✊🏾🖤❤️ At Steel City Academy, we celebrate Black history every single month, we just go a little harder in February. 🔥
This year, our Black History Month Door Decorating Contest has transformed our entire building into a living, breathing Black History Museum and it is powerful.
Each grade level was assigned a decade and challenged to design a door that reflects the depth of their learning, the strength of their research, and the creativity of our students. Students and teachers worked side-by-side to bring history to life in bold, beautiful ways.
Here’s the journey through the decades:
✨ Kindergarten: 1950s
✨ First Grade: 1960s
✨ Second Grade: 1970s
✨ Third Grade: 1980s
✨ Fourth Grade: 1990s
✨ Fifth Grade: 2000–2010
✨ Sixth Grade: 1940s
✨ Seventh Grade: 1930s
✨ Eighth Grade: 1920s
From the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement… from Motown to modern-day trailblazers, our doors tell stories of resilience, brilliance, culture, innovation, and leadership. Our judges evaluated the doors yesterday (we do not make this easy!), and we cannot wait to announce the winners soon! 🏆
And we’re not done yet — stay tuned for additional doors honoring Black historical organizations and figures across our building. Drop your comments below 👇🏾 Which Black History decade door is your favorite?
At Steel City, we don’t just teach history - we honor it, we learn from it, and we carry it forward. 🔥🖤
This year, our Black History Month Door Decorating Contest has transformed our entire building into a living, breathing Black History Museum and it is powerful.
Each grade level was assigned a decade and challenged to design a door that reflects the depth of their learning, the strength of their research, and the creativity of our students. Students and teachers worked side-by-side to bring history to life in bold, beautiful ways.
Here’s the journey through the decades:
✨ Kindergarten: 1950s
✨ First Grade: 1960s
✨ Second Grade: 1970s
✨ Third Grade: 1980s
✨ Fourth Grade: 1990s
✨ Fifth Grade: 2000–2010
✨ Sixth Grade: 1940s
✨ Seventh Grade: 1930s
✨ Eighth Grade: 1920s
From the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement… from Motown to modern-day trailblazers, our doors tell stories of resilience, brilliance, culture, innovation, and leadership. Our judges evaluated the doors yesterday (we do not make this easy!), and we cannot wait to announce the winners soon! 🏆
And we’re not done yet — stay tuned for additional doors honoring Black historical organizations and figures across our building. Drop your comments below 👇🏾 Which Black History decade door is your favorite?
At Steel City, we don’t just teach history - we honor it, we learn from it, and we carry it forward. 🔥🖤
💗🔥 At Steel City, we don’t just teach academics, we create experiences to help build and shape identity 🔥💗 Last week in Squad, our middle school students participated in a powerful self-love activity that reminded them exactly who they are. 💙
Each student:
💗 Chose and colored a heart that reflected them
✨ Selected four positive adjectives that best describe who they are
✍🏽 Wrote a LOVE letter to themselves
Their letters included:
• At least two of their chosen adjectives
• Words of encouragement for hard days
• One future goal they’re working toward
• And were signed beautifully… “Love, Me.”
Ms. Cavanaugh will be laminating each letter so students can place it somewhere they’ll see every day — a daily reminder of their strength, brilliance, and becoming. 💫
We believe this work is critical for all students — and especially for our middle schoolers, who are actively shaping their confidence and proud identities. Experiences like this build the foundation for resilience, purpose, and joy. 💙🔥
Huge shout out to Ms. Cavanaugh for creating space for reflection, affirmation, and self-belief! 💗🔥
#SteelCityStories #PurposeJoyGrit #BabyFlames
Each student:
💗 Chose and colored a heart that reflected them
✨ Selected four positive adjectives that best describe who they are
✍🏽 Wrote a LOVE letter to themselves
Their letters included:
• At least two of their chosen adjectives
• Words of encouragement for hard days
• One future goal they’re working toward
• And were signed beautifully… “Love, Me.”
