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❄️ Steel City School Closure Update ❄️

Due to the forecasted winter weather, Steel City Academy will be closed on Monday, November 10th. There will be no synchronous or asynchronous instruction - just a good ole' fashioned snow day ❄️ We wanted to make this decision early to give everyone time to plan and stay safe.

Please also remember that school will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day 🇺🇸.

We look forward to seeing all of our students back on Wednesday, November 12th, following our normal 2-hour delay schedule for staff professional development.

Stay safe and warm, Steel City! 💙🔥

🎉 Our Kindergarten through 2nd graders kicked off our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremonies this past week! We're so proud of our baby flames who have worked hard, grown tremendously, and set the bar high this quarter! 🌟💙 We loved getting the opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in academics, character, and commitment. Each award represents more than just success — it reflects the purpose, grit, and joy our students bring to Steel City Academy every single day. ⚙️✨ We are incredibly proud of our youngest scholars for living out our core values and striving for excellence in all they do. 💙🤍

🔷 Core Value Awards – Honoring students who exemplify Steel City Academy’s guiding principles of Purpose, Team, Joy, Grit, Accountability, and Gratitude each and every day.
📚 Academic Progression & Achievement – Recognizing remarkable growth and outstanding academic performance across all subject areas. 💫
🎯 Attendance Awards – Celebrating those who achieved above 92% or Perfect Attendance, showing dedication and responsibility by showing up and giving their best every day. 🕓⚪️
💰 Highest Steel City Bucks Earners – Rewarding students who consistently demonstrated positive behavior, teamwork, and leadership throughout the quarter. 💙👏

Let’s keep the momentum going strong in Quarter 2 — the best is yet to come at Steel City Academy! 🙌🔷

#SteelCityAcademy #Quarter1Awards #StudentSuccess #ElementaryExcellence💙🤍⚙️

🎉#SteelCityEats November edition is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Mark your calendar and join us for a FUNdraiser at Chuck E. Cheese! 🧀🐭 Come for the pizza, stay for the prizes, and help us earn some “dough” for our school! 🍕💰

📅 Friday, November 14th
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Chuck E. Cheese, 2961 E. 80th Avenue, Merrillville, IN

Just mention Steel City Academy at checkout and 20% of your purchase (food & gameplay, dine-in or carryout) go right back to our students! 🙌 Let’s make this night “cheesy” in the best way possible — with laughter, games, and good eats for a great cause! 🎟️💜

#SteelCityAcademy #ChuckECheese #SteelCityEats

🎉🐾 Yesterday was a very special day at Steel City — our beloved school therapy dog, Murphy, turned TWO! 🐶 💙

From customized hats and bandanas to photo walls, school-wide serenades, treats, belly rubs, and endless hugs — it was an absolute PAW-ty! 🎂✨

Murphy is so grateful for all the love our students, staff and families shared to make his day extra special. 💙🐾 Thank you for celebrating our favorite furry friend!
#SteelCityJoy #MurphyTurnsTwo #BabyFlames #SchoolTherapyDog #PawtyTime

🎓✨ Senior milestone unlocked! On Monday, our seniors took their cap and gown photos, the first of many senior year milestones as they begin counting down the days until graduation. From first-day jitters to final-year victories, every moment has led to this! These photos aren’t just pictures—they’re memories of hard work, late nights, friendships, and dreams coming to life. 💙

Here’s to the Class of 2026 — your future is bright, and this is only the beginning! 🌟📸 We can't wait to see the amazing memories you'll make between now and graduation!

#ClassOf2026 #CapAndGown #SeniorMemories #SteelCityStrong #BoundlessOpportunities

💙 Community care, continued.
We wanted to share this opportunity from one of our community partners — a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway happening right here in Northwest Indiana.
🦃 Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 4–7 PM
📍 Dean & Barbara White Community Center — 6600 Broadway, Merrillville

What to expect:
🧡 750 meal bags + $25 gift cards (first come, first served)
🧡 One meal bag + gift card per family
🧡 Must be 18+ to receive
🧡 Snacks & refreshments provided
🧡 Local community resource vendors on-site
For more information, contact Arianna Hensley at ahensley@lernerandrowe.com
or 708-222-2222 ext. 6325.
We’re grateful for community partners who continue to care for and support families across the Region. 💛#SteelCityCares #CommunityInAction #WeAreSteelCity

🎉 It’s time for a special Steel City Eats — just for our Baby Flames! 🔥

Join us Friday, November 14th from 3:00–9:00 PM at Chuck E. Cheese in Merrillville (2961 E. 80th Ave) for an evening of food, fun, and community! 🍕🎮

