Creek News

This engaging, seasonally appropriate lab gave the students the opportunity to dive into a real-world application of the skills they are learning in class.

Gummy Bears were bouncing here and there and everywhere, as the Indian Creek School Class of 2031 conducted a solubility lab on Wednesday, October 7. 

Students in all grade levels will have the option for full days of on-campus instruction, beginning Tuesday.

Over the past several weeks, 18 student leaders stepped forward to run for Lower School student government.

Students in Señora Uribe's Spanis V class have been studying the legacy of Mexican American Activist and Journalist Jovita Idar.

Indian Creek School congratulates 35 students who were recently recognized by The College Board as 2020 AP Scholars.

ICS senior Paige Clark held a webinar to share information about the amazing opportunities she enjoyed through the Yale Young Global Scholars Program.

Mr. Connolly's Latin students were inspired to create their own personal mottos this week.

Indian Creek School is proud to announce that seniors Annabelle Derrick and Kyle Huey have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Students enjoyed putting their physics knowledge into practice in this hands-on demonstration!

WANTED: Increased Awareness about Invasive Species

This week, fifth grade students have been exploring the Laws of Conservation through a series of science labs. 

Sra. Vazquez created a Virtual Spanish classroom through Seesaw through which her first through third grade students have been exploring many facets of Hispanic culture. 

On Tuesday, September 22, Mrs. Montgomery's AP US History students held a virtual Constitutional Ratification debate.

One of the most important skills that students learn in Kindergarten is how to be a good friend.  

Fifth grade science students learned that matter...matters yesterday, as Mrs. Alexander held a "Tissue in a Bottle" demonstration.

Indian Creek Upper School students returned to campus this week for physically-distant, outdoor athletic training sessions.

The ICS Class of 2028 explored properties of water displacement with a very wet demonstration.

Mrs. DeBuse challenged her students to create "blood in a bottle" models, using common (non-organic) materials to represent each component. 

Over the summer, Indian Creek junior Peyton Frisby organized a service project called "Pey it Forward," to support those less fortunate through the Maryland Food Bank.

On Saturday, September 12, 14 members of the Creek Community, representing the ICS Classes of 2023, 2024, 2029, and 2030, participated in Project Clean Stream, a clean-up project at Quiet Waters Park.

The Indian Creek Pre-K3 through sixth grade community came together on Friday, September 18, for their first (virtual) Lower School School Assembly of the year.

Mrs. Roberta Pardo, Indian Creek parent and Owner/Creator of Urban Walls Brazil, graciously shared her passion for street art to the 14 young people in Mrs. Shrum’s Sophomore Advisory this week. 

Exciting updates from Indian Creek School!

ICS Ceramics students 'served' up some great pieces for their first project of the year!

This week, the Indian Creek Class of 2033 experienced the joys of gardening and of friendship, as they shared a story and planted a class garden together. 

The Indian Creek community came together in many ways to remember  those who were lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor those who have worked as "helpers" in the days, months, and years that have followed.

Over the summer, Indian Creek welcomed four new Trustees. 

AP Biology students started the year by completing two labs designed to teach data collection and statistical analysis.

Zoologists, researchers, scientists, and people who just love animals enjoyed a twitter craze over the summer, and the ICS Class of 2025 joined right in!

Members of the ICS Class of 2022 spent a recent weekend beautifying the landscaping at the Busch Annapolis Library. 

Congratulations to sophomore Matthew Hall, who officially became an Eagle Scout in August.

Indian Creek junior Ma’Kaiya Collins was selected as a member of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s inaugural Youth Advisory Council for the upcoming term.

Indian Creek’s approach to curriculum and instruction focuses on developing the whole child, which requires a committed and comprehensive approach to social and emotional learning.

Indian Creek School is pleased to report that the Anne Arundel County Department has approved the School's 2020-21 reopening plan.

Congratulations to ICS junior Nick Menendez, who is featured in the August issue of Bowlers Journal International magazine!

On Thursday, May 28, the ICS fourth grade students enjoyed a Zoom Meeting with author, Jacqueline Davies.

Dr. McDaniel gave the students an in-depth overview of the human brain and all of it's functions. 

On Thursday, May 28, over 700 members of the Indian Creek School community gathered together virtually to celebrate the achievements of our Upper School students in the annual Awards Ceremony.

Chesapeake-certified landscape designer Mr. Moran visited the kindergarteners to talk about how plants and gardens can help the bay. 

Indian Creek congratulates seniors Liz Foster and Sean Lonergan, who joined the esteemed ranks of ICS alumni who have successfully presented and defended Voros Senior Thesis in the Humanities projects, this week. 

