Go Eagles!

Congratulations to Indian Creek Tennis Coaches Dan Jaindl and Paula Sweterlitscho for winning their U.S. Tennis Association mixed doubles championship this weekend

Our need for sleep may vary and change as we age, but our need for quality sleep does not.

Looking for a good read? Here are some book recommendations from the Class of 2022:

Students from Ms. Derry's eighth grade Advisory group travelled to The Light House of Annapolis for the first volunteering session of the 2019-20 school year. 

The Class of 2029 took advantage of Maryland's sunny August weather - and the beautiful Evergreen Campus - by taking several lessons outdoors this week! 

A warm autumn afternoon saw the ICS Eagles begin their C-Conference campaign with a 2-0 win at home against The Key School yesterday. 

Indian Creek 2, Key 0:

Indian Creek School is proud to announce that 35 students have been named 2019 AP Scholars by the College Board. This is the largest number of AP Scholars in School history!

Indian Creek senior Danielle Heffner added to her already impressive resume with a 4-H Grand Champion win with her Nigerian Dwarf goat Dakota at the 2019 Maryland State Fair.

Led by the ICS IT team and supported by the Administration and Board of Trustees, the school has set a One School standard in terms of flexible, portable technology that will enhance the teaching and learning by not being restricted to a particular space.

This afternoon the Indian Creek School classes of 2024 and 2025 took a break from their first full week of academics to spend some time together focusing on teambuilding and problem-solving.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the Eagles Varsity Boys Soccer team dominated possession throughout the game to beat the Gunston Herons 5-1 behind a brace of goals scored by junior Zim Ibe.

Indian Creek congratulates rising eighth grade student Aiden Alexander, who successfully completed the Maryland Long Course State Championships last week. 

Indian Creek rising sophomores Anthony Thonnard and Eli Fortier debated their way through a field of 60 participants to win the final debate during a two-week Capitol Debate seminar at Loyola University this summer.

On Friday, July 19, Indian Creek sophomore Nick Menendez won the 2019 USA Bowling National Championship with his team, the “Chesapeake Bay Strikers." 

Incoming Indian Creek freshman lacrosse players Molly Bunker and Avery Barnhill represented Anne Arundel County as members of the Crosse Over team that competed in a series of games against some of the best lacrosse clubs in the North of England in U16 competition this summer.

Thank you to our departing faculty and staff members.

Indian Creek School is proud to announce that Upper School Humanities teacher and Varsity Field Hockey Coach Jesse Larson has been named to the 2019-20 U.S. Men's National Indoor Field Hockey team.

Indian Creek School is thrilled to announce that Marcus Johnson has been appointed Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

On Thursday, May 23, the Indian Creek School community gathered to raise a glass together to honor and thank departing Head of School Rick Branson, who is completing his eighth and final year at our School.

…Actually, this is only the beginning.

Congratulations to the incredible Indian Creek Class of 2019!

"This is evidence that our Eagles do it all, and do it well." 

The Class of 2025 completed another milestone in their ICS journey during the last few weeks of school, as they undertook a major project-based unit on American Immigration.

The Upper School Awards ceremony served as proof that Indian Creek students demonstrate arete in all aspects of their lives.

While the Indian Creek contingent was thrilled to have 13 students nominated for the prestigious award, they were overjoyed - but not surprised - when junior Justine Krizan won not just one, but TWO Cappies awards: one for Best Junior Critic and one for Best Comic Actress in a Play for her role as Bella!

Abbygael Clarke Schmitt '27 had an incredible meet at the 2019 Xcel Maryland State Gymnastics Championships. 

The team's final record for the season was an impressive 7-1. 

Liam set a new bar for future seniors with his highly-lauded thesis entitled "Analyzing Models of Natural Resource Economics in Developing States.”

Indian Creek is proud to have three Eagles Athletes named to the 2019 IAAM All Conference Lacrosse Team

ICS gave me a great understanding of hard work, teamwork, and community. The ICS environment was one that taught these values. 

Both groups received ratings of "Excellent,"

“The future is looking pretty good for us.”

The 104th Fighter Squadron presented the Class of 2028 with an American flag that was flown on a combat mission by one of the airplanes flown by the squadron.

On Tuesday, May 14, the Indian Creek School Class of 2031 got buggy as they welcomed Dr. Harold Harlan, a local entomologist and one of the leading bug experts in the United States.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Indian Creek School fall play Lost in Yonkers, for earning 11 Cappies nominations - including a nomination for Best Play - for the 2018-19 season!