✨ 20% of all sales — food, drinks, games, AND carryout — go directly back to Steel City Academy!
✨ Plus, enjoy amazing deals and coupons like a large pizza & 4 drinks for just $29.99 and BOGO Adventure Zone admission!
✨ And guess what… Chuck E. himself will be visiting Steel City on Friday to spread some love and joy before the big event! 🐭💙

Come play, eat, and celebrate together while supporting our Baby Flames! #SteelCityEats #WeAreSteelCity #EatSupportRepeat #BabyFlames

🚨Don't forget, 📷 Picture Retake Day and🎓 Senior Cap & Gown Photos are TOMORROW! 📅Here's the details:

⚙️Seniors will take their cap and gown photos
🔥Students who were absent for the initial picture day and students who have requested a retake will take their photo

📸 Proofs from our initial picture day were sent home with your kiddos this week along with instructions for retake day. 💻 You can also access your child's photos by creating an account on mylifetouch.com and utilizing our event code EVTHB46FM. 🎉Don't miss your opportunity to purchase your child's 2025-2026 school pictures! 🏫

💪 This week, our Red Ribbon Week celebration — a national campaign promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles — continued at Steel City as our baby flames and staff TEAMED up against drugs! 🔥

From jerseys to team tees, our halls were filled with spirit, unity, and purpose as we showed our collective commitment to making healthy choices and standing strong together. 🏈⚾🏀⚽

Check out these beautiful, brilliant faces repping their favorite teams and living our values with pride! ❤️💙
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreSteelCity #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #HealthyChoices #CommunityInAction

❤️ This week marks Red Ribbon Week at Steel City — the nation’s largest and longest-running drug, alcohol, and violence prevention campaign. It’s a powerful reminder to make healthy choices, stand up for kindness, and live with purpose every day! 💪🔥

Yesterday we kicked things off with Rally in Red Day, an opportunity for our students and staff to wear red and show their commitment to building a strong, safe, and supportive community. ❤️ Check out our incredible school spirit in red! 🔥💙
#RedRibbonWeek #WeAreSteelCity #CommunityInAction #RallyInRed #SteelCityStrong

🔥 Today’s the day, Steel City family! 🔥

Join us TODAY for Steel City Eats at Kings, Wings & Things in Gary from 4–8 PM! 🍗👑

✨ 25% of all sales will benefit Steel City Academy — helping us grow after-school clubs and programs for our baby flames, all while supporting an incredible local Gary business! ✨

📍 3709 Broadway, Gary, IN
💡 Don’t forget to show the flyer when you order so your purchase counts!

Eat well. Support local. Strengthen our school.
💙 Eat. Support. Repeat. 🔥

#SteelCityEats #WeAreSteelCity #CommunityInAction #EatSupportRepeat

🎉✨ At Steel City, we celebrate what we value — and today we’re celebrating our people! 💙🔥

Our Teacher & Staff Members of the Month didn’t just show up for our students — they went above and beyond in their roles, lifting up our team, our students, and our entire school community, especially in the face of staffing challenges. 💪🏽
Please join us in showing them some love in the comments and giving them their flowers in person! 🌸💐

🌟 Teacher of the Month: Ms. Osborne (2nd Grade Teacher)
🌟 Instruction, CCR & Culture Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Gonzalez (Diverse Learners Paraprofessional)
🌟 Leader, Finance & Operations Staff Member of the Month: Coach Kelly (Managing Director of Diverse Learners)

Thank you for embodying the heart, purpose, and joy that make Steel City so special! 💙🔥 #SteelCityAcademy #TeamSteelCity #SteelCityStrong

Don't forget, 📷 Picture Retake Day and🎓 Senior Cap & Gown Photos are next Monday, 📅 November 3! Here's what you need to know:

⚙️Seniors will take their cap and gown photos
🔥Students who were absent for the initial picture day and students who need a retake will take their photo

📸 Proofs from our initial picture day will be arriving home with your kiddos this week along with instructions for retake day. 💻 You can also access your child's photos by creating an account on mylifetouch.com and utilizing our event code EVTHB46FM. 🎉Don't miss your opportunity to purchase your child's 2025-2026 school pictures! 🏫

🎉 At Steel City, we celebrate what we value — and what we value shines through our people! 💙🔥

One of the things that makes Steel City so special is how deeply our Core Values live in everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall or stitched on a polo — they’re alive in our classrooms, our conversations, and our celebrations. ✨

