Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Leo Studach named Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar

KOKOMO, Ind. – Leo Studach, associate professor and program chair of science at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo region, is one of 30 community college instructors internationally who have been selected to serve as Phi Theta Kappa’s 2016-2017 Faculty Scholars.…

November 24, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Marching Kings headed to perform in 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Lewis Cass Marching Kings will perform in the 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. The band left for New York City today, after treating the community to a preview of the show they’ll be…

November 22, 2015

Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2015 scholarship orientation sessions

The Cass County Community Foundation has announced dates for the annual MANDATORY scholarship orientation sessions. Each local high school will have a separate, on-site session (details follow). CCCF President Deanna Crispen noted, “The orientations are designed to help students, faculty,…

November 9, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Lincoln Middle School 2015-2016 Honor Roll 1st 9 weeks

Congratulations to the following Lincoln Middle School students: 6th Grade All A Honor Roll Emily Allen, Julian Bowman, Abigail Henderson, Brant Higgins, Karli Langley, Kayla Reyes A/B Honor Roll Amilee Aguilera, Jadyn Alford, Ashton Artrip, Maria Baez-Martinez, Magdalene Fincher, Linney…

November 6, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary School – First Quarter Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students at Galveston Elementary: GALVESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL 4TH GRADE Faith Abbott Whyatt Albaugh Maria Browning Nora Craw Danica Davis Cameron Fuller Jordin Hankee Kerri Hendrixson Kyle Henry Abigail…

November 5, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary School! KDG All Stars Miguel Baltazar-Juan, Pascual Baltazar-Juan, Alyssa Conner, Aylin Contreras, Bradley Edwards, Gaspar De Gaspar Felipe, Fabiana Lopez Nicolas, Axel Loran, Riley Maw, Yadira Melo, London Morgan, Austin Musselman, Jada…

November 5, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School Students: Caston Elementary School 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2015-2016 All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Alexander Ault, Avery Baldwin, Madison Black, Grayson Byrn,Torrie Crissinger, Ella Curtis, Joseph Fagan, Adlai Gualtieri, Ean Gunter,…

November 5, 2015

Achievements, Education

Landis Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students at Landis Elementary! 1st 9 Weeks 2015-2016 Kindergarten All Stars Daniela Abarca, Kendyl Collins, Eva Cook, Moses Davila, Gracin Garrett, Damian Gibbs, Elyse Grenert, Christopher Houston, DeMarco Johnson, Brenley Legg, Oscar Martin-Francisco, Aidan Nies, Ulises…

October 30, 2015

Achievements, Education

Pioneer 7th and 8th Grade Honor Roll for 1st 9 Weeks of 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students at Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School: 1st 9-week Honor Roll 2015-2016 For 7th & 8th grades ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Hailey Gotshall, Ezra Lewellen, Ron Moyer, Ethan Spencer, Mackenzie Walker 8th Grade:…

October 30, 2015

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll – 1st Quarter 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students: 2015-2016 1st Quarter Grading Period – Honor Roll 4.0 + Grade 9 Wilson Bennett, Derek Bergstedt, Morgan Fissel, Neil Frutos, Scarlett Gonzalez, Mia Loposser, Taylor Pasquale, Lucas Pickens, Jeffrey Powlen, Kennedy Ream,…

October 28, 2015

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus’ Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members

Students at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Phi Pi (APP) Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international academic honor society. New members inducted during the Oct. 18 ceremony…

October 25, 2015

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder Announces His Retirement

INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder sent a personal e-mail to all of the nearly 9,000 full-time and part-time Ivy Tech staff and faculty last week informing them of his intentions to move onto the next…

September 12, 2015

Education, Health

Health officials remind parents of vaccination requirements for students

INDIANAPOLIS—It’s back-to-school time, and Indiana health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. “With the new school year getting underway for many students, it’s a good time to make sure your…

August 6, 2015

Community, Education

CCCF names Back Home Again scholarship recipients at Scholarship Sendoff Party

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the recipients of the 2015 Back Home Again in Indiana Scholarships tonight. This year, scholarships in the amount of $1000 were awarded to four non-traditional recipients. “We are so pleased to be able to…

August 4, 2015

Community, Education

CCCF Lois Jean McCrea Nursing Scholarship Fund Receives Gift of over $190,000

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen announced last week that the Lois Jean McCrea Nursing Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 has received a major gift of more than $190,000 from the estate of Mrs. McCrea. The scholarship fund was…

July 19, 2015

Community, Education

Cass County Receives “College Success County” Distinction at Statehouse

INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County was recognized Tuesday as an Indiana College Success County for its work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the award during…

June 11, 2015

Education

An Open Letter to the Class of 2015

Dear Members of the Class of 2015 — Congratulations! You did it! When you turn your tassel and become a high school graduate, what’s next? Some of you are headed to the military, others…

May 31, 2015

Education

Ivy Tech offering opportunities for high school juniors

KOKOMO, Ind. – High school students from around Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region who are part of a federally funded manufacturing technology program sponsored by the college have a variety of opportunities this summer to gain experience, college credit…

May 26, 2015

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo to summer technology camps for high school students

High school students interested in exploring advanced manufacturing or trying their hands at creating a robot have the chance to pursue these areas at two week-long camps being offered this summer by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region at no…

May 19, 2015

Education

Regional educators honored with Chancellor’s Medallions at IUK

KOKOMO, Ind. — Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke continues a Commencement tradition, awarding Chancellor’s Medallions as part of the annual festivities. Two area educators were honored for their commitment to excellence in education during Tuesday’s 2015 Commencement Luncheon. The recipients are Michele…

May 14, 2015