Benjamin Harrison School 2

Sharon Polk, a fifth grader at Benjamin Harrison School 2, recently learned that the Indianapolis Public Library selected her artwork for the cover of its annual holiday card, which is being distributed to select library patrons and donors.

“I think that librarians don’t get enough recognition, and it is important to honor what they do,” Polk said. “Books have made me who I am, and for me to have a way to celebrate that is very exciting and meaningful to me.”

Rising IPS Artist’s Work Selected for Indianapolis Public Library’s Global Holiday Card A young artist at Benjamin Harrison School 2 is getting a special recognition this holiday season, thanks to a drawing she created in fourth grade.  Sharon Polk, now a fifth grader at the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) campus, recently learned that the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) select...

Last week, Eli Lilly and Company volunteers joined Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indiana Pacers Boomer, Freddy Fever at Benjamin Harrison School 2 to kickoff the 2025-26 NBA Math Hoops season.

NBA Math Hoops is more than a game—it’s a dynamic way to build math fluency, executive function, and teamwork. Students draft NBA and WNBA players using real-life stats, then solve math problems under the pressure of a shot clock to score points and win games.

From Indy to NYC: Benjamin Harrison School 2 Student Shines at NBA Math Hoops Global Championship

From Indy to NYC: Benjamin Harrison Student Shines at NBA Math Hoops Global Championship By Leslie Kesler, NBA Math Hoops Coach, Benjamin Harrison School 2 (NOTE: Leslie Kesler, NBA Math Hoops coach at Benjamin Harrison School 2, recently traveled to New York City with her student Jude Hawk, who represented Indiana at the 2025 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship June 24-27. Kesler, who d...

Congratulations to Jude Hawk from Benjamin Harrison School 2, who represented IPS and Pacers Sports & Entertainment at the Learn Fresh NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York City, where he was one of the top 8 teams!

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Molli Powers, serves as a third-grade teacher at Benjamin Harrison School 2. With a strong passion for inquiry-based education. She places student voice and agency at the center of her classroom, empowering her students to take ownership of their learning. Molli believes in creating meaningful connections with her students and their families and building a classroom culture based on equity, collaboration, and growth. Her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in her continuous pursuit of professional development opportunities and innovative teaching strategies.

🎒 Explore Middle School! 🌟

Indianapolis Public Schools are hosting Middle School Open Houses in the coming weeks!

👩‍🏫 Meet your child’s principal and teachers.
📘 Learn about curriculum and expectations
🏫 Tour the school and classrooms
❓ Get answers to your questions

These events are a perfect opportunity for parents to connect with educators and get ready for a successful school year.

IPS recognizes the link between student health and academic achievement. For our students to be successful, they must be healthy and ready to learn. Please review information about immunization requirements and protocols, immunization clinics, health resources and forms.

➡️ https://myips.org/central-services/unified-student-supports/health-services/

Here's our 2024-25 Back to School hub! 🏫 ✏️ 🚌 📓 With the first day of school on August 1st, here are resources to help students, families, and staff prepare for the upcoming school year.

ℹ️ https://myips.org/blog/district/2024-25-back-to-school/