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
List of 8 items.
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533
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 -
22
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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Josh Chambers Named National African American Recognition Program Scholar
Indian Creek School is pleased to share that Josh Chambers '22 has been named a National African American Recognition Program Scholar by the College Board.Read More -
National Art Honor Society Inducts 11 New Members
"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 -
STEM Speaker Series Welcomes McCormick Spice Director Whitney Shlesinger '95
The ICS Seminar Series welcomed Whitney Shlesinger '95 to share her path to becoming Cost Savings Portfolio Director at McCormick Spices.Read More -
Alumni Return to Share Advice about College Life with Upper School Students
The annual Alumni College Panel welcomes ICS graduates back to campus to help students learn about ways to navigate the college process and beyond.Read More -
Third Grade Ecology Lab Simulates Oil Spill Recovery
During STEM Lab, ICS third grade students were challenged to clean up after an oil spill.Read More -
National Honor Society Inductions Highlight Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character
Read MoreThe Indian Creek School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomes 19 new members to its ranks. -
Grant Hudson Named Head Boys Tennis Coach
Indian Creek School is pleased to announce that Grant Hudson has been named Head Boys Tennis Coach.Read More -
Indian Creek Mourns the Loss of Beloved Coach Steve Willett
Coach Willett was a great leader, mentor, and close friend to our athletes and their families.Read More -
Outstanding Fall Athletes Honored at Awards Assembly
Congratulations to our Fall 2021 Athletics Award winners!Read More -
Award Winning Slam Poet Gayle Danley Workshops with ICS Fifth through Eighth Graders
This November, Indian Creek Middle School welcomed an old friend to it's new campus: Award Winning Slam Poet, Ms. Gayle Danley.Read More -
El Círculo del Árbol Inducts Nine New Members
Nine Upper School students became the newest members of El Círculo del Árbol, the Indian Creek School Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society.Read More -
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Inducts New Members
Mu Alpha Theta is a society of students with a high aptitude for mathematics, who demonstrate great passion for helping others.Read More -
Sixth Grade Kicks Off Family Read Adventure
Indian Creek sixth grade students and their parents kicked off the Annual Family Read project.Read More -
Tri-M Music Honor Society Inducts New Members
The ICS Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society inducted 18 new members.Read More -
"Balloons Over Broadway!" Pre-K Prepares for Thanksgiving with STEAM Day
Pre-K students learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, then created and coded their own ballons.Read More -
"Puffs" Provides Magical Theater Experience for ICS Community
The ICS cast and crew of the Upper School Fall Play "Puffs" proved that they are magical, indeed, as they performed an energetic, imaginative, and hilarious glimpse into seven years at a 'certain' school of magic.Read More -
Indian Creek’s Laila Ivey, St. Mary’s Riley Reese sign with Maryland as part of standout college signings in Anne Arundel
Maryland often came to watch Ivey at Indian Creek, where she was able to help the volleyball program take flight.Read More -
Loved Ones Honored at Día de los Muertos Celebration
Lower and Middle School students honored departed loved ones through a traditional Día de los Muertos celebration.Read More -
Four Scholar Athletes Celebrated on National Letter of Intent Signing Day
ICS celebrated four scholar athletes who will continue their athletic careers in college on National Letter of Intent Day 2021.Read More -
CREEKFEST 2021 Celebrates the Indian Creek School Community
Creekfest 2021 was one for the record books, as the ICS community had a great deal to celebrate!Read More
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We Are ICS
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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. -
Senior Spotlight: Annabelle Derrick
Read MoreAnnabelle Derrick’s time at Indian Creek has been highlighted by her ability to follow her robust academic interests, including studies in Latin and American Sign Language. She has also been involved on stage and behind the scenes in the Performing Arts program, and been instrumental in the evolution of the Gay-Straight Alliance at ICS. Annabelle is excited for her future career in medicine, though she plans to enjoy a broad liberal arts education at Wellesley College over the next four years. "I think that Indian Creek’s biggest strength is our diversity, in that every student is different, and they give us the tools and support to both nurture those differences and help us accomplish all our different paths in the best way possible.” -
Senior Spotlight: Gracie Silver
Gracie Silver has always enjoyed volunteering to help others. Some of her favorite volunteer efforts during her time at ICS have included working at Maryland Therapeutic Riding and Tim Tebow’s "A Night to Shine Prom" for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Next year, Grace will attend Stevenson University to pursue her dream of becoming a radiologist.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Jabari Jones
Jabari Jones played both basketball and the trombone during his high school years at Indian Creek. Outside of school, he enjoys working at Brightview Senior Assisted Living, and he has started a business customizing shoes. Jabari looks forward to attending Bowie State University where he plans to study business and computer science.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Kalle Huff
Read More"I love the community at ICS,” shares senior Kalle Huff. “I've always felt like people genuinely care about each other.” A Creeker since 2007, Kalle has developed a range of passions, including theater and music. A longtime violin player, her music and theater pursuits complement her interest in writing and literature. These passions will serve Kalle well as she goes on to study at Ohio State University next year. -
Senior Spotlight: Tiffany Rains
ICS "lifer" Tiffany Rains has loved the sports of archery and surfing during her high school years. However it is her passion for caring for animals that has inspired her to pursue the field of veterinary pathology at Iowa State University next year. To prepare for this, Tiffany enjoyed participating in the STEM Program at ICS. Her senior project, focusing on the impact of pollution on eel plants was lauded as top tier this year.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Portia Fernandes