Ms. Cavanaugh will be laminating each letter so students can place it somewhere they’ll see every day — a daily reminder of their strength, brilliance, and becoming. 💫
We believe this work is critical for all students — and especially for our middle schoolers, who are actively shaping their confidence and proud identities. Experiences like this build the foundation for resilience, purpose, and joy. 💙🔥
Huge shout out to Ms. Cavanaugh for creating space for reflection, affirmation, and self-belief! 💗🔥
#SteelCityStories #PurposeJoyGrit #BabyFlames
🎉✨ At Steel City, we celebrate what we value and today we’re celebrating our people! 💙🔥
Our January Teacher & Staff Members of the Month exemplify purpose, excellence, and heart in action. They show up every single day for our students and for one another — strengthening our instruction, our culture, and our operations in powerful ways. 💪🏽🔥
Please help us celebrate them by showing some love in the comments and giving them their flowers in person! 🌸💐
🌟 Teacher of the Month: Ms. Larkins (1st Grade Educator & 3rd Grade Math)
🌟 Instruction, CCR & Culture Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Riddle (Counselor)
🌟 Leader, Finance & Operations Staff Member of the Month: Mama Moore (Front Office Assistant)
Thank you for embodying the grit, joy, accountability, and gratitude that define Steel City. We are so proud to have you on this team. 💙🔥
#SteelCityAcademy #TeamSteelCity #SteelCityStrong #StaffOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth
Our January Teacher & Staff Members of the Month exemplify purpose, excellence, and heart in action. They show up every single day for our students and for one another — strengthening our instruction, our culture, and our operations in powerful ways. 💪🏽🔥
Please help us celebrate them by showing some love in the comments and giving them their flowers in person! 🌸💐
🌟 Teacher of the Month: Ms. Larkins (1st Grade Educator & 3rd Grade Math)
🌟 Instruction, CCR & Culture Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Riddle (Counselor)
🌟 Leader, Finance & Operations Staff Member of the Month: Mama Moore (Front Office Assistant)
Thank you for embodying the grit, joy, accountability, and gratitude that define Steel City. We are so proud to have you on this team. 💙🔥
#SteelCityAcademy #TeamSteelCity #SteelCityStrong #StaffOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth
🚓💙 Today marks School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 💙🚓
A HUGE shout out to Officer McClain — a remarkably reliable, consistent, and kind presence in our building each and every day. 🔥
You can find Officer McClain greeting every person who comes through our doors, dropping off little surprise gifts for team members, bringing laughs to every space he's in, and most importantly, ensuring that every single member of our school community feels safe and cared for. His steady presence brings both security and joy — and that combination is something special. Officer McClain, thank you for the heart you bring to Steel City Academy. We are better because of you. 💙
Take a moment today to give him some love and his well-deserved flowers! 🌟👏🏾 #SteelCityStories
A HUGE shout out to Officer McClain — a remarkably reliable, consistent, and kind presence in our building each and every day. 🔥
You can find Officer McClain greeting every person who comes through our doors, dropping off little surprise gifts for team members, bringing laughs to every space he's in, and most importantly, ensuring that every single member of our school community feels safe and cared for. His steady presence brings both security and joy — and that combination is something special. Officer McClain, thank you for the heart you bring to Steel City Academy. We are better because of you. 💙
Take a moment today to give him some love and his well-deserved flowers! 🌟👏🏾 #SteelCityStories
💙🔥 JANUARY CORE VALUE AWARD WINNERS! 🔥💙
At Steel City Academy, our Core Values are not posters on a wall — they are promises in action. And this January, our team showed up in powerful, purpose-driven ways for our students and school community. 🌟
Help us celebrate these remarkable leaders who embody what it means to live with Purpose, Team, and Grit every single day. Drop them some love below! 💙🔥
💛 PURPOSE — Mama Moore & Auntie Billie
When the bitter cold hit Gary, they didn’t wait to be asked. As true mamas and aunties of our building, they took initiative to lead our coat and boot drive - making sure our students were warm, cared for, and protected during the coldest days. That is purpose in action. 💙🔥
💙 TEAM — Coach Moore
Coach Moore is the definition of leaning in. Whether he’s driving the mini bus, covering lunch duty, leading squad, or mentoring our young people, he shows up for the team every single time. Just unwavering commitment to our school community. 💙🔥
💙 PURPOSE — Mr. Reynolds
From the smallest details to the biggest moments, everything Mr. Reynolds does is done with intention. From creating a welcoming classroom environment complete with a hot cocoa bar to leading our wildly successful Dungeons & Dragons club, to teaching history and government during such a critical time in our nation — he brings depth, care, and purpose to it all. 💙🔥
❤️ GRIT — Mrs. Combs
Mrs. Combs has shown relentless pursuit in leading Steel City toward STEM certification. She has mobilized a team, engaged our community, participated in deep professional development, and worked tirelessly to expand access to meaningful STEM experiences for our students and staff. This is grit. This is leadership. 💙🔥
We are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for living our mission and modeling what it means to move with purpose, lean into team, and pursue excellence with grit.
