š¬š 100 DAYS SMARTER & READY TO CELEBRATE! šš¬
Steel City students & families ā weāve officially hit a BIG milestone and weāre celebrating in the most joyful way possible! šš„ 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!
šæ What to Expect:
āØ A fun-filled movie night for our Kā12 students and families
āØ Concessions, crafts, and a raffle before the movie
āØ Blankets, pillows, popcorn, and core memories in the making
š Friday, January 30, 2026
š Doors Open: 5:00 PM
šļø Concessions/Crafts/Raffle: 5:00ā5:45 PM
š„ Movie Time: 5:45ā7:15 PM
š§¹ Wrap-Up: 7:15ā7:45 PM
š° Cost:
ā¢ $5 per person
ā¢ $20 Family Pass (up to 5 people!)
You can pay online in advance to secure your spot on RevTrak or pay at the door ā easy and flexible! This night is all about joy, community, and celebrating how far our students have come in just 100 days. We canāt wait to see our Steel City family there! ššæš„ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #SteelCityFamily #CoreMemories #MovieNightMagic š¬āØ
Steel City students & families ā weāve officially hit a BIG milestone and weāre celebrating in the most joyful way possible! šš„ 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!
šæ What to Expect:
āØ A fun-filled movie night for our Kā12 students and families
āØ Concessions, crafts, and a raffle before the movie
āØ Blankets, pillows, popcorn, and core memories in the making
š Friday, January 30, 2026
š Doors Open: 5:00 PM
šļø Concessions/Crafts/Raffle: 5:00ā5:45 PM
š„ Movie Time: 5:45ā7:15 PM
š§¹ Wrap-Up: 7:15ā7:45 PM
š° Cost:
ā¢ $5 per person
ā¢ $20 Family Pass (up to 5 people!)
You can pay online in advance to secure your spot on RevTrak or pay at the door ā easy and flexible! This night is all about joy, community, and celebrating how far our students have come in just 100 days. We canāt wait to see our Steel City family there! ššæš„ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #SteelCityFamily #CoreMemories #MovieNightMagic š¬āØ
šØš„ The Paintbrush Playground is BUZZING! š„šØ
Mr. Gill and our remarkable Steel City students are back at work ā 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. āØ
Imagine a space where young Black artists (ages 13ā21) see their creativity celebrated, their stories honored, and their gifts uplifted across Northwest Indiana and beyond. Thatās exactly what our students are helping build with Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity ā 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 ā all deeply rooted in Black culture. š¤š¶š
š Mark your calendars!
š¼ļø Opening Night: Friday, February 6th | 6:00ā8:00 PM
š Marshall J. Gardner Art Center | Gary, IN
šļø Exhibit runs February 6 ā March 13, 2026
Come celebrate our students, our city, and the brilliance of Black youth creativity. You donāt want to miss this. šš„
#SteelCityProud #ColorsOfCulture #PaintbrushPlayground #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryIndiana #YouthVoices #ArtWithPurpose
Mr. Gill and our remarkable Steel City students are back at work ā 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. āØ
Imagine a space where young Black artists (ages 13ā21) see their creativity celebrated, their stories honored, and their gifts uplifted across Northwest Indiana and beyond. Thatās exactly what our students are helping build with Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity ā 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 ā all deeply rooted in Black culture. š¤š¶š
š Mark your calendars!
š¼ļø Opening Night: Friday, February 6th | 6:00ā8:00 PM
š Marshall J. Gardner Art Center | Gary, IN
šļø Exhibit runs February 6 ā March 13, 2026
Come celebrate our students, our city, and the brilliance of Black youth creativity. You donāt want to miss this. šš„
#SteelCityProud #ColorsOfCulture #PaintbrushPlayground #BlackHistoryMonth #GaryIndiana #YouthVoices #ArtWithPurpose
āļø Weather Update āļø 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.
