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 Indianapolis, IN
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From the class clown to the big stage, it all started right here. IPS isn’t just buildings, it’s the launchpad for the next generation of legends like @therealmikeepps. Choose IPS: We’re Here. For You. Learn more and enroll your child for the 2026-27 school year at myips.org/chooseyourips #ChooseYourIPS #IndianapolisPublicSchools #Indianapolis
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Caitlin Clark in the house at @IPS_NorthwestMS!! 🏀🎒 Hundreds of students from IPS received backpacks filled with school supplies and books thanks to the @CaitlinClark22 Foundation!
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Lots of hugs after @Attucks_Sports sports wins their first state championship since 1959!!! #TigerPride
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⬇️CHECK THIS OUT⬇️ Our high school principals took time out of their busy schedules to do the #InMyFeelings Dance Challenge and issue one of their own!👍👍Mr. Franklin @arsenal_tech, Ms. Franklin @CAMMHS, Mr. Law @GWContinentals & Mr. O’Day @Shortridge #IPSBack2School

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🐴 Giddy up! 🐴 Superintendent @AleesiaLJohnson and #teamIPS are ready to get up for a great start to the school year with the #GitUpChallenge! We hope our students are as excited as we are about #myIPS classes starting tomorrow! 🤠
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Anthony returned to a hero’s welcome at @JamesGarfield31 this morning! 👏 The 3rd grader missed three months of school while getting a new kidney. From the looks of things, he’s super excited to be back and his classmates are glad to have him back!
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ATTENTION: Aleesia Johnson announced as @IPSSchools Interim Superintendent. She is the first African-American woman to lead the district. Learn more here: bit.ly/2L1rUJf (📸: @AleesiaLJohnson)
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The IPS Board recognized Dr. Pat Payne, Director of the IPS Racial Equity Office, tonight for her tremendous efforts in guiding the district’s racial equity initiatives. Dr. Payne was presented with a framed copy of the Racial Equity Mindset policy she helped craft.
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Game over! TIGERS WIN!!! 73-71. @Attucks_Sports #TigerPride
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📣 IT’S OFFICIAL 📣 The IPS Board of School Commissioners has officially voted Aleesia Johnson IPS Superintendent! CONGRATULATIONS #myIPS
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IPS served 14,273 meals over spring break 2017! Thank you to all of our partners who helped spread the word! #PartnershipsThatWork
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“Our district would face $28 million in cuts as retribution for protecting our children’s health. I will not open our schools at risk of the safety of our students, staff, families and community.” @AleesiaLJohnson indystar.com/story/opinion/2…

IPS superintendent: Anyone in our shoes wouldn't suggest schools operate with less funding

I will not open our schools at risk of the safety of our students, staff, families and community, Aleesia Johnson writes.

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Dr. Payne has been an advocate for racial equity for over 50 years! Now director of the IPS Racial Equity Office, we are very fortunate to have her vision and leadership. #myIPS #StrongerTogetherIPS
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Meet Pat Payne, an IPS teacher who has spent more than 5 decades working on racial equity dlvr.it/RZqmxH
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As part of the Breaking Down Barriers Collection, @Converse has created @CAttucksIPS All Star shoes! 🏀 👟 Learn more: myips.org/blog/district/conv…
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This Black History Month #myIPS, @Pacers and @HondaIndiana have teamed up to recognize African American figures in our community making history now. Today, we highlight @Catchin24! #BlackHistoryMonth #StrongerTogetherIPS
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The CNA program at @CAttucksIPS gathered supplies to donate to @EskenaziHealth this afternoon.The program was able to give 35 safety glasses, 750 pairs of gloves, 500 masks & 80 pairs of shoes. To all medical professionals & staff, thank you for your tireless work and sacrifice.