#CoreValuesInAction #SteelCityStrong #PurposeJoyGritTeam 🔥💙
💡🔬 Learning and growing together. 💙🔥
At Steel City, we are deeply committed to providing powerful, high-quality external professional development aligned to our organizational vision and instructional priorities.
Today and tomorrow, our Director of Instruction Mrs. Combs and our High School Science Teacher Mrs. Ward are representing Steel City at the Foundations of NGSS Workshop at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry diving deep into what high-quality, student-centered science instruction truly looks like.
Over this two-day experience, they are:
✨ Strengthening their ability to integrate Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) across grade levels
✨ Building a deep understanding of three-dimensional, phenomenon-driven instruction rooted in A Framework for K–12 Science Education
✨ Experiencing and reflecting on learning that centers sense-making through science and engineering practices
✨ Analyzing curriculum coherence to ensure grade-level appropriate, NGSS-aligned instruction
✨ Growing confidence alongside a powerful community of science educators
This is what investing in our people looks like—because when our educators grow, our students thrive. 💙🔥 So proud of this work and the commitment to excellence it represents!
At Steel City, we are deeply committed to providing powerful, high-quality external professional development aligned to our organizational vision and instructional priorities.
Today and tomorrow, our Director of Instruction Mrs. Combs and our High School Science Teacher Mrs. Ward are representing Steel City at the Foundations of NGSS Workshop at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry diving deep into what high-quality, student-centered science instruction truly looks like.
Over this two-day experience, they are:
✨ Strengthening their ability to integrate Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) across grade levels
✨ Building a deep understanding of three-dimensional, phenomenon-driven instruction rooted in A Framework for K–12 Science Education
✨ Experiencing and reflecting on learning that centers sense-making through science and engineering practices
✨ Analyzing curriculum coherence to ensure grade-level appropriate, NGSS-aligned instruction
✨ Growing confidence alongside a powerful community of science educators
This is what investing in our people looks like—because when our educators grow, our students thrive. 💙🔥 So proud of this work and the commitment to excellence it represents!
💖💃🏽🕺🏾 February is the season of LOVE at Steel City Academy — and Thursday, February 12th is PACKED with joy! 💃🏽🕺🏾💖
From kindness and connection during the school day to dancing the night away, here’s everything happening as we celebrate Valentine’s Day together:
💗 Valentine’s Spirit Day (K–12): Wear pink, red, or hearts to spread love, kindness, and friendship across our entire school community! 💞✨
💌 Valentine’s Telegrams (K–12): Want to make someone’s day extra sweet? Send a Valentine’s Telegram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🥰
💲 $2 | Includes a Valentine card & sucker
🛒 Purchase during lunch: Mon., Feb. 9 – Wed., Feb. 11
📬 Delivered to classrooms Thursday, Feb. 12
💖💃🏽🕺🏾 Young Hearts Run Free Dance Party (6th–8th Grade)
Our middle schoolers are invited to dress to impress and hit the dance floor from 5:00–7:30 PM for a night full of music, movement, and memories! ✨
🎶 Live DJ | 📸 Photobooth | 🍪 Refreshments
🎟️ $10 per student
👉 Register & pay via RevTrak: https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/MS/
...
Spots are limited — don’t wait!
