šŸ’ÆšŸŽ‰ 100 Days In! šŸŽ‰šŸ’Æ

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. šŸ’™šŸ”„ 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! šŸ’ÆāœØ
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šŸ’ÆāœØ 100 Days Smarter & Smiling! āœØšŸ’Æ

Yesterday we celebrated the 100th Day of School at Steel City - a big milestone that shows our kids are officially 100 days smarter! šŸŽ‰šŸ§ 

Our first grade class brought the number 100 to life with so much joy and creativity— - rom hand-colored ā€œ100 Days Smarterā€ headbands, to building models that showed off their math thinking, to wrapping it all up with s’mores and FUN! šŸ”„šŸ«

Huge shout-out to Ms. Larkins and the amazing team members who helped make this day so special. šŸ’™ 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! šŸ“øāœØ
1 day ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ’–šŸ’ƒšŸ½šŸ•ŗšŸ¾ Young Hearts, get ready to RUN FREE! šŸ’–šŸ’ƒšŸ½šŸ•ŗšŸ¾

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. šŸ”„šŸ’™

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.

šŸŽŸļø Cost: $10 per student — and worth every smile, laugh, and dance move šŸ’ƒšŸ½šŸ•ŗšŸ¾

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. šŸ’•

šŸ‘‰ 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! šŸ’—šŸŽ‰
4 days ago, Steel City Academy
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Good evening, Steel City families and students! šŸ’™šŸ”„ School WILL be back in session tomorrow after these back-to-back cold/snow days with our normal 7:50 AM start time! ā„ļøāž”ļøšŸ« We can’t wait to be back in the building with our students - and Murphy is especially excited to see everyone back! šŸ¾šŸ’™ See you in the morning šŸ”„
6 days ago, Steel City Academy
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ā„ļø Weather Update | Steel City Family ā„ļø

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. šŸ’™šŸ”„
8 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ’™šŸ”„ WE’RE BACK & READY TO RUN šŸ”„šŸ’™
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. šŸ’–āœØ

šŸƒšŸ½ā€ā™€ļø REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
āœ”ļø Open to all Steel City girls in grades 3–8
āœ”ļø FREE
āœ”ļø First come, first serve
āœ”ļø Limited to 15 girls per roster

šŸ“… Practices will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00–4:15 PM.
šŸš— Please note: families must provide their own transportation.

šŸ“£ 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. šŸ’ŖšŸ½šŸ’–šŸ”„
8 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ”¬āœØ Learning by DOING at Steel City! āœØšŸ”¬

At Steel City, we believe deeply in creating immersive learning spaces where kids do the heavy mental lifting—rolling up their sleeves, asking big questions, and leading their learning through inquiry. And when students take ownership like this? Engagement soars. šŸ’„šŸ§ 

Since the start of Quarter 3, our scientists in Advanced Science: Special Topics Lab have been hard at work! They’ve tracked water movement in plants using celery 🌱, explored the effects of transpiration, and most recently… extracted DNA from a strawberry šŸ“šŸ§¬ Shout out to Ms. Brown, our HS Science Teacher, for bringing these labs to life!

These are the moments where curiosity turns into confidence and learning comes alive. Check out our young scientists in action šŸ”„šŸ‘©šŸ½ā€šŸ”¬šŸ‘ØšŸ¾ā€šŸ”¬
10 days ago, Steel City Academy
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Good morning Steel City Families 🄶 Due to frigid temperatures, Steel City Academy will be closed on Friday, January 23rd, 2025. For safety reasons, we want to ensure our students, families, and staff are able to stay warm and safe during this extreme cold.

šŸ“… Important calendar update: To meet the 180 instructional days requirement, we are required to make up this day and will use one of our flex days, meaning school will now be in session on Monday, April 6th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize safety. šŸ’™ Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone soon! šŸ”„
11 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ“Šā° Being On Time Matters at Steel City ā°šŸ“Š

At Steel City Academy, every minute matters — and the data shows it. When students arrive on time, they start their day with:
🄣 Breakfast to fuel their learning
šŸ”„ Steel City Circle, where we build relationships, community, and belonging
šŸ“š Core instruction during first period, when students are most focused and ready to learn

Arrival & Start Times Matter:
šŸ•— Student arrival: 7:50–8:00 AM
šŸ•— School begins at 8:00 AM. 8:01 AM is considered tardy
šŸ•˜ Wednesdays: Arrival 9:50–10:00 AM, school starts at 10:00 AM

Here’s what families should know:
āž”ļø Every 4 tardies = 1 absence
āž”ļø 10 or more absences in a school year makes a student eligible for retention

In Quarter 3, we are putting a strong focus on addressing chronic tardiness, because being present — and on time — directly impacts learning, achievement, and confidence.

