Tipton Community School Corporation and Tri-Central Community Schools are working together to promote school safety. Safety week is designed to highlight each district’s ongoing commitment to safety best practices on and off campus. Our students on every level will learn how to stay safe, contribute to the district’s safety culture, and how to seek help when needed.
Each day there will be a focus area highlighted, practiced, and reinforced through targeted activities, drills, and interactive discussions. Our goal is to raise awareness about various aspects of school safety, inform and educate, and empower students, teachers, parents, and community to take proactive measures to ensure a safer and healthier teaching and learning environment at TCCS and TCSC.
Much of what our districts do naturally revolves around safety and its impact on student achievement and outcome. Each school corporation’s comprehensive safety and security safety plans remain a fluid and detailed blueprint in our efforts to ensure our students are safe, our schools are safer, and ultimately help our community to be a safer place to live, work and play.
We continually work to redefine and enhance our county-wide safety protocols, systems of support, and collaboration with our community partners. We are always looking to the latest safety initiatives, input from families and the community, tools, best practices, intervention, prevention, education, training, and new technological advances to improve safety and security in our schools.
However, one of our most powerful weapons we have for improving and maintaining a safe school environment isn’t a piece of technology nor does it cost any money; it’s working together as families, friends, neighbors, and community to watch out for each other and report unsafe conditions or concerning behaviors.
We encourage you to follow both TCCS and TCSC via their social media channels for highlights and to check for materials your child may bring home related to this week’s activities. Take this opportunity to have important safety discussions with your children to reinforce what they have learned and keep the conversation going on how they can help do their part to ensure their school is a safe and secure place to learn, grow, and play.
We always welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions on this or any other topic that impacts the education, health and well-being of our students and staff. As always, if you see something. Say something. NOTE: Not all safety drills will be pre-announced.
Due to Tipton and Tri-Central not being on the same school calendar, TCCS has completed safety week all this week. Thursday students completed a fire drill and evacuation of the building. Friday, TCCS students will be completing a severe weather drill and will shelter in a safe location. The building will be temporarily "closed" during this drill beginning at 2:00 PM.
Each day there will be a focus area highlighted, practiced, and reinforced through targeted activities, drills, and interactive discussions. Our goal is to raise awareness about various aspects of school safety, inform and educate, and empower students, teachers, parents, and community to take proactive measures to ensure a safer and healthier teaching and learning environment at TCCS and TCSC.
Much of what our districts do naturally revolves around safety and its impact on student achievement and outcome. Each school corporation’s comprehensive safety and security safety plans remain a fluid and detailed blueprint in our efforts to ensure our students are safe, our schools are safer, and ultimately help our community to be a safer place to live, work and play.
We continually work to redefine and enhance our county-wide safety protocols, systems of support, and collaboration with our community partners. We are always looking to the latest safety initiatives, input from families and the community, tools, best practices, intervention, prevention, education, training, and new technological advances to improve safety and security in our schools.
However, one of our most powerful weapons we have for improving and maintaining a safe school environment isn’t a piece of technology nor does it cost any money; it’s working together as families, friends, neighbors, and community to watch out for each other and report unsafe conditions or concerning behaviors.
We encourage you to follow both TCCS and TCSC via their social media channels for highlights and to check for materials your child may bring home related to this week’s activities. Take this opportunity to have important safety discussions with your children to reinforce what they have learned and keep the conversation going on how they can help do their part to ensure their school is a safe and secure place to learn, grow, and play.
We always welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions on this or any other topic that impacts the education, health and well-being of our students and staff. As always, if you see something. Say something. NOTE: Not all safety drills will be pre-announced.
Due to Tipton and Tri-Central not being on the same school calendar, TCCS has completed safety week all this week. Thursday students completed a fire drill and evacuation of the building. Friday, TCCS students will be completing a severe weather drill and will shelter in a safe location. The building will be temporarily "closed" during this drill beginning at 2:00 PM.
The Tri-Central guidance department chaperoned students today as they went through orientation at IUK Kokomo. They will be taking courses under our affiliation with IUK Indiana College Core. We are excited about this new opportunity for our students!! Go Future Cougars!
TCCS students and staff will be practicing a lockout drill today. Tomorrow we will be practicing a lockdown/armed intruder drill. During these drills, no one is allowed in or out of the building.
