We are so excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and team at Steel City all week long! šŸŽāœØ Through intentional acts of appreciation led by our leadership team, we are making sure our staff knows that the work they do for our students matters, is seen, and is deeply valued not just this week, but all year long ā¤ļøšŸ”„

We kicked things off today with customized Steel City water bottles and thoughtfully curated snack and goodie bags! šŸŽšŸ’§ Huge thank you to Principal Pratt and Mrs. Combs for making today so special, and to our generous donors who helped bring this week to life šŸ™ŒšŸ½

Stay tuned all week as we highlight our Teacher Appreciation Act of the Day! šŸŽ‰

Drop some love in the comments to celebrate our teachers and show them how much they mean to you šŸ‘‡šŸ½
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ”„ Magnificent Monday is BACK at Steel City šŸ”„

Every Monday is a Magnificent Monday as we push to finish Quarter 4 strong šŸ’ŖšŸ½āœØ

Our teachers had the opportunity to nominate students and squad members who went above and beyond last week in living out our core values every single day. From showing grit in the classroom, to leading with joy, to stepping up for their peers with purpose and accountability, these students are setting the tone for what excellence looks like šŸ”„šŸ“š

We are so proud to recognize these MAGNIFICENT students and celebrate the impact they are making across our school community ā¤ļø Join us in giving them a well deserved round of applause in the comments šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ‘‡šŸ½

#MagnificentMonday #CoreValuesInAction
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Happy National Principal’s Day to Principal Pratt! šŸ”„āœØ

At Steel City Academy, we are incredibly grateful for a leader who sets the bar high and leads with excellence in everything she does. Principal Pratt shows up each day with purpose, heart, and an unwavering commitment to our students, demonstrating the kind of resilience and strength that defines truly exceptional leadership.

From driving academic achievement and championing rigorous, joyful learning in every classroom, to building a culture rooted in purpose, accountability, and love, her impact is felt in every corner of our school community. As a teacher and instructional leader, she brings deep expertise and vision that continues to elevate outcomes for our students and our team.

Principal Pratt, thank you for leading with integrity, pouring into our staff and students, and pushing us all to be our very best. We are better because of you. šŸ’™šŸ“š

Drop some love for Principal Pratt in the comments! šŸ‘‡šŸ½šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸš€šŸ”¬ Steel City Students & Families - This is a BIG ONE! šŸ”„

We are so excited to share an incredible opportunity for our students this summer šŸ’™

Our students have been selected for FREE enrollment in the STARBASE STEM Summer Camp at the National Guard Armor and we get FIRST access to register šŸ‘šŸ½

This hands-on, high-energy camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math coming to life in the most engaging way. From experiments to real-world problem solving, this is an experience our students will never forget 🧠✨

šŸ—“ Camp Dates:
• June 8–11 (Grades 6–8)
• June 15–18 (Grades 3–5)
• June 22–25 (Grades 6–8)

ā° Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday–Thursday)
šŸ“ Location: National Guard Armory

āš ļø IMPORTANT DETAILS:
• Enrollment opens TOMORROW, Friday, May 1
• Spots are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
• Application deadline is May 6
• Families must provide daily transportation to and from camp

This is an AMAZING opportunity for our students to explore STEM in a powerful, hands-on way šŸ’”

šŸ‘‰šŸ½ Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdax5JcZMX1ZvVgT0bQiS-HeWjdIOdD7hs_7xvNrfqRytxg7g/viewform?usp=send_form&urp=gmail_link

Let’s get our students signed up and ready to learn, explore, and have FUN this summer šŸ”„šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Reminder, Steel City family! ✨ There will be no school on Friday, May 1st šŸŽ‰

As we head into Teacher Appreciation Week starting Monday, May 4th, we are giving our incredible educators the gift of time. This is one small way we show our gratitude for the love, energy, and commitment they pour into our students every single day ā¤ļø

Enjoy the long weekend, Steel City! šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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At Steel City, we are committed to creating meaningful experiences both inside and outside the classroom that prepare our students for their postsecondary pathways, whether that’s college, trade school, or military service šŸŽ“āœØ

Shout out to Ayr’Qillia, Nicholas, and Amari for spending a Satruday at Purdue University for Community Tracks Day! šŸ”„ It was an incredible opportunity to explore campus, engage in new learning, and envision what their futures can hold.

