Out of the Blue

I am pleased to share that the Tipton School Board of Trustees approved the district’s new, three-year (2024-2027) strategic plan at its September board meeting. The plan will serve as the district’s road map to guide future decision making and help our students thrive and reach their highest potential during their educational journey at Tipton Community School Corporation.

We listened to our parents, families, students, and staff to inform us on the best path forward for our schools and our district. The leadership team worked diligently over the summer to develop a strong plan around the three priorities established by the TCSC School Board:

• Student Achievement. We believe that all students can learn and achieve. This is only made possible when students are in attendance and actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communication. We believe in family and community collaboration, and that strong interpersonal, social relationships are necessary to ensure student success both within and outside our buildings.
• Professional Learning. We believe professional development is essential for all staff, and our students deserve instruction that is rooted in evidence-based best practices from well-trained staff.

District leadership set the following building-level and district-level goals, strategies for implementing those goals, and methods for monitoring progress centered around those three priorities to be attained by the end of the 2026-2027 year:

Student Achievement

• Building: Each building will attain their academic achievement or growth goal established in their building’s school improvement plans.
• District: TCSC will have at least 80% of students attending school at least 94% of the time they are enrolled.

Communication

• Building: All TCSC families will receive regular communication from both administration and their child’s teachers.
• District: TCSC will provide opportunities for community representation on advisory committees; effectively and frequently highlight students and staff for in school and extracurricular achievements.

Professional Learning

• Building: All staff will receive formal feedback on their adherence to “The Tipton Way.”
• District: All TCSC professional staff will earn 50 hours of professional development per year.

Developed with attention to detail and careful assessment of our current realities and future needs, the plan will guide our systemic priorities and initiatives which supports our vision of “Growing Empowered, Future-Ready Students, Prepared for a Lifetime of Opportunity and Success” and mission of “Working Together for Student Success.”

Our mission statement centers around how we commit to creating an inspiring and engaging learning environment while helping our students be well prepared for their future. Our vision statement is what we strive for and lean into each day. It’s what we refer to as “The Tipton Way” - actions, behaviors, and opportunities that excite our students and motivate them to work hard toward their dreams and become the best version of themselves.

We believe our plan helps give students access to opportunities and an education they need and deserve while continuing to make TCSC a PreK-12 education destination. The new strategic plan can be accessed here.

Tipton Community School Corporation is among the 499 schools/districts to receive a piece of more than $24 million to support school safety initiatives in all 92 counties. The Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) program, a dedicated state fund that provides matching grants to schools and districts, is administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. This year, TCSC was awarded $48,195.00 to use toward funding the corporation’s School Resource Officer (SRO) and safety projects.

TCSC Food Service has rolled out the Feed, a new monthly newsletter chock full of news, information, links, and happenings on all things TCSC Food Services. TCSC in partnership with Aramark Services work hard each day to provide nutritious and delicious food in a safe, healthy, and happy environment for our students and staff to enjoy our food and grow. You can also find monthly menus and more at https://www.tcsc.k12.in.us/food-services.

“We love working hard to accomplish our vision at Tipton - ‘Growing empowered, future-ready students, prepared for a lifetime of opportunity and success’ and Aramark's mission statement of ‘Enriching and Nourishing Lives.’ I am blessed that the partnership between Aramark and Tipton can flow so seamlessly because of our shared goals.” -Adam Proulx, TCSC Food Service Director

Tipton’s 2024 Homecoming festivities kicks off on Monday. The week will be filled with lots of blue, white, and Blue Devil spirit. This year’s theme is decades. Students and staff can wear the outfit that aligns with the day – Monday (PJ day), Tuesday (College day), Wednesday (Country vs. Country Club day), Thursday (Decades Day / Throwback Thursday - Freshman 80s, Sophomores 2000s, Juniors 90s, Seniors 70s), and Friday (Class Shirts/Blue & White Shirts and Senior Jeans. Students can enjoy games of knowledge, skill, and chance all week during lunch periods.

Come and pack the stands for volleyball and soccer home games on Tuesday, September 24. Catch exciting Powder Puff football action on Wednesday, September 25 beginning at 8 p.m. at Tipton Ford Field to see which class will emerge victorious. The men’s volleyball tournament starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 in the high school auxiliary gym. Class teams play against each other to net a victory to take on the staff team for the championship title and bragging rights. The PEP session runs from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Inferno on Friday.

The community is invited to enjoy exciting football action on the Tipton Ford Field and half-time festivities where the Tipton Blue Devils take on the Heritage Christian Eagles. The band will be in full regalia for a half-time performance, our high school court will be introduced, and this year’s Homecoming King and Queen crowned. The Homecoming festivities will culminate with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Tickets to the dance are $5 each and can be purchased during lunch by Friday, September 27.

September 24: Public Hearing for the 2025 Budget 5:30 Community Room

October 8: Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

October 10: End of First Nine Weeks

October 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences-Students Do No Report

October 16-18 Fall Break