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Students at the new @IpsButlerLab55 got a special greeting this morning from @butleru @ButlerBlue3 From the looks of things, he’s enjoying the ❤️ #GoBoltDogs #IPSBack2School
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The @NBA and @Pacers have announced that IPS' own Oscar Robertson will receive a statue in front of @CAttucksIPS 🤩 #TeamIPS #NBAAllStar @IPSAthletics
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We're so excited! Nearly 300 #myIPS high school girls get to spend time with the former first lady, @MichelleObama, thanks to the @womensfundindy! Learn more in the latest edition of our IPS newsletter, The Achiever: owl.li/b8xa30ijEZA
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Our school district carries the name of the city because the future of Indianapolis depends on Indianapolis Public Schools. #RebuildingStrongerIPS ➡️ myips.org/rebuilding-stronge…
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History was made at Indianapolis Public Schools as the IPS Board of School Commissioners approved a groundbreaking racial equity policy and Black Lives Matter resolution. Learn more: myips.org/blog/district/ips-…
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IPS Board of School Commissioners just voted to move start date for the 2020-21 school year to August 17, 2020. IPS Mueve la Fecha de Inicio del Ano Escolar 2020-21 al 17 de Agosto del 2020. Learn more 👉 myips.org/blog/district/indi…
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Hey 🗣 @ciara isn’t the only one who’s going to #LevelUp 🎶 this school year ➡️ Our #myIPS kiddos at @PMiller114 are ready to #LEVELUP too 📚🎒😉✨
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Superintendent Aleesia Johnson and South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg converse with Indy Mayor Joe Hoggsett.
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Today we say goodbye to Superintendent @FerebeeIPS. We wish you nothing but the best in Washington D.C.
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“Where are the young people sitting?” asked Michelle Obama. The nearly 300 IPS students in attendance stood up in a section just off to the side of the stage and cheered! “I’m glad you’re here,” she said. @MichelleObama #myIPS
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Today the #myIPS Office of Communications and Engagement joined Interim Superintendent @AleesiaLJohnson in wearing blue and gold to support #myIPS partner, @Pacers, as they tip off this weekend for round one of the @NBA playoffs. #GoldDontQuit (cc: @IndyMayorJoe)
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FAMILIES🚨: Due to dangerous road conditions, all Indianapolis Public Schools campuses are closed today – Thursday, November 15, 2018.
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The @NEAToday will honor Dr. Patricia Payne with the H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award! This award recognizes educators who free the education profession from inequities based on race. We are so lucky to have Dr. Payne as #myIPS strives for equity! 👉myips.org/blog/district/the-…
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The IPS Board of School Commissioners approves starting the 2020-21 school year with 100% remote learning for all students. 👉myips.org/blog/district/ips-…
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IPS will operate on a two hour delay, Monday, February 23, 2015.
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A new initiative will make it easier for IPS students to enroll at @IUPUI by automatically admitting those with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

New seamless admissions initiative announced for Indianapolis students

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IPS will operate on a two hour delay, Thursday, February 19, 2015.
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Hundreds of #myIPS students are joining in solidarity with survivors of the mass shooting that occurred one month ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Students at @BroadRippleMHS read aloud names of the 17 that were murdered that day. #NationalWalkoutDay #BRWalkout
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Please share: During spring break, students will still be able to get free breakfast & lunch at 29 locations. Visit bit.ly/2n1esLl
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Indianapolis Public Schools has named @DrNHenderson as its new Chief Schools Officer. Learn more about Henderson and her new role with the district. 👉 ipsnewsroom.org/indianapolis…
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Day one of #myIPS is in the 📚books! Check out the sights and sounds from around the district as we kick off the year on a great note! 🎼😎🎼 #proudtobepublic #teamIPS
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IMPORTANT – All school campuses will be operating on a two hour delay today, February 20th.