š Buses will still run on the Wednesday late arrival schedule, and school begins promptly at 9:50 AM. Bundle up, stay warm, and weāll see our students soon! š„šāļø
š Buses will still run on the Wednesday late arrival schedule, and school begins promptly at 9:50 AM. Bundle up, stay warm, and weāll see our students soon! š„šāļø
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 āØāš½
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. Kingās work.
Have a safe and restful weekend! šš
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. Kingās work.
Have a safe and restful weekend! šš
ššÆ Happy 100th Day of School, Steel City! šÆš
Weāre celebrating a BIG milestone on Friday, January 30th - 100 days of learning, growing, and shining bright at Steel City Academy! šš„
To mark this special day, our students and staff are invited to dress up and get creative:
šµš½š“š½ Dress like youāre 100 years old
š¢ Wear 100 items
š½ 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 canāt wait to see the fun outfits, big smiles, and proud moments as we celebrate together! āØ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #BabyFlames #100thDayOfSchool š„š
Weāre celebrating a BIG milestone on Friday, January 30th - 100 days of learning, growing, and shining bright at Steel City Academy! šš„
To mark this special day, our students and staff are invited to dress up and get creative:
šµš½š“š½ Dress like youāre 100 years old
š¢ Wear 100 items
š½ 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 canāt wait to see the fun outfits, big smiles, and proud moments as we celebrate together! āØ #100DaysSmarter #SteelCityJoy #BabyFlames #100thDayOfSchool š„š
āØ Weāre thrilled to share some exciting news! āØ
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 šš„
This grant will allow us to expand access to nutritious food for our students and families ā 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.
š Steel City families ā stay tuned for more details on how to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! š
Thank you for walking alongside us and helping ensure our baby flames have what they need to thrive ā in school and beyond. āØš„
#SteelCityAcademy #CommunityImpact #FoodAccessMatters #GaryIndiana
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 šš„
This grant will allow us to expand access to nutritious food for our students and families ā 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.
š Steel City families ā stay tuned for more details on how to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! š
Thank you for walking alongside us and helping ensure our baby flames have what they need to thrive ā in school and beyond. āØš„
#SteelCityAcademy #CommunityImpact #FoodAccessMatters #GaryIndiana
We are so happy to welcome our students back this quarterāand weāre still smiling thinking about the festive holiday season at Steel City. āØš„š
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 studentsāmaking sure every child gets their own mini shopping spree to pick out toys to take home for the holidays from their Steel City family š§øš
Every cafeteria table was overflowing with toys, and our studentsā smiles said it all! We even sprinkled in a little extra magic with a visit from our very own Santa and Elf š š½š§š½āāļøāØ
A HUGE shoutout to Coach Kelly for bringing this incredible experience to life year after yearādriving from store to store to make sure our students feel celebrated and loved. šš„ 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. š«¶š½
These are the moments that matter. These are the memories that last šš„
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 studentsāmaking sure every child gets their own mini shopping spree to pick out toys to take home for the holidays from their Steel City family š§øš
Every cafeteria table was overflowing with toys, and our studentsā smiles said it all! We even sprinkled in a little extra magic with a visit from our very own Santa and Elf š š½š§š½āāļøāØ
A HUGE shoutout to Coach Kelly for bringing this incredible experience to life year after yearādriving from store to store to make sure our students feel celebrated and loved. šš„ 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. š«¶š½
These are the moments that matter. These are the memories that last šš„
šš„ MONDAYS MATTER AT STEEL CITY! š„š
Weāve noticed something important - Mondays are our lowest attendance day. And we believe thatās a powerful opportunity. š”āØ
Mondays set the tone for the entire week. When our students show up on Monday, they:
š start learning strong
š¤ reconnect with friends and teachers
š build momentum and confidence
š„ step into the week with purpose
Families - your partnership makes all the difference. Students - you are missed when youāre not here. Every day counts, and Monday is where the magic begins.
Letās make a commitment together:
ā”ļø Monday = On time. Present. Ready to learn.
