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16 Indiana schools named National Blue Ribbon winners. See the list

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September 24, 2024

16 Indiana schools named National Blue Ribbon winners. See the list

Six Indianapolis-area schools were among 16 in Indiana that made it on the National Blue Ribbon Schools list this year for academic excellence and work in closing achievement gaps.

This year’s list, released on Monday, showcases the work done by the students and teachers in those schools, said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a news release.

“The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities,” Cardona said. “As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.” 

What does it mean to be a Blue Ribbon School?

The National Blue Ribbon Schools program was established in 1982 and is a yearly recognition of the schools that show overall academic success and/or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps between different student groups.

The U.S. Department of Education looks at all schools — private and public — and evaluates them based on student assessment data, student subgroup performance and graduation rates.

Schools are nominated by Indiana’s Secretary of Education or the Council for American Private Education and must meet certain qualifications like student performance data, student demographics and student subgroup performance.

Schools then submit applications detailing their school culture, programs, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership, family and community involvement.  

Up to 240 schools are nominated each year.

A list of Indiana winners from previous years is available on the Indiana Department of Education’s website.

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Indianapolis-area schools that made the 2024 Blue Ribbon list

The Indianapolis schools that made the list were nominated for the “exemplary high performing schools” category.

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Other Indiana schools on the 2024 Blue Ribbon list

Ladoga – Ladoga Elementary School, South Montgomery Community School Corp.
Montgomery – Barr-Reeve Middle/High School, Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc.
Munster – St. Thomas More School, Diocese of Gary.
Pine Village – Pine Village Elementary School, MSD Warren County.
Shipshewana – Meadowview Elementary School, Westview School Corp.
Wadesville – Saint Wendel Catholic School, Diocese of Evansville.
West Lafayette – West Lafayette Elementary School, West Lafayette Community School Corp.
Evansville – Oak Hill Elementary School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
Floyds Knobs – Saint Mary of the Knobs Catholic School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Hebron – Porter Lakes Elementary School, Porter Township School Corp.

Contact IndyStar reporter Caroline Beck at 317-618-5807 or CBeck@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter (X): @CarolineB_Indy.

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Indiana Silver Alert issued for missing 16-year-old boy possibly in Indianapolis

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2026

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Indiana Silver Alert issued for missing 16-year-old boy possibly in Indianapolis

ROCHESTER, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Wednesday afternoon for a 16-year-old boy who has been missing for hours.

Kipton Harris was last seen about 1 p.m. Wednesday in Rochester, the alert said. The Fulton County city of 6,100 residents located about a 110-minute drive north of downtown Indianapolis.

Authorities believe Kipton may be in or traveling to the downtown Indianapolis area.

Kipton was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. He was described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 145 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt, camouflage pants, and black and white shoes.

The public was urged to contact the Rochester Police Department at 574-223-2819 or call 911 with any information regarding his whereabouts.

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Central Indiana Top Workplaces: Here’s the list of 2026 honorees

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19 hours ago

May 7, 2026

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Central Indiana Top Workplaces: Here’s the list of 2026 honorees

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These employers were recognized by the annual Top Workplaces employee survey conducted by Energage, working in partnership with IndyStar.

Top large companies

Progressive Insurance
Eight Eleven Family of Companies
Shepherd Insurance
LEL Home Services
Merchants Bank / Merchants Capital
Tendercare Home Health Services
Rohrman Automotive Group
Team Rehabilitation
Wabash Center, Inc.
Brighton Hospice
Mainscape
The Indianapolis Public Library
Greenix
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Indiana Members Credit Union
Celigo
Round Room LLC
Freedom Mortgage
Thompson Thrift
Kirby Risk
Ren
Morgan Properties
American Specialty Health, Incorporated
Towne Properties
New Palestine Community Schools
Planes Companies
Panda Restaurant Group
Fifth Third Bank
Flaherty & Collins Properties
Indiana Department of Revenue
Republic Airways
RCI
Cox Enterprises
PERFICIENT
Grand Appliance
PT Solutions
Centerstone
Peterman Brothers
Groundworks
Damar Services
Kloeckner Metals
CBIZ
Graybar
Resultant