Today, our Senior Leadership Team honored staff members who go above and beyond in living out our Core Values each and every day. 🌟

👏 Help us celebrate these incredible teammates by dropping some love in the comments or giving them their flowers when you see them! 💐
💛 JOY — Mr. Gill
💙 TEAM — Mrs. Gonzalez
💙 TEAM — Ms. Peterson
❤️ PURPOSE — Mr. Stevens

We’re so proud of our staff who make Steel City a place where our values come to life — every single day. 💫 #SteelCityStrong #CoreValuesInAction #JoyTeamPurpose

🔥 Mark your calendars, Steel City family! 🔥 This Tuesday, October 28th, we’re heading local for our next Steel City Eats at Kings Wings & Things in Gary from 4–8 PM! 🍗👑

✨ 25% of all sales will benefit Steel City Academy ✨ Every meal helps us expand after-school clubs and programs for our students — while supporting an incredible local business right here in Gary!

Eat well. Support local. Strengthen our school.
💙 Eat. Support. Repeat. 🔥

📍 3709 Broadway, Gary, IN
#SteelCityEats #WeAreSteelCity #CommunityInAction #EatSupportRepeat

🍂 We’re in the middle of Fall Break and missing our students already — and Murphy is missing you too! 🐾💙

We hope everyone is getting some much-needed rest and joy this week. We can’t wait to see you Monday for Parent-Teacher Conferences & Trunk or Treat 🎃 — and back to school on Tuesday!

#SteelCityAcademy #MurphyTheTherapyDog #FallBreakFun #JOY

🎉 Next Monday is a big day at Steel City! 🎉 Join us on Monday, October 27th for a full afternoon and evening of connection, celebration, and community! 💙🔥

📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences
🕞 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Come meet with your child’s teachers, celebrate their growth, and learn more about their goals for the next quarter!

🎃 Trunk or Treat
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
After conferences, stick around for our annual Trunk or Treat! Families, staff, and community members will transform their trunks into festive, candy-filled stops for our students to enjoy! 🍬👻 Costumes welcomed! Want to enter your car in the Trunk or Treat lineup? 🚗✨ Reach out to Ms. Chloe Wallace at chloe.wallace@steelcityacademy.org)to sign up!

It’s going to be an evening full of community, purpose and Steel City joy! 💫 #SteelCityAcademy #CommunityInAction #ParentTeacherConference #TrunkOrTreat

🎨✨ Creativity is taking over the halls! ✨🎨

Our after-school art club, Paintbrush Playground, led by the amazing Mr. Gill 🧑🏾‍🎨, is the perfect place for our middle and high school students to explore their artistic side 🎭🖌️. 💡🎨 Right now, the club is working on an exciting school beautification project — transforming our main hallway with vibrant, geometric mural designs 💙🩶 that reflect the creativity of our student community 💫🏫.

#PaintbrushPlayground #AfterSchoolArt #StudentArtists #ArtWithPurpose #SteelCityStrong

🌟💪🏾🔍 Building Healthy Habits 🔍💪🏾🌟

🔍🥦 Our 6th grade scientists are diving into healthy habits! 🧪💚 In Ms. Mitchell's 6th grade science class, students learned how to read and understand nutrition labels—breaking down serving sizes 🍽️, calories 🔥, and key nutrients 💪🏾🧠. They put their knowledge to the test with a fun nutrition label scavenger hunt! 🔍📊🍎 Our students are building the knowledge to make informed and healthy choices for life! 🌟👏🏾

#HealthyHabits #ScienceInAction #LabelDetectives #SteelCityStrong #Believe

🎉 Hope you’re enjoying your first day of Fall Break, Steel City! 🍁🔥
When we return, we’re kicking off something brand new — Steel City’s first-ever Red Ribbon Week! ❤️🎗️

Red Ribbon Week is an annual national campaign focused on alcohol, tobacco, drug, and violence prevention — and it’s the largest and longest-running drug awareness program in the nation.

We’ve got a week full of spirit and purpose planned just for you! 🙌
❤️ Tuesday: Rally in Red
🏈 Wednesday: Team Up Against Drugs – wear your favorite jersey!
😴 Thursday: Pajama Day ($2 donation)
🍫 Friday: Costume Day

Let’s show our unity, purpose, and Steel City pride all week long! 💙🔥#SteelCityStrong #RedRibbonWeek #SpiritWeek
(📅 October 27–31)