Indian Creek’s Upper School acting class proved that “the show must go on,” even during times of pandemic!

On Thursday, May 15th, Dr. Tracy Clarke and Dr. Henrique Schmitt visited the ICS fifth grade this week, to share their experiences studying the entire universe as Naval Research Lab Astronomers.

Congratulations to Indian Creek School fifth grade students Kendall Arnold and Grady Crapster who were both named finalists in the Zachary's Jewelers Mother's Day Design Contest.

In order to apply their understanding of William Golding's classic novel Lord of the Flies — and to practice their communication and problem-solving skills — students in Ms. Derry’s eighth grade English class were given the challenge of solving a virtual breakout box this week.

Last Wednesday, April 29, the students turned the tables on Mr. Larson and showed up for their synchronous lesson in costumes representing the 17th Century Bubonic plague era. 

Wildlife expert Brenda Evans joined our third grade reading groups this week.

In order to inspire her junior Biology students to apply concepts involving Mendelian and Nonmendelian patterns of inheritance, Punnett Squares, and Probabilities, Upper School Science teacher Mrs. Patricia Roth challenged her budding biologists to genetically engineer baby dragons. 

Indian Creek fourth grade students set out this week to answer the guiding question, "Can we lessen our ecological footprint by using alternative energy, such as solar energy?"

Opus bonum instructus!

As Jantu was able to send a little bit of hope with so little, Indian Creek students rose to the challenge of doing the same. 

The ICS Class of 2020 (also known as "the Best Class Hands-Down") woke up to a special treat and messages of pride from their teachers, coaches, and families, as they celebrated their senior breakfast on Friday, May 1.

National College Signing Day on May 1 was an occasion to celebrate as five Indian Creek seniors committed to play sports in college!

The ICS "Brigadon" cast and crew gathered together virtually for a traditional (but not so traditional) cast party, full of warm, bright community spirit.

Leadership Anne Arundel Announces New Leaders Honorees

The ICS Key Club was able to donate $500 to help deliver 405 face shields to both local and international hospitals and clinics. 

21 students and four adults from Indian Creek School, Severn School, and Key School held a virtual symposium to discuss topics centering around diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

In an effort to bring more engagement and student interaction into her Upper School Spanish lessons, teacher Lindsey Seynhaeve created a virtual Bingo game to play with students during their synchronous lessons.  

Congratulations to Indian Creek Performing Arts teacher Anita O'Connor for being nominated for Outstanding Music Direction for her work directing the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre's production of "Crazy for You." 

Indian Creek senior James Moutsos recently received a First Place Award in the Category of Animation and Game Design in the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Challenge. 

17 Indian Creek Scholars from grades 7-12 earned honors recognition in this year's National Latin Exam.

Indian Creek students chose scenes to share that they felt demonstrated the theme of hope during dark times. 

Indian Creek Art teacher Maryjo Paz y Miño challenged fourth through sixth grade students to create replicas of famous portraits. 

Congratulations Indian Creek on a fantastic round of Eagles Wellness Bingo! 

Students in the ICS Class of 2027 gained experience at being Virtual Professors this week, as they presented video lectures on the Age of Exploration.

"Un Corazón Saludable" with Kate '22 and Ozzy

On Monday, April 7, Indian Creek Pre-K4 students took advantage of the beautiful day with some outdoor adventures!

As Indian Creek School leads the way in creating a healthy, engaging, robust Virtual School program, other schools across the country are looking to our faculty as leaders in innovative educational practices.

 Sra. Garvey was touched by the depth of connection relayed through her students' responses. 

The Upper School Minecraft club wasn't about to let anything - including a worldwide pandemic - keep them from their craft. 

At the heart of it all, educators at Indian Creek will still provide what is called asynchronous and synchronous learning so that students can learn at an individual level while coming back for group learning.

Former County Executive (and ICS grandparent and alumni parent) Janet Owens and current County Executive Steuart Pittman visited campus on Tuesday, February 25.

The Indian Creek Mathletes had a busy weekend, competing in two competitions, totalizing over 15 hours of brainpower!

On Tuesday, March 3, Indian Creek students Portia Fernandes ‘21, Alston Georges ‘22, and Emma Kornmeyer ‘21, along with teacher Lindsey Seynhaeve, traveled across town to participate in the interactive, student-focused AIMS Learning to Lead Conference, held in partnership with The Social Institute.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, is an historic day for the Indian Creek School Key Club, as the membership of this club increased by 323% from 13 to 55 members.

