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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560
Enrolled StudentsPre-K3 through grade 12 -
58
Geographic ReachStudents come from 58 different zip codes -
7:1
Student Teacher Ratio -
244
AP exams takenby 127 students in 18 courses -
27
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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Anna Crum '23 Competes in USA Water Polo National Championships
ICS senior Anna Crum competed in the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program National Championships.Read More -
Eagles Celebrate Athletic Excellence at Winter Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to our 2022-23 Winter Athletics Award winners!Read More -
Renowned Author and Psychologist Dr. Michael Thompson Presents Full Day of Workshops at ICS
Indian Creek School was proud to kick off its first annual Week of Well-Being with a full day of workshops with renowned author and psychologist Dr. Michael Thompson.Read More -
Indian Creek works overtime for the IAAM C Conference crown
Haley Selmer and Bunker sisters help the Eagles get past top-seeded Park SchoolRead More -
Case Closed: Successful Inaugural Mock Trial Season in the Books for ICS
The Indian Creek School Mock Trial team has had a very successful inaugural season.Read More -
Eagles Equestrian Team Earns Third at IEA Regionals
The Eagles Equestrian team earned third place at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Regionals show this weekend.Read More -
Eagles Take Fourth in IAAM Swimming Championships
The Eagles Varsity Girls Swim Team culminated their inaugural season yesterday, taking fourth place at the IAAM Championship meet!Read More -
Community Building, The Refugee Experience, and American Stories on Display at Middle School PBL Showcase
Middle School students demonstrated deep Quarter 2 learning at the Winter Project Based Learning Showcase.Read More -
Eagles Equestrian Teams Finish Regular Season with Champion Titles
Both the Middle and Upper School teams qualified for regionals which will take place on February 11 in Delaware!Read More -
Eagles Earn Big Win Over Concordia Prep
Varsity Boys Basketball earned a conference win Friday, beating Concordia Prep 62-54.Read More -
County Leaders Experience Meaningful Education Day Learning at Indian Creek
Indian Creek welcomed five leaders from Anne Arundel County to campus as part of Leadership Anne Arundel Education Day.Read More -
Julia Leavit '23 Nominated for The Young Saturday 'Visiter' Awards" by Poe Baltimore and the Baltimore National Heritage Area
ICS senior Julia Leavitt has been named an official nominee for The Young Saturday 'Visiter' Awards, sponsored by Poe Baltimore and the Baltimore National Heritage Area.Read More -
2023 Alumni College Panel Inspires Upper School Student Body
Recent ICS alumni returned to campus to share their college experiences and wisdom at the 2023 Alumni College Panel.Read More -
National Art Honor Society Animal Ornament Sale Supports SPCA
The 2022 ICS National Art Honor Society Holiday Ornament sale was a huge success!Read More -
Organelles Seek True Symbiosis through Cell Speed Dating Lab
Upper School Biology students showcased their cell knowledge in an entertaining round of Cell speed dating.Read More -
Eagles Equestrian Teams Win Overall Upper Champion and Overall Futures Champion in Home Show
Creek riders posted impressive individual results across the board.Read More -
Outstanding Fall Athletes Honored at Awards Assembly
The Upper School celebrated a successful fall athletics season and honored Indian Creek's many outstanding athletes at a Fall Sports Awards Assembly.Read More -
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Winter Creek Cafe Showcases Upper School Talent
We can't wait for the next Creek Cafe event in March.Read More -
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We Are ICS
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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: Kamrynn Hobbs ‘23
Read MoreKamrynn is entering her senior year at ICS and has been a Creeker since 2013! She is very active in school and is a member of BSA (Black Student Alliance), Green Club, Key Club, STEM, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, and Girls Who Code, Varsity Tennis Coed, and the Varsity Boys Basketball Manager! Outside of school she is just as busy, spending her time working and volunteering for Community Missionary Support, Citi Open Ball person, Tennis Coach for Younger Children, Watering Service, Volunteering Elderly Support, Volunteering for Dog Care, and Sisters Rise Up. -
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: Delayni Bland ‘23
Read MoreDelayni enters his senior year at ICS as SGA President Elect of the Upper School. He joined ICS in 6th grade for the 2016-17 school year and is very active on and off campus. A member of the National Honor Society, Black Student Alliance, Admissions Student Ambassador he also plays varsity tennis, coached middle school basketball and is the Sound Lead on the high school theater productions. Outside of school he is part of the Youth Advanced Tennis group and youth ministry. -
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: Cameron Brown '22
Read MoreCameron has been a Creeker since 2008! “My favorite part about being at Indian Creek is knowing that all of my classmates and teachers are there to help me with whatever I might need help on.” At school Cameron participates in soccer, baseball, and music theater while outside of school he enjoys fishing, skiing, gold, video games and movies. -
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 -
Student Spotlight: Josh Chambers '22
Josh has been enrolled at ICS since 2018 and says that his favorite thing about school is learning in the classroom and spending time with his friends. He enjoys taking Computer Science classes and was selected to be a part of the ICS STEM program.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Kat Spencer '22
Kat has been a part of ICS since 2018 and it a huge part of the Creek theater community. Along with a lead part in the fall play "Puffs" she also choreographed the middle school production of "Matilda, Jr". Her favorite thing about ICS is EMPOWER. "EMPOWER means the world to me and I feel so grateful to be able to lead it."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. -
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 -
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. -
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.
