Our Vision
Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where KINDNESS is currency, WELL-BEING is priority, and EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is relentlessly pursued.
Fast Facts
List of 8 items.
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555
Enrolled StudentsPre-K3 through grade 12 -
58
Geographic ReachStudents come from 58 different zip codes -
7:1
Student Teacher Ratio -
234
AP exams takenby 142 students in 15 courses -
30
Athletics Championship Titleswon since 2013 -
71%
Student Participation in the Performing ArtsVocal, Instrumental, Drama, Dance, and Behind-the-Scenes -
114
Acre wooded CampusJust north of Annapolis -
$3.2 million
Tuition Assistance & Scholarshipsawarded annually
Recent News
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Indian Creek Earns Platinum Status on AP Honor Roll
This week, the College Board announced that Indian Creek School has achieved Platinum Status on their Advanced Placement Honor Roll.Read More -
A Decade of Eagles Return to the Nest for Alumni Soccer Game
On Saturday September 21, Indian Creek alumni reunited campus to enjoy a friendly soccer match prior to the Varsity and JV Boys Soccer games against Old Mill High School.Read More -
Indian Creek Cited on NAIS New View EDU Podcast for Showcasing “New Excellence"
"This is excellence, and this is how we learn. I love what Booth Kyle is doing at Indian Creek School in Crownsville, Maryland."Read More -
Academic Excellence Recognized: 51 ICS Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Indian Creek celebrated academic excellence this week, as the College Board honored 51 students for earning AP Scholar awards, and six others were acknowledged by the Board's National Recognition program.Read More -
Eagles XC Wins First Meet as Four Runners Score in Top 9
The ICS Varsity Boys Cross Country team traveled to Frederick, Maryland, to win their first MIAA C Conference meet of the year yesterday, finishing with a 2-0 record.Read More -
"This is your school and you belong here." Indian Creek Opens 2024-25 School Year with Convocation Ceremony
This annual Creek tradition established that a culture of kindness and connection is to be a driving force for the year.Read More -
Joelle Johnson is excelling at golf. It’s all her grandfather, who was barred from all-white golf courses, ever wanted.
Read MoreJohnson, a Bucknell University commit, tied for 15th at April’s Mack Champ Invitational, a tournament for the best junior minority golfers in the nation
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"Pedagogy of the Hopeful": ICS Faculty Prepare for Election Season with The School for Ethics and Global Leadership
The Indian Creek faculty enjoyed an excellent workshop, presented by The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) as part of their preparation to guide the School community through the 2024 election season.Read More -
Creek Lacrosse Hosts England's Metro Team for Crosse Over Event
An event that displayed international athleticism and camaraderie took place on Friday, July 26...not in Paris, France, but at our own Eagles Athletics Complex!Read More -
Passionate Middle Schoolers + 5 Days in the Summer + Nonprofits = Awesomeness
Indian Creek's first annual Institute for Community Impact was a great success this summer, thanks to an engaged and dedicated group of student leaders.Read More -
ICS Honors Milestone Faculty Anniversaries
On Thursday, June 6, the ICS faculty and staff gathered together to celebrate a successful 2023-24 school year and honor milestone anniversaries.Read More -
Euge! Athletics Achievements Celebrated at Spring Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, May 29, the Upper School gathered to honor excellence throughout the spring athletics season.Read More -
Educational Excellence on Full Display at 2024 Awards Ceremony
Indian Creek students' relentless pursuit of Educational Excellence was on full display at the 2024 Upper School Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29.Read More -
We Are the Champions...Again! Eagles Golf Wins Back-to-Back MIAA Titles
For the second year in a row, the Eagles Varsity Golf Team have earned the MIAA Championship title.Read More -
Excellence in its Highest Form: Four Seniors Complete Voros Thesis in the Humanities
Indian Creek’s Voros Senior Thesis in the Humanities represents the highest form of educational excellence achievable at the School. This year, seniors Ben Bucci, Aidan McCaughey, Campbell McCormick, and Maddie Mixter each completed this graduate-level endeavor.Read More -
Legacy Faculty Members Honored as Part of Indian Creek's 50th Celebrations
Wednesday, May 15, was a wonderful day for Indian Creek as the School’s Legacy Faculty members were invited to campus to be recognized in celebration the Creek's 50th year.Read More -