📌 Important Reminder:
🚫 No school Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 17th
February reminds us that love, joy, and connection are at the heart of who we are at Steel City. 💕 Drop some ❤️ below, send a sweet note, wear the love on Thursday — and let those young hearts run free! 💖🔥
From kindness and connection during the school day to dancing the night away, here’s everything happening as we celebrate Valentine’s Day together:
💗 Valentine’s Spirit Day (K–12): Wear pink, red, or hearts to spread love, kindness, and friendship across our entire school community! 💞✨
💌 Valentine’s Telegrams (K–12): Want to make someone’s day extra sweet? Send a Valentine’s Telegram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🥰
💲 $2 | Includes a Valentine card & sucker
🛒 Purchase during lunch: Mon., Feb. 9 – Wed., Feb. 11
📬 Delivered to classrooms Thursday, Feb. 12
💖💃🏽🕺🏾 Young Hearts Run Free Dance Party (6th–8th Grade)
Our middle schoolers are invited to dress to impress and hit the dance floor from 5:00–7:30 PM for a night full of music, movement, and memories! ✨
🎶 Live DJ | 📸 Photobooth | 🍪 Refreshments
🎟️ $10 per student
👉 Register & pay via RevTrak: https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/MS/
...
Spots are limited — don’t wait!
📌 Important Reminder:
🚫 No school Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 17th
February reminds us that love, joy, and connection are at the heart of who we are at Steel City. 💕 Drop some ❤️ below, send a sweet note, wear the love on Thursday — and let those young hearts run free! 💖🔥
🎨🔥 STEEL CITY CREATIVITY ON FULL DISPLAY! 🔥🎨
Huge shoutout to our Paintbrush Playground artists for showcasing their incredible work at the remarkable Colors of Culture event! Their pieces beautifully illustrated the creativity, talent, and deep pride and knowledge of Black History and yes, our students even sold a few of their pieces! 👏🏾✨
We are so grateful to the event organizers for curating such a powerful and joyful celebration of Gary’s young talent — from youth-created documentaries and drum lines to majorette dancing and stunning visual art. It was truly a night that reminded us what’s possible when young people are given space to shine.
A huge thank you to Mr. Gill, our incredible K–12 Art Teacher and Paintbrush Playground sponsor, for his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to elevating student voice and creativity. We’re so proud of you and our artists! ❤️
🖼️ The show is open through March 13th — be sure to check it out at the and support these phenomenal young creators!
#SteelCityStories #PaintbrushPlayground #ColorsOfCulture #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryPride #ArtsEducation 🎨🔥
Huge shoutout to our Paintbrush Playground artists for showcasing their incredible work at the remarkable Colors of Culture event! Their pieces beautifully illustrated the creativity, talent, and deep pride and knowledge of Black History and yes, our students even sold a few of their pieces! 👏🏾✨
We are so grateful to the event organizers for curating such a powerful and joyful celebration of Gary’s young talent — from youth-created documentaries and drum lines to majorette dancing and stunning visual art. It was truly a night that reminded us what’s possible when young people are given space to shine.
A huge thank you to Mr. Gill, our incredible K–12 Art Teacher and Paintbrush Playground sponsor, for his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to elevating student voice and creativity. We’re so proud of you and our artists! ❤️
🖼️ The show is open through March 13th — be sure to check it out at the and support these phenomenal young creators!
#SteelCityStories #PaintbrushPlayground #ColorsOfCulture #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryPride #ArtsEducation 🎨🔥
At Steel City, we believe in educating the whole child 💙—supporting not only academic growth, but the physical, mental, and social-emotional wellness of our students, too.
Doing this well requires strong community partnerships, and we are so grateful for ours. 🙌 Through our collaboration with the Gary Health Department, our students received vision and hearing screenings, and most recently, we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Boone for on-site dental exams for our kids 🦷✨
These moments are powerful reminders that it truly takes a village—and that when schools and community partners come together, incredible things are possible for our students 🔥
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Williams, our remarkable Operations & Medical Assistant, for her tireless work planning these visits, coordinating partnerships, and ensuring our students are cared for every step of the way. We are so grateful for you! 💐
This is what partnership, collaboration, and love for kids looks like. 💙
🖤✨ Steel City Academy is THRILLED to celebrate Black History Month! ✨🖤
While Black history is something we honor, celebrate, and learn all year long, February is a time when we go a little harder, dig a little deeper, and shine even brighter. 🌟
This month is an opportunity not only to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Black leaders and figures, but to learn the untold stories, uplift organizations that have shaped history, and recognize the people and movements that deserve to be elevated.