A special highlight — connecting with Steel City alum Dasani, who shared her college experience and poured right back into our students. Full circle moments like this matter šŸ’›

Huge gratitude to Ms. Moss for making this opportunity possible and continuing to expand what’s possible for our students šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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At Steel City Academy, we are building a powerful STEM learning environment on purpose and with intention šŸ”¬āœØ From launching new courses to creating hands-on STEM experiences and investing in meaningful professional development, this work is a true priority for our school community. A huge shout out to Ms. Brown’s Chemistry class for bringing science to life through their incredible Science Fair projects šŸ§ŖšŸ”„ Our high school scholars dove deep into the scientific method and showcased their learning in creative and engaging ways: šŸ” Exploring how vinegar can transform an egg into a bouncy experiment 🦠 Investigating bacteria found on everyday surfaces 🌱 Studying how different types of light impact plant growth šŸˆ Testing how air pressure affects the perfect spiral ...and so many more~! The level of curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence on display was something special. šŸ’” Thank you to Ms. Brown for designing and facilitating such a meaningful learning experience, and to our students for showing what it looks like to lead with creativity, inquiry, and passion. Drop some love for our young scientists in the comments šŸ‘‡šŸ½šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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This past week, Steel City Academy proudly welcomed five new members into our National Honor Society chapter! šŸŽ‰āœØ Join us in celebrating David, Cyriah, Amari, Khloe, and Ashunte — scholars who truly represent what it means to lead with excellence. Through teacher recommendations, a rigorous application process, and transcripts that reflect strong academic achievement, these students have demonstrated a consistent commitment to scholarship, leadership, character, and service. We are so proud to welcome them into this prestigious community of leaders šŸ”„ We are also excited to continue growing this legacy of excellence as we look ahead to launching our National Junior Honor Society chapter next year — creating even more opportunities for our younger scholars to lead and shine 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our NHS Advisors, Mrs. Haddad and Ms. Fairley, for their leadership and for creating such a meaningful induction experience for our students. We are also deeply grateful to our NHS Faculty Council — Ms. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Moss, Mr. Surney, Mrs. Combs, and Mrs. McCullum — for their partnership and dedication throughout the process. As well as Principal Pratt, Ms. Kirley, Mr. Moore, Coach Kelly and Ms. Scott for their participation in the ceremony for our students. Congratulations again to our newest inductees — your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all you continue to accomplish šŸ’« Drop some love in the comments to celebrate these incredible scholars! šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Our 6th–8th grade scholars step into ILEARN testing tomorrow, Monday, April 27! āœØšŸ“š

At Steel City, this is a chance for our middle schoolers to rise to the moment, apply their thinking, and demonstrate the growth they’ve built all year šŸ’ŖšŸ½šŸ§ 

Here’s how we can support them:
āœ”ļø Prioritize a full night of rest šŸ’¤
āœ”ļø Be on time and ready to start strong ā°
āœ”ļø Fuel up with a good breakfast šŸŽ
āœ”ļø Walk in focused and confident ✨

We are incredibly proud of our scholars and staff šŸ”„ for the dedication, discipline, and growth they’ve shown. Now it’s time to put it all into action šŸ’«

Let’s go, Steel City šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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At Steel City, we work hard, then play hard! šŸ”„

The celebration comes after the hard work, and yesterday our 2nd graders did exactly that! Students who had perfect attendance and successfully completed IREAD had the opportunity to spend Friday at Chuck E. Cheese playing with friends and experiencing so much JOY!

