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
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585
Enrolled StudentsPre-K3 through grade 12 -
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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 -
86%
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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Innovation on Display: 2025 Indian Creek STEM Symposium Celebrates Student Curiosity
Read MoreThe 2025 Indian Creek School STEM Symposium was more than just a presentation of science—it was a celebration of curiosity, innovation, and the power of student-led discovery. -
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Indian Creek lacrosse moves forward with Bunker sisters’ final run
The Bunkers are back — and Indian Creek’s lacrosse program will only benefit from having the siblings' return to the fold.Read More -
Indian Creek School Hosts 2025 Alumni Career Panel, Showcasing Breadth of Creek Success
Spanning the Evergreen Class of 2003 through the graduating Class of 2020, the 2025 Alumni Career Panel of accomplished professionals shared insights into their varied career paths and life experiences.Read More -
EMPOWER Welcomes First Female NSA Chief Public Affairs Officer Ms. Judith Kain Emmel as Women’s History Month Speaker
EMPOWER President Sophia O’Connell ’25 welcomed Maryland Commission for Women Member Ms. Judith Kain Emmel to address the Upper School student body as a Women’s History Month featured speaker.Read More -
Lily Swope '26 Named IAAM Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025Read More -
Varsity Boys Swim Team, Led by Nicholes '28, Makes ICS History at MIAA Championships
Congratulations to the Eagles Varsity Boys Swim team, for capping off a great season with a sixth place finish at MIAA B-Conference Championships last Wednesday.Read More -
Eagles Conquer the Water as Varsity Girls Swim Excels at IAAM Championships
The Varsity Girls swim team excelled at the IAAM Championships, Monday, finishing fourth overall and logging several stellar individual podium appearances!Read More -
Third Grade Students Find Erosion Solutions through Research, Modeling, and Reflection
The Class of 20334 displayed teamwork and creativity as they tested different strategies to solve the erosion challenge.Read More -
Middle School Historians, Entrepreneurs, and Social Scientists Answer Driving Questions at Winter Project Based Learning Showcase
Congratulations to the Middle School students and faculty on a successful Quarter 2 PBL Showcase!Read More -
ICS Students Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Song, Poetry, and Conversation
"You are part of the future he dreamed of, and your actions, your compassion, and your knowledge will continue to make the world a more just and kind place."Read More -
NYT Best Selling Author Lenore Skenazy Encourages Creek Parents to "Let Grow"
The Parent Education Comedy Talk with Lenore Skenazy was entertaining, enlightening, and gave every parent in attendance - regardless of parenting style - something to reflect on.Read More -
St. John’s College and Indian Creek School Partner to Provide Teaching Fellowship for Graduate Students
This is a great day for Indian Creek, a great day for St. John’s, and a great day for education in the state of Maryland.Read More -
11 Students Compete in 16th Annual ICS Poetry Out Loud Competition
Juniors Madison Harris and Izzy Sussman were announced as the winners of the competition, with senior Kat Rini as runner-up.Read More -
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Indian Creek Announces Establishment of Office of Alumni Relations
McCormick to Lead Alumni Initiative, Mercer to Lead Middle SchoolRead More -
Lower School Enjoys Cozy Reading Cafe
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Lower School ICS students got cozy in the cafeteria for their annual Reading Cafe!Read More -
Maryland Coach of the Year Joe Casalino Named ICS Varsity Boys Lacrosse Program Director
Indian Creek School is pleased to announce the hiring of Varsity Boys Lacrosse Program Director Joe Casalino.Read More -
Newest Inductees to ICS National Art Honor Society Vow to Create a More Beautiful World
“I will in my life, to the best of my ability through my talents in art, help to create a more beautiful world for myself, for humankind, and for all living things.”Read More -
MOTH Stories, "It's Alive" and Greek Mythology Gaming Combine for Incredible Middle School Showcase
This demonstration of fall learning gave sixth through eighth grade students the opportunity to share their high-level work from the first quarter as they sought to answer driving questions in front of their teachers, peers, and parents.Read More
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Creek Stories
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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: 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: 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: 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.