Top midsize companies

Paradigm Health
SEP
New Hope of Indiana
Scopelitis Law Firm (Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary)
Bath Experts, LLC
Opportunities for Positive Growth
Hensley Legal Group, PC
TBC Hotels
The BAM Companies
BSA
Northview Church
Northwestern Mutual
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine
Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC
Quality Plumbing & Heating
Meyer Najem
The Garrett Companies
Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.
Family Express
GVC Mortgage
Hays + Sons
InPwr Inc.
Kinetic Advantage
Schahet Hotels, Inc.
LER TechForce
Envelop Group
Unified Group Services, Inc.
Knowledge Services
Key Benefit Administrators
Reynolds Farm Equipment, LLC
ARBOR HOMES
Total Quality Logistics – TQL
North Mechanical Contracting & Service
Indiana Donor Network
Royal United Mortgage
Perfection Group
Eye Surgeons of Indiana
ALOM

Top small companies

Bailey & Wood Financial Group
Indesign, LLC
Children’s Therapy Connection
Vaco Indianapolis
The Peterson Company
Express Employment Professionals
ProKids
Pension Fund of the Christian Church
Mission Mechanical
Robert Dietrick Co., Inc.
Loren Wood Builders
PulteGroup-IN
BGBC, a Springline company
NCW
Visit Indy
WorldTrips
Aerocore Technologies LLC
Vikan North America
ready-2-xecute
DirectEmployers
USI Consultants
SJCA, Inc.
Indy Auto Man
Kirkpatrick Management Company
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
Engaging Solutions, LLC
Exos
Indiana Health Information Exchange
Patterson-Horth
Office360
Netfor
Haggard & Stocking Assoicates
National Trade Supply
Fairchild Communication Systems
Adelta Logis, Inc.
EMC Precision

Special Awards

APPRECIATION

Criteria: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.

Winner: Scopelitis Law Firm (Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary)

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Criteria: I am very satisfied with my benefits package.

Winner: PulteGroup-IN

CLUED IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Criteria: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.

Winner: Indesign, LLC

COMMUNICATION

Criteria: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.

Winner: New Hope of Indiana

DIRECTION

Criteria: I believe this company is going in the right direction.

Winner: Paradigm Health

DOERS

Criteria: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.

Winner: Children’s Therapy Connection

LEADERSHIP

Criteria: I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.

Winner: Quinn Shepherd, Shepherd Insurance

LEADERSHIP

Criteria: I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.

Winner: Mike Wood, Bailey & Wood Financial Group

LEADERSHIP

Criteria: I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.

Winner: Andrea Schwartz, Opportunities for Positive Growth

MANAGERS

Criteria: My manager helps me learn and grow. My manager cares about my concerns.

Winner: REN

MEANINGFULNESS

Criteria: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.

Winner: LEL Home Services

NEW IDEAS

Criteria: New ideas are encouraged at this company.

Winner: Progressive Insurance

VALUES

Criteria: This company operates by strong values.

Winner: BSA

WELL-BEING

Criteria: This company does a great job of prioritizing employee well-being.

Winner: The Peterson Company

WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY

Criteria: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.

Winner: Merchants Bank / Merchants Capital

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Indiana Fever franchise valuation has skyrocketed with Caitlin Clark

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May 6, 2026

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Indiana Fever franchise valuation has skyrocketed with Caitlin Clark

The latest effects of Caitlin Clark’s presence in Indianapolis were revealed in a new report from Sportico.

According to Sportico, since drafting Clark in 2024, the Fever’s franchise valuation has jumped from $90 million to $560 million entering the 2026 season. The Fever’s franchise valuation ranks third in the WNBA, trailing only the Golden State Valkyries ($850 million) and the New York Liberty ($600 million).

That is a 522% increase and means the Fever are worth six times as much now as compared to before they drafted Clark.

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