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IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Which HamCo schools were ranked the best

Good morning, Hamilton County. There are plenty of important races on the ballot this November (see our full guide here) , but it feels like the news in Indiana's 5th Congressional District race just keeps on coming. That's the Hamilton County district currently represented by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz. Now four different media outlets have shifted their race predictions toward the Democrats. So what does that mean for Spartz's opponent Sen. J.D. Ford? Spartz loaned $450,000 to her campaign, a sign that even she likely thinks the race is close. And we've got a fact check of all of those ads. (I've got a nice stack of mailers on my own counter). In today's newsletter : The Carmel mayor is getting involved in a push for a state constitutional amendment. And, we've got photos from the Fishers High School marching band's performance over the weekend. Plus here are the trick or treat hours we know so far in Hamilton County. What we’re reading 🗞️: 27 ways to celebrate Halloween in the Indy area (including some local options), from Axios. This newsletter is compiled by Kaitlin Lange and Jake Allen. Reach out to us at Kaitlin.Lange@Indystar.com with story ideas or questions.

Hamilton County, IN · 21d

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Letter: HSE worth the investment

I am the parent of two children who attend Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Last year, my daughter had the opportunity to visit Hub & Spoke along with all of the other HSE fifth graders through the Maker 5 study trip. The teacher-in-residence helped her and her classmates create a business model, which propelled her to start selling 3D printed fidget toys at the Fishers Farmers’ Market. What an invaluable learning experience.

Fishers, IN · 19d
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Indianapolis school takes top spot in Indiana rankings

A new Central Indiana school is the best elementary school in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report. Decatur High Ability Academy in Indianapolis, which launched as an innovation school during the 2023-24 school year, landed the top spot for Indiana elementary schools as part of the 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings , released on Oct. 20. Exclusively serving high-ability students, it’s Marion County’s first innovation school outside of Indianapolis Public Schools. The U.S. News & World Report rankings include more than 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools across the country that are ranked at the state and district levels. For the first time, the annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings use publicly available data collected directly from state education agencies by RTI International, alongside data from the U.S. Department of Education. 2027 Best Elementary Schools in Indiana Here's the top schools, their districts and cities and where they ranked last year. Decatur High Ability Academy, MSD Decatur Township. Unranked last year. Northpoint Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Granger. Ranked first last year. Prairie Vista Elementary, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Granger. Ranked second last year. Zionsville Pleasant View, Zionsville Community Schools, Zionsville.

Indianapolis, IN · 22d

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Meet the IndyStar’s All-Central Indiana high school girls golf team

The IndyStar is proud to announce its 2026 All-Area high school girls golf team. The squad comprises of 20 players. It was picked based on postseason results and observations by the IndyStar. Golfers are listed in alphabetical by last name. Olivia Alvey, Center Grove, Jr. Alvey tied for 52nd at the state finals with a two-round score of 170. She clinched a playoff win over teammate Zoe Land to clinch the individual title at the Center Grove sectional before she posted a 74 to win gold at the Franklin regional with a 71. Jane Armington, Lapel, Sr. Armington tied for 49th at state. She scored a two-round total of 169. She placed third individually (76) at the Noblesville sectional before she secured second place at the Lapel regional with a 72. Kate Brown, Westfield, Sr. Brown tied for 12th for a Westfield team that finished third as a team at state. She posted a two-round score of 153. Farrah Camp, Westfield, Soph. Camp placed 10th at the state finals, pacing third place Westfield. She carded a two-day score of 150 at the grand stage. Before that, she placed third at the Guerin Catholic sectional and Lafayette Jefferson regional. Maya Fujisawa-Keuling,

Indiana · 20d

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Union School Corp. wins lawsuit to stay open

WINCHESTER, Ind. — The Union School Corp. will continue its operations after winning a lawsuit against the Indiana state government. When the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 1, the state’s property tax overhaul, in 2025, lawmakers included Amendment 45, which essentially singled out Union School Corp., shutting it down on July 1, 2027. […]

Indiana · 19d

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Rossville Elementary Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

Rossville Elementary School is pleased to announce its first-quarter honor roll, recognizing students in grades one through five for their academic achievement. The “A” and “A/B” honor rolls celebrate students’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning. The following students earned first quarter honors:. Grade...

Rossville, IN · 20d

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Taxpayers Hit With $260M Bill For ‘Woke’ Research

Universities relabeled DEI initiatives as 'intersectionality' research to access federal grants despite policy crackdowns. Over 800 discriminatory programs across 300 universities offer race-exclusive scholarships and segregated housing, violating federal law. The Equal Protection Project identified $230M in NIH and HHS funding for controversial research ranging from oppression narratives to Chinese...