Because strong weeks start with strong Mondays ā and our kids deserve the very best start. šš„
#MondaysMatter #StartStrong #EveryDayCounts #SteelCityPride #ShowUpShineBright
Weāve noticed something important - Mondays are our lowest attendance day. And we believe thatās a powerful opportunity. š”āØ
Mondays set the tone for the entire week. When our students show up on Monday, they:
š start learning strong
š¤ reconnect with friends and teachers
š build momentum and confidence
š„ step into the week with purpose
Families - your partnership makes all the difference. Students - you are missed when youāre not here. Every day counts, and Monday is where the magic begins.
Letās make a commitment together:
ā”ļø Monday = On time. Present. Ready to learn.
Because strong weeks start with strong Mondays ā and our kids deserve the very best start. šš„
#MondaysMatter #StartStrong #EveryDayCounts #SteelCityPride #ShowUpShineBright
šš„ School Board Appreciation Week š„š
This week, we are celebrating and thanking our incredible Steel City Academy Board of Directors! š
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. š Your impact matters, your leadership is felt, and your service does not go unnoticed.
We are so grateful for youātoday and always! š„š
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SteelCityStrong #Grateful #LeadershipWithPurpose #CommunityImpact
This week, we are celebrating and thanking our incredible Steel City Academy Board of Directors! š
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. š Your impact matters, your leadership is felt, and your service does not go unnoticed.
We are so grateful for youātoday and always! š„š
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SteelCityStrong #Grateful #LeadershipWithPurpose #CommunityImpact
āØ Character is what you do when no one is watching ā and the work you put in without knowing if there will be a reward. āØ
At Steel City, we love celebrating students who live our values and meet our standards of excellence every single day. šš„
To kick off Quarter 3 with JOY, we surprised our 5thā12th graders who went December Red Slip Free (meeting behavioral expectations each and every day!) with a pop-up trip to an indoor roller rink š¼š¶āØ And WOW ā they earned every lap around that rink!
Check out these amazing photos of our 5thā8th graders rolling, laughing, and soaking up all the joy. The smiles say it all! šš¼š
š 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 ā where character, joy, and excellence shine. š„āØ
At Steel City, we love celebrating students who live our values and meet our standards of excellence every single day. šš„
To kick off Quarter 3 with JOY, we surprised our 5thā12th graders who went December Red Slip Free (meeting behavioral expectations each and every day!) with a pop-up trip to an indoor roller rink š¼š¶āØ And WOW ā they earned every lap around that rink!
Check out these amazing photos of our 5thā8th graders rolling, laughing, and soaking up all the joy. The smiles say it all! šš¼š
š 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 ā where character, joy, and excellence shine. š„āØ
š£ ParentāTeacher Conference Reminder! š£
Happy New Year Steel City Family! Just a friendly reminder that ParentāTeacher Conferences are TODAY from 3:30ā5:00 PM. Weāre excited to connect, reflect, and partner together in support of our studentsā success. šš„
āØ Students return to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, at 7:50 AM.
Letās kick off 2026 strong ā together! šŖš
We canāt wait to see you this afternoon and welcome our students back in the morning! #JOY
Happy New Year Steel City Family! Just a friendly reminder that ParentāTeacher Conferences are TODAY from 3:30ā5:00 PM. Weāre excited to connect, reflect, and partner together in support of our studentsā success. šš„
āØ Students return to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, at 7:50 AM.
Letās kick off 2026 strong ā together! šŖš
We canāt wait to see you this afternoon and welcome our students back in the morning! #JOY
šš„ Happy Holidays, Steel City Families! š„š
We hope our Steel City families are soaking up every moment of this much-deserved break ā resting, recharging, and making sweet memories together! āØšāļø
š Friendly Reminder: Monday, January 5th is an asynchronous learning day for students as our staff comes together for professional development and prepares for the start of Quarter 3!
