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IPS Supt. Dr. Aleesia Johnson to Deliver 2023 State of the District Speech
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson will deliver her annual State of the District speech on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “An Invitation: Choose Your IPS.” “In recent years, the messages you’ve heard from me have been necessary, real, and tough — about sacrifices we’ve needed to make… Read More »IPS Supt. Dr. Aleesia Johnson to Deliver 2023 State of the District Speech
IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson Gives 2023 State of the District Address: “This is Your Invitation to Choose Your IPS”
Tonight, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson delivered her annual State of the District address to a live audience of students, parents, teachers, and community members at Broad Ripple Elementary School. This speech marks the next chapter of the district’s Rebuilding Stronger plan, which will give IPS families and students the opportunity to… Read More »IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson Gives 2023 State of the District Address: “This is Your Invitation to Choose Your IPS”
Five Questions with Alma Figueroa: IPS alum and Current Employee Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently asked Alma Figueroa, who recently began as the Title IX Case Manager for the district’s Stronger Tomorrow Program (working with the IPS Legal Counsel), on 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… Read More »Five Questions with Alma Figueroa: IPS alum and Current Employee Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating Excellence: Sidener Academy Recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized Sidener Academy as one of the 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. Sidener is a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) community of schools serving… Read More »Celebrating Excellence: Sidener Academy Recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Five Questions with Walter Feshold: Sidener Staff Member Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently asked Walter Feshold, who moved to Indiana just a few years ago and now teaches Spanish to middle school students at the Sidener Academy, what National Hispanic Heritage Month means to him. National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of… Read More »Five Questions with Walter Feshold: Sidener Staff Member Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month
COVID Update
With the start of school, we are also seeing an increase in COVID cases throughout our school buildings. We want to send out a few reminders on how to keep yourself, your families and our school communities safe. IPS continues to recommend getting the COVID vaccine to best protect yourself and others. Individuals 6 months… Read More »COVID Update