Sea Bear author Lindsay Moore skyped with Indian Creek first through third grade children to share insight into her creation and development process of the book.

Last week, the Indian Creek sixth grade students and their parents kicked off the Fifth Annual Family Read project, where parents and students enjoy the experience of bonding together over a good book. 

Congratulations to Indian Creek freshman Elàn Martin who has been selected as a 2019 U.S. Youth Ambassador to the Dominican Republic! 

Indian Creek fourth grade students had many a "light bulb moment" this week, as they culminated their Electricity Unit with a project-based assessment.

Congratulations to Indian Creek's Lower School Girls on the Run (GotR) team for completing a wonderful season!

Indian Creek Trustee (and former Director of Diversity) Ms. Debbie Bostick came to school to lead a lesson on the topic of the Children’s March. 

On Wednesday, May 8, the Indian Creek Varsity Baseball team defeated the Obezags of Key School in the semifinals of the MIAA C-Conference playoffs.

Indian Creek's Varsity Boys Lacrosse team completed their regular season on Tuesday, May 5, with a record of 12-3

To cap off a vibrant weekend of Indian Creek events, over 250 members of the ICS community gathered at the Upper School to enjoy the 2019 CREEK Color Fun Run.

On Saturday, April 27, over 400 current families, alumni families, former teachers, and friends of Indian Creek School (ICS) gathered to celebrate Indian Creek School.

The plan for Indian Creek baseball is straightforward: win, win again, move up, and win some more.

It was a busy week, leading up to the playoffs this week, as the Indian Creek Tennis team played four matches! 

It was a celebration of all things Science at the Lower School Science Fair on Wednesday, May 1.

The Class of 2019 gathered together in the gym to cheer on classmates Ryan Davis, Ronan Fanning, Kara Mathews, Paige Wells, and Khalil Williams, as they signed commitment letters to solidify their plans for next year. 

“We’re looking forward to the playoffs.”

Indian Creek School is proud to have been awarded a 2018-19 AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award by the College Board. 

The third grade students performed a musical version of the book, The Bear Went Over The Mountain, by John Jacobson and John Higgins.

Indian Creek junior Michael DePaolis won first place in Black Belt Forms and Breaking at the All Martial Arts National Championships on Sunday, April 28, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

 The Classes of 2032 and 2033 enjoyed a performance of “Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Friends” a new STEAM-inspired musical from Theater Works, USA, at Goucher College in Baltimore this morning.  

The 2019 Indian Creek STEM Program Symposium brought together the Upper School’s finest science-minded students to showcase their work to each other, their teachers, and their families.

Our Early Childhood classes spent their Earth Immersion day playing outside, enjoying the sunshine, the earth, and each other.

Indian Creek fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students all pitched in to make the world a better place in honor of Earth Day, by doing community service work on Friday, April 12. 

AP Government and Journalism students at Indian Creek had the opportunity over Skype to ask Ms. Tinker questions and hear her story. 

Indian Creek first through third grade students celebrated Earth Day with quite possibly the cutest guest speakers ever invited to campus,

Indian Creek first, second, and third grade classes traveled to Washington, DC, to explore the National Zoo.

As an aspiring pediatrician, Indian Creek sophomore Melody Kinzer serves as a student intern on the First Aid Ministry at her church, Reid Temple AME.

The Indian Creek Tennis team won big against the Calverton School on Monday, April 22, taking six out of eight matches.

In celebration of Earth Day this week, the Pre-Kindergarten 4 and Kindergarten classes held a Mini-Immersion Day based on Dr. Seuss' story, The Lorax.

That’s a single, double, triple, and homer in in one game. Oh - and did we mention that the homerun was a GRAND SLAM?!? 

Members of the Indian Creek School Sixth Grade Safety Patrol, along with advisor Mrs. Kornmeyer, enjoyed a Baltimore Orioles's game on Saturday, April 20, sponsored by Maryland's AAA School Safety Patrol Day.

"Newsies" stop the world! 

Several Varsity Eagles won tennis matches on Tuesday, April 16, against Severn School.

The Indian Creek Class of 2024 students got to [literally] immerse themselves in their Chesapeake Bay studies, as they took part in their highly-anticipated Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) trip! 