This isn’t just about school. Being on time is a life skill.
It matters for:
āœ”ļø School
āœ”ļø Jobs
āœ”ļø Appointments
āœ”ļø Important events

We are teaching our students that showing up on time is a sign of responsibility and readiness.

Let’s work together to make every morning count.
šŸ’™šŸ”„ Being here — and on time — matters. šŸ”„šŸ’™
11 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸŽ¬šŸŽ‰ 100 DAYS SMARTER & READY TO CELEBRATE! šŸŽ‰šŸŽ¬

Steel City students & families — we’ve officially hit a BIG milestone and we’re celebrating in the most joyful way possible! šŸ’™šŸ”„ Join us for our 100th Day of School Movie Night as we come together to celebrate being 100 Days Smarter with a cozy, family-friendly evening at Steel City!

šŸæ What to Expect:
✨ A fun-filled movie night for our K–12 students and families
✨ Concessions, crafts, and a raffle before the movie
✨ Blankets, pillows, popcorn, and core memories in the making

šŸ“… Friday, January 30, 2026
šŸ•” Doors Open: 5:00 PM
šŸŽŸļø Concessions/Crafts/Raffle: 5:00–5:45 PM
šŸŽ„ Movie Time: 5:45–7:15 PM
🧹 Wrap-Up: 7:15–7:45 PM

šŸ’° Cost:
• $5 per person
• $20 Family Pass (up to 5 people!)

You can pay online in advance to secure your spot on RevTrak or pay at the door — easy and flexible! This night is all about joy, community, and celebrating how far our students have come in just 100 days. We can’t wait to see our Steel City family there! šŸ’™šŸæšŸ”„ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #SteelCityFamily #CoreMemories #MovieNightMagic šŸŽ¬āœØ
11 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸŽØšŸ”„ The Paintbrush Playground is BUZZING! šŸ”„šŸŽØ

Mr. Gill and our remarkable Steel City students are back at work — creating, refining, and pouring their hearts into one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces that are getting ready to shine in an epic Black History Month art exhibit. ✨

Imagine a space where young Black artists (ages 13–21) see their creativity celebrated, their stories honored, and their gifts uplifted across Northwest Indiana and beyond. That’s exactly what our students are helping build with Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity — Through the Lens of Our Youth.

This powerful exhibit showcases emerging painters, photographers, designers, filmmakers, and dreamers using art to explore identity, community, legacy, resilience, hope, and imagination — all deeply rooted in Black culture. šŸ–¤šŸŽ¶šŸŽ­

šŸ“… Mark your calendars!
šŸ–¼ļø Opening Night: Friday, February 6th | 6:00–8:00 PM
šŸ“ Marshall J. Gardner Art Center | Gary, IN
šŸ—“ļø Exhibit runs February 6 – March 13, 2026

Come celebrate our students, our city, and the brilliance of Black youth creativity. You don’t want to miss this. šŸ’™šŸ”„
#SteelCityProud #ColorsOfCulture #PaintbrushPlayground #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryIndiana #YouthVoices #ArtWithPurpose
13 days ago, Steel City Academy
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ā„ļø Weather Update ā„ļø Due to frigid temperatures and with student safety at bus stops top of mind, Steel City Academy will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20th.

🚌 Buses will still run on the Wednesday late arrival schedule, and school begins promptly at 9:50 AM. Bundle up, stay warm, and we’ll see our students soon! šŸ”„šŸ’™ā„ļø
13 days ago, Steel City Academy
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As we head into the weekend, reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his powerful legacy of service, leadership, and equality āœØāœŠšŸ½

The Main Office will be closed, and school will resume on Tuesday, January 20. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and takes time to remember and celebrate the impact of Dr. King’s work.

Have a safe and restful weekend! šŸ’™šŸ“š
16 days ago, Clark Stevens
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šŸŽ‰šŸ’Æ Happy 100th Day of School, Steel City! šŸ’ÆšŸŽ‰

We’re celebrating a BIG milestone on Friday, January 30th - 100 days of learning, growing, and shining bright at Steel City Academy! šŸ’™šŸ”„

To mark this special day, our students and staff are invited to dress up and get creative:
šŸ‘µšŸ½šŸ‘“šŸ½ Dress like you’re 100 years old
šŸ”¢ Wear 100 items
šŸŽ½ Rock your favorite 100th Day of School gear

This celebration is all about joy, creativity, and celebrating how far our students have come in just 100 days. We can’t wait to see the fun outfits, big smiles, and proud moments as we celebrate together! ✨ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #BabyFlames #100thDayOfSchool šŸ”„šŸ’™
17 days ago, Steel City Academy
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✨ We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! ✨

Steel City Academy has been awarded a Food Access Program Grant through the City of Gary Government, with food assistance provided in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana šŸ’™šŸ”„

This grant will allow us to expand access to nutritious food for our students and families — both during the school day and beyond our school walls, supporting academic success, health, and overall well-being across our community.

