Latest District News Stories
Howe and Harshman Middle School Leaders Announced
Indianapolis Public Schools is excited to share that the IPS Board of School Commissioners approved Frances Rivera to be the principal of Howe IB Middle School. She was approved during the Board Action Session on Thursday, Sept. 28. Rivera comes to Howe with 12 years in education, most recently as assistant principal at Ernie Pyle… Read More »Howe and Harshman Middle School Leaders Announced
Pacers, Lilly Foundations Tip Off Year Two of NBA Math Hoops at William McKinley School 39
The Pacers Foundation and the Lilly Foundation tip off the second year of the successful NBA Math Hoops program today at IPS WilliamMcKinley School 39 part of Lilly’s Global Day of Service. Pacers executives, Lilly employees, and education leaders were on-site with students as they began the second year of Math Hoops play. “The fact that NBA… Read More »Pacers, Lilly Foundations Tip Off Year Two of NBA Math Hoops at William McKinley School 39
New seamless admissions initiative to reduce barriers to college for IPS students
IU Indianapolis, IPS, EmployIndy partner on new initiative A new initiative will make it easier for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) students to enroll at Indiana University Indianapolis by automatically admitting those with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Instead of students having to apply, supply their high school transcripts and pay an application fee, qualifying students… Read More »New seamless admissions initiative to reduce barriers to college for IPS students
Five Questions with Claudia Arteaga: IPS Staffer Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently asked Claudia Arteaga, who recently began as the district’s ESL College and Career Readiness Coordinator, what National Hispanic Heritage Month means to her. National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements… Read More »Five Questions with Claudia Arteaga: IPS Staffer Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Five Questions with Radelkys Juarez: IPS Equity Manager Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently asked Radelkys Juarez, Employee Relations Equity Manager for the district, what National Hispanic Heritage Month means to her. National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Hailing… Read More »Five Questions with Radelkys Juarez: IPS Equity Manager Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month