š Steel City Families ā come one, come all! š
We're excited to share an incredible opportunity happening right here in our community! The City of Gary & First Lady Melton are hosting the 2nd Annual Back to School Fest this Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 AMā12:00 PM at RailCats Stadium and Steel City Academy will be there! š„
šāļø There will be FREE giveaways for students from Pre-K to High School, including:
Backpacks filled with supplies
Sneaker gift cards
Books
š§” Plus, check out all the free services and fun:
Haircuts & nail painting
Immunizations & physicals
Barber/stylist vouchers
Community & health services
After school programs
Voter registration
āØ Free busing will be available to and from the stadium, and everything is available while supplies last ā so get there early!
Letās kick off this school year with community, resources, and joy ā we canāt wait to see our students and their families there! šš„
#SteelCityStrong #BackToSchoolFest #GaryIN #CommunityFirst
šāØ Orientation & Registration Time at Steel City! āØš
Families and Students, the moment is HERE ā and itās one of the most important of the year! šš„
š£ Orientation & Registration are approaching and your attendance at BOTH is required for your student to start the school year. These sessions are about more than logistics - they are about partnership, alignment, and setting the tone for an incredible year of growth and learning!
This is where we come together ā school and family ā to ensure we are deeply aligned on how to best support your remarkable child(ren). š„šŖ
šļø REMINDER: If you have students in multiple grade bands, a parent or guardian must attend an orientation for EACH student.
At Orientation & Registration, you will:
ā Learn about our academic priorities for the year
ā Meet members of our leadership team
ā Receive bus information
ā Take your family photo for your ID
ā And so much more!
Letās start this year strong ā TOGETHER. š See you there!
#SteelCityStrong #OrientationAndRegistration #FamilyFirst #TogetherWeRise
Families and Students, the moment is HERE ā and itās one of the most important of the year! šš„
š£ Orientation & Registration are approaching and your attendance at BOTH is required for your student to start the school year. These sessions are about more than logistics - they are about partnership, alignment, and setting the tone for an incredible year of growth and learning!
This is where we come together ā school and family ā to ensure we are deeply aligned on how to best support your remarkable child(ren). š„šŖ
šļø REMINDER: If you have students in multiple grade bands, a parent or guardian must attend an orientation for EACH student.
At Orientation & Registration, you will:
ā Learn about our academic priorities for the year
ā Meet members of our leadership team
ā Receive bus information
ā Take your family photo for your ID
ā And so much more!
Letās start this year strong ā TOGETHER. š See you there!
#SteelCityStrong #OrientationAndRegistration #FamilyFirst #TogetherWeRise
š„š ITāS HAPPENING! šš„
The first days of school are officially on the books, and we canāt wait to welcome our students back to Steel City Academy! Whether itās your very first day or your final first day - this year is going to be one for the books. šāØ
š Hereās when each grade level kicks off:
š¹ Grades Kā3: Monday, August 11, 2025
š¹ Grades 4ā6: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
š¹ Grades 7ā11: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
š¹ Grade 12: Thursday, August 14, 2025
š„Every moment matters this yearāso make sure youāre ready to move with purpose and learn with purpose from DAY ONE.š„
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Stay tunedāregistration and orientation details are coming soon! These are required before the first day of school. Letās go, Steel City! š„š£ #SteelCityStrong #BackToSchool #BuiltWithPurpose
We're jumping with #JOY š¤© this Friday because today marks just 1 MONTH until we welcome back students for the 2025-2026 school year! šāļøš„ For our returning and fully enrolled new families, keep your eyes on our social media š±and your inboxes š» for info regarding orientation and registration sessions!
šØš„š CALLING ALL NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES!!! šš„šØ
Mark your calendars š because you're invited to the Steel City BBQ on July 16 from 3-6 PM at 2650 W 35th Ave! ššŖš Come enjoy free food š½ļø , games š , music šµ, and fun while catching up with friends, families, school staff, and welcoming new students who will be joining us this fall! Drop a comment below if we can expect to see you there! šāļøš„
#SteelCityStrong #RootedInCommunity
Mark your calendars š because you're invited to the Steel City BBQ on July 16 from 3-6 PM at 2650 W 35th Ave! ššŖš Come enjoy free food š½ļø , games š , music šµ, and fun while catching up with friends, families, school staff, and welcoming new students who will be joining us this fall! Drop a comment below if we can expect to see you there! šāļøš„
#SteelCityStrong #RootedInCommunity
Steel City Academy wishes you a Happy Juneteenth ā¤ļø āš¾šāšæš and reminds you that our offices are closed today in celebration of the holiday!
