All the Ways We Have Fun

Walk the halls at Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM) and you’ll notice something special: the FUN that both students and staff are having! On any given day you’ll hear kids and teachers joking together, lively conversations, and friendships forming over lunch. You will see smiles in the hallways, engagement in the classrooms, and spirited competitions…

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Profile photo of Swathi Ananth, 5th grade teacher at Indy STEAM Academy.

Staff Spotlight: Swathi Ananth

We’d like to introduce another new staff member this week. Swathi Ananth has joined Indy STEAM Academy to teach our 5th grade students. Read on to learn a little about Ms. Ananth, including what inspired her to become a teacher and what she loves to do in her free time. Welcome Ms. Ananth!  When did…

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the 4 members of the Indy STEAM Academy leadership team stand together for a photograph in the school gymnasium. They are wearing yellow button down shirts and navy blue pants, the school uniform.

Smaller School, Safer Learning

The safety of each and every child who walks through our doors is our top priority at Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM). From our staff to our campus and transportation to protocol, we’ve made sure our school is safe and ready to nurture the academic talents of the children of Indianapolis. We proudly offer safe,…

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An Indy STEAM Academy instructor guides two students through a guitar lesson. They are seated in a music room at the school. Each person is holding a guitar.

Welcome Back, Engineers!

Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM) is thrilled to welcome back our students for the 2022-23 school year! The smiles of our K-6th grade students have filled the school the last few weeks as we got to know new classmates, teachers and for some, a new school building. We have welcomed many new students and teachers…

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Profile photo of Camryn Allen, Music Teacher at Indy STEAM Academy

Staff Spotlight: Camryn Allen

With Indy STEAM’s second school year already underway, we’d like to introduce you to the new faces you’ll see around school. First up, our music teacher, Camryn Allen. Ms. Allen hails from Greenwood, Indiana and brings with her a passion for music of all types. Welcome Ms. Allen and thank you for sharing your talents…

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Profile photo of Kamara Gard, Kindergarten teacher at Indy STEAM Academy

Staff Spotlight: Kamara Gard

The secret is out: Indy STEAM Academy’s kindergarten is a great place to be. We’re delighted to have expanded to two full kindergarten classrooms and welcome two wonderful teachers. This week, we’d like to introduce you to Kamara Gard. Ms. Gard will be leading our youngest STEAMgineers and has a passion for teaching and helping…

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Two Indy STEAM Academy students wearing blue uniforms work together to create a bulletin board project.

Thinkers & Doers: Skills for the 21st Century

At Indy STEAM Academy, we know the careers of tomorrow will require our students to be  adaptable, nimble and able to solve problems. They will need to be creative and think critically. They’ll need foundational content, such as literacy and math, and deep exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) concepts that will…

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Reaching High: Academic & Behavior Excellence

At Indy STEAM Academy:  We believe in the bright futures of our students.  We believe that all students, especially those from underrepresented minorities, can achieve. We believe that the high-wage STEM jobs of the future are waiting for our students.  We believe in equal access to a free quality education.  We believe that failure is…

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An Indy STEAM Academy student reads a book at his desk.

We LOVE Reading

When children fall in love with reading, they explore worlds unknown, uncover mysteries, and empathize with characters. Reading is exciting and FUN! At Indy STEAM Academy, we believe that an early foundation of reading unlocks doors to the world and paves the path to academic success.  All Indy STEAM students, from Kindergarten to 6th grade,…

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A graphic of the Indy STEAM Academy Above and Beyond Award for Mr. Austin Bolyard, Indy STEAM Academy athletic director. The graphic contains an image of Mr. B in the school gymnasium wearing a yellow shirt uniform.

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Bolyard

If you’ve stepped inside Indy STEAM Academy, you’ve probably met this week’s staff spotlight, Mr. Austin Bolyard. Mr. Bolyard is everywhere at our school, not only expertly running the athletics and PE programs, but also always willing to lend a helping hand and make our students feel special. It’s no wonder he was just awarded…

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