Community & Connection: A One of a Kind Education
At Indian Creek School, students age 3 to grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. ICS students are challenged and inspired to discover their passions, purpose, and potential.
Fast Facts
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528
Enrolled StudentsPre-K3 through grade 12 -
53
Geographic ReachStudents come from 53 different zip codes -
7:1
Student Teacher Ratio -
244
AP exams takenby 127 students in 18 courses in 2020 -
20
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 million
Tuition Assistance & Scholarshipsawarded annually
Recent News
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Indian Creek School Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility, Primed to Deliver an Innovative Education to Generations of Students
All ICS students, Pre-K through Grade 12, to unite on enhanced campus in August 2021.Read More -
Hybrid Learning Success Abounds At Indian Creek
Indian Creek teachers and students have thrived in a hybrid learning format this school year by focusing on strong relationships through connection and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.Read More -
"Let's Talk about Body Positivity:" EMPOWER Club Hosts Second Event in Spring Series
Indian Creek's EMPOWER club hosted its second event of their spring "Let's Talk about…" series.Read More -
Katie Spencer '22 Repeats Trip to State Poetry Out Loud Competition
Maddie Mixter '24 and Katie Spencer '22 represented ICS well in the regional Poetry Out Loud competition, with Katie advancing to States.Read More -
Indian Creek School Announces Deans List for Semester One
Congratulations to the following scholars who have earned Dean's List honors for the first trimester of the 2020-21 school year, which is a cumulation of Mods 1, 2, and 3.Read More -
Indian Creek School Announces Head's List Semester One
Congratulations to the following scholars who have earned Head's List honors for the first trimester of the 2020-21 school year, which is a cumulation of Mods 1, 2, & 3:Read More -
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Crum and Leavitt to Represent ICS at Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference
Sophomores Julia Leavitt and Anna Crum will represent ICS at the 2021 HOBY experience, learning to dream big, make an impact, and change the world.Read More -
First Grade Students Create Oreo 'Phases of the Moon' Models
In anticipation of a day of virtual instruction due to forecasted winter weather, Mrs. Kornmeyer and Mrs. Venuti sent home a sealed astronomy kit that their first grade students were not to open until class time.Read More -
Indian Creek School Announces Dean's List for Mod 3
Congratulations to the ICS scholars who have earned Dean's List honors for Mod 3.Read More -
Indian Creek School Announces Head's List for Mod 3
Congratulations to the ICS scholars who have earned Head's List honors for Mod 3.Read More -
ICS Class of 1983 Reminisces about Magical Middle School Years
Director of Evergreen Campus Alumni Bruce Crossman hosted a virtual gatherings for ICS Alumni from the Class of 1983.Read More -
We're Back! Eagles Basketball to Begin Competitive Play
Athletic Director Tyler Larkin has announced that the Eagles Basketball program has opted in to begin competitive interscholastic play this season.Read More -
STEM Guest Lecturer Casey Corkin Shares Advances in Satellite Technology
STEM Guest Lecturer Mr. Casey Corkin gave ICS students an inside peek into the professional possibilities and discoveries created through the fields of Aerospace Engineering, Information Technology, and Data Science.Read More -
Creek Graduates Share Insight at Annual Alumni College Panel
Six ICS graduates shared insight into their university experiences with Upper School students at the annual ICS Alumni College Panel.Read More -
ICS Students and Administrators Featured on Panel at Leadership Anne Arundel Education Day
Three ICS students and two administrators shared the value of an independent school education with local leaders at Leadership Anne Arundel Education Day 2021.Read More -
HàVi Albert Retains ICS Spelling Bee Championship Title
Congratulations to HàVi as she represents ICS at the Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee in February.Read More -
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We Are ICS
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Senior Spotlight: Sarah Hawes
Years of hard work and dedication to pursuing her academic passions paid off this week, as Sarah Hawes committed to study at Cornell University's College of Engineering next year. While she is currently planning to major in electrical and computer engineering at Cornell, Hawes remains open-minded and looks forward to explore other STEM fields. Her experience at Indian Creek has shown her that she can achieve her goals through diligent work with teachers passionate to see their students succeed.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Wesley Beann
The Indian Creek community has had the privilege of witnessing senior Wesley Beann evolve from a reserved freshman to a confident senior, ready to take on college and the world. Through his years at ICS, Beann has pursued both passions and responsibilities, playing drums in the band and managing the boys basketball team, all while excelling academically.Read More -
Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Glenn Klakring
“I feel very strongly that physics should be hands-on as much as possible. I try to get kids away from the screen, working with physical things, manipulating things, actually feeling forces and seeing their effects on objects and how they move and behave, seeing the effects of light, doing optics experiments,” says Upper School Science Teacher Mr. Glenn Klakring.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Levi Kline
Levi Kline has been at ICS for 13 years. He cites AP Biology with Mrs. Roth as his favorite subject and said it has inspired his potential area of study in college. Kline is an integral member of the Eagles’ Varsity boys soccer team and made two penalty-shootout saves in Creek’s MIAA championship win last fall. He also plays lacrosse and tennis and is a black belt in taekwondo.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Olivia Boucher
Olivia Boucher will graduate in the spring with 13 AP credits and a passion for life sciences and art, as well as the title of captain of the Eagles Varsity Sailing team. “ICS has created an academic environment where I can pursue each of my areas of interest,” said Boucher. “I’ve taken BLincs in aquatic biology/ecology, and by the time I graduate will have also taken both AP Environmental and AP Biology. It’s really shaped what I want to study further and has allowed me to learn more about how the environment and its organisms function.”Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Rex Flanagan
Read MoreRex Flanagan ’21 found his academic passion at Indian Creek School. Rex will pursue studies in Cyber Security or Data Analytics at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he has also signed to play Division I soccer. “I came to Indian Creek as a freshman, and it’s just a great community,” said Flanagan. “The teachers are very interactive with the students, and it’s just a great place and community of people.” -
Senior Spotlight: Allison Smith
Read MoreAllison Smith has vigorously pursued two of her greatest passions: music and dance, while excelling in the academic arena at Indian Creek. As a dancer with The Washington School of Ballet, Smith has balanced her schoolwork at Indian Creek with a demanding dance schedule. As a longtime clarinetist, Smith has enjoyed her time playing at Indian Creek. “My favorite aspect of ICS is definitely how much the teachers push and encourage you to be the best student you can be,” Smith said. -
Faculty Spotlight: Mr. John Argilan & Mrs. Debbie Fowler
The third grade team comprised of John Argilan and Debbie Fowler embody the essence of elementary education. The duo is committed to providing an excellent academic experience for their students in engaging, fun, and innovative ways. Through their Ecology studies, third grade students will engineer devices to capture wind energy to propel model vehicles.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Ellie Bear Sharma
Senior Ellie Bear Sharma ’21 has attended Indian Creek for 14 years. Her favorite class is AP Statistics, and she intends to follow her love for numbers into her career path. Bear Sharma will attend Converse College in South Carolina, where she will also play for the field hockey program. “This school means everything to me,” Bear Sharma said. “I feel like I’ve grown so much as a person. I have learned a lot about what I want in a college as well. I love being able to talk to my teachers here at Indian Creek.”Read More -
Alumni Profile: Ryan Atkinson '13
Read MoreICS Alumnus Ryan Atkinson ’13 has moved to the islands, but he’s not spending his time on a beach or at a resort. He is pursuing his dream of becoming a physician by studying medicine at St. George’s School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Ryan’s interest in Biology and medicine was sparked by taking AP Biology at ICS. After graduating, he attended Monmouth University with a major in Biology, where he also played Division I Lacrosse. -
Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Patricia Roth
Read MoreMrs. Patricia Roth (who was named the 2020 'Face of Innovative Teaching' by What's Up? magazine) works to make her science classes challenging, engaging, and applicable to real life. A published scientist herself, innovative, differentiated learning is at the core of everything shedoes at ICS. In addition to teaching high school science, she also serves as the Director of the School's Blended Learning (BLinc) program. Mrs. Roth has shared her expertise with colleagues and peers world-wide, speaking at Educational conferences about her experience with hybrid teaching across the U.S. and in China. -
Senior Spotlight: Cali Schwerdtfeger
Read MoreCali Schwerdtfeger ’21 is a scholar and an athlete, known for her great energy and incredible school spirit. Cali came to Indian Creek as a freshman and cites biology as her favorite subject. A key member of the Eagles soccer team, Callie has participated in ICS theater productions, and plays defense for the lacrosse team. She plans to continue her lacrosse career at Fairleigh Dickinson University next fall. -
Alumni Profile: 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.
