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! 💙💛

📣 We're Hiring! 🏫
Tri-Central School Corporation is seeking a Middle/High School Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! 💼✨
Do you have a passion for helping students succeed and the skills to support diverse learners? We’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Position: Special Education Teacher (Grades 6–12)
🔹 Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
🔹 Location: Tri-Central Middle/High School
Qualified candidates will:
✅ Provide differentiated instruction
✅ Support and implement IEP goals
✅ Collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators
✅ Hold (or be eligible for) a valid Indiana Special Ed license
✅ Complete required IEP paperwork under Article 7
✅ Demonstrate strong classroom management
✅ Be team-oriented and open to ongoing professional development
📌 Must pass an Indiana Criminal History Check (form available on our website)
Apply Today!
Visit 👉 www.tccs.k12.in.us > Employment Tab
📧 Send your resume, letter of interest, and references to Mr. Jay Adair: jadair@tccs.k12.in.us
Tri-Central Elementary has a current Para Professional position available for the 25-26 school year.

Tri-Central Community Schools has an opening for a school bus driver for the start of the 25-26 school year.

Tonight was the TCCS Retirement and Recognition Banquet. Congratulations to the service award staff and the new retiree's for their service!






TCE had a " lava drill" today! The floor had lava! 😃






Today was field day at TCE. Unfortunately, the weather made us stay indoors.






Congratulations to these three students for having perfect attendance at TCE! Great job!!

TCE students were able to enjoy bounce houses today! Great fun was had by all!








