Perry Township Schools

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 District Award Winners! 🏆

Out of nominees from across Perry Township Schools, these four incredible women were selected as this year's district winners in their respective categories. We are proud to celebrate the difference each of them makes in our schools every day.

⭐ Teacher of the Year - Melissa Hartman, Homecroft Elementary School
⭐ Administrator of the Year - Lora Hansell, Mary Bryan Elementary School
⭐ Support Staff of the Year - Mang Sung, Homecroft Kindergarten Academy
⭐ Custodian of the Year - Samantha Brown, Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy

Thank you ALL for the difference you make each day in Perry Township Schools. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👏

Douglas MacArthur Elementary teacher Melinda Richardson was selected as the TechPoint Youth Teacher of the Year! 🏆

Melinda was recognized for the incredible work she does with students through STEM, robotics, and hands-on learning every single day. Along with the trophy and certificate, she received a $5,000 cash prize. 💙

A huge thank you to Danielle Daugherty, Director of Development for TechPoint Youth, for helping surprise her with the award! 🎉 The mariachi band was already there performing… but it definitely helped keep Melinda unsuspecting until the big surprise.

Help us congratulate her in the comments!

It's about that time! James Whitcomb Riley Success Academy's favorite week of the summer is back.

Students at Girls Construction Camp are learning construction skills, exploring careers in the skilled trades, and helping build a greenhouse that will benefit future students for years to come.

Thank you to WTHR for highlighting this incredible opportunity and the students making it happen! 💙

Perry Township Schools to host 4th annual Girls Construction Camp Organizers say the camp is all about connecting students with real world careers and professionals, while learning the skills they'll need in future jobs.

Homecroft Kindergarten Academy Kindy 500 🏎️

Our kindergarteners showed off the cars they made before taking one final lap through the school and outside as kindergarten students. ❤️

Now they’re officially racing off to first grade! 🎉

Thanks to all of the teachers, staff, administrators, and Homecroft Elementary students who helped cheer them on along the way!

And speaking of kindergarten… it’s already time to register for the 26-27 school year! 📚✏️

If you have an incoming kindergartener and haven’t enrolled yet, now’s the time!
Enrollment: perryschools.org/for-parents/enrollment/

🚀 Big Things Are Coming to Perry Township | Fall 2026 🚀

Perry Township Schools is launching a new opportunity on UIndy's cmapus for students to work alongside local businesses, industry professionals, and community partners to solve real-world challenges. Through entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on learning, students will develop skills that prepare them for their future while making a meaningful impact in our community.

Learn more about this exciting new opportunity:
https://www.perryschools.org/blog/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/

This opportunity extends beyond our classrooms.
Learn how local businesses, organizations, and community members can partner with us:
https://www.perryschools.org/innovate/getinvolved/

Douglas MacArthur Elementary students had an awesome day with Rowdie during Fun At Bat presented by Anthem! .

Thank you to the Indianapolis Indians for visiting DME and to Mrs. Campbell for helping bring this experience to our students! 💙

Our preschool graduates took their walk toward kindergarten while families gathered outside to cheer them on and celebrate.

This year, four Southport High School seniors joined the parade. These seniors were among the very first students to attend Perry Township's preschool program.

One group is taking their next step into kindergarten, while the other is taking their final step across the stage tonight. Seeing them walk side by side was a full-circle moment and a reminder of just how fast the years go. Before you know it, today's preschoolers are tomorrow's graduates. ❤️

Interested in starting your child's Perry Township journey at The Nest Early Childhood Academy? Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open, and spots are filling quickly!

Learn more and apply today: https://www.perryschools.org/nest/