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States šŗšø and the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans š¤š¤ in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, Juneteenth ā¤ļøšš serves as an important reminder of the moral stain of slavery and continued racism on America's history, a celebration of the progress we have made, and a commitment to the work we still have to do to build an equitable world for everyone. šāļøš„
#CommittedToABrighterFuture
The countdown to summer āļø is over and now we're counting down the days until students are back in the building for summer school and the 2025-2026 school year! š¤šš While our students and teachers are enjoying their much deserved summer break, our office š, building š«, and administrative staff š„ļø are keeping busy processing enrollment applications ā
, deep cleaning classrooms š§½š«§, and preparing to make 2025-2026 our best year yet! šāļøš„
#NeverStopImproving #CommittedToGary #BuiltOnCoreValues
šØ BIG NEWS! šØ Steel City Academy is hosting its first ever SCIENCE FAIR! š¬āØ
A huge shoutout to our incredible chemistry teacher, Ms. Brown, for making this unforgettable experience possible! š Thanks to her vision and leadership, our student scientists are showcasing their critical thinking, inquiry skills, and scientific knowledge in some seriously amazing ways! š§Ŗš§ š”
Stay tuned for photos from the fair and drop some love in the comments for our student scientists! šš„ #SteelCityScience #STEMinAction #WeAreSteelCityStrong
š¤āØ Introducing: Gary Voices ā Bridging Generations Legacy Project! āØš¤
Steel City Academy is thrilled to launch an incredible new opportunity for our 6thā8th grade students in partnership with This Is Gary! šļø
šļø Whatās it all about? šļø Students will become student journalistsāinterviewing former alumni and staff from the historic Lincoln Achievement Center and Duncan Elementary as we prepare to bring these buildings back to life in the historic Midtown neighborhood. Through storytelling, theyāll help preserve the rich history of our city and sharpen their writing and communication skills!
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STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION + JOURNALISM TRAINING
šļø Monday, May 12th
š„ 10:15 AM ā 11:00 AM
šØ Spots are limited! Interested students should sign up with Ms. Kirley ASAP! Donāt miss your chance to make your mark on history.
š£ And to all former Lincoln and Duncan alumni and staffāstay tuned! We are so looking forward to meeting you, learning from your rich history, and sharing our initial plans to bring joy and education back to these beloved spaces. Letās celebrate our past while empowering the next generation to lift their voices for the future! š #GaryVoices #SteelCityAcademy #StudentJournalism #LegacyInTheMaking #BridgingGenerations
šš©š½āš³ Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing Ms. Renee! š½ļøš«
You lead our kitchen with so much joy, a heart full of service, and endless love for our students! From warm meals to warm smiles, you brighten every day at Steel City. šāØ We are so grateful for you ā today and every day! š«¶š½ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouMsRenee #SteelCityStrong
We could give you a million reasons š¤ we think you should #ChooseSteelCity šāļøš„ , but who better to hear it from than a parent of one of our current students? š¤ As Jessica Jones Yamini, parent of a 7th grader here at Steel City Academy put it, "I choose Steel City because of the foundation on which Steel City was created: to provide a challenging curriculum and academics š§ , a safe environment š, and a partnership with parentsš«±š¾āš«²šæ, teachers, and admin to ensure that my scholar receives a quality education.ā šāļøš„
We want YOU š«µš¾ to be a part of the Steel City story š! Applications for fall 2025 enrollment are now open, but spots are filling up fast šØ. Don't wait, submit your child's application at www.steelcityacademy.org and #ChooseSteelCity TODAY! šāļøš„
šø You're Invited! šø
Join us for a heartfelt morning hosted by our incredible National Honor Society students: āØ A Celebration of the Women Who Inspire Us āØ
This special event honors the powerful women who lift us up, lead with love, and make our lives brighter every day. Whether it's a mom, grandma, auntie, guardian, or another important woman in your lifeāinvite her to join us for a beautiful celebration! šš
š Date: Monday, May 12th
ā° Time: 9:00 AM ā 10:00 AM
š° Cost: $15 per adult | $5 per student
š Tickets: Now on sale via RevTrak: https://steelcityacademy.revtrak.net/SCA/...
