IDOE Names Genevieve McLeish-Petty a Computer Science Champ
One of IPS’ own has been named by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) as one of the state’s Computer Science Champs! The honor goes to Genevieve McLeish- [...]
Indy Women in Tech Help Girls Envision Themselves in STEM Careers
More than 100 girls from Harshman Middle School skipped their traditional classroom on Thursday, Aug. 22, to spend the day learning and exploring all thi [...]
Former WNBA Player, Saks Fill Need at Ignite Achievement Academy
Shyra Ely-Gash has a knack for making her dreams come true. As a young girl, she wanted a career in basketball and fashion and has been able to check both off h [...]
Tonia Guynn Makes History with IPS Police
District Hires First African-American Woman as Chief of the IPS Police Department Indianapolis Public Schools has named Tonia Guynn as interim chief of t [...]
Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser Supports Scholars Dreams
SUPPORTING CURRENT AND ALUMNI STUDENTS — Former George Washington High School valedictorians attended a recent spring reception for the school's Scholars for S [...]
Indiana Fever Hosts ‘Choices for Champions’
The Indiana Fever had time to host an educational program before the team took on the Chicago Sky in a preseason game on Thursday, May 16, at Bankers Life Field [...]
William Penn Receives Water Fountain/Bottle-Filling Station
When the 2019-20 school year begins, students at William Penn School 49 will have a faster, more innovative and fun way to get their daily intake of water throu [...]
Don’t Ignore the Signs of Childhood Depression
Indianapolis Public Schools offers a variety of mental health services for students, including childhood depression. The district's wellness team continu [...]
Poetry Club Ready to Battle at First Poetry Slam
When Tiffany Parker started the Poetry Club at Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105, she was skeptical about the response she would receive. So, she embel [...]
Deadline Nears for Round 2 of Choice Lottery Application
There are only several days left before the close of the IPS Choice Lottery application for the 2019-20 school year. For parents still seeking a seat in one of [...]