Freshman World History I students discovered the power of culture as key evidence of the process of civilization. 

On Tuesday, April 16, the Indian Creek Varsity Baseball team travelled to Easton, Maryland, to face the Sabres of Saints Peter & Paul in an MIAA C-Conference faceoff. 

This year, 11 ICS students in grades 7-12 received National Latin Exam honors!

Sophomore Charlotte Dickinson made Indian Creek Tennis history playing a two hour and 40 minute, record breaking singles match.

Incoming Head of School Booth Kyle traveled to Fairplay, Maryland, to spend time with Indian Creek Co-Founder and First Head of School Anne Chambers.

On Sunday, April 7, several Indian Creek Lower School students participated in the first race of the “Healthy Kids Running Race” series, held at Anne Arundel Community College.

On Friday, April 5, the Indian Creek School Kindergarten classes travelled to Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) to learn how to “Be Healthy Habits Superheroes!,” through the Hands on Health program. 

Sammy Carter, Jr., Indian Creek, lacrosse

On Friday, April 5, the Indian Creek School Class of 2026 experienced a fifth grade rite of passage

Our Creek 6-8 Girls LAX team soared to a victory over AACS on Friday, April 5, with a final score of 8-6.

Indian Creek School is proud to announce that freshman Nick Menendez has won the 2019 Maryland State U15 Bowling Champion title.

32 Indian Creek students, six faculty members, and one alumna enjoyed the experience of a lifetime, getting to know the history, ecology, and culture of Puerto Rico over Spring Break 2019!

The Indian Creek Grades 6-8 Girls Lacrosse team had a big win against St. Martin’s at Weems Whalen field on Tuesday, April 2. 

Pre-K 3 - sixth grade children, families, and faculty were invited to stay after school and play, imagine, and build on Tuesday, April 2, at our third annual Lower School Lego event. 

The Pre-Kindergarten students learned that an adult male Red Kangaroo can jump 30 ft in a single hop. 

Indian Creek School is proud to share that fourth grade teacher Heather DeBuse is the recipient of a 2019 WELead Women of Influence Award.

Upper level French and Spanish students joined together to tour the National Gallery of Art and see firsthand the works of a variety of artists.

Congratulations to our Eagles Sailors, who competed at the MDISA Maryland State Sailing qualifier this weekend at Tall Timbers Marina.

This Tuesday, March 26, Indian Creek sixth through twelfth grade students came together to view Angst, a film created to raise awareness around teen anxiety, presented by the ICS PTO in collaboration with the Counseling Department. 

The realities of this period in U.S. History came to life for Mrs. Montgomery & Mr. Goetz’s AP US History students, as they simulated what it was like for a family to experience the Great Depression.

Over spring break, Indian Creek senior Chinyere (Chi Chi) Ukeje ’19, was hand-selected to read her original poem Beauty of a Black Woman for the First Lady of Maryland, Yumi Hogan.

On Wednesday, March 27, the Indian Creek School travelled to the Maryland Science Center to explore their exhibits on dinosaurs, electricity, human body, and chemistry. 

When Lucy Baukhages ’18 signed to play Women’s Lacrosse at Frostburg State University (FSU), she had no idea that one of her coaches, Janeé Rhone ’14, was a fellow Creeker! 

Our Class of 2030 urban engineers collaborated together to design a city that contains all of their basic needs – library, a shoe store, a school, and more.

As a part of a project-based learning experience for our third and fifth graders, students have learned about the devastation effects of environmental disasters.

Opening day for the Eagles grades 6-8 Girls lacrosse team was a huge success!

Indian Creek freshman Lawrence Fowler was featured in the March 2019 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse.

Our Eagles Sailors competed in the Varsity Fleet Race Regatta this week-end at DCA Sail Marina. 

Congratulations to Indian Creek sophomores Travis Garnett ’21 and Evan Selmer ’21, who were named to the Rawlings and Perfect Game Preseason All-American Teams.

“All the greatness was already in him. There was no hocus pocus or anything like that. Khalil is Khalil,”

Paige Wells’ leadership skills are apparent when it comes to athletics.

Shaun Gerety '20, Goalie VB LAX

On Monday, March 25, the defending MIAA C Conference Champion Indian Creek varsity baseball team travelled to Marriottsville, Maryland, to take on the Hornets of Chapelgate Christian Academy, prevailing by a score of 6-1. 