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As part of their #KickItOnTheCourt campaign, @Original_Turner x @Pacers x @MountainDew delivered custom new shoes to our high school basketball teams! Thank you to our community partners for helping support our student athletes. 👟🏀 #StrongerTogetherIPS
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IPS releases details for healthy pre-packaged meal and student medication pick up for Friday, March 13, 2020. 👉 myips.org/blog/covid-19/meal…
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We could not be more proud of how @Attucks_Sports has represented the district both on and off the court! #myIPS #ProudToBePublic
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Students go wild at @IPS_CFI #2 as @IndyCar drivers @edcarpenter20 and @DanicaPatrick walk in for @IMS #CommunityDay
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What happens when an @IPSSchools teacher decides to put her entire class in her WEDDING !? Find out here: owl.li/tBsY30e1EvC
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GOOD NEWS! We hit our HIGHEST graduation rate in seven years! More than 80% of our students graduated last school year. That’s nearly a 6% increase over previous years. Details: bit.ly/2Dp1fSC
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Dr. Pat Payne presenting Racial Equity Mindset, Commitment and Action policy. “Let’s make racial equity a movement not a moment.” - Dr. Payne Watch live here👉 vimeo.com/399005555
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Our kiddos are STILL talking about yesterday’s @IMS 2021 Community Day! @IndyCar drivers visited several of our schools to share with students what it takes to become an #INDYCAR driver and why education plays an important role.🏎🏁 @IPSPark82 @IPSNicholson96 #Indy500 #ThisIsMay
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“You don’t have to wait. You can make a difference RIGHT NOW!” says @VicOladipo from the @Pacers. He spent time today encouraging students at @FWParker56 to start working towards their goals. Thanks @IPSAthletics 🏀📚✏️✨ #myIPS #Pacers
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It’s a little different. But we’re back learning TOGETHER. We’re back creating TOGETHER. We’re back smiling TOGETHER. We’re back TOGETHER! #StrongerTogetherIPS
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Our city has raised an initial $2.6 million for the new Indianapolis E-Learning Fund, which will support students across Marion County. See a full list of current funders: indy.gov/elearning #IndyElearning
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TODAY #myIPS students at @arsenal_tech got to meet @TheRealMikeEpps! He was interviewed here in his hometown of #Indianapolis by @ampharris on the release of his new book “Unsuccessful Thug” and encouraged students to pursue our 3E’s after graduation - Enroll, Enlist, Employ.
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In an effort to continue to keep our students, staff and families safe from COVID-19, all IPS schools will be closed March 13–April 5, 2020. 👉 myips.org/about-us/covid-19-…
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TODAY IS A DAY FOR CELEBRATION 🎉 More than 190 #myIPS @DonorsChoose projects were fully-funded last night! That means 137 @IPSschools teachers will receive $122,773 for their classrooms! Congrats to all of our teachers who will take part in today’s #BestSchoolDay celebration!
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Due to projected frigid temperatures IPS campuses and central services will be closed on January 7, 2015.
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Congratulations to Corye Franklin! Tonight he was announced as the new Principal of @arsenal_tech - the district's largest high school, beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Franklin most recently served as principal of William Penn School 49: ow.ly/1rGJ30kIyn9
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IPS, @Pacers and @HondaIndiana begin Black History Month by celebrating Dr. Patricia Payne! Like, follow, share and please join us this February as we celebrate today’s African American history makers in our community. #BlackHistoryMonth
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IPS will operate on a two hour delay, Friday, February 20, 2015.
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All Indianapolis Public Schools are closed tomorrow, January 30th, 2019. IPS employees, click here for details on report to-work-obligations: ow.ly/R6Co30nvf6S
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#womenshistorymonth: @Catchin24 is a retired @WNBA player and 4x Olympic gold medalist! Her Catch The Stars Foundation inspires youth through fitness + mentoring. She owns @TeasMeIndy and is the Director of Player Programs + Franchise Development w/ @Pacers Sports & Ent.
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🗣️Launching Today!👟 
Converse’s second Breaking Down Barriers collection honors the 1954–1955 @CAttucksIPS basketball team’s achievement of winning the Indiana State Basketball Championship. 🏆 
➡️ myips.org/blog/district/the-…
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We're very excited to have @CarrieCBlack join the IPS Public Relations Dept and share her expertise as our new Media Relations Coordinator!
