Tri-Central Elementary recognized for STEM!
TCE is one of the honorees of the 2024-2025 AWIM STEM School Designation for their ongoing commitment to STEM education through SAE's A World In Motion® (AWIM®) PreK-12 STEM curriculum.
Four exemplary and innovative schools were recognized:
Country Place Leadership Academy in Tolleson, AZ
Ethel W. Kight Elementary in LaGrange, GA
Sevilla West Elementary in Phoenix, AZ
Tri-Central Elementary School in Sharpsville, IN
Schools are awarded the AWIM STEM School title, along with a certificate, marketing materials, and recognition on the SAE AWIM website for a one-year term through an application and review process.
Happy School Nurse's Day to Mrs. Colbert and Mrs. Buck. We appreciate all that they do.
This is Teacher Appreciation Week! Shout out to all teachers and staff for all they do! #TCEStrong #thankateacher
Our student of the month is L. Marley from 2nd grade Droesch. Congratulations and thanks to Tipton Pizza King for supporting this program.
3rd, 4th and 5th graders at TCE have been celebrating Earth Day all week! Our young artists were excited to be working with clay to create these amazing pinch pots. ⚱️Small School, Big Results! 💛💙💛
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to our awesome staff at TCCS for all they do!
📢 Leadership Announcement: Tri-Central Names New Superintendent
The Tri-Central Community Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Larson as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.
Mr. Larson brings 28 years of administrative experience and a distinguished background in educational leadership. He most recently served as Superintendent of Unit 7 Schools in Tolono, Illinois, where he led the district for 14 years. With a total of 21 years as a superintendent, Mr. Larson is known for his commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.
He will succeed Mr. Dave Driggs, a dedicated educator and administrator who has served the Tri-Central district with distinction for 43 years. We are incredibly grateful for Mr. Driggs and his unwavering leadership and lifelong dedication to education.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Larson to Tri-Central. We look forward to his leadership as we continue striving for excellence across our school.
Today is School Bus Driver appreciation day. Thank you to our TCCS drivers for all that they do!
Tri-Central Elementary kiddos wish everyone a Happy Easter!
Baby chicks have arrived in 1st grade!
Shout out to Mrs. Wiley and Mr. Adair for Assistant Principal Week! Thank you for all that you do!
Today our PTO hosted Donuts with Dad! Thank you everyone for attending !
Congratulations to L. Debard for being the TCE student of the month. Thank you Tipton Pizza King for your support of our students!
4th grade recently visited the Indy 500 for a great field trip!
Our 1st grade kids have been very busy. A few pictures of some "hands on" activities.
Great things happening in our art department!
TCE young artists are weaving their way through the month of April!
📣 Pre-Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Preschool & Kindergarten at Tri-Central Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year!
🎓 Eligibility:
Preschool: Must be 4 years old on or before August 1, 2025
Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025
📝 How to Enroll:
➡️ Visit our website: www.tccs.k12.in.us
➡️ Select the Elementary page
➡️ Click the Pre-K/K Enrollment link to complete the online form
👨👩👧 Current Tri-Central families can enroll additional children via Skyward Family Access.
📅 Once the form is submitted, our office will contact you to confirm your information and schedule a screening appointment.
📌 At the screening, please bring:
Child’s legal birth certificate
Immunization records
Social Security number
List of any medications, illnesses, allergies
Custody documents (if applicable)
📞 Questions? Call the Elementary Office at (765) 963-5885 — we're happy to help!
📅 Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings at TCE
🧒🎓 For incoming students for the 2025–2026 school year
📍 Location: Tri-Central Elementary
🕙 Dates & Times:
• April 10 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• April 11 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚫 Please note: Current Preschool and Kindergarten students will not attend school on these days.
📞 Have questions about screenings or enrollment? Contact the elementary office at 765-963-5885.
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📢 Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Superintendent Contract 📢
The Tri-Central School Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on April 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Office to discuss the proposed Superintendent contract.
For more details, see the official notice below. ⬇️
🎉 Join Our Team! If you’re hardworking, detail-oriented, and looking to make a difference in our school community, we’d love to hear from you. 🛠️ Be part of keeping Tri-Central a clean, safe, and welcoming environment!
