Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport students selected for 2016 Indiana All State Honor Choirs

Twenty-eight Logansport area students recently participated in the 2016 Indiana All State Honor Choirs. The students spent two days rehearsing and performing at the Indiana Music Education Association’s annual conference in Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theater. Membership in these choirs is…

February 8, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team places 2nd at Rossville

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 2nd out of 16 schools at the Rossville Invitational on February 6, 2016. Individual awards went to: Radio: TJ Caroway, 3rd Discussion: Brayden Riley, 2nd; Jon Raderstorf, 3rd; Matthew Calisto 5th; Humorous: Alex…

February 7, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech sets additional Parent Night in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — After a standing-room-only response in January, Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus is scheduling an additional Parent Night to help parents of area high school seniors get ready for life after graduation. The session is planned for…

February 7, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations

During the month of February 2016 Caston School Corporation is seeking nominations for this year’s group of Caston Distinguished Alumni. Do you know of a Caston Alumni who has made a significant contribution to society, achieved high levels of success,…

February 1, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Band students honored

Logansport Bands is proud of the following students that have been chosen to regional, collegiate, Music Educators, and Allstate bands this year. Indiana Bandmasters All-Region Honor Band grades 7-9: Derek Bergstedt, Caroline Boyd, Hector Elias, Luke Fincher, Mayle Goad, Jordan…

February 1, 2016

Community, Education, Police/Fire

Watch for School Buses with Stop Arms Extended

Peru – Recently, officers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post have fielded complaints of motorists disregarding school bus stop arms when bus drivers were picking up or dropping off children. During the early morning and late afternoon hours…

January 31, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary School 2015-2016 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the Franklin Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year! All Star Award KDG – Lucy Angle, Nakara Bingle, Levi Briggs, Katlyn Clark, Alejandro Cortes, Greyson Cottrell, Kendall…

January 27, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary School 2015-2016 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Landis Elementary School! Kindergarten All Stars Daniela Abarca, Miguel Calderon, Kendyl Collins, Eva Cook, Moses Davila, Gracin Garrett, Damian Gibbs,…

January 27, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary School 1st Semester 2015-2016 Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following students who made the 2015-2016 1st Semester Honor Roll at Fairview Elementary School! SEMESTER 1 Grading Period 1 All Star Students Kindergarten -MATH: Shayla Anglin, Carter Bean, Geavonie Clemente, Abigail Ebenhart, Addison Fultz, Jeramiah Gittings, Sarai…

January 25, 2016

Community, Education, Government

Hoosiers can donate to public education on tax forms

State Rep. Tim Harman (R-Bremen) announced that Hoosiers can now make a donation to Indiana’s public schools when filing this year’s taxes. “Hoosiers can conveniently donate to any public K-12 school in Indiana by filling out the Schedule 5 credit/donation…

January 25, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary 2nd Quarter & First Semester 2015-2016 Honor Rolls

Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Second Quarter “A” HONOR ROLL 4th Grade Faith Abbott, Maria Browning, Jonathan Gorham, Jordin Hankee, Kerri…

January 24, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School 2015-2016 2nd Quarter Grading Period Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the Logansport High School honor roll for the 2nd Quarter Grading Period. 4.0 + 9th Grade Wilson Bennett, Derek Bergstedt, Morgan Fissel, Neil Frutos, Mia Loposser, Madelynn Maloy, Taylor Pasquale,…

January 21, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary School 2015-2016 Honor Roll 2nd 9 Weeks

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary Honor Roll students: Kindergarten All Stars Alyssa Conner, Gaspar De Gaspar Felipe, Fabiana Lopez Nicolas, Axel Loran, Riley Maw, Yadira Melo, London Morgan, Austin Musselman, Maryori Sanchez Martinez, Jaxson Zimmerman, Justin Batlle, Ripley Beck,…

January 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Lincoln Middle School 2015-2016 Honor Roll – 2nd 9 Weeks

Congratulations to the following students who made the Lincoln Middle School 2015-2016 Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks. 6th grade All A Honor Roll Jadyn Alford, Magdalene Fincher, Luke Hallam, Brant Higgins, Myo Htetoo, Jordan Johansen, Karli Langley, Rossy…

January 17, 2016

Education

First-ever music scholarships offered at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Raise your voice — and possibly receive a scholarship. Indiana University Kokomo invites high school seniors to audition for its first-ever music scholarships, available to selected students participating in the Cougar Choir. “This is a fabulous opportunity for students…

January 17, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech sets Parent Nights in Kokomo, Logansport, and Wabash

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region has scheduled three “Parent Nights” in January to help parents of area high school seniors get ready for life after graduation. “A college education is a huge investment – and not…

January 17, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

More than 600 students earn fall 2015 dean’s list honors at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. —Six hundred sixteen full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2015 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…

January 14, 2016

Community, Education

Resumes being accepted for LCSC Board of Trustees vacancy

A vacancy on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees has occurred with the resignation of board member Jeff Smith. The board is required to fill the vacancy within 30 days. Mr. Smith submitted his resignation to the Cass…

January 14, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Tickets on sale for ‘Doing the Dream 2016’

KOKOMO, Ind. – Tickets are on sale now for Ivy Tech Community College’s “Doing the Dream 2016” community banquet featuring Emmy Award-winning newsman John Quiñones. The banquet is set for Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Kokomo Event & Conference Center,…

January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK School of Nursing inducts 50 students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo recently inducted 50 new students into its prestigious School of Nursing. Dean Linda Wallace said the induction marks acceptance into the program, similar to the capping ceremonies held in years past, and demonstrates readiness for…

January 10, 2016