Indiana · 20d

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Indiana high school football: IHSAA first round playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 Indiana high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's postseason prep football slate in The Hoosier State.

Indiana · 22d

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These 22 games will have highlights on The Zone in the first week of sectionals

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The postseason is underway in high school football in Indiana. The Zone has it covered all season long, and will have highlights from the following 22 games in the first week of sectionals, airing on WISH-TV and WRTV at 11:08 p.m. on Friday night. South Putnam at Cascade It’s a matchup between […]

Indiana · 21d

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Preseason 3A girls basketball: Reigning champion Bellmont tops rankings

We are taking a class-by-class approach to our 2026-27 preseason Indiana girls high school basketball rankings so we can dive deeper into the top teams in each classification. We continue with Class 3A , where, unlike the other classes, there is a clear-cut favorite with defending state champion Bellmont returning virtually everyone from a season ago. But reclaiming the throne won't be an easy task, with a very deep pool of teams capable of contending for a spot at Gainbridge. Let's get to ranking. (I'll have more in-depth previews of the Central Indiana teams next week.) CLASS 3A 1. Bellmont (25-3, 3A state champions) The Braves are on the Norwell track. They won a state championship in 2026, are good enough to do so again in 2027, and the roster sets up so that if/when the success factor kicks in, they could certainly compete for a third consecutive deep tournament run in 2028. The Bleke twins, juniors Marianne and Ashley, announced their arrivals during last year's run to Gainbridge, both averaging over 13 points, with Marianne shooting 55.7% and Ashley firing 40.8% (32.4% 3FG). Kait Kitson and Lanie French are both dependable scores (and defenders) and will provide valuable senior

Indiana · 20d

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Great Lakes High School Football Passing Leaders by State

Passing leaders across the Great Lakes region have topped 3,000 yards in Indiana, while top-ranked passers in Illinois and Ohio are nearing that mark. The available lists show wide variation by state, with Wisconsin’s leader well ahead of the rest of its leaderboard. Indiana’s leader: 3,005 passing yards.

Ohio · 20d

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Fewer Indiana students are missing school, but high schoolers are still absent the most

The number of children missing school in Indiana continues to decline following a surge after the start of the pandemic in early 2020, according to the state’s latest data on chronic absenteeism. The state average is now 14.9% of students chronically absent for the 2025-26 school year, down almost...

Indiana · 21d

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Operation Education: Local district among highest ILEARN proficiency in Indiana

Explain a big story in simple terms. Help me understand the bigger picture of current events. Wa-Nee Community School students are outperforming nearly every nearby district and most of the state on the ILEARN. Tonight, Operation Education is investigating what is behind the high ILEARN proficiency rates in Wa-Nee Community...

Indiana · 21d

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Sheridan Lion Clubs asks voters to approve school referendum

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to News@ReadTheReporter.com. Please include your phone number and city of residence. The Reporter will publish one letter per person per week. Dear...

Sheridan, IN · 20d

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Sheridan High School’s new “Blackhawk Nest” enters Phase 2

Over the summer, Sheridan Community Schools was hard at work making Sheridan a better place to be, learn, and grow. One of the new areas of learning and gathering was The Nest, located directly across from the cafeteria. While the area has been open to students to gather and study,...

Sheridan, IN · 20d

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Tipton Schools celebrates rising achievement in 2026 statewide assessments

Tipton Community School Corporation (TCSC) has released its district‑wide 2026 ILEARN results, presented this week by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ryan Glaze. The data reflect strong elementary achievement, continued growth in high school Biology, and targeted priorities for middle school improvement. Dr. Glaze noted that elementary performance remains a major...

Tipton, IN · 20d

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Tipton High School football field renamed Roush Ford Field

Tipton Community School Corporation has announced the official renaming of the Tipton High School (THS) football field to Roush Ford Field, reflecting the new ownership and continued partnership with the team at Roush Ford in Tipton. Last week, the new “Roush” signage was installed on the THS press box, marking...

Tipton, IN · 22d

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Student’s perspective on effects of Noblesville Schools referendum

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Noblesville, IN · 21d

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Indiana High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 19, 2026)

Brownsburg holds the No. 1 spot followed by No. 2 Warren Central as Indiana's top two undefeated contenders prepare for the playoffs.

Indiana · 24d

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Report ranks Tri-State schools high in the U.S

Illinois · 21d