Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Yesenia Martinez of Logansport honored with Ivy Tech state alumni award

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College has honored 2010 graduate Yesenia Martinez of Logansport with its statewide Distinguished Alumni Award for 2017. Martinez received the award Aug. 2 at a banquet honoring Ivy Tech’s 14 regional Alumni Achievement Award…

August 3, 2017

Community, Education

After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y

A new school year is filled with potential—a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests. It’s an exciting time for many kids, however—at the end of the school day, 11.3 million…

July 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes July Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to announce that Christopher Jones is the July 2017 Student of the Month. Chris graduated in 2014 from Logansport High School with over 20 dual credits giving him a real advantage as he started college. After…

July 17, 2017

Community, Education

Open Public Comment Period for Indiana’s Plan to Implement the Every Student Succeeds Act

INDIANAPOLIS – The public comment period for the first draft Indiana’s plan to fulfill the new federal education requirements, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is open though 11:59 p.m. (ET) on July 20, 2017. ESSA was signed…

July 16, 2017

Art exhibition at Indiana University Kokomo

Community, Education

Exhibition showcases work created in art therapy internship program

KOKOMO, Ind. — An elective taken in her final semester at Indiana University Kokomo may have led Jen Troxell to a new career path. Troxell, who graduated in May with a degree in psychology, always planned to be an occupational therapist.…

June 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors May 2017 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two hundred sixty-six Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in May 2017. The class includes residents of 23 Indiana counties and three states Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Amboy Robert Lee Trlak, Bachelor of Science…

June 25, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Incoming Indiana University Kokomo students honored with scholarships

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored nearly 60 incoming students with more than $550,000 in awards at its annual Scholarship Reception. “We’re proud of each of these students’ accomplishments, and are thrilled they have chosen IU Kokomo for the…

June 21, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region announces Spring Semester 2017 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point…

June 19, 2017

Community, Education, State

Ivy Tech Community College announces new organizational structure

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has announced a new organizational structure focused on better serving its students and the state, by aligning with community needs at the campus level, and empowering the campuses to be responsive and agile…

June 14, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School – 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester Honor Rolls for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School students! 7th Grade High Honor Roll – 4th Quarter Gannon Davis, Isaiah Humiston, Preston McCabe, Kade Mennen, Makayla Merrill, Aleya Mygrant, Ashleigh Parks, Hannah Plauschin, Jacquelyn Swanson, Kaylie Williams 7th…

June 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes June 2017 Student of the Month

Alisha Boyd is the June 2017 Trine University Student of the Month. Taking on a double major, Alisha is majoring in Criminal Justice as well as Psychology. Alisha transferred from Ivy Tech Community College after completing her associate degree in…

June 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo student one of 20 named to national academic team

KOKOMO, Ind. – Trisha Norfleet, a recent graduate of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus, is one of 20 two-year college students who have been named to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. The students, recently honored for their outstanding…

June 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 4th 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students at Landis Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars Lesly Abarca Castillo, Daniel Alarcon Marcial, Guardianna Alvarez, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Gabryella Ashby, Yosgarth Avila Figueroa, Ariana Avila Ochoa, Grayson Bault, Braelyn Beckman, Marquon Bell, Sebastian Berkshire,…

June 6, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars: Zaleigh Butcher, Kristen Conklin, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary Peterson, Nolan Riewoldt, Jadah Rush, Diego Soriano Hernandez,…

June 6, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets summer series on business leadership skills

KOKOMO, Ind. — As part of its efforts to meet Hoosier workforce needs, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region is offering a five-week summer series designed to develop leaders in business and industry. The series, to be taught by Jim…

June 2, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Semester 2 Awards and Honor Roll for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary students! Grading Period 3 All Star Students Kindergarten –MATH or LA: Miley Davidson, Michael Francisco-Sanchez, Juilianna Hall, Daylin Jones, Robert Justice, Hermelinda Matias-Pablo, Jackie Pablo, Kolton Roudebush, Alyssa Swafford, Leyla Zarate, Destinee Anglin, Cooper…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll & Awards

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School students! Eighth Grade Awards Exemplars (Citizenship) – Juliana Asencion, Niang Cing, Carolayn Salamanca, Yahaira Murillo, Nick Yax, Dario Zarate, Michael Meadows, Liam Kitchel, Rachel Calisto, Hannah Houston CMS Citizenship Award – Michael Meadows…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 4th 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2016-2017

Congratulations to the Caston Elementary students who made the Honor Roll for the 4th 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Katana Anetrella, Brody Brewer, Ashley Fred, Gracie Fritz, Carson Harness, Luke Hipsher, Elijah…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. —583 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2017 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Iles, VanSoest receive LCSC’s 2017 Crystal Berry awards

There are so many Logansport Community School Corporation teachers going above and beyond for students. LCSC is home to many outstanding educators who work countless hours to ensure their students’ success. The LCSC Crystal Berry Award seeks to acknowledge one…

May 26, 2017