly to the TVHS and TVMS Football programs. If you would like to purchase a card, find a high school or middle school football player, Coach Holsopple, Mr. Cooper, or any member of the football staff.

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The College Board Names Tippecanoe Valley to Opportunity Honor Roll

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The College Board Names Tippecanoe Valley to Opportunity Honor Roll

 

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 students of all races/ethnicities. The districts featured on the Opporunity Honor Roll have expanded access to higher education by providing students with rigorous academic offerings and innovative college-preparation programs. Districts on the Opportunity Honor Roll demonstrate significant and consistent growth in the number of underrepresented and low-income students taking college-level courses and applying to four or more colleges.

There is no application process to be on the Honor Roll; instead the College Board looks across multiple data sets to identify recipients. To be included in the Honor Roll, districts must have:

  1. Increased the number of underrepresented students who took the SAT;
  2. Increased the number of underrepresented students who took an AP course and exam;
  3. Increased the number of underrepresented students who were on-track for college, as demonstrated by scoring 1550+ on the SAT;
  4. Increased the number of underrepresented students who scored a 3+ on the AP Exam; and
  5. Increased the number of underrepresented students who sent their SAT scores to at least four colleges.

Tippecanoe Valley is one of only six Indiana school districts named by the College Board to the 2015 Opportunity Honor Roll.

2015 Distinguished Alumni Video

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The Rochester Telephone Company has completed a 51-minute video of interviews conducted on 9/11/15 with this year’s inductees into the TVHS Distinguished Alumni Class of 2015. The video can be accessed in two locations. The first is the RTC website at www.rtc4.com where it is prominently featured on the homepage. The second location is RTC’s YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/QpWRDMJ4tiw.

ALL the footage used in the video was captured by TVHS students or alumni.