A huge thank you to Ms. Walker for planning a special experience for our 2nd graders. We are so proud of our students šŸŽ‰āœØ
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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The love of science is alive and growing in our elementary classrooms! šŸ”¬šŸ’š

Our 2nd graders have a very special new friend… meet Emma the Turtle! 🐢✨ What an incredible opportunity for our students to learn about life in a real, hands-on way. From exploring the differences between reptiles and amphibians, to understanding energy sources, to building responsibility through caring for a living animal… this is learning that sticks.

Moments like these spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and bring science to life in the most meaningful ways.
Check out Emma and send her some love! šŸ¢šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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At Steel City, we value the power of joyful, rigorous learning in action every day, in every class šŸ“šāœØ

Our Middle School English scholars in Ms. Cavanaugh's class were on the move, diving into literacy through interactive stations focused on making inferences. From rich discussions and thoughtful debates with partners, students were bringing texts to life in meaningful ways šŸ’¬šŸ§ 

Meanwhile, our 9th grade scholars are immersed in To Kill a Mockingbird—grappling with complex themes, making connections, and engaging deeply with a text that continues to shape conversations across generations. l šŸ“–šŸ”„ šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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At Steel City, we set clear priorities and align our time, energy, and decisions to bring them to life and this year, STEM has been front and center! šŸ”¬āœØ

From investing deeply in math professional development, to launching new K–12 science courses, hosting Family STEM Night, starting ourr Math Counts Club, and engaging in interdisciplinary STEM PLCs, we are intentionally creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students every single day šŸ”„

Our 3rd graders are bringing science to life as they observe the butterfly life cycle right in their classroom šŸ›āž”ļøšŸ¦‹ Five of our caterpillars have officially made it into their chrysalis stage… which means butterflies are coming VERY soon! There is nothing more powerful than watching curiosity, wonder, and learning unfold in real time. This is STEM at Steel City šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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This week marks Say Something Week in schools across the country! šŸ’š This important week is all about empowering students to recognize warning signs, speak up when something doesn’t feel right, and look out for one another. It reinforces the idea that student voice matters and that together, we can create a safe, supportive community for all.

Yesterday, our Student Council led a beautiful initiative in honor of Upstander Day ✨ Student Council members selected a trusted adult in the building to surprise and recognize as an Upstander—someone who listens, steps in, speaks up, and takes action to support others, especially in moments when it matters most.

Check out these special moments as students honored the staff members who make our school a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and safe šŸ’«
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Today we are celebrating the incredible women who keep our school running with excellence, heart, and purpose šŸ’

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Wallace, Mama Moore, and Auntie Billie ✨

Mama Moore is the heartbeat of our community. Her love, care, and steady presence create a sense of home for everyone who walks through our doors. She shows up for our students and staff in ways that truly matter.

Auntie Billie models tenacity and excellence every single day. Her ability to execute at a high level, stay organized, and keep everything moving forward is nothing short of extraordinary.

Ms. Wallace brings unmatched creativity and vision to everything she touches. From beautiful designs to unforgettable student experiences, she makes our school feel vibrant, intentional, and full of joy.

Together, they are the engine behind so much of what makes Steel City special. The details, the care, the consistency, the love… it does not happen without them.

Join us in showing them some love in the comments šŸ’›šŸ‘‡šŸ½

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #SteelCityStories #WeCelebrateWhatWeValue
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸŽ‰šŸŽ“ HUGE congratulations to Aubrey!!! šŸŽ“šŸŽ‰

We are beyond proud to share that Aubrey, a 10th grader in our Purdue NW squad, has been awarded a FULL scholarship to the University of Notre Dame 2026 Summer Scholars Pre-College Program!