We are deeply grateful for partners who believe in investing in kids, families, and the power of schools as community anchors. When we come together, real impact happens.

šŸ’™ Steel City families — stay tuned for more details on how to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! šŸ’™

Thank you for walking alongside us and helping ensure our baby flames have what they need to thrive — in school and beyond. āœØšŸ”„

#SteelCityAcademy #CommunityImpact #FoodAccessMatters #GaryIndiana
20 days ago, Steel City Academy
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We are so happy to welcome our students back this quarter—and we’re still smiling thinking about the festive holiday season at Steel City. āœØšŸ”„šŸ’™

At Steel City, we believe deeply in creating core memories where our students truly get to be kids and experience immense joy. One of our favorite traditions is our annual Toy Giveaway for all of our elementary students—making sure every child gets their own mini shopping spree to pick out toys to take home for the holidays from their Steel City family šŸ§øšŸŽ

Every cafeteria table was overflowing with toys, and our students’ smiles said it all! We even sprinkled in a little extra magic with a visit from our very own Santa and Elf šŸŽ…šŸ½šŸ§šŸ½ā€ā™€ļøāœØ

A HUGE shoutout to Coach Kelly for bringing this incredible experience to life year after year—driving from store to store to make sure our students feel celebrated and loved. šŸ’™šŸ”„ And thank you to National Honor Society and our upperclassmen for setting up the magic and making the day so special for our little kiddos. šŸ«¶šŸ½

These are the moments that matter. These are the memories that last šŸ’™šŸ”„
21 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ’™šŸ”„ MONDAYS MATTER AT STEEL CITY! šŸ”„šŸ’™

We’ve noticed something important - Mondays are our lowest attendance day. And we believe that’s a powerful opportunity. šŸ’”āœØ

Mondays set the tone for the entire week. When our students show up on Monday, they:
šŸ“š start learning strong
šŸ¤ reconnect with friends and teachers
🌟 build momentum and confidence
šŸ”„ step into the week with purpose

Families - your partnership makes all the difference. Students - you are missed when you’re not here. Every day counts, and Monday is where the magic begins.

Let’s make a commitment together:
āž”ļø Monday = On time. Present. Ready to learn.

Because strong weeks start with strong Mondays — and our kids deserve the very best start. šŸ’™šŸ”„

#MondaysMatter #StartStrong #EveryDayCounts #SteelCityPride #ShowUpShineBright
21 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ’™šŸ”„ School Board Appreciation Week šŸ”„šŸ’™

This week, we are celebrating and thanking our incredible Steel City Academy Board of Directors! 🌟

These remarkable leaders generously volunteer their time, wisdom, and expertise to provide advisement, advocacy, accountability, and strategic leadership in support of our Executive Director and the future excellence of Steel City. Their commitment helps ensure our school continues to thrive for our students, families, and the greater Gary community.

Thank you for the strength, vision, and heart you bring to this work. šŸ’™ Your impact matters, your leadership is felt, and your service does not go unnoticed.

We are so grateful for you—today and always! šŸ”„šŸ‘
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SteelCityStrong #Grateful #LeadershipWithPurpose #CommunityImpact
23 days ago, Steel City Academy
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✨ Character is what you do when no one is watching — and the work you put in without knowing if there will be a reward. ✨

At Steel City, we love celebrating students who live our values and meet our standards of excellence every single day. šŸ’™šŸ”„

To kick off Quarter 3 with JOY, we surprised our 5th–12th graders who went December Red Slip Free (meeting behavioral expectations each and every day!) with a pop-up trip to an indoor roller rink šŸ›¼šŸŽ¶āœØ And WOW — they earned every lap around that rink!

Check out these amazing photos of our 5th–8th graders rolling, laughing, and soaking up all the joy. The smiles say it all! šŸ˜„šŸ›¼šŸ’™

šŸ‘ Huge shoutout to Mr. Moore for his hard work planning this surprise and bringing it to life for our students. These are the core memories we love creating at Steel City — where character, joy, and excellence shine. šŸ”„āœØ
24 days ago, Steel City Academy
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šŸ“£ Parent–Teacher Conference Reminder! šŸ“£

Happy New Year Steel City Family! Just a friendly reminder that Parent–Teacher Conferences are TODAY from 3:30–5:00 PM. We’re excited to connect, reflect, and partner together in support of our students’ success. šŸ’™šŸ”„

✨ Students return to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, at 7:50 AM.
Let’s kick off 2026 strong — together! šŸ’ŖšŸ“š

We can’t wait to see you this afternoon and welcome our students back in the morning! #JOY
28 days ago, Steel City Academy
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