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December 2023 Board Meetings

The IPS Board of School Commissioners will host its November Board meetings in person at: For those that cannot attend, written public comment submissions can be made through our submission form.Note: This form is for submitting public written comment only. To attend or make in-person public comment at one of the sessions above, please use one… Read More »December 2023 Board Meetings

Strengthening Student Health: The IPS District Wellness Policy

At IPS, we’re dedicated to promoting a healthy learning environment for our students. Our District Wellness Policy, rooted in the 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act and the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, aims to foster student health and academic success. Key Elements of the Wellness Policy: Get Involved: For more information or to… Read More »Strengthening Student Health: The IPS District Wellness Policy

New School Leader to Lead William Penn Middle School

Indianapolis Public Schools is excited to share that the IPS Board of School Commissioners approved Chelsea Thompson to be the next principal of a William Penn Middle School, a STEM School. She was approved during the Board Action Session on Thursday, November 16. Chelsey Thompson is an established educational strategist with time spent as a… Read More »New School Leader to Lead William Penn Middle School

Bullseye Education: Archery Hits the Mark

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) aims to expand its physical education curriculum by re-introducing archery classes. PE teachers from across the district recently gathered at Shortridge High School to learn or improve their archery skills from an instructor from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Kathy Langdon, the district’s physical education and health coordinator, said IPS… Read More »Bullseye Education: Archery Hits the Mark