School Announcements
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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!
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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
Indianola Calendar
News
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CCS Announces “Heat Up Your Attendance!” Challenge Winners
Columbus City Schools is proud to recognize the district’s most improved schools in November’s Heat Up Your Attendance! Challenge held November 10-December 12.
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Across CCS, TAPS Academy Empowers Youth Leaders and Fosters Stronger Police Partnerships
Middle school students throughout CCS, including those at Buckeye, Starling, and Yorktown Middle Schools graduated from the TAPS program.
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Columbus City Schools Continues to Distribute Food to Students at Five Sites on November 14
Superintendent & CEO Dr. Angela Chapman, staff and members of the Board of Elections will be helping hand out food at West High School from 4 to 6:00 p.m. on November 14.
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Students, Staff, and Volunteers Unite to Feed Thousands of CCS Families During Government Shutdown
As a federal government shutdown pulled SNAP support from families across Franklin County, Columbus City Schools jumped into action, opening sites for emergency meal distribution.
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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.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5579
Email: indianolaes@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Indianola Informal K-8 School
251 E Weber Rd.
Columbus, OH 43202