Read MorePortia Fernandes possesses the spirited voice heard throughout the ICS hallways on the athletic fields and the bright smile that brings together her class and school community. These qualities will serve her well as she continues her studies at American University this fall. Portia has played on the volleyball team for four years, the tennis team for two years, and lacrosse as a senior, helping the Eagles to their recent IAAM championship. She’s also been in the dance group for two musicals, and served as student ambassador for annual admissions open houses. -
Senior Spotlight: Kyle Huey
Read MoreKyle Huey's senior thesis, “Democratic Backsliding in the United States,” was borne of his love for politics, which he fostered in government class with Dr. Dziennik and plans to continue studying at Haverford College. Huey also enjoyed being a part of in multiple theater productions while at Indian Creek, and playing on the tennis team for multiple years. Kyle shared that the ability to form close relationships through every aspect of school guided him in his plans for the future. -
Senior Spotlight: Melody Kinzer
Read MoreThose who know Melody Kinzer say she exemplifies what it means to be a student at Indian Creek. “Melody is committed to excellence in all that she does,” shares Mrs. Anne Engles. “She is reliable, polite, friendly. She knows what it is to be a Creeker: get involved, be kind, make the world a better place.”Melody is excited to study science and sports science on a pre-med track next year at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. -
Senior Spotlight: Colin Abbott
Read MoreAt Indian Creek, Colin Abbott has enjoyed a learning environment perfectly sized and suited for his high school experience. “One thing I really like is how you can really connect with people,” said Abbott. “It’s not like you’re just another student in a classroom. The teacher knows you. That’s helped me find out what academic area is my passion.” -
Senior Spotlight: Leah Corckran
Read MoreA member of the ICS STEM program, Leah Corckran plans to major in biochemistry at Smith College. But she’s equally proud of her interest in the humanities. “I’m in the STEM program at Indian Creek, but I really like my history classes, and I’m the resident Shakespeare nerd,” said Corckran. As a “lifer,” Corckran was glad to get back on campus this spring for some quality time with classmates before graduation. -
Senior Spotlight: Sophia Smith
Read MoreSophia Smith has been a Creeker since Pre-K, discovering and developing a passion for art and volunteering. At ICS, she plays tennis, dance and participates in the school musicals. Sophia also volunteers extensively with Building Bridges to a Better Life, an organization which serves the needs of homeless families in Washington, D.C. She will study teaching and special education at James Madison next year. “My favorite thing about Indian Creek is the numerous possibilities and opportunities that students have to try new things. Indian Creek has shaped me as a person, and I am proud of everything I have accomplishp.” -
Senior Spotlight: Janeiyah Cajudoy
Read MoreJaneiyah Cajudoy's experience as an Eagles Athlete has been a highlight of her high school years. She has also loved learning at Indian Creek, and plans to carry her academic interests into college next year at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. “I want to major in computer science,” she shared. “After I took AP Computer Science Principles my junior year, I became really interested in that.” -
Senior Spotlight: Arija Martin
Arija Martin has developed her leadership skills at ICS and used them in numerous roles, such as president of her chapter of Jack and Jill of America, intern with World Learning Inc. in the External Engagement & Advocacy and Human Resources Unit, and Youth Ambassador and Peer Mentor in the U.S. State Department. She also serves as an intern for Senator Mary Washington of Baltimore. “Indian Creek has given me the space to grow as a leader and helped me learn how to advocate for myself,” said Martin. “I could never ask for a better school community.”Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Caroline Schroeder
Read MoreThroughout her high school years, Indian Creek senior Caroline Schroeder has steadily been developing her talent in a unique personal interest: filmmaking. “Through comic books and Marvel movies and my dad, that really got me into filmmaking,” said Schroeder of her passion for movies. Schroeder worked on a student film that was nominated for an award at the Annapolis Film Festival in 2019. -
Senior Spotlight: Emma Kornmeyer
Emma Kornmeyer has embraced many leadership roles during her years at Indian Creek, including the all-important duties of stage manager for the theater productions and editor of the yearbook. “The position of Overlord (aka stage manager) has helped me gain confidence and communication skills, as well as leadership opportunities, and just a really fun family to be a part of!" she shares. "It is why I chose to study stage management at Shenandoah University's Conservatory in the Fall.Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Evan Selmer
Evan Selmer is enjoying his last season of baseball at Indian Creek before heading to University of Maryland, Baltimore County to play for the Retrievers next year. He will remember Mrs. Roth’s biology class as a highlight of his academic career at Indian Creek. “I really liked Mrs. Roth’s biology class. Everything was very hands on.” he said. “She ended up writing my college recommendation letters.”Read More -
Senior Spotlight: Michael Menendez
Read MoreIt is all about the math and science course at Indian Creek for Michael Menendez ’21! Michael's relationships with his teachers have also been key to his academic pursuits at Indian Creek. “I love how connected you can be to your teachers,” said Menendez." -
Senior Spotlight: Naomi Sheppard
Read MoreNaomi Sheppard has collected many happy memories at ICS, playing soccer and exploring the field of computer science. She will continue both of these interests at the collegiate level next year at Limestone University. Sheppard recently reflected on what has been most meaningful to her at Indian Creek. “I’ve definitely found some of my best friends here, and I can tell it will continue on in college.” -
Senior Spotlight: Devin Young
Read MoreSenior Devin Young recently reflected on the welcoming feeling he’s long felt at Indian Creek. “I first came to Indian Creek for my sixth grade year, and I’ve loved it ever since,” he shared.As he moves on to study marketing at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University next year, Young said he’s full of fond memories of the Creek and prepared to keep thriving. “I’m just excited for the next chapter in my life.”
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.
