District Announcements
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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the district by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
School Announcements
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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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Indianola K-8 School Tours
We welcome prospective families to visit Indianola ahead of the School Choice Elementary Lottery deadline on March 31. We offer scheduled group tours throughout the winter and request that you RSVP for your preferred date at the newsletter here: bit.ly/indianolatours
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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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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
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The Mia Barnes Story: Meet the CCS Alumna Behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Iconic Music Video
Mia Barnes, a CCS alumna and rising star in the Los Angeles creative industry, has built a successful career directing music videos and commercials for top artists and brands, thanks to her early artistic foundation and relentless drive.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
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Woodward Park Middle School Student-Athlete Scores City League Championships in Three Different Sports
As a middle schooler, Shandrella Lynn Balima is already a three time City League Champion in three different sports - and she's not finished yet!
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Portrait of a Graduate in Action: 94 CCS Students Named Best All-Around by Columbus Youth Foundation
Presented by the Columbus Youth Foundation, 94 students from across Columbus City Schools received the 2025 Best All-Around Student Awards.
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Surprise Guest Bill Nye Reignites Passion at CCS Summer Experience Professional Development
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, Columbus City Schools (CCS) gears up for the best weeks of summer: Summer Experience. Bill Nye the Science Guy surprised educators at engaging professional development day geared towards igniting their excitement for the summer.
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CCS Announces 2025 Summer Events
Mark your calendars for a summer of fun with Columbus City Schools!
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More Ways CCS Is Aligning Resources for a Brighter Future
How can the District make the most of its resources to give every student the best education possible? CCS is listening closely to community concerns as it carefully navigates its realignment initiative.
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