šļø Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place that evening from
š 3:30 ā 5:00 PM! We canāt wait to welcome everyone back refreshed and ready for an amazing new chapter of learning and growth in 2025! š«š„
Enjoy every last moment of break ā weāll see you soon, Steel City! š
We hope our Steel City families are soaking up every moment of this much-deserved break ā resting, recharging, and making sweet memories together! āØšāļø
š Friendly Reminder: Monday, January 5th is an asynchronous learning day for students as our staff comes together for professional development and prepares for the start of Quarter 3!
šļø Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place that evening from
š 3:30 ā 5:00 PM! We canāt wait to welcome everyone back refreshed and ready for an amazing new chapter of learning and growth in 2025! š«š„
Enjoy every last moment of break ā weāll see you soon, Steel City! š
šāØ At Steel City, we care deeply and plan intentionally to create core memories for our students ā experiences, moments, and traditions that spark joy and let kids fully embrace the wonder and imagination of being a kid. šš„
This year, a sneaky little elf made his way to Steel Cityā¦ and every morning our elementary students walked in buzzing with curiosity about what mischief he got into overnight! šš š½
From ābreakingā the cafeteria TV šŗš² to swinging into action as Spider-Elf on our holiday wreath š·ļøš ā this elf kept us laughing, guessing, and smiling all week long!
Because these are the moments our kids will remember ā the joy, the magic, the laughter, and the feeling that school is a place where fun lives too. āØā¤ļø
Check out all the mischief our elf got into this week ššš„
This year, a sneaky little elf made his way to Steel Cityā¦ and every morning our elementary students walked in buzzing with curiosity about what mischief he got into overnight! šš š½
From ābreakingā the cafeteria TV šŗš² to swinging into action as Spider-Elf on our holiday wreath š·ļøš ā this elf kept us laughing, guessing, and smiling all week long!
Because these are the moments our kids will remember ā the joy, the magic, the laughter, and the feeling that school is a place where fun lives too. āØā¤ļø
Check out all the mischief our elf got into this week ššš„
šāØ The weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break can be hard ā and at Steel City, we choose JOY on purpose. šš„
This season, our team leaned all the way into community and celebration:
š Spirit Days with daily raffles
š Our first-ever Candy Cane Olympics (competitive in the best way š)
š Staff Secret Santa surprises
šø And even creating our very first Steel City Holiday Card
Because hereās what we believe deeply: for a school to be strong, it starts with its people. When adults feel joyful, connected, and supported, that energy pours straight into our classrooms and our kids. ā¤ļø
From all of us at Steel City Academy ā weāre wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a holiday season filled with joy, comfort, and peace. āØšš„
#SteelCityJoy #PurposeAndJoy #PeopleFirst #SteelCityStrong #HolidayVibes šš„
This season, our team leaned all the way into community and celebration:
š Spirit Days with daily raffles
š Our first-ever Candy Cane Olympics (competitive in the best way š)
š Staff Secret Santa surprises
šø And even creating our very first Steel City Holiday Card
Because hereās what we believe deeply: for a school to be strong, it starts with its people. When adults feel joyful, connected, and supported, that energy pours straight into our classrooms and our kids. ā¤ļø
From all of us at Steel City Academy ā weāre wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a holiday season filled with joy, comfort, and peace. āØšš„
#SteelCityJoy #PurposeAndJoy #PeopleFirst #SteelCityStrong #HolidayVibes šš„
āØš¶āøļø HOLIDAY JOY AT WINTERWORKS! āøļøš¶āØ
Our students had the absolute BEST time caroling and ice skating at Garyās WinterWorks ā and the JOY on their faces says it all! šāļø From singing Christmas carols to gliding across the ice, these are the core holiday memories our kids will carry with them forever.
Huge shoutout to Ms. G for organizing and leading our students in caroling š¤š, Ms. Peterson for capturing these stunning moments šøāØ, and Coach Kelly for jumping in and sharing the fun!