Students at TCCS will be practicing various safety drills this week. We utilize the Standard Response Protocol and today we worked on a "hold" as we had a wild animal loose in the building. Students and staff sheltered in place until given the "all clear."
At the start of the day today students practiced how to evacuate a school bus safely. They also learned about the dangers around them, how to stay calm, and respond according to the situation. The experience and information learned can save lives in an accident or emergency.
Did You Know?
There are two types of school bus evacuation: immediate and orderly . An immediate evacuation is used when there is a danger inside the bus, such as a fire or chemical spill. In this case, students and staff should exit the bus as quickly as possible. An orderly evacuation is used when there is a danger outside the bus, such as a severe weather event or an active shooter situation. In this case, students and staff should remain on the bus until it is safe to exit. Drills help students and staff understand the difference and be prepared on how to evacuate based on the difference.
Next week students will continue practicing various drills at school. If you have any questions about school safety please let us know.
Did You Know?
There are two types of school bus evacuation: immediate and orderly . An immediate evacuation is used when there is a danger inside the bus, such as a fire or chemical spill. In this case, students and staff should exit the bus as quickly as possible. An orderly evacuation is used when there is a danger outside the bus, such as a severe weather event or an active shooter situation. In this case, students and staff should remain on the bus until it is safe to exit. Drills help students and staff understand the difference and be prepared on how to evacuate based on the difference.
Next week students will continue practicing various drills at school. If you have any questions about school safety please let us know.
Tri-Central Elementary has an immediate opening for a special education para professional. https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/94190. Email mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us if interested.
Tuesday, August 5th - Kona Ice truck will be at Tri-Central for Back-to-School night - 4-6pm. Located between the elementary and middle school. Proceeds will go towards the Class of 2026 Senior Trip.
Tri-Central Staff received Stop the Bleed training today with @iuhealth.
Tri-Central Elementary has an immediate opening for a para professional. This is a 29 hour/week position in our special education department. If interested, please contact Matthew Miller, principal at mmiller@TCCS.k12.in.us and provide a cover letter and your resume.
We are partnering with T-Mobile this year to promote Friday Night 5G Lights during the football season.
#FN5GL, #Sweepstakes, @TMobile
Beginning Monday,July 21st, ALL parents/guardians of all returning students, newly enrolled students & pre-registered kdg students are required to log into the Skyward PARENT portal to complete each students registration by August 6th, the 1st day of school.
Skyward access can be found on the school web page.
Please do not use the "new student Enrollment Tab" unless you are new! Instead, find the Skyward link and log in using your parent log in credentials.
Like the last few years, we are NOT offering walk-in registration.
If you need to apply for free/reduce lunches and textbooks; you must complete the 2025-26 Application for Assistance in the registration process. Follow any directives you have received from the Food Service Director.
All Fees and assistance applications are DUE WHEN YOU REGISTER but NO LATER than the last day of August, the 31st. The newly adopted fee totals are posted on the school webpage, and in Skyward under the fee management tab.
Last year and again this year, State Legislation has put a strain on funds for all school corporations. The School Board and Administrators have met and thoroughly discussed how to recoup a portion of these funds. It was with the Board's approval that the school has been able to apply student fees per grade or class selection. These fees help fund the classrooms supplies for the needs of the course for each student. You can find your student’s fees on their account in Skyward under the fee management tab on the Home page. Please get them paid by August 31st.
There are 5 easy payment methods available.
1. Online payment: Using EFunds through the "Fee Management" tab on the parent portal of your Skyward account. A banking transaction fee is assessed.
2. Check mailed to: Tri-Central High School, Attn: Book Store, (be sure to specify which student account)
3. Credit/debit card: Phone ME, Caitlyn Lazaro, the bookstore manager, beginning July 26. 8:00-3:30
4. Cash: beginning July 28, 8:00-3:30pm M-F at the HS Bookstore – from student or parent
5. Assistance application explained earlier – Food Service Director, Tami Wyant, can answer application questions.
Meet the Teacher night is August 5th from 4-6 PM. At 6 pm there is a mandatory bus meeting for all out of district parents in the HS cafeteria.
Have a great rest of summer break. Our staff is looking forward to seeing all the students on August 6th.
Skyward access can be found on the school web page.
Please do not use the "new student Enrollment Tab" unless you are new! Instead, find the Skyward link and log in using your parent log in credentials.
