👏 Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School Class of 2025 graduate Paul Nelson! 🏉🎓After a strong finish to his senior year and a lot of hard work in the final quarter, Paul has earned his place at Indiana Tech and will be attending on a rugby scholarship! 📚💪 #WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #classof2025 #congratulations #goodluck #indianatech #determination #settinggoals
🎉 Retiree Spotlight🎉After 10 years with Tipp City Schools, Lisa Stover is officially off the clock! 🕰️🍎 Most recently, an educational assistant at Tippecanoe Middle School, Lisa has been a steady, supportive presence whose care and dedication made a lasting impact. 💖👩🏫✨ 🌊🛳️ Her retirement plans are packed with family, fun, travel, and adventure.🌴🌺✈️With two sweet granddaughters, there will be no shortage of sleepovers, story times, and outdoor fun. 🛶🍦#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #retirement #thankyou #havefun #enjoythejourney
📣 Retiree Spotlight: Rebecca “Becky” Petro 🎉💼 After 27 dedicated years with Tipp City Schools, Becky Petro is retiring! From subbing and support roles to serving as the friendly face in the Tippecanoe High School attendance office, Becky has been a steady, caring presence for students and staff. 🍎📝 Her days were filled with sign-ins, phone calls, and helping things run smoothly. ❤️Now, she’s trading attendance sheets for ✈️ visits to Oklahoma, 🏡 quiet time at home, 🐾 walks with her dogs, and 🐔 quality time in the garden and barn—plus some well-deserved relaxation in her hammock! 🌿☀️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #retirement #enjoythejourney #thankyou
🎇✨Happy 4th of July! 🎆Today, we recognize the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776—the birth of our nation. Wishing you a safe and fun-filled day with fireworks, sunshine, and summer memories! ☀️🍉🎇#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #USA #independenceday #fireworks #summerfun #4thofjuly
🌟 Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School Class of 2025 graduates Carson Hughes & Kaylyn Schulz! 🎓❤️Each was awarded the McKee Family Matthew 5:16 Scholarship, a $1,500 honor presented by the McKee Family! 🙌🙏Inspired by the message in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others...", this scholarship recognizes students who lead with faith, kindness, and quiet strength. Carson and Kaylyn exemplify these values in all they do.✨🌍💫#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #localscholarships #thankyou #congratulations #matthew5:16 #collegebound #leadwithfaithandkindness
🚌💨 Congratulations! 🎉🚦After 26 years in education, including the last 10 as Director of Transportation, Kim Nadolny is retiring! 🙌❤️ Kim’s journey began behind the wheel as a bus driver and led her to become the calm, steady force behind Tipp City Schools' transportation team. Through early mornings, fog delays, and snowy surprises, she kept our routes moving safely and smoothly. ❄️🌫️📞Now she’s trading in radio calls and bus logs for ✈️ travel, 💞 volunteering, and ☕ peaceful mornings—no alarm clock required! ⏰#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #retirement #congratulations #thankyou #enjoytheride
🎉 Congratulations, Tippecanoe High School Class of 2025 graduate, Jenna Krimm.🎓❤️Jenna was awarded the $1,000 Sarah Gross Scholarship. 🏆💰This special award honors a female athlete who demonstrates quiet leadership, strength of character, and a commitment to interscholastic athletics, whether or not she earned a varsity letter. 🏃♀️💪 Jenna is the perfect example of leading with grace, grit, and heart.#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #classof2025 #congratulations #collegebound #goodluck #localscholarship
After 32 amazing years in education—all but one spent inspiring creativity in Tipp City Schools—Joanie Lucas is officially retiring! 🖌️🍎 From classrooms across the district to her most recent home at LT Ball Intermediate, Joanie has been a champion of imagination, individuality, and joyful expression. 💡🖼️ Her art rooms were always full of color, heart, and the kind of magic only she could spark.🎇As she steps into her next chapter, the lesson plans are gone and the canvas is wide open—just the way she likes it. 💐🎨💖#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #happyretirement #havefun #enyoythejourney #thankyou
🎓🎉 Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School Class of 2025 graduate Kayden Curry, recipient of the Philip and Marlene Clawson Memorial Scholarship. 👏🙌This $1000 scholarship honors a graduating senior who reflects the Clawson's legacy of hard work and strong moral character. 💪❤️This meaningful award celebrates the values that defined Philip and Marlene Clawson and supports the bright future of students like Kayden.😀#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #classof2025 #futureleader #localscholarship
🎉Congratulations! 🎉After 30 years in education, including 23 years at Tipp City Schools, Carmella Lammers is retiring! As a 5th-grade math, Gifted Math, and Social Studies teacher at LT Ball, Carmella challenged students to reach their full potential and believe in themselves. One student put it best: “You helped me realize I wasn’t weird—I just needed confidence.” 💬❤️She also brought joy through LT Ball’s musicals, creating lasting memories on and off stage. Now, Carmella is trading lesson plans for gardening, grandbaby giggles, and travel adventures with her husband and pups. 🌸✈️🐾#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #retirement #enjoythejourney
🎨 Congratulations to Class of 2025 graduate Emersyn Gorrel, who was awarded the Karen Ingle Memorial Art Scholarship🎓
The $1000 scholarship honors outstanding artistic talent and passion. 🖌️✨Established in memory of Karen Ingle, this local scholarship uplifts aspiring artists from Miami County and celebrates their creative potential as they pursue an art degree. Emersyn, a gifted artist with a bright future ahead, embodies that spirit. 🎨🎉#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #localscholarsips #collegebound #congratulations #talented #artistic
🎉 Congratulations, Jeanne Koch! 🎉After 39 wonderful years in education, including 20 years of inspiring students in Tipp City Schools, she is officially retiring! 🏅Jeanne brought energy, heart, and positivity into every P.E. class. From her signature “Play Like a Champion” sign to the countless high-fives and words of encouragement, she reminded our students daily that effort and attitude matter.😍As she trades gym whistles for pickleball paddles and lesson plans for patio books, we wish her endless joy in retirement. 🚴♀️📚☀️ Whether she’s biking, reading, or enjoying time with her husband, Jeanne plans to live by one simple word: play.😍 #WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #enjoy #retirement #teacher #thankyou #justplay!
