Category Education

Community, Education

Vocalists invited to audition for IU Kokomo music scholarships

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo invites high school seniors to audition for its music scholarships, available to selected students participating in the Cougar Choir. This is the second year the campus has awarded scholarships for choir, and Wendy Grice,…

March 4, 2017

Community, Education

Deadline nearing for 2017-18 accelerated degree program at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Applications are still being accepted for admission into the 2017-18 Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region. This will be the third year for the program, which provides select Ivy Tech students with…

March 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education, Government

Rep. Friend welcomes student pages to the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Alyssa Bell, from Peru, attends Maconaquah High School; Kamon Blong, from Peru, attends Peru Jr. High School; Carson Miller, from Logansport, attends Pioneer High…

March 3, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region announces Fall 2016 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 Fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point…

February 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors December 2016 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred ninety-three Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2016. The graduates represent 17 Indiana counties and six states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Akron Letitia LeAnn Leininger, Bachelor of Science…

February 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

2017 Caston Spelling Bee Champs

Congratulations to Caston’s 2017 Spelling Bee Champs (left to right): Shayley Strasser, 4th Grade Champion; Madison Campbell, 6th Grade Champion & Overall Champion and Ryan Spin, 5th Grade Champion. Photo provided.

February 20, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Berries are 2017 NCC Champs

The 2017 Logansport Berries boys basketball team won the NCC Championship outright for the first time since 1934 with a 96-84 win over Indianapolis Tech on Friday, Feb. 17 in the Berry Bowl. The Berries were undefeated in the NCC.…

February 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Two Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students named Jack Kent Cooke semifinalists

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region have been named as semifinalists to compete for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive scholarship will provide up to 60 low-income students with…

February 14, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Mayor proclaims ‘Championship Week’

The first North Central Conference championship for Logansport basketball in 40 years has spurred a proclamation. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed the week of Feb. 12 “Championship Week” in Logansport. He is asking all Logansport area businesses and industries with…

February 13, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Parents invited to March 2 event in Logansport to learn more about Ivy Tech

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Parents of area high school seniors are invited to a Parent Night at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport Campus to learn more about possibilities for their student’s life after high school. The session is planned for 6…

February 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes Feb. 2017 Student of the Month

Bailey Setser graduated midterm from Logansport High School in December of 2015 and was working part time in the banking industry. Bailey was ready to move on to the next chapter of her life and start working towards her college…

February 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Band students earn honors

The Logansport Band Dept. is proud to announce that several students have earned instrumental honors recently. 8 students advanced to the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and ensemble STATE contest by receiving a gold medal in the highest category…

February 6, 2017

Education, Events

Registration open for Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Logansport

KOKOMO, Ind. — Registration is still open for the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) course being offered by Ivy Tech Community College Feb. 6 and 8 in Logansport. Indiana Code 410-IAC7-22 requires mandatory certification of at least one person who…

February 1, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Community College and Trilogy Health Services announce statewide partnership

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College and Trilogy Health Services announced a new statewide partnership through the Community College’s Achieve Your Degree program. Achieve Your Degree is a collaboration between Ivy Tech and companies that offer tuition reimbursement, as…

February 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary – 1st Semester Honor Roll & Awards 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary Students: SEMESTER 1 Grading Period 1 All Star Students Kindergarten -MATH: Alicia Balderas, Miley Davidson, Michael Francisco-Sanchez, Xavier Gonzalez, Juilianna Hall, Daylin Jones, Robert Justice, Carson Lawhead, Hermelinda Matias-Pablo, Jackie Pablo, Leyla Zarate, Khloe…

January 30, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region sets seminar series on relevant topics in agriculture

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is again partnering with Kokomo Grain to present five free seminars on relevant topics in agriculture. All sessions will be held at Ivy Tech’s Peru Instructional Site, 425 W. Main St., in Peru.…

January 30, 2017

Community, Education

Caston Robocomets qualify for state competition

Front Row L-R – Braeden Daussman, Edison Byrum, Max Sommers, Zach Rogers, and Shayley Strasser. Back: Eric Reidenbach, Cole Boldry, Braden Rush, Emily Rentschler, Jessica Taylor, Elizabeth Sosa, Pete DuVall, and Lucas Graham. Photo provided. Last fall, 17 Caston 4th…

January 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Attendance – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Grades K: Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Kennedy Conklin, Vera Deichman, Jayce DeWeese, Bryan Francisco Pablo, Uziel David Gutierrez, Lilly King, Connor Mannies, Miguel Miguel Pedro, Salvador Navarro Guerrero, Ayden Perez, Mathias…

January 27, 2017

Education

Logansport Community School Corporation Receives Lilly Planning Grant

Logansport Community School Corporation has received a planning grant of $30,000 under Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. The aim of the Counseling Initiative is to increase significantly the number of K-12 students in Indiana public…

January 25, 2017

Community, Education

Caston Receives Lilly Counseling Planning Grant

Caston School Corporation has received a $30,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment in the first phase of the Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. Lilly has awarded $9.14 million in planning grants to 284 public school corporations and charter…

January 25, 2017