United Schools of Indianapolis

09/04/2026

United Schools of Indianapolis was proudly represented today on WISH-TV’s Life.Style.Live! 10:00am segment to promote our enrollment, recruitment, and marketing efforts. Candace Jones, Assistant Principal at Avondale Meadows Academy; Marcus Marble, Instructional Coach at Avondale Meadows Middle School; and Karina Calvillo-Brown represented our schools exceptionally well by sharing the outstanding programs, services, and opportunities available to our scholars and families. We appreciate their leadership and commitment to showcasing the great work happening across USI. Please enjoy the attached video link.

Three tuition-free charter schools in Indianapolis offer K-8 academic and literacy support. Apply at unitedschoolsindy.org today.

08/29/2026

If you and your kids are into hip hop, check out the Chreece festival today in Fountain Square! 🎵

This family-friendly festival has 70+ artists, DJs, and producers performing across 8 stages. But this festival only lasts one day—so get your tickets and enjoy the music!
https://www.sitickets.com/event/chreece-hip-hop-festival/chreece-indianas-premier-hiphop-festival-GTM46O

08/25/2026

Did you and your kids get into pickleball (or maybe level up your skills) this summer? Keep playing all through the warm weather with this list of free pickleball courts around Indianapolis! 🏓
https://www.bounce.game/courts?lat=39.810865&lng=-86.176982&sport=pickleball

08/22/2026

Looking for a one-of-a-kind family experience? Check out the Feast of Lanterns today (8/22) from 4–11 pm at Spades Park! 🏮

This FREE festival has hundreds of paper lanterns hanging all around, plus live music, artisan booths, food trucks, and more. You won't want to miss it!
https://indyfol.org/

08/18/2026

With everyone settling into the new school routine, you may find your kids needing a snack or two when they get home from school. 🍎

Fortunately, there are plenty of snacks that are healthy, tasty, AND quick to prep! Check out this list of 25 easy snack options to make or buy.
https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/25-easy-snacks-for-after-school/

08/13/2026

Take full advantage of the last month of summer! Plan a fun family outing with this website full of FREE events, concerts, museum days, and more around Indy that you can do with your kids. ☀️
https://indyschild.com/free-things-to-do-in-indianapolis/

08/11/2026

August is National Eye Exam Month! 👁️

Read our latest article to learn how eye exams can help keep your child's vision strong and healthy all through their childhood—then schedule their eye exam today!
https://avondalemeadowsacademy.com/get-your-childs-eyes-checked-this-national-eye-exam-month/

08/07/2026

Today's the start of the Indiana State Fair! 🌽

From 8/7–8/23, check out the best food, music, rides, and competitions our state has to offer. It's fun for the whole family—plus kids age 5 and under get in for free! Learn more and get tickets on the Indiana State Fair website.
https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/tickets

08/04/2026

Welcome back for the first day of school! 📚

We're so excited for the year ahead and hope you and your kids are, too. But if there are some back-to-school jitters, that's totally normal! Check out this helpful article with tips on how to ease into a school routine.
https://www.nhaschools.com/en/blog/parent-room/first-day-of-school-tips-for-a-smooth-start

07/29/2026

The grills are all fired up for our Back to School BBQ! 🔥 Come join us this Friday, 7/31, for a day of good fun and good food. We can't wait to see you there!