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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597
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 -
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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What's Going on with Boys?!? Speaker David Panush Leads Enlightening Parent Ed Session
Educator and author David Panush joined over 50 ICS parents in examining the academic, social, and digital landscapes that boys are navigating todayRead More -
From Senior Thesis to the FIFA World Stage: Rachael Hughen '15 Takes on the 2026 World Cup
When Rachael Hughen '15 looks back on the start of her career in international affairs and intelligence and her path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, she doesn’t begin in a government office or overseas posting. She begins at Indian Creek.Read More -
Indian Creek School Announces Comprehensive Campus and Enrollment Expansion Plan
When fully realized, Indian Creek School will be equipped to serve approximately 750 students, supported by expanded academic spaces and exceptional arts and athletics facilities, all while maintaining the close-knit campus culture that defines the Creek experience.Read More -
Basketball Recap: Indian Creek Beats Gerstell Academy for Their Sixth Straight Win
Indian Creek extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a huge performance from Kyle Harvin.Read More -
Basketball Recap: Indian Creek Drops Highest Score of Season Against Concordia Prep
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Indian Creek). They walked away with a 77-64 win over the Concordia Prep Saints on Monday. The victory was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on five straight.Read More -
Indian Creek advances to IAAM B semifinals with 54-31 win over Mercy
Read MoreA 54-31 final stamped Indian Creek’s place in Thursday’s semifinal at home against Severn. -
Eagles Swimmers Culminate Successful Season with Outstanding Championship Performances
The Indian Creek Varsity swim teams delivered an exciting and successful championship meets, highlighted by historic performances from the girls and record-setting swims from the boys.Read More -
Indian Creek girls basketball survives Severn to maintain top spot in conference
Eagles overtake Admirals in final minutes to remain unbeaten in conference.Read More -
Conquering the Skies, the Web, and the Kitchen, Bread & Butter Founder Monica Alvarado Inspires EMPOWER Students
Thank you to Monica Alvarado for encouraging Creek students to follow their instincts, lean on their support systems, and recognize the importance of community.Read More -
Fifth Grade STEM Students Build Little Free Libraries to Serve the Community
By combining STEM skills with empathy and service, fifth grade students gained a deeper understanding of how they have the power to improve the world around them.Read More -
Indian Creek Girls Swim Team Secures Milestone Victory
Indian Creek School celebrated a 52–41 girls swim team win over Catholic High School on Wednesday, January 7, marking a milestone victory.Read More -
Inspiring Community and Connection: Indian Creek Welcomes Leadership Anne Arundel
Seven community leaders who are participating in Leadership Anne Arundel’s Flagship Program visited Indian Creek School as part of Education Day on January 8, 2026.Read More -
Lessons from the Other Side: Alumni College Panel Shares Perspective with Upper School
This week, six alumni from the Class of 2022 returned to Indian Creek as college seniors to share honest insight on college life, leadership, and finding their place.Read More -
Johns Hopkins APL National Security Analysis Executive Director Angela Thompson Inspires EMPOWER Students
ICS Trustee and National Security Analysis Mission Area Executive Director at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Angela Thompson was an inspiring guest speaker for this club that provides students who identify as female a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and uplift one another.Read More -
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Inducts 17 New Members
On Wednesday, December 3, Upper School students gathered in the Jack and Nancy Becker Center for the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society induction ceremony during their morning meeting.Read More -
National Signing Day Sees Indian Creek's Lily Swope '26 Commit to D1 U. of Cincinnati
Indian Creek Upper School students and faculty gathered this morning to celebrate senior Lily Swope, as she committed to the University of Cincinnati as a Division 1 Swimmer on National Signing Day.Read More -
Indian Creek Welcomes New National Art Honor Society Inductees
On Wednesday, October 29, Indian Creek School proudly hosted the 12th Annual National Art Honor Society (NAHS) Induction Ceremony.Read More -
Indian Creek Tri-M Music Honor Society Welcomes New Inductees
Read MoreOn Wednesday, October 15, 22 new members were inducted into the ICS Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. -
Twelve New Members Inducted into Indian Creek’s National Honor Society
On Wednesday, October 22, 12 new members were inducted into the Indian Creek School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).Read More -
Creek Faculty Invites AIMS Educators to Explore the Impact and Potential of Outdoor Ed
Educators from the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools enjoyed an incredible day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration at the Outdoor Education Roundtable hosted by Indian Creek School.Read More
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Creek Stories
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"What's Up Annapolis" Spotlights Mr. McNally!
