Indian Creek Local School District

09/19/2026

FINAL FROM BROOKE!
CREEK WINS!

Indian Creek 15
Brooke 6

A BIG road win for the Redskins!
Way to battle until the final whistle, Creek!

09/19/2026

HALFTIME FROM BROOKE!
Creek takes a 6-0 lead into the locker room!

09/18/2026

PROUD! PROVEN! RISING!
Excellence at ICHS!

Indian Creek Local School District is proud to celebrate Indian Creek High School for earning 4.5 out of 5 stars on the Ohio School Report Card and achieving a 91.9 Performance Index — the highest Performance Index in ICHS history!

This achievement is about more than a number on a report card. It represents students who continue to work, learn and grow. It represents teachers and staff who show up every day committed to helping students succeed.

We are incredibly proud of the students, teachers, staff, administrators and families who continue to move ICHS forward.

The results are PROVEN! The pride is STRONG!
Indian Creek is RISING.

Congratulations, ICHS! ❤️💛
Together We Rise!

PROUD! PROVEN! RISING!
Excellence at ICHS!

ICHS earned 4.5 out of 5 stars on the Ohio School Report Card with a 91.9 Performance Index, our highest Performance Index yet!

This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment found throughout Indian Creek High School, and today, we celebrate our incredible students and staff!

These results represent so much more than numbers. They reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the commitment to learning and growth that happens inside our classrooms every single day.

Congratulations, ICHS!
Together We Rise!

09/18/2026

It is incredibly important for Indian Creek Local School District to be present at the Countywide Career and Education Fair because preparing students for their future extends far beyond the classroom. Events like this allow us to connect students with local businesses, colleges, organizations and professionals while exposing them to the many different pathways available right here in our community. As a district, we want our students to know that their future matters, their opportunities are limitless and there is an entire community ready to support them as they take their next steps. That connection between education, career and community is truly what Together We Rise is all about!

09/17/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY | 33 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, LEARNING & IMPACT

Leading With Heart. Advocating With Purpose.
Championing Every Student, Every Step of the Way.

Some careers are measured in years. Others are measured in the lives impacted along the way.

For Mr. John Rocchi, 33 years in education tells a story of leadership, service and an unwavering commitment to students. From the classroom and wrestling mat to district leadership and special education advocacy, each chapter of his career has been guided by the same purpose: to make a difference for students and the people who serve them.

His career began at Steubenville High School as a special education teacher before his journey brought him to Indian Creek Local School District in 1997. From 1997 to 2004, Mr. Rocchi taught at The Creek while also spending six years leading student-athletes as the head wrestling coach.

But his desire to learn, grow and make an even greater impact continued to shape the path ahead.

Mr. Rocchi has always believed in being a lifelong learner. Throughout his career, he continued advancing his education and credentials with a greater purpose in mind: gaining the knowledge, experience and tools needed to make an even bigger difference for students and staff.

From 2004 to 2008, he served as the Special Education Coordinator for Harrison Hills City School District. He then joined the Ohio State Support Team Region 12, where he spent three years as a Special Education Coordinator serving 12 counties and 42 school districts across Ohio. In that role, he provided professional development opportunities and worked alongside educators to strengthen special education practices and better serve students.

In 2011, his journey brought him back to Indian Creek, this time as Superintendent. He served ICLSD in that role until 2014 before becoming Superintendent of Claymont City Schools, where he served from 2014 to 2018.

Then, in 2018, he came back home to The Creek.

Mr. Rocchi returned to Indian Creek as Director of Special Education, bringing decades of experience and leadership back to the district where so much of his story had already been written.

Teacher. Coach. Coordinator. Superintendent. Director. Mentor. Advocate. Lifelong learner. The titles tell part of his story. The greater story is found in the students who have been supported, the families who have had someone in their corner, the educators who have been encouraged and equipped, and the programs and practices strengthened because of his leadership. That is what it means to lead with heart and advocate with purpose.

At Indian Creek, we say Together We Rise, and Mr. Rocchi's career is a reminder that true leadership isn't simply about how far you rise. It's about how many people you help rise with you. For 33 years, he has continued to do just that, championing every student, every step of the way.

Some careers are measured in years. The special ones are measured in impact. Thank you, Mr. Rocchi, for 33 years of learning, leading, advocating and serving. We are grateful that so much of your story and your impact continues right here at The Creek.

Leading With Heart. Advocating With Purpose. That's The Creek Way!

Sometimes the best way to tell the story of someone's impact is through the people who experienced it firsthand. Has Mr. John Rocchi made an impact on you, your child, your family or your career? Maybe he was your teacher, coach, colleague, superintendent, mentor or advocate. We would love to hear your story. Drop a comment below and help us celebrate this educational champion!

09/16/2026

Important Information from Indian Creek Girls Basketball

Indian Creek Girls Basketball is bringing the next generation of athletes to the court with its 3-on-3 Instructional Youth League!

Open to girls in grades 3–6, this four-week league is all about learning the game, building skills, competing and—most importantly—having FUN! ❤️💛

Indian Creek High School
October 4, 11, 18 & 25
$40 — jersey included
Week 1 begins at 12:00 PM
Registration closes September 26

To register: https://forms.gle/9esTK8poj1USAKjs8

Coming off a 4th consecutive OVAC Championship, back-to-back District Championships and the program’s first-ever Elite 8 appearance, our Lady Redskins are ready to share their tradition of excellence with the next generation.

09/16/2026

Board of Education monthly meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, September 17, 2026, at 6pm. Meeting will take place at ICMS.

09/15/2026

Indian Creek Local Schools is encouraging our entire school community to wear CAMO in honor and memory of Carter.

Carter had aspirations of one day serving our country in the military, making camo a meaningful way for our Creek family to come together and honor the dreams he carried in his heart. We invite our students, staff, and school community to wear camo as we surround Carter’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who loved him with support.

In moments like these, we are reminded that Together We Rise is more than words. It means standing beside one another, carrying one another through the hardest days, and honoring a life that will forever be part of our Creek family.

09/14/2026

💛 Creek Cares! 💛

09/14/2026

Creek In Action This Week!
For those on Instagram, check out our new Creek Athletics account- .athletics

Go Creek!