District Announcements
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
School Announcements
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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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Fort Hayes Welcomes Young Learners at Countdown to Kindergarten Event
The Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center buzzed with excitement as Columbus City Schools (CCS) hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event, welcoming incoming kindergartners and their families for a day of fun, learning, and connection.
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Teacher Chat Podcast: Impact Beyond the Classroom
Host Dr. Todd Walker is joined by Otis Winston, Kelly Rivers, and Dr. Vincent Clarno to talk about the lasting influence of educators. From personal stories to practical advice, this episode focuses on how teachers inspire, motivate, and shape lives far beyond the classroom.
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Celebrating the Voices of Tomorrow: Winners of the First Draft Emerging Writers Competition
In celebration of National Tell A Story Day, the Department of Communications and the Division of Literacy hosted their second annual short story contest.
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Superintendents Message on Nondiscrimination Policies in Accordance with Title VI
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman on nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.
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CCS Students Shine at 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest
The state announced the 24th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest today featured 26 Ohio youth who delivered original speeches inspired by the lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Spring Break Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
A Spring Break message from the desk of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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14,000 Reasons to Smile: How Schools Are Standing Against Hunger
With the help of community partners like North Broadway United Methodist, schools like Indianola Informal K-8, Clinton Elementary, and Valleyview Elementary students and their families are able to have invaluable meals together on weekends or breaks when school is out.
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Final Pathway Express Event Highlights Health, Adaptability, and Literacy
The final stop of the 2024-25 Pathway Express was nothing short of spectacular, as families flocked to the sprawling greens of Champions Golf Course for a day packed with energy, laughter, and learning.
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Superintendent's Message: Fair School Funding - A CCS Community Town Hall
As part of our continued efforts, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman invites you to attend Fair School Funding: A CCS Community Town Hall hosted by the Columbus Board of Education on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street.
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