IPS began tearing down the historic Joyce Kilmer School 69 and plans to rebuild it over the next two years into the district's new high ability school.
Under a new federal policy pushed by the Trump administration, schools will no longer be considered "protected" areas from ICE.
Lawmakers are discussing raising the minimum teacher salary from the states current mandate of $40,000. Nearly all Marion County school districts offer at least $50,000.
IPS student-athletes will go down in history for hitting the slopes for the first time ever in the 2025 Special Olympics Indiana State Winter Games.
IPS Securex Holdings warns that it will report a net loss for its 1HFY2025 ended Dec, versus earnings of $0.18 million for the half year ended Dec 2023. The security company blames lower revenue in 1HFY2025 as a maintenance contract with a customer had expired. It experienced slower project delivery as well which affected revenue booking as well.
Indianapolis Public Schools wrote in an email to families Wednesday night that the district will not allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers into schools without a judicial warrant. The message came after the Trump administration issued a new directive that allows ICE officers to arrest people in sensitive areas,
The Public School STEM Innovation Fair featured more than 100 projects from students between kindergarten and 8th grade.
The $35-million facility is being funded through the $410 million Rebuilding Stronger capital referendum approved by voters in 2023.
Indiana lawmakers have been considering a bill that could lead to a state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools and several other districts in the state. Essentially, if 50% or more of a districts' students are enrolled in charter schools,
IPS says it is "committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students and families."
The School 69 building was rated as “unsatisfactory” in a districtwide building assessment by Indianapolis Public Schools — the lowest rating.
SEGA files new trademark for Skies of Arcadia, hinting at a potential return. It's not a confirmation of a sequel, but SEGA is considering its dormant IPs. SEGA has been reviving classic franchises, so Skies of Arcadia may come back.