We are so grateful to the Gary Arts Council (https://www.unapologetic.art/gac) and the City of Gary Government for creating such a beautiful, joyful experience for our kids and our community. ššļø
š Donāt miss out ā there are still a few days left to enjoy WinterWorks! AND make sure to stop by this weekend ā our very own Mr. Parris Gill Sr will be there doing crafts with the kiddos! šØāØ
Joy, community, and holiday magic ā Steel City style. šš„
#SteelCityJoy #WinterWorks #GaryPride #HolidayMagic #CommunityMatters
Our students had the absolute BEST time caroling and ice skating at Garyās WinterWorks ā and the JOY on their faces says it all! šāļø From singing Christmas carols to gliding across the ice, these are the core holiday memories our kids will carry with them forever.
Huge shoutout to Ms. G for organizing and leading our students in caroling š¤š, Ms. Peterson for capturing these stunning moments šøāØ, and Coach Kelly for jumping in and sharing the fun!
We are so grateful to the Gary Arts Council (https://www.unapologetic.art/gac) and the City of Gary Government for creating such a beautiful, joyful experience for our kids and our community. ššļø
š Donāt miss out ā there are still a few days left to enjoy WinterWorks! AND make sure to stop by this weekend ā our very own Mr. Parris Gill Sr will be there doing crafts with the kiddos! šØāØ
Joy, community, and holiday magic ā Steel City style. šš„
#SteelCityJoy #WinterWorks #GaryPride #HolidayMagic #CommunityMatters
š„š¤ FlameWorks Media Crew Takeover! š¤š„
Steel Cityās Student Council is being organized a little differently this year ā and we love it! š Instead of just a few students representing the entire student body, we now have at least one representative from each squad, grades 5ā12, making sure every voice is heard. š
Within this group, students voted within themselves to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Co-Secretary, forming a structure that looks a lot like an actual government in action! š³ļøš
This is student leadership, representation, and voice at work ā the Steel City way. š„š
ā FlameWorks Media Crew
Steel Cityās Student Council is being organized a little differently this year ā and we love it! š Instead of just a few students representing the entire student body, we now have at least one representative from each squad, grades 5ā12, making sure every voice is heard. š
Within this group, students voted within themselves to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Co-Secretary, forming a structure that looks a lot like an actual government in action! š³ļøš
This is student leadership, representation, and voice at work ā the Steel City way. š„š
ā FlameWorks Media Crew
āØš Our 12 Days of Christmas Spirit Days are off to an incredible start! šāØ
Day 1 kicked off with Cozy Sock Day brought all the warm, fuzzy vibes š§¦āļøš. The halls were filled with festive patterns, silly holiday designs, and the comfiest socks youāve ever seen ā our students and staff showed up in true cozy style!
Day 2: Feeling Frosty turned our campus into a sparkling Winter Wonderland š¤āØšØļø. From head-to-toe white outfits to shimmering accessories, everyone looked bright, frosty, and full of holiday cheer!
We love seeing our school community show so much spirit, creativity, and joy š š¼šš«. Stay tuned ā even more merry and magical dress-up days are on the way! šāØ
Day 1 kicked off with Cozy Sock Day brought all the warm, fuzzy vibes š§¦āļøš. The halls were filled with festive patterns, silly holiday designs, and the comfiest socks youāve ever seen ā our students and staff showed up in true cozy style!
Day 2: Feeling Frosty turned our campus into a sparkling Winter Wonderland š¤āØšØļø. From head-to-toe white outfits to shimmering accessories, everyone looked bright, frosty, and full of holiday cheer!
