June 27, 2025 Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue Tipton Community School Corporation Newsletter June 27, 2025 A Remarkable Year at TCSC – Thank You for Your Support! As we close out another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to our students, staff, families, and the entire Blue Devil community for making this year truly remarkable. Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering support have created a positive, thriving learning environment where our students can grow and succeed. Our students at every school and every level have demonstrated tremendous growth and achievement. A special congratulations to those celebrating major milestones—whether it’s our 5th graders proudly stepping into middle school, our 8th graders preparing for high school, or our seniors who recently crossed the stage as the Tipton Class of 2025. I am especially proud to reflect on the accomplishments of this year’s graduating class, including the nearly $690,000 in scholarships they have earned. Their resilience, determination, and perseverance throughout their time in our district have been truly inspiring. They have overcome challenges, embraced opportunities for growth, and emerged as confident, capable young adults ready to take on the world. To our outstanding teachers, dedicated support staff, incredible families, and engaged community members—thank you for your tireless efforts and unwavering support. Your passion for education, commitment to student success, and dedication to our school community make all the difference. Because of your hard work and collaboration, we continue to foster a nurturing and supportive environment where all students can thrive. As we prepare for the new school year, I am filled with hope and optimism for the future. We have exciting projects on the horizon designed to enhance the experience for our students and staff every day. Stay tuned—great things are coming! You Asked, We Delivered! TCSC Upgrades to ParentSquare for Improved Mass Communication School-home engagement remains a top priority at Tipton Community School Corporation. Based on your input and in reviewing our options we have made the switch to ParentSquare to provide a more consistent, effective, and user-friendly way for families to stay informed. This all-in-one platform will streamline communication between staff, principals, coaches, fine arts advisors, and families, ensuring that important updates reach you quickly and conveniently.   What ParentSquare offers our district:   •            Mass notifications & urgent alerts—Stay informed in real time •            Mobile app for iOS & Android—Easy access on the go •            Classroom & teacher communication—Direct updates from educators •            Two-way messaging with translation—Breaking down language barriers •            Attendance notifications—Instant updates on student attendance •            Forms, permission slips, sign-ups & RSVPs—No more lost papers! •            Student testing results •            Social media & website integration—Everything in one place   To ensure a smooth transition, we are asking parents to review and update their PowerSchool contact information in the PowerParent Portal. Keeping this information current will ensure you receive all important messages and alerts. Click on this link to access to the page to input your username and password, register your student, and double check your contact information to make sure it’s up to date.   We’re excited for this upgrade and look forward to connecting more effectively with our school community in the year ahead!   A Huge Thank You to Greg Summers and Photos by Greg! We want to give a big shout-out to Photos by Greg for capturing the unforgettable moments of Tipton High School’s Class of 2025 Commencement! Your talent, dedication, and eye for detail helped preserve this special milestone for our graduates and their families. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and for ensuring these memories last a lifetime! Pictures from this year’s graduation ceremony can be accessed here: https://v2.myproimages.com/photos-by-greg/code/Tipton Graduates 2025 Tipton Agriculture Department Receives Recognition The Tipton Community School Corporation’s Agriculture Department and its educators have received multiple honors from the Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE). The awards, presented at the IAAE Banquet on June 9, highlight the department’s excellence and dedication to agricultural education. The Agriculture Department was named the District V Outstanding Agriculture Program, a testament to its impactful curriculum and commitment to student success. Educators Stacey Hartley, Jessica Nichols, and Emily Pafford were recognized for their contributions, including their involvement in the 30 Minute Club, which extends agricultural news beyond state lines. Individually, Nichols was honored as the District V Outstanding Young Teacher, while Hartley received the District V Outstanding Agriculture Teacher award. These recognitions were part of the IAAE Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the Summer Agriculture Teachers Workshop at Purdue University. Import Info for the 25/26 School Year 2025-2025 Registration is Open We are excited to send you our information concerning mandatory online registration for Tipton Community School Corporation for the 2025-26 school year. Registration is open! Please see the registration instructions below. If you have any questions or difficulties, please call your school’s office.   Log onto PowerSchool by clicking on the following link: https://tcsc.powerschool.com/public/ YOUR POWERSCHOOL USERNAME AND PASSWORD ARE THE SAME! Complete all enrollment forms under the form tab located on the left of the screen. Please make any changes that need to be made then change the date and click the submit button. If no changes are needed just change the date and click submit button. FOOD ALLERGIES: Please make sure you put them on Student Form C - Health Information. Class schedules and assignments will not be finalized until Monday, August 7 at 5pm due to enrollment changes and balancing class sizes.  If you wish to apply for State Lunch and Textbook Assistance, forms must be completed each year online and one form per household. Parents will be asked to pay any remaining balance. FREE AND REDUCED APPLICATION CAN NOT BE UPDATED UNTIL JULY 2025. YOU WILL NEED TO LOG IN AND DUE THIS AFTER THE JULY 1, 2025 DATE! Thank you for registering. We at Tipton Community School Corporation look forward to seeing your student. If you encounter any problems please email ithelp@tcsc.k12.in.us and submit a help ticket. Need to Update Your Child’s Bus Transportation? Now’s the Time! As the 2025-26 school year approaches, if your child uses TCSC transportation and you have changes (i.e., address or will no longer be riding the bus) now is the time to contact Laurie Crawford at 765-675-2147, ext. 324 or email: lcrawford@tcsc.k12.in.us. Bus routes are currently being created to best optimize service, ride time, and efficiency based on bus capacities, stop locations, and the number of students at each stop. Our drivers will be contacting the parents of bus riders the first week of August to ensure an accurate count of riders, pick up and drop of points, and approximate times for their riders to help us better serve the families in our district. Back to School Event The Tipton County Back to School Event on Thursday, July 24 from 5-7PM at the Tipton County 4H Fairgrounds. There will be school supplies, community resources, and all kinds of fun! A Friendly Reminder from Your School Nurse: Stay Up to Date on Immunizations! As we prepare for another great school year, it’s important to ensure that all students are up to date on their required immunizations. Indiana State Law requires students to have their vaccinations current by the 20th day of school to avoid exclusion on day 21. This applies to all grade levels, but is especially important for students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade. If your child will be attending Tipton Community School Corporation for the 2025-26 school year, please take a moment to check their immunization records and schedule any necessary updates. Staying on top of vaccinations helps keep our school community healthy and ensures a smooth start to the year! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help! Good news! Our partners at the Tipton County Health Department are offering a vaccine clinic on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To see if your child is up to date or to schedule an appointment call TCHD at 765-675-8741. Click here to learn more about required and recommended vaccinations in Indiana. For additional questions or information, email Nurse Susie at sragan@tcsc.k12.in.us.   TCSC School Offices Open, July 23 Our school offices are closed for the summer and will reopen Wednesday, July 23. Our Central Administration Office is open through out the summer from 7am-4pm five days a week, with the exception of July 4th.   IMPORTANT DATES July 2-Sports Physicals at IU Tipton Hospital July 23-School Offices Open July 29-Walk-in Registration 11am-7pm August 6-First Teacher Day August 6-Blue Devil Bash: 4-7pm August 7-District PD Day August 8-First Student Day TCSC 2025-2026 Calendar Access All TCSC Calendars at: https://www.tcsc.k12.in.us/calendar   Contact information If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: 765-675-2147 askthesuperintendent@tcsc.k12.in.us www.tcsc.k12.in.us https://www.facebook.com/tiptonschools https://x.com/@tiptonschools

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