Like the last few years, we are NOT offering walk-in registration.
If you need to apply for free/reduce lunches and textbooks; you must complete the 2025-26 Application for Assistance in the registration process. Follow any directives you have received from the Food Service Director.
All Fees and assistance applications are DUE WHEN YOU REGISTER but NO LATER than the last day of August, the 31st. The newly adopted fee totals are posted on the school webpage, and in Skyward under the fee management tab.
Last year and again this year, State Legislation has put a strain on funds for all school corporations. The School Board and Administrators have met and thoroughly discussed how to recoup a portion of these funds. It was with the Board's approval that the school has been able to apply student fees per grade or class selection. These fees help fund the classrooms supplies for the needs of the course for each student. You can find your student’s fees on their account in Skyward under the fee management tab on the Home page. Please get them paid by August 31st.
There are 5 easy payment methods available.
1. Online payment: Using EFunds through the "Fee Management" tab on the parent portal of your Skyward account. A banking transaction fee is assessed.
2. Check mailed to: Tri-Central High School, Attn: Book Store, (be sure to specify which student account)
3. Credit/debit card: Phone ME, Caitlyn Lazaro, the bookstore manager, beginning July 26. 8:00-3:30
4. Cash: beginning July 28, 8:00-3:30pm M-F at the HS Bookstore – from student or parent
5. Assistance application explained earlier – Food Service Director, Tami Wyant, can answer application questions.
Meet the Teacher night is August 5th from 4-6 PM. At 6 pm there is a mandatory bus meeting for all out of district parents in the HS cafeteria.
Have a great rest of summer break. Our staff is looking forward to seeing all the students on August 6th.
Tonight TCCS administrators participated in the back to school event at Tipton.
🚨 Don’t Forget!
The deadline to ensure your student has bus transportation for the first two weeks of school is July 28, 2025.
🚌 Students must be registered by this date so we can finalize routes and give drivers accurate rider lists.
Thank you for your help in keeping things running smoothly!
The deadline to ensure your student has bus transportation for the first two weeks of school is July 28, 2025.
🚌 Students must be registered by this date so we can finalize routes and give drivers accurate rider lists.
Thank you for your help in keeping things running smoothly!
📅 Save the Date!
Families with students living out of district and utilizing our bus transportation must attend the Out of District Bus Meeting.
🚌 When: August 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
📍 Where: High School Cafeteria
If you are unable to attend, please contact Danielle Sexton at 📧 dsexton@tccs.k12.in.us.
Tri-Central Elementary teachers attended a professional development today to learn about our new ELA curriculum.
August 5th - Kona Ice truck will be here for Back-to-School night. Located between the elementary and middle school. Proceeds will go towards the Class of 2026 Senior Trip.
Congratulations to Jill Reehling as she was hired as the middle school/ high school assistant principal.
Potential Job Posting
Date: July 3, 2025
Re: Potential P-12 Media Center Specialist/Technology Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.
Tri-Central School Corporation is currently seeking a Potential Media Center Specialists/Technology Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This individual will be over the elementary library and the middle/high school media center. The individual in this position will also assist with student iPad issues.
Requirements:
• Current Indiana Teaching Certificate in Library Media P-12 preferred.
• Experience teaching in the classroom a plus.
• Well versed in Apple MacBooks and iPads.
• Works well with multiple age groups.
• Able to multi-task and adjust to various demands of the job.
• Must pass an expanded Indiana Criminal History Check – form on TCCS website.
Interested candidates should fill out an application on Nimble and e-mail a current resume and letter of interest to Principal Dr. Long at along@tccs.k12.in.us and Principal Matthew Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us.
Monday evening was the last board meeting for Mr. Driggs before he retires in a few weeks. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to TCCS! We wish you well in your retirement!
📢 TC Families – We Need Your Input! 📝
Tri-Central’s Title Grants program helps fund important programs for our students—and your voice matters! This year, we’re opening up feedback to all families as we plan for the next grant cycle.
👀 Review the presentation
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2543/TCCS/5763003/June_Presentation.pdf
🗳 Take the short survey
https://forms.office.com/r/GiQChiBBig
🗓 Submit your feedback by June 25th
📧 Questions?
Reach out to Grant Specialist Danielle Sexton at dsexton@tccs.k12.in.us.
Help us make the most of our resources—your opinion makes a difference! 💙💛