On Saturday, March 23, Indian Creek eighth grade student Elena Tator won first place as part of a small group open category with her Studio 180 competitive dance team.

On Friday, March 15, the Lower School student body was treated to an entertaining production of the musical “Goal,” performed by the Class of 2027.

The Indian Creek School Class of 2031 were enchanted by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park's performance of "Rapunzel" on Thursday, March 14. 

Congratulations to all of our grades 6-8 Pi recitation classroom winners, and our 2019 Champions - 3rd place: Andrew Harris ‘25 (83 digits), 2nd place: Stephen Damm’23 (187 digits), and 1st place: Samantha Bennett ‘24, who recited 210 digits of pi!

Justine “Jay” Krizan , Class of 2020, is a student whose creativity is highlighted in the rehearsal room, the classroom, and on the stage.

Indian Creek senior Maeve Drury has been recognized by the Caring for Cambodia organization for her fundraising and awareness efforts to support the cause.

Reese Fortier, Class of 2020, is a student who values her education and understands the importance of giving back to her community.

Sean Lonergan, Class of 2020, is a student who has high expectations for himself. 

On Wednesday, March 13, Indian Creek Upper School students, faculty, coaches, and parents came together to relive some highlights of the 2018-19 winter athletics season, and to honor the Equestrian team for their Inter-School Horse Show Championship Title repeat.

Indian Creek sophomore (and talented artist) Olivia Boucher was asked to create a painting to be displayed at the new headquarters of the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS).

Storm Large could give high school students a great lecture.

Congratulations to Indian Creek eighth grade student Kamrynn Hobbs for placing in the Top Ten at the Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 2. 

Who would want to spend an entire day solving a single math problem, from sunrise to well after sunset?

Indian Creek third grade student Max Ellinwood is not only related to his greatest hero - but he also got to introduce him to his entire class! 

A favorite hallmark of the Indian Creek experience for AP Literature students is the opportunity to take in a world class performance of one of the works of great playwright William Shakespeare each spring

Black History Month presents a platform to highlight the struggles, triumphs, and achievements of millions of black Americans that comprise the history of our nation.

Congratulations to our Eagles’ Equestrian Team for bringing home the Inter-School Horse Show (ISHS) Series Championship Title for the second year in a row!

Indian Creek's Varsity Boys Basketball team ended their season Tuesday, in an exciting, back and forth Quarterfinals Playoff game at Archbishop Curley High School. 

Mr. Larson spent the long weekend in Hong Kong, where he represented the United States on the Men's Over 40 US Indoor Field Hockey team at the 2019 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup.

As a wonderful conclusion to their language arts unit on "Rich and Poor", the Indian Creek School Class of 2029 attended the Ballet Theatre of Maryland's opening performance of "Snow White." 

Six Indian Creek dancers competed with their independent dance studios in the prestigious Kids Artistic Review (KAR) dance competition last weekend, held at Goucher College.

When challenged to create a working printing press, Indian Creek STEM students researched the historic machine, and brainstormed together to create a design that would work best for our upcoming grades 9-12 musical production of "Newsies."

During their Space unit, the first grade students studied the landscape of Mars, learned how NASA has studied Mars, and thought about what they might like to explore on Mars.

The afternoon of Thursday, Feb 7, the ICS Math Team took part in the AMC 10/12.

On Friday, February 8, the Indian Creek Key Club inducted 14 new members. 

Congratulations to Indian Creek first grade student Melanie Morgan on a HUGE weekend of all-star dancing accomplishments.

We are pleased to announce this year's Creek Cup Champions: The Class of 2019!

The Eagles (14-12) outlasted their county rival Admirals in overtime to keep their playoff hopes alive, 58-57.

The Indian Creek School Girls Basketball Class of 2019 has carved a special place in the hearts and minds of the ICS community, as well as the record books.

The girls varsity basketball team won the first round of the IAAM playoffs at home on Wednesday, February 13, beating Beth Tfiloh 53-24.

ICS seventh and eighth grade student representatives listened, processed, and enjoyed a day of personal growth at the Middle School Diversity Conference, hosted by the St. Andrews Episcopal School.

Indian Creek Lower School Director of Early Childhood Barbara Oglesbee contributed to a recent article in Chesapeake Family Life Magazine, as an expert in Early Childhood Education.

The Eagles came out on top in a close match up agains St. Mary's last night, with a final score of 45-38. 