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This Black History Month #myIPS, @Pacers and @HondaIndiana teamed up to highlight African American figures making a difference in our community. Some of those recognized were honored at tonight’s Pacers game! #BlackHistoryMonth   #StrongerTogetherIPS
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Happy #NationalTeacherDay! We appreciate all of the hard work our dedicated educators do! Thank you, teachers! ❤️🍎📚bit.ly/2ouMLIH
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ICYMI: @MalcolmBrogdon7 spoke with @NBAonTNT about the @BrogdonFamFnd partnering with IPS and the @IPSFund to send some of our students on the Social Justice HBCU Tour. 👨🏽‍🎓👩🏿‍🎓 Students can apply and learn more here➡️ myips.org/blog/district/ips-…
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Thank you @Ebron85 @Colts @CampbellsChunky for serving dinner to our @arsenal_tech students and their champions! Campbell’s also donated 10,000 bowls of soup to the IPS Career Technology Center Culinary Arts program & school food pantry. #ChampionsOfChunky #StrongerTogetherIPS
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Rapper @Tee_Grizzley drops some knowledge on students @arsenal_tech during a surprise visit. He shared how he turned his life around after a troubled childhood, a life of crime and time in prison. #LessonsLearnedLessonsTaught
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Thank you @Colts and @coltscommunity for the new playground at @ErniePyle90! 🙌
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Introducing Ernie Pyle Elementary’s new playground 🛝 We’re so proud to have hosted our 16th annual Playground Build yesterday. Over 150 volunteers, including our players, partners and staff members, completed the build in just SIX hours! This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous contributions of our sponsors - thank you for being Makers of Moments!
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🚨SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨IPS Names @AleesiaLJohnson as the next superintendent for #myIPS. Click here to read more ➡️ myips.org/blog/district/the-…
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IPS, @Pacers and @HondaIndiana continue to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing Indiana Pacers Head Coach Nate McMillan! #BlackHistoryMonth   #StrongerTogetherIPS
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IPS has named John “Jack” Hesser of @Harshman_MMS as the 2021 Teacher of the Year! 🎊🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉 Learn more about Hesser and his dedication to our kiddos here. 👉myips.org/blog/district/indi…
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IPS is distributing healthy pre-packaged meals for ALL students today. Pickup locations include seven IPS schools AND two apartment complexes. 👉 myips.org/blog/covid-19/meal…
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We want to hear from you–please attend our upcoming community meetings to discuss potential high school closings: myips.org/facitiliestaskforc…
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🐯 TIGER PRIDE! 🐯 The @Attucks_Sports cheerleaders are ready to bring the 🔥 tonight @WTHRcom #OPFB with @calabro13sports and @TaylorTannebaum!!! Here’s a sneak peek from this afternoon’s practice👇Tune in at 11 for the full performance!
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - @salesforce donates $500,000 to @IPSSchools through a grant that will prepare #myIPS students for college and career. Learn more: bit.ly/2GQ1ryk
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#BlackHistoryMonth: Maggie A. Lewis (@MaggieALewis)was the first Black woman president of Indianapolis City County Council. Currently she serves as CEO of @BGCINDY.
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1955, 1956, 1959...2017! Great evening celebrating the newest generation of the @Attucks_Sports legacy! #ProudToBePublic
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IMPORTANT🚨: All school campuses are closed January 2, 2018 for students & staff. Lunch service will be provided from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. at the following locations: @ArlingtonWds99 @CWilde79 @IPSSkillen34 @JWRiley43 @ThomasGregg15 Details here: bit.ly/2CovwnD
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Our high school students are very excited to ride the @IndyGoBus #RedLine! All #myIPS students can ride for free and have easier access to work, school, internships and activities.
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#BlackHistoryMonth: @AleesiaLJohnson is the first African American woman to lead @IPSSchools.
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A HUGE thanks to @katiehargitt and @fuelthefemale for exposing our high school girls to an exciting day at @IMS and sharing careers for women in motorsports along with Day 1 of practice rounds. 🏎 🏎@arsenal_tech @Shortridge @GWContinentals
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Thank you Indy for investing in our kids and community! 🤗 #WeChooseIPS
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A standing ovation for Harold “Chip” Ford, Jr. who is retiring after over 4️⃣0️⃣ years of service and dedication to the IPS community. Chip served as a truck driver with our Facilities Management Division.
