Tri-Central Elementary School

Congratulations to our student of the month for August. Thanks to Tipton Pizza King for being our sponsor.

Wow! We were blown away today with the talent of cartoonist, Duane Abel! Our TCE students loved learning about not only cartooning but also the value of hard work, studying, learning and trying your best! 🩷🎨

TCE Dress Up Days September 2nd – 5th Monday, September 1- No School. Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 2 - Pajama Day: Wear your favorite PJ’s (No Slippers) Wednesday, September 3- Pink for ZED Day: Wear PINK for Comic Strip ZED Thursday, September 4- Crazy Hair or Hat Day: Wear your favorite hat or crazy hairdo Friday, September 5-TC Day: Wear TC Gear

We have a winner for the TV drawing that is part of the TCE fundraiser! Congratulations to Rosalie L.

TCE has kicked off our chocolate bar fundraiser. Congratulations to our Golden Ticket winners today, Kendyl D. and Sophie D.

TCE has started our annual chocolate candy bar fundraiser. Please help support our school raise funds for student programs and activities. Contact the elementary office for any questions.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Tri-Central Elementary teachers attended a professional development today to learn about our new ELA curriculum.

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!