ICS Open House to be Held Thursday, February 12, 2012
All three Irvington Community Schools -- Irvington Community Elementary School, Irvington Community Middle School, and Irvington Preparatory Academy -- will hold an open house on Thursday, February 9, 2012, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to visit any or all three schools and speak directly to administrators and teachers about "The Irvington Way" of educating children: how we take them on the college-readiness track beginning in Kindergarten and culminating in 12th grade. So please join us for informal tours and informative conversation about the most important subject there is -- your child's future.
If you have any questions about the upcoming open house or our enrollment process, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 357-3770. We look forward to seeing you next Thursday!
National School Choice Week
Join thousands of Americans from all backgrounds on January 22-28, 2012 for National School Choice Week. Go to http://www.schoolchoiceweek.com to find out how you can participate.
Irvington Community Schools Open House to be Held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
All three Irvington Community Schools -- Irvington Community Elementary School (K-5), Irvington Community Middle School (6-8), and Irvington Preparatory Academy (9-12) -- will hold an open house for prospective students and their families on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. The open house is the first of three to be held for the 2012-2013 school year. The remaining open houses are scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2012, and thursday, February 2, 2012.
The annual ICS, Inc. 2012-2013 school year enrollment lottery opens on Monday, January 2, 2012. The lottery application period concludes on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. The lottery itself takes place on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Irvington Community Elementary School Gym. The lottery is open to the public.
Please visit us at one of our upcoming open houses to learn more about our community public charter schools and our roadmap for children's academic success. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
Halloween Festival Comes to Irvington Once Again
Now in it seventh decade, the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival took place on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Crisp seasonal morning temperatures gave way to an autumn afternoon window of warm sun shining down on thousands of festival-goers. On hand were the usual suspects: zombies, Marvel and DC comics superheroes, Star Wars characters, fairies, and dozens of dogs suffering politely through costumes perhaps better suited for their human companions. Oh, well, Halloween brings out the absurd, weird, and funny for a day of unhinged delight. And it was all on display in full ghoulish glory Saturday afternoon.
ICS, Inc.'s booth entertained many visitors: members of our school community -- parents, students, and relatives -- neighbors, and those curious about our K-12 public charter schools. Below are some images capturing the essence of the Halloween Festival, from an ICS, Inc. booth's perspective.
Mr. Alferez, an ICES volunteer, runs the Plinko game during the festival.
Mr. Clark carries a cute Halloween creature from home.
A wee calf -- make that tyke -- warily approaches the ICS, Inc. booth....
ICS, Inc. staff and student volunteers chat with visitors at our booth.
Thousands of visitors descended upon Irvington for the 2011 Halloween Festival.
Indiana Public Charter School Association Responds to IPS Superintendent's Allegations
Dear Charter School Supporter,
On Monday, IPS Supt. Dr. Eugene White held a press conference to make accusations against charter schools claiming they kicked students out after the September Count Day (used for funding purposes). The most critical accusations claim that charter schools have denied enrollment to children based on issues such as homelessness and special needs. The IPCSA came to the defense of charter schools to refute the broad allegations of “dumping” kids after count day and to demand evidence concerning accusations that individual students were wrongly denied enrollment in Indianapolis public charter schools.
To read more, please click the following links:
White says he has proof that charters 'dump' students back to IPS - Indianapolis Star
IPS requests charter schools probe - WISH TV
The IPCSA strongly believes that all children should have access to high-quality, public education.
Sincerely,
Russ Simnick, President, IPCSA