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All Indianapolis Public Schools are on a two hour delay Friday, February 1, 2019.
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Hundreds of @GWContinentals students, staff & alumni honored Karli Smith, one of the FedEx shooting victims, with this balloon release today. Karli was a 2020 GWHS graduate and longtime #myIPS student. We grieve with her family over a beautiful life cut too short. 💜🤍💙
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#BlackHistoryMonth: Barbara Boyd was Indianapolis’ first African American female television journalist.
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IPS & @CircleCityBroa1 have formed an exciting partnership to broadcast academic lessons to K-8 IPS students five days a week. Lessons presented by IPS teachers will start airing from 8 AM to 10 AM Monday - Friday on @MyINDYtv beginning April 27. 👉 myips.org/?p=242975
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Congrats to @arsenal_tech's Alliyah Bacon for being awarded a $10,000 check from @WNBA legend @Catchin24: Details: bit.ly/2tuJmQ6
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Indianapolis Public Schools is devastated by the loss of 2020 graduate Karli Smith, one of the victims in the FedEx shooting. Read our full statement here: myips.org/blog/district/dist…
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All Indianapolis Public Schools are on a 2 hour delay due to inclement weather. Please note that today’s road conditions could cause buses to run on a delay.
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Indianapolis Public Schools is excited to announce Ethan Hoffman from @IPSNewcomer as the 2020 #myIPS Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Mr. Hoffman.
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IPS has teamed up with @GleanersFBIndy to deliver meal packages TOMORROW. Families can pickup one 17 pound box of food! Distribution will be held from 4 to 6 PM Mondays and Fridays. Follow the link below for locations. 🥘🍽🍎 #StrongerTogetherIPS 👉 myips.org/blog/district/ips-…
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IMPORTANT – All school campuses will be operating on a two hour delay TOMORROW (1/5/18) due to extreme cold.
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Today @Attucks_Sports is celebrating back to back sectional titles and prepping for regionals this weekend - Goodluck Champs 🏀✨ You can order a commemorative sectional champions t-shirt here: cattucks.itemorder.com/
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Congratulations to IPS Chief of Staff @AhmedatIPS for making the @IBJ 2018 Class of Forty Under 40. Click here to read why he’s one of Indy’s rising stars: ibj.com/articles/67412-forty…
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#BlackHistoryMonth: Terri Cope-Walton is the first African American female news director in Indianapolis.
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About 1,000 students from IPS participated in the 2023 APEX Benefits Monumental Kids 5K, this morning at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Empowering IPS Students Through the 2023 Monumental Kids 5K

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Congratulations to @AleesiaLJohnson as she starts her 10th year with #TeamIPS and sixth year as Superintendent! 👏
Dr. Aleesia Johnson@AleesiaLJohnson
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9 years ago this month, I started my new job in @IPSSchools. 5 years ago today, I was announced as the new permanent superintendent of @IPSSchools! I’m proud of my time in IPS, especially over the last 5 years. We’ve done so much and there’s more to do! So, year 10? Let’s go!! 💙
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Read a special message from Supt. @AleesiaLJohnson about the recent events impacting our city and country in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. 👉myips.org/blog/district/a-sp…
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IPS Families: Due to driver call offs we are unable to run our regular school bus routes in a safe and efficient manner today. Schools will remain open however, students not able to attend school will not be marked absent. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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Earlier this week at @IPS_NorthwestMS, @TTindy opened their second location! Teacher’s Treasures has provided free school supplies to teachers for 22 years. Thank you @KennyKennyMoe3 and all the community partners that made this possible! 📚🖍✏️✂️🖇 #StrongerTogetherIPS #Colts
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Be safe. Be kind. Be smart. We are #INthistogether and social distancing can help us defeat COVID-19. Spread the word, not the virus. 👉 myips.org/blog/district/gove…
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