We love seeing our school community show so much spirit, creativity, and joy š š¼šš«. Stay tuned ā even more merry and magical dress-up days are on the way! šāØ
šāØ At Steel City, we celebrate what we value ā and today weāre celebrating our people! šš„
Our November Teacher & Staff Members of the Month didnāt just show up for our students ā they went above and beyond, lifting up our team, our students, and our entire school community šŖš½š„
Please join us in showing them some love in the comments and giving them their flowers in person! šøš
š Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Cavanaugh (MS/HS English)
š Instruction, CCR & Culture Staff Member of the Month: Coach Moore (Culture Coordinator)
š Leader, Finance & Operations Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Pratt (Principal)
Thank you for embodying the heart, purpose, and joy that make Steel City so special. We are so proud to celebrate you! šš„
#SteelCityAcademy #TeamSteelCity #SteelCityStrong #StaffOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth
Our November Teacher & Staff Members of the Month didnāt just show up for our students ā they went above and beyond, lifting up our team, our students, and our entire school community šŖš½š„
Please join us in showing them some love in the comments and giving them their flowers in person! šøš
š Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Cavanaugh (MS/HS English)
š Instruction, CCR & Culture Staff Member of the Month: Coach Moore (Culture Coordinator)
š Leader, Finance & Operations Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Pratt (Principal)
Thank you for embodying the heart, purpose, and joy that make Steel City so special. We are so proud to celebrate you! šš„
#SteelCityAcademy #TeamSteelCity #SteelCityStrong #StaffOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth
šš„ HISTORIC NEWS FOR STEEL CITY! š„š
Yesterday, Steel City Academy was officially renewed for 15 years by the Indiana Charter School Board ā the longest possible charter term in Indiana! ššāØ
This incredible milestone reflects a decade of mission-driven work grounded in love, high expectations, joy, grit, and unwavering belief in our students ā and the powerful academic results our Baby Flames continue to deliver! ššŖš„
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported this process ā from speaking at the public hearing, to meeting with ICSB staff, to submitting public comments. Your voices mattered. Your belief mattered. šš
This renewal affirms what we know to be true:
Strong academics + high expectations + stable leadership & teaching team + a clear, data-driven strategic plan = real results for Gary students. šā”ļøš
This new 15-year horizon gives Steel City the stability to deepen our legacy, expand our impact, and continue rewriting what is possible for kids in Gary. ššļøš„
To our families, staff, board, and community partners ā thank you for believing in our mission and our kids. Steel Cityās future has never been brighter. šāØš„
#SteelCityAcademy #CharterRenewal #HistoricMoment #GaryIndiana #EducationExcellence #AcademicGrowth #WeAreSteelCity #FutureIsBright #MissionDriven #HistoryInTheMaking
Yesterday, Steel City Academy was officially renewed for 15 years by the Indiana Charter School Board ā the longest possible charter term in Indiana! ššāØ
This incredible milestone reflects a decade of mission-driven work grounded in love, high expectations, joy, grit, and unwavering belief in our students ā and the powerful academic results our Baby Flames continue to deliver! ššŖš„
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported this process ā from speaking at the public hearing, to meeting with ICSB staff, to submitting public comments. Your voices mattered. Your belief mattered. šš
This renewal affirms what we know to be true:
Strong academics + high expectations + stable leadership & teaching team + a clear, data-driven strategic plan = real results for Gary students. šā”ļøš
This new 15-year horizon gives Steel City the stability to deepen our legacy, expand our impact, and continue rewriting what is possible for kids in Gary. ššļøš„
To our families, staff, board, and community partners ā thank you for believing in our mission and our kids. Steel Cityās future has never been brighter. šāØš„
#SteelCityAcademy #CharterRenewal #HistoricMoment #GaryIndiana #EducationExcellence #AcademicGrowth #WeAreSteelCity #FutureIsBright #MissionDriven #HistoryInTheMaking
We're all smiles and jumping for joy šš because enrollment applications for our second semester enrollment window are officially open! šāØ
Are you looking for a change for your child's education? šš Do you want a school focused on rigorous academics and boundless opportunities for its students? šš Then we invite you to #ChooseSteelCity āļøš„š Start your application today by visiting www.steelcityacademy.org
Are you looking for a change for your child's education? šš Do you want a school focused on rigorous academics and boundless opportunities for its students? šš Then we invite you to #ChooseSteelCity āļøš„š Start your application today by visiting www.steelcityacademy.org