🎉 Black History Month Spirit Week | February 23–27
Get ready to show your pride and participate all week long:
Monday – HBCU Day 🎓 Rep your favorite HBCU!
Tuesday – Pan-African Pride Day 🌍 Wear red, green, and black.
Wednesday – Social Justice + Activism Day ✊🏽 Wear a shirt with a social justice slogan.
Thursday – Social Justice + Activism Day 📣 Highlight a cause or issue you support.
Friday – Black Excellence Day 👑 Wear all black, feature an influential figure, or rep an African-American organization.
🎨 Black History Month Door Decorating Contest: Each grade level and department has been assigned a decade or organization to research and bring to life. Our halls will transform into a living museum honoring Black excellence, resilience, progress, and power.
We are so excited to immerse our students and staff in this powerful month of learning, reflection, celebration, and pride. Let’s honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire the future—together. 🖤🔥
While Black history is something we honor, celebrate, and learn all year long, February is a time when we go a little harder, dig a little deeper, and shine even brighter. 🌟
This month is an opportunity not only to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Black leaders and figures, but to learn the untold stories, uplift organizations that have shaped history, and recognize the people and movements that deserve to be elevated.
🎉 Black History Month Spirit Week | February 23–27
Get ready to show your pride and participate all week long:
Monday – HBCU Day 🎓 Rep your favorite HBCU!
Tuesday – Pan-African Pride Day 🌍 Wear red, green, and black.
Wednesday – Social Justice + Activism Day ✊🏽 Wear a shirt with a social justice slogan.
Thursday – Social Justice + Activism Day 📣 Highlight a cause or issue you support.
Friday – Black Excellence Day 👑 Wear all black, feature an influential figure, or rep an African-American organization.
🎨 Black History Month Door Decorating Contest: Each grade level and department has been assigned a decade or organization to research and bring to life. Our halls will transform into a living museum honoring Black excellence, resilience, progress, and power.
We are so excited to immerse our students and staff in this powerful month of learning, reflection, celebration, and pride. Let’s honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire the future—together. 🖤🔥
🎨🔥 REMINDER: SHOW UP FOR OUR YOUNG ARTISTS, GARY! 🔥🎨
This is your sign to come out, show up, and support the brilliance of our young creators — from Steel City Academy and across our city. 💙
Our Paintbrush Playground artists have been pouring their hearts, talent and lived experiences into powerful, one-of-a-kind pieces that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and uplifted. ✨🖤
Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity shines a light on emerging youth artists (ages 13–21) who are exploring identity, legacy, community, resilience, and joy through painting, photography, design, film, and more. This is what it looks like when a city shows up for its young people. 🔥🎭🎶
📅 Opening Night: Friday, February 6th | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Marshall J. Gardner Art Center
🗓️ Exhibit runs February 6 – March 13, 2026
Bring your people. Bring your love. Bring your pride.
Let’s fill the room and remind our young artists that Gary sees them. Gary supports them. Gary believes in them. 💙🔥
#SteelCityProud #ColorsOfCulture #PaintbrushPlayground #SupportYoungArtists #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryIndiana #YouthVoices #ArtWithPurpose
This is your sign to come out, show up, and support the brilliance of our young creators — from Steel City Academy and across our city. 💙
Our Paintbrush Playground artists have been pouring their hearts, talent and lived experiences into powerful, one-of-a-kind pieces that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and uplifted. ✨🖤
Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity shines a light on emerging youth artists (ages 13–21) who are exploring identity, legacy, community, resilience, and joy through painting, photography, design, film, and more. This is what it looks like when a city shows up for its young people. 🔥🎭🎶
📅 Opening Night: Friday, February 6th | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Marshall J. Gardner Art Center
🗓️ Exhibit runs February 6 – March 13, 2026
Bring your people. Bring your love. Bring your pride.
