Indian Creek Elementary School

On August 19, 2021, we lost a very special member of the Indian Creek family, Ms. Tracye Smith, our former Social Worker.

Although I am a little late in posting this remembrance, I did not want the opportunity to pass without honoring her life and the impact she had on our students, families, and staff.

Ms. Smith served our Indian Creek community with compassion, care, and a genuine love for children. Her presence made a difference, and the impact of her work continues to be remembered.

Forever a part of the Indian Creek family.
Forever remembered. Never forgotten. 🕊️💙🐾

So many great resources were available for our families in attendance! A special thank you to everyone who shared their time, resources, and support to help make the Back-to-School Bash a success! 💙🐾

🎉 CSD 58 Back-to-School Bash! 🎉

It was great seeing our new and returning families, amazing team members, and former IC Bulldogs and families! 🐾💙

The countdown is ON! ⏰📚 We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another incredible school year!

Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🐾

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Rideau for your ongoing support of our school! Your generosity is truly philanthropy in action. We are so grateful for your continued investment in our students and school community! ❤️🐾

A special thank you to the Nord Family and Calvary Lutheran Church for their incredibly generous donation of more than 1,200 school supply items to support our students and staff this school year! Your kindness will make a difference for so many of our students!

We always enjoy seeing our former Physical Education teacher & team member, Mr. Nord (one of the very best!) Thank you for your continued generosity, partnership, and commitment to Indian Creek. 💙♥

We can't wait for our students to see the fruits of their labor! Our garden is thriving, and we're looking forward to another exciting year of planting, learning, and harvesting together.

A huge Bulldog shout-out to our chief gardener, Mrs. Istre (Kindergarten Teacher), for dedicating her time throughout the summer to care for our garden and keep it flourishing. Her hard work and commitment have set the stage for an amazing gardening season for our students!

We can't wait to watch our Bulldogs learn, grow, and harvest all year long! 🌼🥕🍅

🍎 We're Hiring! Join Our First Grade Team! 🍎

We're looking for a qualified, enthusiastic educator to join our First Grade teaching team! If you're passionate about inspiring young learners, creating engaging classroom experiences, and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Come be part of a collaborative school community dedicated to helping every student succeed.

Click the link below to learn more and apply. We look forward to welcoming our newest team member!

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Parents be sure to complete residency and enrollment. The first day of school is August 24, 2026. Thank You!😁

Registration, OLR, and parent portal Instructions for new and returning families to register, confirm online residency, and access the parent portal.

Heart of Center
The Heart of Center Award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for students, colleagues, families, and the community. The May 2026 Heart of Center recipients are Ashley Allen, Administrative Assistant-Academic Services at Central Office, and LeDale Wooten, Physical Education Teacher at Center Academy of Success and Head Boys Basketball Coach for CHS. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Allen and Coach Wooten

Aspiring Leadership Institute
The Aspiring Leadership Institute is a Center School District leadership development program designed to create a strong pathway for future leaders. Through their commitment to evening sessions, leadership learning, and professional growth, these candidates demonstrate a strong dedication to serving the district and growing as leaders in support of students, staff, and schools. Congratulations to our 2026 participants (pictured L-R):
Katrina Schlicht, Center Middle School

Dr. Usha Saha, Center High School

Maureen Kramanak, Center High School

Beverly Hampton Moore, Indian Creek Elementary School

Linda Folkers, Center Middle School

Dr. TNisha Andino, Indian Creek Elementary School

Shana Rainey, Central Office (not pictured)

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