KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): Tippecanoe Valley's students, staff, and the community are grieving the passing of Tippecanoe Valley High School student.

Notification was received prior to the start of school Thursday morning that senior Nicole Mikel 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 to answer questions and offer support for students and staff.