Let’s fill the room and remind our young artists that Gary sees them. Gary supports them. Gary believes in them. 💙🔥
#SteelCityProud #ColorsOfCulture #PaintbrushPlayground #SupportYoungArtists #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryIndiana #YouthVoices #ArtWithPurpose
💖💕 February is the season of LOVE at Steel City Academy! 💕💖 And love is all around our building this month — from kind notes to joyful spirit days. In addition to the Candy Crushes for 6th - 12th grade, here's additional ways to spread the LOVE 🔥👇
📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, February 12th
💗 Valentine’s Spirit Day 💗 Wear pink, red, or hearts to celebrate Valentine’s Day and spread love, kindness, and friendship across K–12! 💞✨
👉 Reminder: There is NO school on Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th.
💌 Want to make someone’s day extra sweet?
Send a Valentine’s Telegram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🥰
❤️ Valentine’s Telegram Details:
💲 Price: $2
🍭 Includes: A Valentine card & a sucker
🛒 Purchase during lunch periods
📆 Monday, Feb. 9 – Wednesday, Feb. 11
📬 Delivered to classrooms on Thursday, Feb. 12
👧🏽👦🏽 Open to grades K–12
February reminds us that love, joy, and connection are at the heart of who we are at Steel City. 💕 Drop some ❤️ below, send a sweet note, and don’t forget to wear the love on Thursday! 💖🔥
📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, February 12th
💗 Valentine’s Spirit Day 💗 Wear pink, red, or hearts to celebrate Valentine’s Day and spread love, kindness, and friendship across K–12! 💞✨
👉 Reminder: There is NO school on Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th.
💌 Want to make someone’s day extra sweet?
Send a Valentine’s Telegram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🥰
❤️ Valentine’s Telegram Details:
💲 Price: $2
🍭 Includes: A Valentine card & a sucker
🛒 Purchase during lunch periods
📆 Monday, Feb. 9 – Wednesday, Feb. 11
📬 Delivered to classrooms on Thursday, Feb. 12
👧🏽👦🏽 Open to grades K–12
February reminds us that love, joy, and connection are at the heart of who we are at Steel City. 💕 Drop some ❤️ below, send a sweet note, and don’t forget to wear the love on Thursday! 💖🔥
💙✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! ✨💙
This week, we’re celebrating two remarkable team members in our building — Ms. Riddle (School Counselor) and Ms. Moss (College & Career Counselor) 🎓💫
From nurturing hearts and supporting growing minds to helping our students dream boldly about their futures, these two pour so much love, care, and wisdom into our students every single day. Their impact reaches far beyond the school day and will be felt for years to come.
National School Counseling Week is a reminder of just how vital counselors are to student access, student success, well-being, and belonging 🔥💙
👇 Drop some love in the comments or be sure to give them some extra appreciation when you see them in person this week. We love you, Ms. Riddle & Ms. Moss! 💐💖
This week, we’re celebrating two remarkable team members in our building — Ms. Riddle (School Counselor) and Ms. Moss (College & Career Counselor) 🎓💫
From nurturing hearts and supporting growing minds to helping our students dream boldly about their futures, these two pour so much love, care, and wisdom into our students every single day. Their impact reaches far beyond the school day and will be felt for years to come.
National School Counseling Week is a reminder of just how vital counselors are to student access, student success, well-being, and belonging 🔥💙
👇 Drop some love in the comments or be sure to give them some extra appreciation when you see them in person this week. We love you, Ms. Riddle & Ms. Moss! 💐💖
💖🥤 February = the season of LOVE at Steel City! 🥤💖
What better way to spread a little joy than by surprising someone with a Crush soda Valentine — and supporting our incredible National Honor Society at the same time?! 🔥
For just $2, you can send a sweet (or pun-filled 😉) Valentine to a friend during Middle School & High School lunch 💌
✨ Choose your Crush message:
🍓 Strawberry — “I love you berry much!”
🍊 Orange — “Orange you glad we’re friends?”
🍇 Grape — “You’re a grape friend!”
