2026 Senior Trip Day 2 - US Capital Building, Outside Library of Congress
2026 Senior Trip Day 2 - White House and Ford's Theatre
Hunger doesn’t stop for summer. See the graphic for information for the Summer Food Bag Program or use the information below to find meals served daily at nearby feeding sites.
If your family needs assistance with meals over the summer, there are local sites that provide meals to children under 18 all summer long. To locate a site near you, you can call the hunger hotline or check the USDA summer meals site map linked below.
Hunger Hotline
Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348- 6479) for English or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) for Spanish.
The site map can be found here…. https://arcg.is/1vz1qX
2026 Senior Trip Day 1- Flight 93 Memorial, WWII Memorial, MLK Memorial, and FDR Memorial
Spring Art Camp #2 is in the books! Students in grades K-5 participated in an after school, 3 day camp. We are so proud of our TCE young artists! Small School, Big Results! 💙💛💙
TCE Parents/Guardians,
Here are a few dates and reminders as the school year comes to a close:
i-Pad Return: i-Pad, Apple original charging block and cord need to be turned into the school on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Students will be participating in a fun bounce house activity on Monday, May 18. On Tuesday, May 19, students will participate in field day activities. They are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing including tennis shoes both days.
Yearbooks: if you missed ordering a 2025-26 Elementary Yearbook, we do have a few extra copies. They are available at a cost of $25 while supplies last.
Lost & Found Items: We have several jackets, coats, hats, gloves, lunchboxes and water bottles. If your child has lost an item, please have them check for any lost items. Parents are welcome to come by the school to look for lost items before school is out for the summer. We are not able to keep any items left at school after the end of the school year.
Moving: If you are planning to move out of our district over the summer, please notify the office, or email Mr. Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us. If you know of a family interested in attending Tri-Central, please have them e-mail Mr. Miller.
Early Dismissal: Final two days of school (Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19) dismissal will be at 2:30 PM.
TCE office closed: If you need to reach someone over the summer, please email Mr. Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us. The elementary office will be closed over the summer. If needed, you may contact the Superintendent’s Office.
New School Year: Parents will receive an email about dates and times for registration for the new school year in mid-July.
Meet the Teacher Night is planned before the start of school on August 4 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Visit the Library: We encourage students to visit their local libraries over the summer.
Our first student day for the 2026-27 school year will be Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Here are a few dates and reminders as the school year comes to a close:
i-Pad Return: i-Pad, Apple original charging block and cord need to be turned into the school on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Students will be participating in a fun bounce house activity on Monday, May 18. On Tuesday, May 19, students will participate in field day activities. They are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing including tennis shoes both days.
Yearbooks: if you missed ordering a 2025-26 Elementary Yearbook, we do have a few extra copies. They are available at a cost of $25 while supplies last.
Lost & Found Items: We have several jackets, coats, hats, gloves, lunchboxes and water bottles. If your child has lost an item, please have them check for any lost items. Parents are welcome to come by the school to look for lost items before school is out for the summer. We are not able to keep any items left at school after the end of the school year.
Moving: If you are planning to move out of our district over the summer, please notify the office, or email Mr. Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us. If you know of a family interested in attending Tri-Central, please have them e-mail Mr. Miller.
Early Dismissal: Final two days of school (Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19) dismissal will be at 2:30 PM.
TCE office closed: If you need to reach someone over the summer, please email Mr. Miller at mmiller@tccs.k12.in.us. The elementary office will be closed over the summer. If needed, you may contact the Superintendent’s Office.
New School Year: Parents will receive an email about dates and times for registration for the new school year in mid-July.
Meet the Teacher Night is planned before the start of school on August 4 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Visit the Library: We encourage students to visit their local libraries over the summer.
Our first student day for the 2026-27 school year will be Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Great job to the Tri-Central choirs this evening!
That's a wrap for our first round of Spring Art Camp 2026! TCE students created eight works of art in just three short days. Check out their beautiful Mother's Day florals on canvas. 🌸 Small School, Big Results! 💙💛💙
DARE winners and the TCE graduates of the DARE program.
Today was DARE graduation for TCE 5th grade students. Congratulations to our three essay award winners! Thank you Tipton Sheriff's Department!
Great job to Mr. Sellers and the bands tonight!
Today is Nurse Appreciation Day! Thank you to our school nurses for all they do for our students and staff!
This week is staff/teacher appreciation week. Thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to our 2026 Tri-Central National Honor Society Inductees!
TC 6th graders on Chicago Field Trip
TC MS/HS Book Club field trip. Students visited the Kokomo Howard Co Library, Chapter 2 books, and Black Wax Cafe.
Tri-Central Elementary 3rd grader, Tucker Kaufman scored in the top 2 percent of third-grade students statewide on recent ILEARN assessments, earning him an invitation to apply for the National Math Stars program.
The program identifies top-performing students through a partnership between the Indiana Department of Education and National Math Stars, a nonprofit organization.
National Math Stars offers resources and support for mathematically talented students, including advanced coursework, guidance, STEM camps, competitions, and mentorship opportunities.
Students who advance in the program can connect with other high-achieving peers across the country. For students with the greatest need, the program provides fully funded coursework, summer programs, and ongoing mentorship through high school graduation.
Today Tucker received an award packet that includes a certificate, medal, nomination letter, and materials for families.
Congratulations Tucker on this remarkable accomplishment!
Tri-Central Elementary has a few openings for next school year!
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our Tri-Central Bus Drivers for all they do!
Tri-Central Key Club members delivering toys to Riley's Children's Hospital.
