08/21/2026
It was such a joy to have our gym filled with our WHOLE school today for our first Community Meeting! It’s always special to close with our Butler Lab School Song!
Eliza Blaker School 55
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Eliza A. Blaker Elementary School #55 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools and located on the near Blaker School #55 was dedicated on May 22, 1958.
Blaker, 1854-1926, was the first Superintendent of the Indianapolis Free Kindergarten. As the founder of Teachers College of Indianapolis, she inspired hundreds of kindergarten and elementary teachers. After her death, the Teachers College became the Elementary Education department of Butler University. She was known and loved as a teacher, educator, and outstanding citizen.
08/21/2026
08/19/2026
Don’t forgot to join us tonight for our Dine to Donate at Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall !
Mention IPS Eliza Blaker School 55 before you order for a portion of sales to come back to support our school!
08/17/2026
Who Are We? 🐾
Welcome to IPS Eliza Blaker School 55, a Butler Lab Reggio-Inspired School! Our school was created through a partnership between Indianapolis Public Schools and Butler University, beginning at William Bell School 60 in 2011 before expanding to Eliza Blaker School 55 in 2018. Our name honors Eliza Blaker, a renowned Indianapolis educator who championed the free kindergarten movement in the 1800s, while our identity as a Butler Lab School reflects our ongoing collaboration with Butler College of Education and Human Development professors and students to research, reflect, and continually grow our practice.
And what on earth is a Boltdog? 🐶⚡ Before becoming a Lab School, IPS School 55 students proudly called themselves the Bolts. When our Butler University partnership began, we brought together the legacy of the Bolts with Butler’s Bulldog mascot and the Boltdog was born!
At the heart of who we are is a belief that all children are competent and capable, that every child brings unique strengths and perspectives to our community, and that there is more than one way to learn. Through spaces that spark curiosity, projects inspired by students’ interests, and strong partnerships with families, we strive to nurture lifelong learners who are inspired to transform the world.
We are IPS Eliza Blaker School 55. We are Reggio-inspired. We are a Butler Lab School. We are the Boltdogs! 💙🐾⚡
08/14/2026
One way you can support our students and meet others in our school community is by participating in our Dine to Donates! This month’s Dine to Donate is at Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall on Wednesday, August 19th between 11am-10pm! Mention IPS School 55 for a portion of purchases to come back to our school!
08/12/2026
We have had a great start to the first week at Butler Lab 55! This week we focus on learning school agreements, building community and exploring the 100 Languages! It’s going to be a great year!
08/10/2026
It’s go time!! We’re so excited for the start of the 2026-2027 school year at Butler Lab 55. We can’t wait to see all the year holds!
08/07/2026
We’re so excited for our updated website to be live! If you are interested in learning more about our program, the Reggio inspired model, and logistics about our building, you can find all it there! Check it out here at https://elizablaker.myips.org
08/05/2026
We cannot wait to welcome our students and their families back for Meet the Teacher Night and for you to see all our beautiful spaces!
🗓️ Tomorrow, Thursday August 6th
⏰ 6pm-7pm
✨Come meet your teacher, see some friends and receive all the information you need to know for the start of the 2026-2027 school year!
07/27/2026
We are 2 weeks away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year! We can’t wait to welcome our families back at Eliza Blaker School 55 for our Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 6th from 6-7pm! See you soon!
05/20/2026
We’re excited to celebrate our 5th graders as they move onto Middle School! We’re so grateful for their time here at 55! 5th graders, we’ll leave you with this- as always, be kind, be safe, be respectful and be a leader! We’re so proud of you!
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