Indian Creek is pleased to announce that Jennifer Malachowski has been appointed Interim Head of Lower School.

Congratulations to the Eagles JV Girls Basketball team for closing out a successful season last night with a decisive win over Key School.

Indian Creek is pleased to announce that Matthew McCormick has been appointed Interim Head of Upper School.

On Tuesday February 5, Indian Creek held its very first induction ceremony for Mu Alpha Theta, which is an esteemed math honor society.

After two inclement weather postponements, the Indian Creek School Class of 2027 was finally able to enjoy their highly anticipated field trip to the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, February 5

The Grades 7 & 8 Girls Basketball team ended their season with an awesome victory against Severn School on Tuesday, February 5. 

Works by Indian Creek artists Olivia Boucher '21, Alliana Snead '19, and Victoria Griffith '23 were showcased at the AIMS Student Art Exhibition at the Walters Art Museum from January 23-February 3.

Sarah is now a Writing Associate at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan non-profit founded at the request of President Kennedy in 1963 to secure equal justice for all using the legal bar.

 55 students (and four teachers) braved the frigid bay  - and held the CREEK flag high - to raise over $6,000 for Maryland Special Olympics! 

The Class of 2025 made some 'shocking' discoveries in Science class on Wednesday, January 30, as Director of Campus Connections (and former ICS Science teacher0 Brice Crossman visited with his Van de Graaff machine! 

Ms. Sarah Allen '01 and Mr. Bear traveled to Orlando, Florida, to share their expertise through several presentations at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

Sixth grade students have been learning about factors that influence climate.

On Sunday, January 20, about 30 STEM students, faculty, and their families gathered on the blustery cold evening to catch a glimpse of the famously named "Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse."

The Indian Creek School third grade classrooms transformed into a scene from Ancient Rome on Thursday, January 31, as the Class of 2028 celebrated their Roman studies with an Independent Learning Day. 

Indian Creek School is pleased to announce that alumni Matt Bucci '12 anf Ryan Baukhages '14 will join the Eagles Varsity Lacrosse Coaching Staff this spring.

Saturday, January 12, was an inspiring day for Indian Creek School as the Board of Trustees held their annual retreat.

"From Chinchillas at ICS to Vet School!"

Congratulations to ICS Senior Chi Chi Ukeje for a stellar performance at Saturday's regional Poetry Out Loud competition!

Indian Creek School and Rockbridge Academy are pleased to announce that on Wednesday, January 16, the sale of Indian Creek’s Lower School Campus (at 680 Evergreen Road) to Rockbridge Academy was finalized.

On January 11 and 12, six Upper School students, along with faculty Model United Nations (UN) advisors Chuck Goetz and Tom Sheppard, attended the Chantilly High School Model UN Conference (CHMUN) in Northern Virginia.

This Saturday, January 19, the Varsity Girls Soccer team reunited to spread some cheer to the residents of Friendship Village, a Senior Community run by the Catholic Charities of Baltimore. 

Winter weather did not stop the Indian Creek community from lining up for bright, sweet, lemonade for a cause close to our hearts this morning. 

28 students were inducted as new members of the Indian Creek School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on Wednesday, January 16. 

On Friday, January 4, Creek alumni in college returned “home” 

Indian Creek School is pleased to announce that Jeremy Beauregard has been named Director of Equity and Inclusion to begin July 2019.

Indian Creek eighth grade student Julia Leavitt skated under the coaching guidance of alumna Abby Snyder '06 in the Lake Placid ISI Championships. 

After many rounds, this word ("wastrels") determined eighth grader Kamrynn Hobbs to be the 2019 Indian Creek School Spelling Bee champion! 

Indian Creek School is pleased to announce that Sarah Allen '01 has been named Director of Teaching and Learning to begin in July 2019.

On Monday, December 17, the 11 finalists competed to determine the Indian Creek Geo Bee Champion who will go on to represent ICS at the county competition later this month.

On Monday, December 17, the Indian Creek Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus visited the Fairfield Nursing and Rehab Center to spread some holiday joy.

The Indian Creek Class of 2030 was honored to accept the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association Kickstarter Grant, providing the School's STEM program with almost $4,000 for initiatives focused on STEM related disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math.

The Class of 2029 enjoyed a delicious day of seasonal hands-on science, as they undertook the second grade Gingerbread Building Challenge.