Middle School Spanish Students Foster Culture, Connections, and Cooking
Middle School Accelerated Spanish students delved into the rich culinary traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures by interviewing ICS staff members who hail from these countries.Read More -
Distinguished Alumni Return to Share Insights on Annual Career Panel
On Wednesday, May 8, a group of Indian Creek graduates returned to share their insights on how ICS has helped them forge their careers and their lives beyond high school at the annual Alumni Career Panel.Read More -
"Trust Yourself" and other Lessons in Resilience Drive EMPOWER Panel Discussion
What is resilience, why is it so important, and how do you know if you’re resilient enough?Read More -
Navy Rear Admiral Seiko Okano Shares Inspiring Lesson in Leadership
Indian Creek Upper School enjoyed an inspiring conversation with Rear Admiral Seiko Okano of The United States Navy at today's school meeting.Read More
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We Are ICS
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Student Spotlight: Hunter Walls ‘24
Read MoreHunter joined ICS all the way back in 4th grade! He has been busy during his time at ICS participating in musicals (PROM and Shrek), Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swim, Varsity Lacrosse, Key Club, Aviation Club, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. Outside of school he also plays club lacrosse and does summer work as a roofer and running a cotton candy business! -
Student Spotlight: Kyle Harvin ‘26
Read MoreKyle joined ICS for his freshman year of High School. He jumped right into being a huge part of the community and athletics. Kyle plays varsity basketball and is a member of both the track and cross-country teams in addition to being the newest Vice President of the Black Student Alliance. -
Student Spotlight: Campbell McCormick '24
Read MoreCampbell has been an Indian Creek student since PK3. A dancer, actor, artist, and scholar, she is a member of the ICS Varsity Soccer and Dance teams, is SGA Vice President for the Arts, Tri-M (President), Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish, National Art, and National Honor Societies. She is a member of the EMPOWER Executive Board, the Community Expectations Committee, Solo Choir, Chorus, and has appeared regularly as the school mascot. She has been a member of every ICS theatrical production in Middle & Upper Schools. She works with Early Childhood students in the ICS aftercare program, and is also completing a Voros Senior Thesis in the Humanities. Outside of school, Campbell is a Kennedy Center Master Series dancer and dances with The Dance Collective. -
Student Spotlight: Maia Leeks ‘25
Read MoreMaia has been at ICS since 2021. She is an avid equestrian and rides for the ICS team and outside of school. Her favorite thing about ICS “is how understanding the staff are. The staff members are really helpful when it comes to balancing schoolwork and personal problems. They would always try to listen to you and help you the best way they can.” -
Student Spotlight: Mya Duckett ‘24
Read MoreMya started at ICS in 3rd grade and will graduate as a member of the class of 2024. She is a goalie for the Varsity Soccer team, manager of the Girls Varsity Basketball team, a member of Zeta Phi Beta youth program and was chosen by teachers and peers to attend the IAAM leadership conference. -
Student Spotlight: Irene Goldstein '25
Irene joined ICS in the fall of 2018 as a 6th grader. She loves the connections that she has made with some of her teachers and they have really influenced her in lots of different ways. Irene considers herself to be a "humanities kid" and she really enjoys writing-intensive classes. She also enjoys singing in the chorus, swimming, track, sailing, and being involved in the musical. Outside of school, Irene also studies Korean.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Elia Alewine '24
Elia joined ICS for the 2020 school year as a freshman. She is a varsity athlete who starts as a goalie for the champion lacrosse team and guard for the champion basketball team. Elia is also the secretary of the One Love club, on the executive committee for EMPOWER, and a member of the National Honor Society and Eagles with a Purpose. Outside of school, she plays club lacrosse for Integrity and volunteers at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Maddie Mixter '24
Read MoreMaddie joined ICS for her freshman year in 2020 and is a big part of our performing arts community. Maddie was a student director for 2022’s “Brainstorm” and is also involved in the Empower executive committee, Key Club secretary, Vice president and co-founder of the robotics club, National Honors Society, Tri-M music honors society, Mu Alpha Theta math honors society, chorus, band, solo choir, tennis team, swim team, fall play, spring musical, mock trial, student tutor, STEM, and cross country. -
