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Recent News About Indianapolis Public Schools
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IPS and Marion County Public Health Department offer vaccine clinic at Arsenal Tech
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and the Marion County Public Health Department will host a Last Chance Vaccine and Health Clinic at Arsenal Technical High School on Friday, October 17.
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IPS names Jeremy Baugh and Allyson Peterkin as 2026 Principals of the Year
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has announced Jeremy Baugh of Broad Ripple Middle School and Allyson Peterkin of Daniel Webster School 46 as the district’s 2026 Principals of the Year.
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Rousseau McClellan School 91 finds creative inspiration in classroom mascot
At Rousseau McClellan School 91, a Montessori school in Indianapolis, an unexpected figure has become central to the art classroom experience.
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Indianapolis Public Schools board announces in-person October 2025 meetings
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners has announced that its October 2025 board meetings will be held in person.
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Indianapolis Public Schools expands milestone celebration into week-long event
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is expanding its annual Milestone Day into a week-long event, called Milestone Week, which will take place from October 6 to October 10.
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Colts host Hispanic Heritage Football Camp at Theodore Potter School 74
The Indianapolis Colts will hold a Hispanic Heritage Football Camp at Theodore Potter School 74 on Tuesday, October 7.
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Pumpkin patch event planned for IPS students at William McKinley School 39
Indianapolis Public Schools is partnering with Baldwin Excavation to offer a pumpkin patch experience for students at William McKinley School 39.
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Indianapolis Public Schools board urges democratic oversight and stable funding in education reform
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners has outlined its recommendations to the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA) regarding the future of public education in the city.
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Broad Ripple Middle School students win top spots at Monumental Kids 5K
Two students from Broad Ripple Middle School achieved notable results at the recent Apex Benefits Monumental Kids 5K, which was presented by Indiana University Indianapolis.
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Mike Akers reflects on nearly three decades serving Indianapolis Public Schools
Mike Akers, assistant principal at William McKinley School 39, reflected on his nearly three-decade career with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) in a recent Q&A session.
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Indianapolis Public Schools schedules FAFSA filing nights for students and families
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1, 2025.
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IPS partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for new mentorship pilot at School 51
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has begun a new mentorship program in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI).
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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.