(Cash payments also accepted in person)
š Space is limited, so donāt waitāgrab your tickets early! š
Letās come together to recognize and uplift the women who make a difference in our lives š«¶
#SteelCityStrong #NHSCelebration #WomenWhoInspireUs #MothersDayLove
Why should you #ChooseSteelCity? šāļøš„ Our single-site, K-12 model! Steel City Academy is the only school in Gary with a single-site, K-12 campus š«, allowing for us to create a truly unique and continuous experiences for our students! šš Take a walk down our halls and you'll see everything from our kindergarteners learning their letter sounds to high schoolers analyzing "1984" š for their AP class š¤ and everything in between! šØ Don't miss your opportunity to become part of our Steel City family ā¤ļø, #ChooseSteelCity today and start your child's enrollment process by completing the online application at www.steelcityacademy.org! šāļøš„
Why should you #ChooseSteelCity ? šāļøš„ At Steel City Academy, we believe deeply in the power āš¾ of transformative experiences, knowing that learning š¤ happens both in and out of the classroom. We value ā¤ļø students having experiences that will impact them far beyond their time ā° at Steel City. Whether it's field trips š to make real-world connections š to the content they're learning, college visits š§āš, Future Fridays sessions developing skills like vision-boarding and email etiquette š„ļø, or spirit weeks š, transformative experiences are a regular occurrence at Steel City. You won't want to miss this opportunity, submit your child's application and #ChooseSteelCity today at www.steelcityacademy.org
āļøš„ Join us in wishing good luck to our juniors today as they take the SAT šš„ļø , a crucial step on their path to graduation šØš¾āšš©šæāš and opening up post graduation opportunities! We know you'll make us proud! #BoundlessOpportunities #RedefiningExpectations šāļøš„
š£ļøš„ Giving our students a seat at the table! š«±š¾āš«²š¼āļø
This week, members of our Student Government šļø attended the Diversity and Inclusion š«±š¾āš«²š¼Symposium held by the Urban League of Northwest Indiana š¤ at Valparaiso University! š¤š While in attendance, students engaged in conversations š£ļø on this year's topic: "What is DEI and What is Not?" Congratulations š to students Nate McClain, Cherish Douglas, Niya Lucas, and Cory McClain for contributing to such an important šØ conversation on behalf of Steel City and Ms. Moss for organizing this experience! šāļøš„
Yesterday our 2nd graders experienced an incredible field trip š to the Chicago Auditorium Theater šļøš to watch a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! ššæšŗš¾2nd graders were treated two selections, "Ailey Classics" and "Revelations." Afterwards they received a signed poster and got to meet one of the senior company members, Renaldo Maurice, a Gary native š who danced with our very own Ms. Arthur in middle school and high school! š¤© A huge shoutout to Ms. Arthur for her work planning this field trip and making the performing arts šššæš¼ come alive for our 2nd graders! šāļøš„ #TransformativeExperiences #BoundlessOpportunities #CommittedToGary
Are you looking š for a change for your child for the 2025-2026 school year? Are you looking for someplace where there is a high priority on academics? šš§ Then we invite you to #ChooseSteelCity šāļøš„
Steel City places a high value on rigorous šŖš¾, whole group, on grade level content that pushes students to become critical thinkers. š§š¾āšš§ Our teachers believe in your children and are equipped with the support, coaching, and resources to allow them to be their best selves!š
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All of our classes also ensure your child has the support š they need through targeted šÆ, intentional, small-group support š«±š¾āš«²šæ! Through these interventions, students are able to close gaps in their learning āļø or receive additional support for concepts š they might be struggling with.
We invite āļø you to make the smart š¤ choice for your child this upcoming school year š« and #ChooseSteelCity šāļøš„ Applications are live now at https://www.steelcityacademy.org/
Yesterday, Steel City freshmen visited the Chicago Shakespeare Theater šļø š on Navy Pier š³ļø , where they watched a modern interpretation of "A Midsummerās Night Dream." š ššš¾ Some sophomores even tagged along after having a great experience last year! š
Through the student-friendly performance š¤ and the Q&A šš¾āāļø with the cast, the trip was an amazing opportunity to enhance the study of Shakespeare š and to get a closer look š at what careers in the performing arts could look like. Quite a few Steel City students can envision themselves on stage one day and were eager to learn more! š¤©
After the show, students enjoyed lunch š“on the pier with a view of the Chicago skyline šļø ā some of them, taking one final bow! šāļøš„ Thank you to Ms. Dzwonczyk for making the special experience happen for our freshmen!
Have you completed your child's 2025-2026 Re-Enrollment form yet? š Don't wait, just 18 days remain to ensure your child's spot is reserved for next school year! šāļøš„ Submit your child's re-enrollment at https://forms.gle/hBNa9J7fsbGxXTpF7 #KeepChoosingSteelCity
