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Recent News About Indianapolis Public Schools
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41st Annual IPS Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The IPS Racial Equity Office is hosting the 41st annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, January 14 at 10 a.m.
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IPS Educator to be Honored at Monday’s National Football Championship Game
Northwest Middle School teacher Kevin Melrose plans to soak it all in Monday at the 2022 National College Football Championship when he is one of 74 educators across the nation holding the American flag on the field while the national anthem is being played.
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Important Announcement: Return from Winter Break
Before winter break ends, we wanted to share a few reminders and updates.
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WISH-TV honors Harshman band leader with Golden Apple
Daniel Dorsett has a reputation for being here, there, and everywhere in his short tenure at Harshman Middle School.
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Federal Grant to Bolster Students, Families and Communities in Two East Side Indianapolis Neighborhoods
Two east side neighborhoods will receive a much-needed boost in supports and wrap-around services to improve the lives of students and families and to continue the revitalization efforts happening in the area, thanks to a $30 million Promise Neighborhood Grant.
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Mayor Hogsett, Marian University Announce $7.5M Initiative to Support Far Eastside Schools
Mayor Joe Hogsett, in partnership with Marian University’s Center for Vibrant Schools and President Daniel J. Elsener, announced the launch of City Connects in Marion County, an initiative that will invest $7.5 million in 12 public schools on the city’s Far Eastside over the next three years.
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REMINDER: The Annual Choice Application is open!
Indianapolis Public Schools recently issued the following announcement.The application timeline for the two-round Choice Application is: Round 1: NOW–January 31, 2022 Round 2: February 1–April 29, 2022Learn more https://myips.org/.../the-annual-choice-application.../Original source can be found here.
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IPS Board approves the district’s plan to share 2018 referendum funds with IPS Innovation charter schools
The IPS Board of School Commissioners just approved (with a vote of 5-1 and one abstention) the district’s plan to share 2018 referendum funds with IPS Innovation charter schools.
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IPS Administration Presents Referendum Sharing Plan to Board
Referendum sharing has been a consistent topic during the public comment portion of the IPS Board of School Commissioners Board Review and Action sessions.
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November Board Meetings Held In Person with COVID Safety Protocols in Place/Las Reuniones de la Junta para Noviembre Se Llevan a Cabo en Persona con los Protocolos de Seguridad de COVID Implementados
The IPS Board of School Commissioners will host its November Board meetings in person in the boardroom at the John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services, 120 E. Walnut St., at:
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Hoosiers Ages 5-11 Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine / Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Indianapolis Public Schools recently issued the following announcement.The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine following Tuesday’s authorization of the pediatric vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Indianapolis Public Schools Continues Focus on Employee Compensation Through 2023
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners unanimously approved increases in pay for district teachers with the ratification of the latest collective bargaining agreement with the Indianapolis Education Association (IEA) during the October Board Action Session on Thursday, Oct. 28.
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ICYMI: The IPS Board of School Commissioners is asking you to share your ideas on ways to rebuild stronger
All thoughts and ideas are welcomed.
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Join us for the virtual IPS Showcase of Schools on Friday, October 29
Join us for the virtual IPS Showcase of Schools on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Helping to ensuring no family goes hungry
Helping to ensuring no family goes hungry, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. is a steadfast IPS partner in offering meals to IPS students and families whether at school distributions or at other opportunities throughout the city.
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Mark your calendars for Fall Break, October 11–15, 2021
Meals will not be served during fall break due to a federal requirement that limits the meal service program to a 10-day break minimum.
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Colts, volunteers brave heat, humidity to build new playground
After walking through the new playground at Sankofa School of Success #99, Principal Tihesha Henderson beamed as she considered how the newly installed monkey bars, slides, and swings — courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts — will dramatically impact the lives of her students.
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Arsenal Technical taps former WNBA player to head athletic programs
Veteran athletic administrator and former WNBA standout Monica Maxwell has been appointed to lead sports programs at Arsenal Technical High School.
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Welcoming All Families, Regardless of Home Language
A Message from IPS Teacher of the Year: Sarah TeKolste