💸 Payment: RevTrak or cash
🎓 Hosted by: National Honor Society
⏰ Who: Middle & High School Squad only
Let’s fill February with kindness, laughter, and a whole lot of love 💕
👉 Pay here: https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/clubs-extracurricular/#/v/crush-valentine-fundraiser
#SteelCityAcademy #SeasonOfLove #SpreadTheLove #NHS
What better way to spread a little joy than by surprising someone with a Crush soda Valentine — and supporting our incredible National Honor Society at the same time?! 🔥
For just $2, you can send a sweet (or pun-filled 😉) Valentine to a friend during Middle School & High School lunch 💌
✨ Choose your Crush message:
🍓 Strawberry — “I love you berry much!”
🍊 Orange — “Orange you glad we’re friends?”
🍇 Grape — “You’re a grape friend!”
💸 Payment: RevTrak or cash
🎓 Hosted by: National Honor Society
⏰ Who: Middle & High School Squad only
Let’s fill February with kindness, laughter, and a whole lot of love 💕
👉 Pay here: https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/clubs-extracurricular/#/v/crush-valentine-fundraiser
#SteelCityAcademy #SeasonOfLove #SpreadTheLove #NHS
💯🎉 100 Days In! 🎉💯
Yesterday, our entire K–12 Steel City community came together to celebrate a big moment—100 days of learning, growing, and showing up for one another. 💙🔥 That’s 100 days together. 100 days smarter. 100 days stronger.
From creative math challenges and hands-on activities to iconic outfits, our halls were filled with joy, laughter, and learning all day long. These moments remind us that school is more than lessons - it’s about community, joy, and celebrating milestones side by side. We’re so grateful of our students and staff for bringing the energy and making Day 100 one to remember! 💯✨
Yesterday, our entire K–12 Steel City community came together to celebrate a big moment—100 days of learning, growing, and showing up for one another. 💙🔥 That’s 100 days together. 100 days smarter. 100 days stronger.
From creative math challenges and hands-on activities to iconic outfits, our halls were filled with joy, laughter, and learning all day long. These moments remind us that school is more than lessons - it’s about community, joy, and celebrating milestones side by side. We’re so grateful of our students and staff for bringing the energy and making Day 100 one to remember! 💯✨
💯✨ 100 Days Smarter & Smiling! ✨💯
Yesterday we celebrated the 100th Day of School at Steel City - a big milestone that shows our kids are officially 100 days smarter! 🎉🧠
Our first grade class brought the number 100 to life with so much joy and creativity— - rom hand-colored “100 Days Smarter” headbands, to building models that showed off their math thinking, to wrapping it all up with s’mores and FUN! 🔥🍫
Huge shout-out to Ms. Larkins and the amazing team members who helped make this day so special. 💙 This is what it’s all about—creating core memories, centering joy + learning, and celebrating our kids every step of the way. Check out all the smiles, creativity, and 100-day magic! 📸✨
Yesterday we celebrated the 100th Day of School at Steel City - a big milestone that shows our kids are officially 100 days smarter! 🎉🧠
Our first grade class brought the number 100 to life with so much joy and creativity— - rom hand-colored “100 Days Smarter” headbands, to building models that showed off their math thinking, to wrapping it all up with s’mores and FUN! 🔥🍫
Huge shout-out to Ms. Larkins and the amazing team members who helped make this day so special. 💙 This is what it’s all about—creating core memories, centering joy + learning, and celebrating our kids every step of the way. Check out all the smiles, creativity, and 100-day magic! 📸✨
💖💃🏽🕺🏾 Young Hearts, get ready to RUN FREE! 💖💃🏽🕺🏾
We’re so excited to invite our 6th–8th grade students to the Young Hearts Run Free Dance Party — a special night designed to celebrate friendship, fun, and the joy of just being a kid. 🔥💙
On Wednesday, February 12th, Steel City Academy will transform into the ultimate dance floor from 5:00–7:30 PM as our middle schoolers come together for an evening filled with music, movement, and memories that will last long after the last song plays.
