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Recent News About Indianapolis Public Schools
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IPS partners with Elevance Health to open new weight room at Northwest Middle School
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has unveiled a renovated weight room at Northwest Middle School, completed through a partnership with Elevance Health and the Impact Fitness Foundation.
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Broad Ripple High School alumni plan homecoming parade to celebrate legacy
The Broad Ripple High School Alumni Association is organizing its annual Homecoming Parade and Celebration to honor the school's legacy and mark the 2024 reopening of Broad Ripple Middle School.
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Arsenal Tech graduate Kevin Rosales begins studies at IU Jacobs School of Music
Kevin Rosales, a 2025 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, has begun his studies at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music after developing his musical talent through Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) programs.
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Indy Eleven honors Dr. Arturo Rodriguez with community leadership award
Indy Eleven, a professional soccer team in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, principal of Theodore Potter School 74, with the 2025 Campeones de la Comunidad Award during a ceremony on September 21.
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Indianapolis Public Schools partners with alumnus-led firm on major facility upgrades
Shane Conner, president and CEO of Advanced Technologies in Electrical and Communications, Inc. (ATEC), is leading efforts to modernize Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) as part of the district’s $410 million 2023 Capital Referendum.
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Brookside School 54 opens wellness lounge for teachers with community partners
Brookside School 54, part of the Indianapolis Public Schools system, will soon open a wellness lounge for teachers.
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Indianapolis elementary school uses chicken coop for hands-on STEM education
At William McKinley School 39, part of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), students are participating in a unique STEM learning initiative involving the care of chickens and ducks.
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Indianapolis Fire Department to hold fall fire safety festival on October 11
The Indianapolis Fire Department is organizing the “Showcase and Fall Fire Safety Festival” on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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Indianapolis Public Schools joins statewide College Go! Week with events at local high schools
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will join schools across Indiana in celebrating College Go!
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Indianapolis Public Schools encourages community to wear pink for breast cancer awareness
Indianapolis Public Schools is encouraging staff and students to wear pink clothing in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Two IPS campuses recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for 2025
Two Indianapolis Public Schools campuses, Ernie Pyle School 90 and Thomas Carr Howe Middle School, have been named to the America’s Healthiest Schools list for 2025 by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
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Indianapolis Public Schools board sets in-person meetings for September 2025
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners has announced that its September 2025 board meetings will be held in person.
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IPS launches K–12 swimming program focused on safety and student wellness
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will launch a new K–12 swimming program this October, aiming to provide students with essential water safety skills and promote overall wellness.
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Indianapolis Public Schools plans Go Pink Day for breast cancer awareness
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will observe a districtwide Go Pink Day on Friday, October 3, as part of its annual effort to support breast cancer awareness throughout the month.
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Basset Hound puppy joins School 51 as therapy dog in training
Principal Christine Rembert of James Russell Lowell School 51 has introduced a new member to the school community: MJ, a five-month-old Basset Hound.
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Cafeteria worker inspires creativity at James Whitcomb Riley School 43
At James Whitcomb Riley School 43, art is not confined to the classroom.
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Indianapolis Public Schools launches youth pickleball club for students
Indianapolis Public Schools has announced the launch of a youth pickleball club, which will be led by instructors from Vamos Pickleball.
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Indianapolis Public Schools alumnus Christopher Sutton discusses impact of district on his life
Christopher Sutton, a 1995 graduate of George Washington High School, recently shared how his experiences in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) influenced his life and career.
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Indianapolis Public Schools’ Dr. Megan Carlson honored with national immunization award
Dr. Megan Carlson, director of health services at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), has been named a 2025 Immunization Champion Award winner by the Association of Immunization Managers, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and...
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IPS reports significant rise in third grade reading scores
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) reported a 10 percentage point increase in IREAD scores for the 2024–25 school year, reaching 69.8% of third graders passing the exam.