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Calling ALL Indianola Informal Alumni: Indy is 50!
As we celebrate the 50th year of Indianola Informal's existence, we are hoping to connect with former students, families and staff members to share our gratitude for all the work that our community (past and present) has put into this wonderfully unique and effective model of educating children.
Alumni, please join us on Facebook to re-connect with our community and stay posted on upcoming events.
Please enjoy this slideshow (still under construction) which provides a lot of history and highlights of our school's past.
The Original Indianola!
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School Supply Lists for 2025-2026
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here!
7th/8th Updated Supply List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spZ_68EWrr57JV9sR4VKWmbI5FohSfrK4I5w85tD33s/edit?usp=sharing
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Digital Safety Resources for Families
Please refer to the materials below if you are looking for ways to monitor, filter and stay informed about your student's use of the internet and social media.
These resources are from the Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children's hospital, including the slides from the presentation given to Indianola Families in the winter. Click on the links below!
Healthy Digital Boundaries for Families
Guide to Digital Resilience: 6-10 yrs old
Guide to Popular 'Discord' Site
Parental Control Guide for 'Roblox'
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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Please open the link below for Indianola's updated Parent Involvement Policy:
Parent Involvement Policy - UPDATED <<Click to open
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Stop by the Thanks'Giving' Back Event!
NBC4 and Urban One TV Columbus are feeding the city!
On Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. stop by the Thanks'Giving' Back Event! Families in need will receive one turkey and sides as they drive through the Fort Hayes campus. Don't miss out! 🦃
📍 670 Jack Gibbs BLVD, Columbus, OH 43215. -
Get Your Tickets! Pathway Express Stops at the Lincoln Theatre on Dec. 13
Pathway Express arrives at the Lincoln Theatre on December 13!
- Develop communication skills through improv acting
- Explore storytelling through movement and music
- Engage in hands-on learning by exploring the use of lights and sound
- Discover career opportunities in the arts
- Learn Columbus history in this historic venue
- Meet award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis
Register now for an exciting day with Pathway Express, or click here to learn more!
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Columbus City Schools Distributes Food to Families in Need
Columbus City Schools, City of Columbus, and Franklin County Unite to Support Families Impacted by Federal SNAP Suspension.
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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Highlights from Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Over the course of three nights, Columbus City Schools (CCS) Superintendent and CEO Dr. Angela Chapman joined more than 650 parents, students and stakeholders for the Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series to listen, learn and plan for the future.
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Columbus City Schools Join City of Columbus, Franklin County and Mid-Ohio Food Collective to Support Families
In partnership with the City of Columbus, CCS will distribute more than 46,000 ready-to-eat meals to families affected by the federal shutdown.
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Supt. Dr. Chapman Outlines Vision & Challenges at “Our Future, Our CCS” Public Workshops
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman opened the District’s Our Future, Our CCS workshop series Monday night at South High School, where she outlined her vision for the future of Columbus education.
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Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Join Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education for a community-focused workshop series to reimagine the future of Columbus City Schools.
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Oakland Park Teaches Big Lessons from the Yellow Bus on National Bus Safety Week
Oakland Park Elementary students turned bus safety into a fun, hands-on learning adventure for National School Bus Safety Week.
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Saying Goodbye to Greatness: Berwick’s Retiring Educators Leave Lasting Impressions
Jennifer Bradley, Tracey Johnson, and Wanda Mays look back on a century of combined service at Columbus City Schools.
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National Principals Month: Father and Son Administrators Show Leaders are Grown at CCS
As part of National Principals Month, see how Dion and Deondre Drakeford’s journey from students to administrators reflects the heart of CCS mission to grow leaders.
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40 Columbus City Schools Earn 3-Stars or Better on Latest State Report Card Thousands of Students Enrolled in 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5-Star Ranked Buildings
This year’s results from the latest Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Report Card give Columbus Alternative High School 4.5-Stars, with five schools getting 4-Stars, 10 schools getting 3.5-Stars and 25 schools getting 3-Stars, attended by a total enrollment of 17,985 students.
