Tippecanoe Valley Schools Press Release- Tippecanoe Valley's students, staff, and the community are grieving the passing of Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Nicole Mikel. Notification was received prior to the start of school this morning that Nicole passed away at her home. Trained staff and counselors from each Tippecanoe Valley school as well as The Bowen Center for Human Services are on-site and available at Tippecanoe Valley High School to answer questions and offer support for students and staff. The public is encouraged to keep the family of Nicole Mikel in their thoughts and prayers.