News & Announcements

It may seem early, but the holiday season is upon us! Classrooms are beautifully decorated, holiday events are in the works, and our buildings are getting ready to welcome you for festive music performances. This season, we encourage everyone to spend quality time with loved ones and recharge.

🗓 Christmas Break: December 23rd - January 6th
🚌 Last Day for Students: December 20th
📅 Students Return: January 7th

For the full corporation calendar, visit: www.tvsc.k12.in.us under "Meet TVSC."

🚨 Inclement Weather Reminder: Make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward to receive important notifications. For help, contact your student's building or check out how to update your info here: Inclement Weather Info.

Stay safe, warm, and enjoy the holiday season! 💚💛

The YMCA is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team at Mentone's Before and After School Care programs! If you are passionate about inspiring young minds and creating a fun educational environment, this part-time role could be perfect for you. Apply today by emailing your resume to Heidi Moseley at [email protected] with the subject line "Kids' Club Application" or by scanning the QR code online.

Congratulations to Karissa Cody for being named Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation's Teacher of the Year! 🌟🍎

Let's give a round of applause to all the nominees for their hard work and dedication to their students. 👏🏻📚 Keep up the amazing work, Ethyn Brumbaugh; Akron Elementary School, Linda Randall; Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, and Jon Hutton; Tippecanoe Valley High School!

Let's continue to celebrate and support our teachers for all that they do!

🍩 Have You Heard? Buddy’s Bake Shop is Coming! 🍩

This one’s for all the girls and the superhero men in their lives! Girls, grab those special guys and get ready for Buddy's Bake Shop on December 13th from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM.

The Student Council is partnering with Buddy's Closet to collect new hats and gloves for Bulldogs in need. For breakfast, families can pay $2 per person or bring a donation of hats or gloves. Let’s enjoy a great morning while giving back!

Please sign up by December 4th! Sign up here!

We’re excited to invite you to the 2024 Music Program on December 10th at 6:30 p.m. featuring our talented 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders!

📍 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Students should be in their classrooms by 6:15 p.m.

Come enjoy an evening of music and celebrate the hard work of our students and Miss Stump in preparing for this special night. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶

Thanksgiving Break is quickly approaching! The School Corporation will be closed on November 27th, 28th, and 29th. We are so thankful for each of our students and families and hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude and joy.

We will see students back in school on Monday, December 2nd.

🎉 Show Your Bulldog Pride with Mentone Elementary Spirit Wear! 🎉
Get your Bulldog and Vikings gear and show off your school spirit! 🐾 Orders are due by Friday, November 15th—just in time to pick up some great Christmas gifts while supporting our Mentone Elementary PTO.

Let’s make this holiday season extra special with a little Bulldog pride! While you are at it go give our Mentone Elementary PTO a follow on Facebook! 💚💛

The Big Idea Newsletter for Akron and Mentone Elementary Schools for May:

Big Idea of the Month - Determination

Determination means deciding it's worth it to finish what you started!

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