🧠🏅 TMS Student Achievement Award – 8th Grade 🏅🧠
Congratulations to Jaxen Anderson, the 8th Grade Student Achievement Award winner at Tippecanoe Middle School! 🎓👏Given to a student who is exemplary in the area of scholarship, this award reflects Jaxen’s dedication to learning and intellectual curiosity. He encourages others to think critically and engage at a higher level, helping raise the academic bar for all. 📚💬#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #studentscholar #dedicationtolearning #intellectualcuriosity
🎉 Let’s give a big round of applause to Madelyn Gold, our next Tippecanoe High School Class of 2025 scholarship recipient! 🎓🌟
Madelyn has been awarded the $1,000 David J. Hottle Memorial Scholarship. 🤗This scholarship was established in memory of David J. Hottle, a beloved Tippecanoe graduate known for his unwavering love for our school and community. His sons, Austin and Jackson, also THS grads, pursued their passions—Austin on the football field 🏈 and Jackson on the stage 🎭. David often said he had “the best of both worlds,” and his pride in them was unmatched. 😊This award honors his legacy by recognizing a student who embodies his values. Recipients must be college-bound and have participated in either football or theatre for at least three out of four years of high school.👏🏼👏🏼❤️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #localscholarship #thstheatre #pursueyourpassion
📚🏈 Retiree Spotlight: Byron Kimmel 🏀🌟After 31 years in education—including 29 with Tipp City Schools—Byron Kimmel is retiring! Byron has a steady presence in the social studies classroom and on the football, basketball, and cross country sidelines, leaving behind a legacy of encouragement, dedication, and heart. His impact on students and athletes alike will be remembered. 🙌While he’ll miss empowering students each day, Byron is excited to begin a new chapter in ministry, continuing to make a difference in people’s lives. ✝️❤️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #goodluck #thankyou #retirement #makeadifference
🎉🍎 Retiree Spotlight: Julie Kihm 🥪❤️After an incredible 38.5 years with Tipp City Schools, Julie Kihm is retiring from her role as Cafeteria Manager at Tippecanoe High School! ☀️😊From early mornings to cheerful lunches, Julie served generations of students with kindness, reliability, and heart. Her connection to students and dedication to her work made her a true treasure in the building. 🏫✨In retirement, she’s looking forward to lake mornings, reading, time with her husband and grandkids, and finally... sleeping past 5:00 AM! 💤📖⛵#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #retirement #congratulations #thankyou #dedication
📖🌟 TMS Student Achievement Award – 7th Grade 🌟📖
Shout-out to Sage Vagedes, the 7th Grade Student Achievement Award recipient at Tippecanoe Middle School! 📜🤗This award honors a student who is exemplary in scholarship and consistently challenges themselves and others to engage in deeper, more meaningful learning.🙌Sage brings energy, insight, and a passion for learning that motivates peers and teachers to dig deeper and reach higher. Her academic spirit is contagious! 💡 🏆#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #studentachievement #tmsscholar #congratulations #passionforlearning
⛳🏌️♂️ Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School graduate Eli Voisard, recipient of the Dennis McNulty Memorial Scholarship. ❤️The McNulty Family presents the $1,000 award in memory of Dennis McNulty, an avid golfer who loved the game and the values it teaches. 🏆This scholarship honors a graduating senior who has been part of the THS golf team and will be continuing their academic journey at an accredited college or university. Eli not only fits the bill, he’ll also be continuing his golf career at the collegiate level! 🎓🏌️♂️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #thsgolf #congratulations #goodluck #local scholarship
🎓👏🏼 Congratulations to Tippecanoe High School graduate Charlize Walters, recipient of the Elizabeth Spano Memorial Scholarship. 💖This $1,500 award was established in memory of Elizabeth Spano, a young girl remembered for her bright spirit and love of cheerleading, basketball, and softball. 📣🏀🥎This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior girl who lettered in one of those sports. ❤️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #scholarship #classof2025 #elizabethspanmemorial
🎉💼 Retiree Spotlight: Tracey Gaier 💕📚After 23 years with Tipp City Schools, the amazing Tracey Gaier is retiring from her role as counseling secretary at Tippecanoe High School! 🎓🗂️Known for her kindness, calm demeanor, and big heart, Tracey has helped students navigate college apps, job searches, and life’s big questions, with a smile and a steady hand. ❤️✨She’s looking forward to reading, sewing, cooking, and soaking up time with her grandson. A family trip to Maine with her 94-year-old mom is already on the books! 🧵🍲👵🌊#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #retirement #thankyou #enjoythischapter #retireespotlight