Students are encouraged to dress to impress in their best formal looks and let their personal style shine ✨. With a live DJ bringing the energy, a photobooth to capture the fun, and refreshments to keep everyone going, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Cost: $10 per student — and worth every smile, laugh, and dance move 💃🏽🕺🏾
This evening is all about creating core memories — laughing with friends, dancing your heart out, and celebrating what it means to be young, joyful, and connected. 💕
👉 Register & pay via RevTrak here:
https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/MS/#/v/Young-Hearts-Run-Free-Dance
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! We can’t wait to see our middle schoolers dressed up, dancing, and letting their young hearts run free! 💗🎉
We’re so excited to invite our 6th–8th grade students to the Young Hearts Run Free Dance Party — a special night designed to celebrate friendship, fun, and the joy of just being a kid. 🔥💙
On Wednesday, February 12th, Steel City Academy will transform into the ultimate dance floor from 5:00–7:30 PM as our middle schoolers come together for an evening filled with music, movement, and memories that will last long after the last song plays.
Students are encouraged to dress to impress in their best formal looks and let their personal style shine ✨. With a live DJ bringing the energy, a photobooth to capture the fun, and refreshments to keep everyone going, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Cost: $10 per student — and worth every smile, laugh, and dance move 💃🏽🕺🏾
This evening is all about creating core memories — laughing with friends, dancing your heart out, and celebrating what it means to be young, joyful, and connected. 💕
👉 Register & pay via RevTrak here:
https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/MS/#/v/Young-Hearts-Run-Free-Dance
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! We can’t wait to see our middle schoolers dressed up, dancing, and letting their young hearts run free! 💗🎉
Good evening, Steel City families and students! 💙🔥 School WILL be back in session tomorrow after these back-to-back cold/snow days with our normal 7:50 AM start time! ❄️➡️🏫 We can’t wait to be back in the building with our students - and Murphy is especially excited to see everyone back! 🐾💙 See you in the morning 🔥
❄️ Weather Update | Steel City Family ❄️
Happy Sunday! We hope everyone is warm, cozy, and safely inside on this snowy, cold day.
Due to anticipated temperatures and continued snowfall, Steel City Academy will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, to prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. We will plan to make up this instructional day on Friday, March 20th. Please stay warm, stay safe, and take care of one another. 💙🔥
Happy Sunday! We hope everyone is warm, cozy, and safely inside on this snowy, cold day.
Due to anticipated temperatures and continued snowfall, Steel City Academy will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, to prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. We will plan to make up this instructional day on Friday, March 20th. Please stay warm, stay safe, and take care of one another. 💙🔥
💙🔥 WE’RE BACK & READY TO RUN 🔥💙
After an incredible year, Girls on the Run (3rd–5th grade) and Heart & Sole (6th–8th grade) are officially BACK at Steel City!
These powerful programs do so much more than get our girls moving — they build confidence, ignite girl power, and create a strong, joyful community of bold, resilient young women who learn to believe in themselves and each other. 💖✨
🏃🏽♀️ REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
✔️ Open to all Steel City girls in grades 3–8
✔️ FREE
✔️ First come, first serve
✔️ Limited to 15 girls per roster
📅 Practices will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00–4:15 PM.
🚗 Please note: families must provide their own transportation.
📣 Stay tuned for informational sessions next week, and be sure to check out our registration flyers and all the magic from last year’s season ✨
Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out anytime to Ms. Kirley, Ms. Peterson, Ms. Hunter, Mrs. Gonzalez, or Mrs. Moss — we’d love to help your girl take this bold step! Let’s do this, Steel City girls. 💪🏽💖🔥
After an incredible year, Girls on the Run (3rd–5th grade) and Heart & Sole (6th–8th grade) are officially BACK at Steel City!
These powerful programs do so much more than get our girls moving — they build confidence, ignite girl power, and create a strong, joyful community of bold, resilient young women who learn to believe in themselves and each other. 💖✨
🏃🏽♀️ REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
✔️ Open to all Steel City girls in grades 3–8
✔️ FREE
✔️ First come, first serve
✔️ Limited to 15 girls per roster
📅 Practices will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00–4:15 PM.
🚗 Please note: families must provide their own transportation.
📣 Stay tuned for informational sessions next week, and be sure to check out our registration flyers and all the magic from last year’s season ✨
Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out anytime to Ms. Kirley, Ms. Peterson, Ms. Hunter, Mrs. Gonzalez, or Mrs. Moss — we’d love to help your girl take this bold step! Let’s do this, Steel City girls. 💪🏽💖🔥
