Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

2024 summer students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors at Indiana University Kokomo

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Forty-eight full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2024 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s…

August 29, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Stakeholder feedback drives significant updates to second draft of Indiana diploma proposal

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today presented a second draft of a proposal to redesign high school diploma requirements to the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE). The second draft…

August 14, 2024

Community, Education

Space Olympics, NASA Skywatching Tips for August 2024, and Learning Resources for Next Generation STEM for all ages

Here are a few links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller. Space Olympics, NASA Skywatching Tips for August 2024, Next Generation STEM Learning Resources for all ages Space Olympics Credits: NASA, Jamie Quinn NASA Skywatching Tips What’s…

August 4, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana University Kokomo Groups Scholar, faculty, and staff recognized for excellence

ABOVE: Groups Scholar of the Year recipient Diana Valencia, left, with Groups faculty member Brandi Keith. SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — An Indiana University Kokomo sophomore was one of six IU students recognized for leadership skills,…

August 2, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Indiana leaders continue to seek feedback on the future of high school diplomas

Public comment on first draft of diploma rule open through July 30, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana leaders continue to gather feedback from stakeholders to make the proposed new high school diploma requirements as flexible, relevant and rigorous as possible for…

June 30, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo applauds May 2024 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 320 students who earned degrees in May 2024. The graduates represent 34 Indiana counties and seven states. Graduates are listed by hometown. They include: Anderson Isabella Catherine Rolston, Associate of Science in Radiography…

June 21, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Principal announces transition after 13 years at the helm

Logansport, IN – The Principal of Logansport High School (LHS), Matt Jones, has announced his decision to begin the transition from the role starting next school year. This announcement comes after the successful completion of Year 153, his 13th class,…

June 12, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Updates to Indiana GPS enhance the ability for families to find schools that best meet their needs

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced enhanced map features now available on Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS). Indiana GPS is a performance dashboard providing a robust view of how Indiana students are building the…

June 11, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 2nd semester of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year! Lewis Cass Junior HighHigh Honor Roll Ariella Alford, Ava Angle, Emily Baber, Rowan Beck, Keeli Bell, Camara…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 4th quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior High School students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year! Lewis Cass Junior HighHigh Honor Roll Ariella Alford, Ava Angle, Emily Baber, Rowan Beck, Keeli Bell, Camara…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for Q4 of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year! All A Honor Roll Cooper Adams, Isabella Alford, Lucas Amor, Easton Ault, Olivia Banta, Reagan Beck, Brynnley Bell, Corbin…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Jack Kiser keynotes 2024 CCCF Lilly Scholarship Banquet

Pioneer High School graduate and 2019 Lilly Scholarship recipient, Jack Kiser was the keynote speaker for the 2024 Lilly Banquet honoring the seven finalists and 2024 recipient, Aryan Patel at the Logansport Golf Club. Kiser, a high school football standout,…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Spring 2024 dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — In the spring 2024 semester, 642 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…

May 29, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Pioneer Jr-Sr High School 4th Grading Period Honor Roll 2023-2024

Congratulations to the Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year: 7th GradeAll A Honor Roll:Cammron Gene CrumePaytyn Breann DillmanAlexis Grace FarrerJenna Grace FranklinLouie Mae GlassonGyllean Grace HolcombLuke Thurman…

May 29, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School 2024 Spring Semester Honor Roll

Congratulations to the Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the Spring semester of the 2023-2024 school year: 7th GradeAll A Honor Roll:Cammron Gene CrumePaytyn Breann DillmanAlexis Grace FarrerJenna Grace FranklinLouie Mae GlassonGyllean Grace HolcombLuke Thurman…

May 29, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Career Scholarship Account application open to Indiana High School students through October 1, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – The State of Indiana is now accepting applications for students to participate in the Career Scholarship Account (CSA) program during the upcoming school year. The first-in-the-nation CSA program provides $5,000 annually for tenth through twelfth grade students enrolled…

May 27, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Logansport Intermediate School Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Logansport Intermediate School students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year: 5th Grade A Honor Roll Michael Adams Gadiel Arevalo Makenzie Asbury Manuela Baltazar Elena Juan-Baltazar Kira Bapp Jacob Bibian…

May 25, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Spanish, humanities classes enrich Indiana University Kokomo business major

KOKOMO, Ind. —Jordan Hostetler knew earning a certificate in Spanish would add value to his business management degree from Indiana University Kokomo. What he didn’t know was that it would also enrich his student experience — and that he would end…

May 17, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo taps community leader Vicki Byrd for honorary degree

Byrd honored for many contributions in healthcare, economic development KOKOMO, Ind. — As the Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area celebrated commencement May 10, the College recognized Vicki Byrd of Logansport with the honorary degree Associate of Science in…

May 11, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area recognizes Class of 2024’s student achievement

Outstanding academics, leadership honored in 2024 commencement ceremonies KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo honored students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremonies May 10. Iza Gould of Kokomo, who completed an Associate…

May 11, 2024