Indianapolis Public Schools

Today on WXIN-TV Fox 59 anchor Angela Ganote spotlighted an incredible story of leadership and creativity: fifth-grader Emma Shelton authored “The Best Principal,” a heartfelt tribute to Shauna Lipscomb, who became the principal at Brookside School 54 this fall. Brookside is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) community. Emma’s book celebrates the positive impact of Principal Lipscomb and was published as part of the Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Dreams (LEAD) program, founded by Tevin Studdard, an Indianapolis Public Schools graduate. Through LEAD, students spent months working with mentors to write, design, and publish their books on Amazon—building literacy skills while sharing their unique perspectives. #TeamIPS #education #literacy

Exciting News for IPS Students: New $1M Scholarship Endowment at IU Indianapolis Students from Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) now have a unique opportunity to pursue STEM degrees Indiana University Indianapolis - thanks to a $1 million scholarship endowment created by Kent Hawryluk, co-founder of Carmel-based MBX Biosciences. The Hawryluk Family Scholarship, which currently supports juniors and seniors in the School of Science, is expanding to include the Simon J. Rhodes Legacy Scholarship. This new scholarship will provide tuition assistance to freshmen and sophomores pursuing STEM degrees, with preference given to IPS and Marion County high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and strong academic standing. https://lnkd.in/g_BybMbn #TeamIPS

🎓 Helping Students Earn College Credit’s 🎓 Brooklyn Raines, an English teacher at Crispus Attucks High School, is helping IPS students get ahead by teaching Introduction to Creative Writing for Ivy Tech Community College. Through this dual-credit program, students earn college credits without leaving their high school. To make it happen, Raines applied as an Ivy Tech instructor, completed early college training, and had her curriculum approved. She now teaches the course three days a week and says, “My students are capable,"proving high schoolers can succeed with college-level work. Read more about her inspiring efforts: https://lnkd.in/giR3h52r #DualCredit #TeacherSpotlight #IPSExcellence #TeamIPS

🎓 Breaking Barriers to Higher Education 🎓 “At one point, I wasn’t too sure if I could go to college,” said Kevin Lopez, a graduate of Indianapolis Public Schools now thriving in his first year at Indiana University Indianapolis. “I would always hear about how stressful it was to apply for college, how you have to write an essay. I wasn’t too sure how I would do all that.” Thanks to the Seamless Admissions program, Kevin’s path to college from Arsenal Tech High School became much clearer. This innovative partnership between IPS and IU Indianapolis allows qualifying IPS seniors to bypass traditional applications and fees by completing a simple online form for automatic admission. With only about half of Hoosier high school seniors pursuing college, programs like Seamless Admissions are breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for students like Kevin to achieve their dreams. Thank you, WRTV for highlighting this inspiring initiative and the difference it’s making in our community. Read more about this inspiring partnership and Khttps://lnkd.in/gQzyZepj #HigherEducation #CollegeAccess #IPSExcellence #IUIndianapolis #SeamlessAdmissions #TeamIPS

Meet Dr. Lori Hart, IPS K-8 Elementary and Middle School Counseling Coordinator! 🌟 In our latest Indianapolis Public Schools Employee Spotlight, Lori shares her inspiring journey and over 20 years of experience in professional school counseling, student services, and building-level leadership. From California to Indiana, Lori’s career reflects her passion for comprehensive K-12 student support. With a Doctorate in Education and expertise in social-emotional learning, she’s helping to shape the future of student services at IPS. 📖 Dive into her story and insights in this engaging Q&A: Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK-zqS7d #IPSEmployeeSpotlight #EducatorJourney #CounselingExcellence #PassionForStudents #TeamIPS

🎉 Big scholarship news! Four Indianapolis Public Schools seniors from Shortridge, Arsenal Tech, & George Washington have been named 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars! 🎓✨ They’ve earned full-tuition scholarships to any accredited Indiana college or university. 🌟📚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gF4QEpdv #LillyScholars #IPSProud #FutureLeaders #TeamIPS

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Jessica Barnes, Administrator on Special Assignment🌟 Meet Jessica Barnes, a dedicated leader who has been making a difference in Indianapolis Public Schools for 25 years! Currently serving as the Administrator on Special Assignment at Ernie Pyle School 90, Jessica has worn many hats throughout her impressive career: ✅ 15 years as a teacher ✅ 2 years as an instructional coach ✅ 8 years as an administrator In this Q&A, Jessica shares her journey, insights, and passion for education, showcasing her deep commitment to supporting students, staff, and families. Her wealth of experience and leadership skills continue to strengthen our district every day. Click the link below to read more about Jessica's story and her impact at IPS! 📸 https://lnkd.in/gREbGS5p Let’s celebrate Jessica’s incredible contributions to education and our community! #EmployeeSpotlight #LeadershipInEducation #TeamIPS #EducationalExcellence

Big news for Marion County students! The Seamless Admissions program at Indiana University Indianapolis is expanding once again. Originally launched in partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) for flagship high schools, the program extended to IPS innovation high schools last year. Now, as reported by the Indianapolis Star, the initiative is broadening its reach to include students across Marion County—opening the door for even more seniors to pursue a college education. To date, over 450 IPS seniors have already qualified for admission for fall 2025, and first-year attendance among IPS graduates has risen as a result of this impactful program. This continued expansion shows how collaboration can break down barriers and create greater access to higher education for local students. #education #TeamIPS https://lnkd.in/gjaJn-kj