Read MoreSTEM Faculty, Indian Creek SchoolDoug McNally is the kind of educator who thrives at the intersection of excellence, curiosity, and innovation. With an M.S. in Physics and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Miami University of Ohio, McNally began his career immersed in advanced research, including published graduate work in quantum physics. Yet it was during those graduate studies that he discovered a deeper calling: teaching.At Indian Creek, McNally has helped build a dynamic, future-facing STEM program that reflects both his technical expertise and belief in student-centered learning. He’s revitalized the school’s computer science offerings, helping Creek become one of the first schools in the country to offer AP Computer Science Principles. His teaching portfolio includes Physics, multiple levels of AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, and advanced independent studies such as Linear Algebra and Algorithms & Data Structures. As a STEM program advisor and a key contributor to the design of the new CREEK Lab makerspace, McNally brings engineering thinking not only to the classroom but to the entire school.What distinguishes McNally’s work is a relentless pursuit of educational excellence paired with an insistence that learning remain joyful, challenging, and deeply human. -
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Roswell
Read MoreIndian Creek Celebrates Dr. Michael Roswell on Two Scholarly Publications
Indian Creek School proudly congratulates Upper School Science teacher Dr. Michael Roswell on the publication of two scholarly research papers in major scientific journals this month, a remarkable achievement that reflects both his expertise as a scientist and the Creek faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence. Dr. Roswell’s work spans public health, data science, and policy analysis, and his research addresses questions that are deeply relevant to the world that his students are inheriting. -
Student Spotlight: Soloman Younger '26
Read MoreArtist, Athlete and Scholar
For most high school athletes, summer soccer means local tournaments and club practices. For Indian Creek senior Solomon Younger, it meant something far bigger. Last December, while competing at the Disney College Soccer Showcase in Florida, Solomon caught the eye of scouts from Select Generation, a U.S. program that connects young players with opportunities overseas. That chance encounter led him to Salamanca, Spain, where he trained and competed for two weeks alongside talented players from across the country. The experience challenged him daily, pushing him to raise his level and prove himself among some of the best. -
Student Spotlight: Violet Vannoy '26
Read MoreFrom Indian Creek to South AfricaWhen Violet Vannoy returned to campus from her semester abroad in South Africa this December, she brought back more than souvenirs—she carried stories of leadership, creativity, and cultural immersion. As part of a School for Ethics and Global Leadership partnership, Violet spent several months studying alongside high school students from all over the United States and over 30 African countries, diving into courses that challenged her perspective and expanded her horizons, while exploring Johannesburg and The Wilds Nature Reserve. -
Student Spotling: Amelia Addeo '28
Read MoreTurning Compassion Into ActionFor ICS sophomore Amelia Addeo, humanitarian work isn’t just a dream, it’s a call to action that began with a simple idea during her Eagles With A Purpose (now Evergreen Institute) program last year. Tasked with creating a spring project, she envisioned something that would make a tangible difference: collecting school supplies for children in Guatemala. Through an Amazon wish list and the support of her school community, Amelia gathered backpacks, crayons, flashcards, and more to deliver to a nonprofit called Asociación Nuestros Ahijados, also known as The God’s Child Project. Her goal was to help give children the tools they need to learn and thrive. -
From Senior Thesis to the FIFA World Stage: Rachael Hughen '15 Takes on the 2026 World Cup
Read MoreWhen Rachael Hughen '15 looks back on the start of her career in international affairs and intelligence, she doesn’t begin in a government office or overseas posting. She begins at Indian Creek. As an ICS senior, Rachael worked on a Voros Senior Thesis on post-conflict reform. The thesis experience sparked a deep curiosity about global events and international systems, eventually leading Rachael to George Washington University, where she immersed herself in international affairs and began building a career defined by travel, risk analysis, and global coordination.
Today, Rachael leads an intelligence team responsible for coordinating information-sharing and security insight for one of the largest sporting events in history: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is a massive undertaking: 48 teams, 104 matches, and more than a month of global attention. As Rachael puts it, the scale is “like 104 Super Bowls in 36 days,” with even larger crowds, festivals, and international movement surrounding each game. -
Student Spotlight: Kyle Harvin ‘26
A Lasting LegacyRead 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 serving as the Vice President of the Black Student Alliance. -
Alumni 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. -
Alumni 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
Read MoreFrom the moment she discovered Animal Planet, Corinne Woodson ’14 knew she was destined to work with animals, even before she could put a name to the profession. “I didn’t grow up with a lot of pets,” she laughs, “but I was obsessed with animals on TV. I loved Animal Planet, and I loved biology. So I asked myself, what can I do that combines those two things?”That question led her straight toward veterinary medicine. The spark was fanned into a flame in sixth grade at Indian Creek, in Ms. Tukarski’s science class. “That’s when I really fell in love with biology,” Corinne recalls. “We were in the Double Helix Science Club, and I just became obsessed with life science. By the time I got to high school, it was already cemented. I was going to be a vet, and nothing was going to stop me.” -
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.
