Indian Springs Middle School

Our 8th-grade finalists took the stage this morning to present their Charitable Champions grant proposals to the HANDS foundation. HANDS is made up of student representatives from across all three Whitley County school districts.

The board will now deliberate on which local nonprofits will receive funding ($500–$2,000). Our students will find out the final results during our check presentation ceremony in late May.

Great job to all our finalists for advocating so well for our community partners.

Our students did an incredible job during tonight's performance of High School Musical Jr. It was great to see the Carver Center full of supportive families and friends. We are so proud of the hard work these Eagles put into this show.

Our 8th-grade Eagles have turned history into art for this Thursday’s Westward Expansion open house. Stop by the Projects Area from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. to see their work, entering through the school’s main doors. We can’t wait to show you what our students have created

Our Student Council just finished an incredible charity drive for BABE, Mission 25, and the Whitley County Humane Shelter. We are so proud of the kindness our Eagles showed to help local families and animals in need. Thank you to everyone who sent in donations to make this happen.

Huge congratulations to the ISMS Wrestling team for winning the Conference Championship again this past Friday. Bringing home a "repeat" title is no easy feat. It’s a direct result of the grit, discipline, and hard work these athletes and coaches have put in all season long.

We are incredibly proud of the way this team competed and represented our school. Way to go, Eagles!

New and Returning Student Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. All students registered prior to the end of the day on Sunday, April 5 will receive FREE device protection plan coverage ($20 value, per child) for the 2026-2027 school year (see attached). Please review your email for more information.

Our students have been putting in long hours to bring Disney’s High School Musical Jr. to life, and are ready to perform for a live audience. We’d love to see the community come out and support these talented kids on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. in the Carver Center.

Just a reminder that students have this Monday off while our staff spends the day in professional development meetings.

We hope everyone enjoys the extra time to relax and recharge. We'll see you back at school on Tuesday, March 17, for the start of the fourth quarter.

From March 9–20, the ISMS Student Council is hosting a charity drive to support local organizations. Each grade level has been assigned a specific organization to collect items for:

** 6th Grade: Humane Society of Whitley County **

** 7th Grade: Mission 25 **

** 8th Grade: Babe of Whitley County **

At the end of the collection period, we will count the donations to see which grade level collected the most items. Thank you for helping our students support these important community causes.

ISMS wrestlers defeated the Maple Creek Bobcats this evening.  Way to go, Eagles! 🦅

Attention current 7th graders! Are you interested in building with your hands or exploring a career in construction? Join us this summer for the ISMS Construction Club to learn more about the industry while having fun building new things. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible! Scan the QR code on the flyer below to register before the May 1st deadline. An informational meeting for parents will be held after sign-ups close.

Great job to all the band and choir students on an excellent performance tonight. The hard work and hours of practice were evident in every song. A big thank you to our directors for their leadership and to the families who came out to support our musicians. It was a great night for the fine arts program.

Join us on Monday, March 9, for our ISMS Band & Choir concert at the Carver Center. Our students have been working hard and are excited to perform!

Last Wednesday was a big day for our 8th graders at the Charitable Champions Nonprofit Fair. We want to say a huge thank you to the 11 organizations that spent their morning with us. Our students got to hear the real stories behind the work being done in Whitley County — from supporting local families and youth to caring for our history and environment. A special thanks to the Community Foundation of Whitley County for helping us pull this event together. Our students are now heading into the grant-writing phase, where they’ll be working to turn what they learned into real support for these organizations. Participating Organizations: • Camp Whitley • Whitley County Council on Aging • Giving Gardens • Humane Society of Whitley County • Whitley County Historical Society • Mission 25 • St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry • The Center • Warriors Dance Team • Whitley County Family YMCA • YMCA Youth Services Bureau

8th grade made it a game to remember! 🔥🏐 The Staff vs. Student Volleyball showdown was full of intensity, teamwork, and unforgettable moments on the court! Staff won 30-28.

Our students brought the spirit of the Olympic Games to life during last week’s PE Olympics, showing incredible teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship in every event! 🏅👏

Starting Monday, we’re celebrating National FFA Week with a full week of FFA Spirit Days, so check out the flyer and join in by dressing up each day. It’s a fun way to show support for a program that means a lot to our school and community.

FFA got its start back in 1928, and Columbia City’s chapter has been part of that story almost from the beginning. Chartered in 1929, it’s the oldest active FFA chapter in Indiana and one of the very first in the state. Thanks to strong support from local alumni and the community (and great leadership at both the middle and high school levels), the program continues to be recognized for outstanding agricultural education.

Let’s have a great week celebrating FFA, leadership, and learning!