Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech announces 2018 Spring Semester Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

July 22, 2018

Community, Education

Columbia Sixth Grade Academy – Kickoff Dates

All Logansport sixth grade students and parents will be receiving letters in the mail. Please be on the lookout for this information. EXPLORERS – August 2 – Students and Parents arrive at 8:30. Please enter Door 3 (Gym entrance). Parent…

July 22, 2018

Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Announces New Landmark Ethnic Studies Course and Standards

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced a new landmark ethnic studies course and standards for Indiana schools. Per recently passed legislation by the Indiana General Assembly, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, all corporations will be required to…

July 15, 2018

Community, Education

Indiana Career Explorer Pilot Program expands by 20 middle schools for 2018-19

The Indiana Career Explorer (ICE) Pilot Program has expanded by 20 middle schools across the state of Indiana for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. The ICE Pilot Program is designed for eighth-graders to utilize all components of the Indiana Career…

June 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes June 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport is proud to recognize Cheryl Ulery as the June 2018 Student of the Month. Cheryl has been a lifelong Cass County resident and like many Trine University students, attending school full time is just one of many…

June 20, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech sets June Express Enrollment Days at Kokomo, Logansport campuses

KOKOMO – People interested in kickstarting their future can register for fall classes at Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Days on Thursday, June 21, and Saturday, June 23. Express Enrollment Days provide one-stop shopping for all enrollment and registration…

June 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors for academic achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Six hundred fifty-six full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2018 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least…

June 3, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th 9 weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students: All Stars Kindergarten: Valeria Alvarado, Aava Broeker, Angelo Castro-Supo, Chayse Dillard, Armando Garcia, Journey Guajardo, Mason Huffman, Noah Martinez, Tidus Myers, Jazmin Padilla, Christopher Rodriguez-Castro, Camila Sanchez Lopez, Agusto Sebastian Agustin, Kaydence Sill,…

June 3, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary School Honor Roll for 2nd Semester of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Fairview Elementary School: SEMESTER 2 Grading Period 3 A Honor Roll Third Grade: Kaytlyn Abbott, Robert Clem Fifth Grade: Isabelia Abbott, Kevin Garcia, Natalie Gonzalez, Addison Jordan, Kailyn Langley, Nataly Lopez, Samantha Madrigal, Wendy…

June 3, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary School Award Recipients for 4th Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary School award recipients for the 4th quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: Perfect Attendance: KDG: Olivia Beatty, Milliana Calderon, Pedro Flores, Ana Gaspar Domingo, Eli Isaacs, Iris King, Eduardo Lorenzo-Jose, Elliot Mark, Elizabeth Perez-Solis,…

June 2, 2018

Community, Education

Spots remain in girls STEM summer camp at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – It’s not too late to sign up for “Gearing Up Girls for STEM,” a new summer camp being offered in June at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo. Two sessions of the two-day camp will be aimed at…

May 24, 2018

Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Releases Statewide Teacher Survey

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released its statewide teacher survey. Aimed toward all K-12 classroom educators in Indiana, the survey will provide the necessary information to help guide future legislative priorities and professional development opportunities. “Indiana…

May 23, 2018

2018 Logansport High School Pillar of the Community Award Recipients

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Senior Award recipients recognized

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who are 2018 award recipients: Logansport High School Commencement will be held Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m. in the Berry Bowl.

May 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates 2018 commencement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, and Rochester – celebrated its 2018 commencement Friday, May 11. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo Event &…

May 13, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors top instructors

Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area is honoring two instructors with the region’s top awards for excellence in instruction during commencement May 11. Laura Lanning, department chair of Public Affairs and Social Services and program chair and associate professor…

May 10, 2018

Community, Education

NIPSCO kicks off Ivy Tech Kokomo capital campaign with $25,000 donation

KOKOMO Ind. – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has kicked off the community effort to support the transformation of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus with a $25,000 donation. The company’s donation to the “The Time is Now” capital…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region recognizes student achievement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 11. Emily Brandon of Bourbon, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree and Technical Certificate…

May 10, 2018

Community, Education

Girls STEM summer camp set at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Gearing Up Girls for STEM, a new program to be offered this summer at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, is aimed at middle school girls interested in expanding their scientific knowledge – and having fun while they…

May 9, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area to present honorary degrees to Rita Jackson and Joe Reed

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area will present honorary degrees two north central Indiana leaders – Rita Jackson of Peru and Joe Reed of Logansport – in recognition of their many contributions to the College and…

May 8, 2018

Community, Education

IU Kokomo to celebrate record number of graduates on May 8, 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. —A record 658 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement Tuesday, May 8. IU President Michael A. McRobbie will preside over the ceremony for the Class of 2018, which represents 36 Indiana counties, four states, and…

May 6, 2018