This highly competitive program draws applicants from across the country and around the world, with just a 26% acceptance rate. Aubrey earned her spot AND a full $5,000 scholarship šŸ™ŒšŸ½šŸ”„

This summer, she will:
✨ Earn college credit
✨ Live on campus in Notre Dame dorms
✨ Experience a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

This is exactly what we mean when we talk about creating experiences and opportunities that ensure our students have access to college, trade school, or the military after graduation. This is the work. šŸ’«

We are so proud of you, Aubrey! Your hard work, brilliance, and dedication continue to shine bright šŸ’›

Shoutout to Mr. Moore for an incredible letter of recommendation and to Ms. Moss for guiding students through the application process every step of the way šŸ‘šŸ½

This is what it looks like when purpose meets opportunity. Let’s show Aubrey some love in the comments! šŸ”„šŸ’› #SteelCityStories
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Today marked our very first Magnificent Monday as we push to finish Quarter 4 strong šŸ’ŖšŸ½šŸ”„

Our teachers took time to nominate squad members and students who went above and beyond last week in living out our core values—and we had the absolute JOY of celebrating these truly MAGNIFICENT students āœØšŸ§ ā¤ļø

šŸ‘šŸ½ Help us celebrate these incredible students—drop them a round of applause in the comments! šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Our 3rd–5th grade scholars kick off ILEARN testing tomorrow, Monday, April 20! āœØšŸ“š

At Steel City, we believe this is a moment to show what we know and how far we’ve grown šŸ’ŖšŸ½šŸ§ 

Let’s set our students up for success:
āœ”ļø Get a great night’s sleep šŸ’¤
āœ”ļø Arrive on time ā°
āœ”ļø Eat breakfast šŸŽ
āœ”ļø Come ready to shine ✨

We are so proud of our students and teachers šŸ”„ and all the hard work they’ve put in this year. Now it’s time to show it šŸ’« Let’s go, Steel City šŸ”„
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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STEM Night at Steel City was one for the books! šŸŽ‰

We are so grateful to all of our families and students who came out to join us. Your presence, energy, and willingness to jump into the learning made the night truly special. It was incredible to see our community come together to celebrate math, science, and engineering in such a joyful way.

From our youngest learners to our high school students, every space was filled with excitement and hands-on learning:
✨ K–2: Splash, Stick & Build
šŸŒ‹ Grades 3–5: Sugar Volcanoes & Build Your Ride
šŸ€ Grades 6–8: March Madness STEM Challenge
šŸŽ¢ Grades 9–12: Engineering in Motion – From Free Fall to Rollercoaster Design

Families also had a blast engaging in our Math Games & Riddles station, featuring Race to 100, Sudoku, Math Fact Swatting, Multiple Representation Games, and more. šŸ’Æ

A huge shout out to our incredible STEM Night Planning Team - Ms. Larkins, Mrs. Ward, Ms. Scott, Coach Kelly, Mr. Stevens, Ms. Beasley, Mrs. Combs, and Mr. Ward - for designing and leading such engaging, high-quality experiences for our students and families. šŸ’™

And a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers - Ms. Osborne, Principal Pratt, Ms. Renee, Mrs. Cavanaugh, our National Honor Society students, and our Yearbook team - for stepping in wherever needed, capturing the moments, and ensuring the night ran so smoothly. Your support made all the difference. šŸ”„

At Steel City, we celebrate what we value, and this night was a powerful reflection of JOY, curiosity, and meaningful learning in action. šŸ”„ Check out a few highlights from the night! šŸ“ø
4 months ago, Steel City Academy
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Joy, creativity, and purpose in action šŸŽØšŸ”„

In February, our Paintbrush Playground students, under the leadership of our incredible K–12 Art teacher Mr. Gill, showcased their work at the Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity youth-led art exhibit. What a powerful moment to see our students step into their brilliance and share their voices through art!

And last week… the full circle moment šŸ’« Our students received payment for the pieces they sold.

Our young artists experienced firsthand that their creativity, their talent, and their gifts have real value. That what they create can move people, tell stories, and generate opportunity.

We are so grateful to Mr. Gill for creating such a transformative experience and for continuing to pour into our students in ways that truly matter. At Steel City, we don’t just celebrate creativity… we cultivate it, elevate it, and turn it into opportunity. šŸ’™šŸ”„
5 months ago, Steel City Academy
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