Student Spotlight: Arnia Goode '24
Arnia joined ICS as a freshman in 2020. She is the co-founder and current president of the Robotics Club, the treasurer of Key Club, a member of Mu Alpha Theta, and tutor an 8th grade student. Arnia is also a member of the National Honor Society and EMPOWER as well as a member of the STEM Program the organizer of the annual STEM Expo for lower school and middle school students. She is also a member of the Varsity Soccer team and the Track & Field team.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Ty Spencer ‘24
Read MoreTy is a member of the ICS class of 2024 and has been at the creek since 2020. He plays varsity soccer and lacrosse and participates in the theater productions as well. “I’m also the newly elected vice president of both OneLove and Key Club.” Ty also plays club lacrosse for the Annapolis Hawks. -
Student Spotlight: Katia Rini ‘25
Read MoreA member of the Class of 2025, Kat joined ICS in 5th grade during the 2017-18 school year. She is an artist and an athlete, participating in Track and in theater productions as well as a brown belt in karate. Kat considers being cast in the play “Puffs”, as “only a 9th grader”, her biggest achievement in her time at ICS. -
Student Spotlight: Maisie White '25
Read MoreMaisie joined the ICS community, and the class of ’25, in the fall of 2021. She is an accomplished athlete and student whose favorite subjects include Algebra and Spanish and her favorite sport is soccer. She is also a founding member of the student newspaper and a member of multiple clubs. -
Student Spotlight: Joelle Johnson '25
Read MoreJoelle joined the Creek in the fall of 2020 as an avid golfer and an A student and is continuing to excel at both as a Creeker. “I think my biggest personal achievement at ICS is getting all A+ on my first semester at Indian Creek”, she says before adding, “My goal is to go to college on a scholarship.” Joelle has been golfing for over 8 years and has a 2 handicap on the AJGA amateur golf circuit. In addition to her academic and athletic achievements Joelle, along with 3 other freshmen, created a student run newspaper called The Creek Chronicle. -
Alumni Spotlight: Corinne Woodson '14
Corinne Woodson ’14 knew early on that she wanted to become a veterinarian, and she actually tributes Indian Creek School (ICS) for instilling in her a passion for the veterinary sciences. In fact, it was Ms. Lara Tukarski’s science class that had the most impact on her, giving Corinne her earliest love for the life sciences, biological systems, and animals. “I used to help [Ms. Tukarski] take care of the chinchillas in her classroom in middle school, and I was part of her "Double-helix" Club for biology lovers. My biology classes and labs in both middle and upper school played a major role in [my] making this career choice. ICS also gave me a great level of discipline in regards to my studies, which comes in handy with all of the material I am getting in vet school.”Read More -
Faculty Spotlight: Ms. Paula Sweterlitsch
Instrumental Music teacher Paula Sweterlitsch describes her role as “guiding students while their inspiration leads the way.” However, there is so much more to the magic she creates with her students.Read More
At Indian Creek, Ms. Sweterlitsch teaches instrumental music to students in grades 3-12, leading strings classes, brass ensembles, concert band, and a variety of student-driven spin-off groups, including a jazz/blues ensemble, pep band, and even a Dave-Matthews-Band-inspired acoustic group.
Ms. Sweterlitsch loves teaching at ICS because the arts are inherent in the fabric of the community. -
Alumni Spotlight: Sunny Chhatani '14
Read MoreDuring his years at Indian Creek School (ICS), Sunny Chhatani ’14 learned how to work independently, actively sought to gain knowledge, and always challenged himself to learn more. “ICS set me up for a successful career in college, both academically and athletically.”Since graduating from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland (where he was a four-year starter on the Seahawks Men’s Soccer Team) with an economics degree, Sunny has been working as a financial analyst at Towne Park and serving as the Chief of Staff at Nela, an artisanal organic Panela sugar company from Colombia.
Indian Creek School
Indian Creek school is a co-educational, college preparatory independent school, located in Crownsville, Maryland. Students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 receive a vibrant educational experience based on excellent academics steeped in strong student-teacher connections.