Indian Creek freshman Micah Ferrell-Rogers was selected to serve as an Ambassador in the 2020 Bringing the Lessons Home: Holocaust Education for the Community Program at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in Washington, DC.

The Class of 2026 made some 'shocking' discoveries in Science class on Friday, February 25, as Director of Campus Connections Mr. Bruce Crossman visited with his Van de Graaff machine!

The trees were planted when the Upper School opened as an effort to revitalize a local, yet endangered, species.

Congratulations to Indian Creek senior Aaron Colley, who became a member of Company 28 (Odenton) Volunteer Fire Department in February.

The Indian Creek School Class of 2024 experienced a poignant field trip to Washington, DC, on Friday, February 21, as they visited several sites to support their American History studies of World War II.

ICS second and third grade students enjoyed a mesmerizing performance of the San Jose Taiko Japanese drummers at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, February 25

On Friday, Februray 7, the Upper School EMPOWER Club held an invigorating self-defense seminar for Upper School students who identify as female.

Head of School Booth Kyle shared some updates about the 2020-21 Administrative Leadership team with the Indian Creek community this week.

"We’re here for the kids. We’re here for each other. We will succeed."

Our hearts are at the Creek on Valentine's Day - and every day!

Indian Creek rock stars Ivy Van Wormer '27 and Willie Burson '22 performed at the School of Rock show in early February with their band "Rock 'N' Grohl." 

Indian Creek's sixth through eighth grade students took audiences on a magical journey under the sea on February 12-13 and 15-16, through their enchanting production of Disney "The Little Mermaid, Jr."

Three-peat! Creek Equestrian team earns InterSchool Horse Show Series Champion title for the third year in a row!

Indian Creek School is pleased to announce that John L. Bonhom II, has been hired to serve as Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, to begin on July 1, 2020.

Indian Creek fourth grade students Penn Keuleman, Reid Qualey, and Isaac Waesche put their STEM skills to the test on Saturday, January 25, to compete in the annual Cup Scouts Pinewood Derby. 

Will the real Harriet Tubman please stand up?

Congratulations to Indian Creek Senior Danielle Heffner for being named Youth of the Year by the Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation Association

The Baltimore Sun named ICS junior Megan Bunker Anne Arundel Athlete of the week this week.

Indian Creek School was recently invited to become a Morehead-Cain Scholarship nominating school partner.

Indian Creek sophomore Arija Martin, who works as a Public Policy & Advocacy Intern, was recently invited to spend an incredible day shadowing, touring, interviewing Capitol Hill staffers. 

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Indian Creek became the ultimate battle zone after school last Friday, January 17, as the Upper School ESports club hosted their inaugural ICS ESports tournament.

Sixth grade phenom Izzy Sussman won the ICS Geo Bee competition and will go on to represent the school in the regional finals.

Lieutenant Garrett Black, a meteorologist with the US Air Force’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (aka the Hurricane Hunters) visited the Indian Creek Kindergarten class via Skype from Biloxi, Mississippi, today, to answer the children's questions about weather!

Indian Creek's 2020 Lower School STEAM Day provided a super-adventure for all!

Congratulations to Indian Creek sophomore Elan Martin, who received a citation from U.S. House of Representative Congressman Anthony G. Brown and a letter from U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen for her work as a 2019 U.S. Youth Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. 

Leadership Anne Arundel’s (LAA) Education and Technology Day featured several Indian Creek School (ICS) speakers. 

Indian Creek sophomore Katie Spencer wowed the judges at last Saturday's Poetry Out Loud regional competition, winning the Regional Title and advancing to the Maryland State Finals. 

This week, the Indian Creek Class of 2033 has "traveled the globe" (through literature and technology) to find the best ingredients to make an apple pie!

Indian Creek senior Reese Fortier has many markers of personal success — outstanding student, senior class president, captain of the Eagles’ volleyball team and yearbook editor, just to name a few — but it is her impact on others at Indian Creek that separates her as an influential member of her school community.

Seventh grade student Sophia O'Connell participated in October Saves, a fundraiser through her ice hockey league that supports cancer research and treatment. 

Sponsored by the ICS College Counseling and Alumni Offices, annual Alumni College Panel gave current eighth through twelfth grade students the opportunity to hear directly from nine recent alumni about their diverse college experiences.

The Indian Creek School Key Club participated in the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services' Holiday Sharing Program this year. 

With tremendous gratitude, Indian Creek School is proud to announce that our seventh and eighth grade Science program has been awarded a grant from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) of Central Maryland.