Charting Paths to Success at Creek!
Indian Creek Teachers Obtain Funding for Projects
Three Indian Creek Local School District educators were recently awarded Best Practice Grants totaling $2,100 by the Jefferson County Educational Service Center. Recipients included Alyssa Lollini, an intervention specialist at Hills Elementary; Ashley Turnbull, a preschool intervention specialist at Hills; and Robyn Scott, a second-grade teacher at Cross Creek Elementary. Funding will be used to support students through social emotional learning, reading and math programs.
ICMS Makerspace Unlocks New Learning Opportunities for Students
It’s exciting to see Indian Creek Middle School’s STEM Media Lab in action! Formerly the media center, the space got a makeover in 2024 to become a makerspace featuring 3D printers, interactive flat-screen TVs, VEX robotics, STEM Dremel machines and heat presses. This project was made possible thanks to the help of several dedicated staff members and administrators, in addition to Shawn Villamagna of Riverview Tee Designs who donated one of the heat presses. In our STEM Media Lab class, pupils in grades 5-8 are already preparing impressive projects and presentations with this cutting-edge, high-tech equipment. We can’t wait to see how students use the makerspace to explore the digital world and expand their learning in 2025 and beyond!
Creek’s Leader in Me Program Expands
Students at Indian Creek Middle School had their first Club Day in October as part of our district-wide Leader in Me program implementation. They learned about a variety of organizations that emphasize leadership skills and giving back to the community – from student ambassadors to I.C. Marketing Business Club to Drama Club and more. Then they signed up for the club they’ll participate in once a month for the rest of the school year. Principal Holly Minch-Hick noted that the school’s building leadership team created ideas inspired by the Utah-based program to help build trust, student achievement and overall well-being.
Free Breakfast & Lunch for ALL Students!
All students in the Indian Creek Local School District qualify for FREE breakfast and FREE lunch for the 2024-2025 school year! Full bellies help keep the focus on learning and make our entire student body healthier and happier. #CreekCares
Creek Cares
Our Mission:
Providing the Time and Support Students Need to be Successful.
Indian Creek Local School District is a public school district serving Wintersville, Bloomingdale, Unionport, Mingo Junction, the far western portion of Steubenville, and unincorporated areas in central Jefferson County, Ohio.
With new and renovated school buildings designed for learning and engagement, a team of committed teachers and staff, a focus on social-emotional learning, and high-quality classes and programs that allow students to explore their passions and build their skills, Indian Creek schools are dedicated to helping every student succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Cross Creek Elementary
Hills Elementary
Indian Creek Middle School
Indian Creek High School
Indian Creek Programs Empower Students to Succeed
We know that every student is unique. Our goal is for every Creek student to graduate ready for enrollment in college, employment in a great career or enlistment in service to our country. That’s the motivation behind our Career Pathway Success Plans that students begin exploring as early as third grade.
Enrollment
For college bound students, Creek offers opportunities to earn credits while still in high school in College Credit Plus. ACT/SAT preparation and tutoring and other college admissions support is also provided.
Employment
This year, our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs expanded, thanks to funding from the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. Pathways now include Natural Resources, Performing Arts, Business, Engineering Design, Interactive Media and more!
Enlistment
Students who choose the enlistment path are able to ready themselves for military service, learning what options are available to them within their chosen branch of service and the skills required for that role.
Want the Best Education for Your Children?
Creek is the way to go. We are just the right size – able to give each student the personalized classroom attention they need – with all the programs and extracurricular activities that empower students to climb as high as they want!
Creek Constructs
Our new and renovated buildings offer positive learning and collaborative experiences that build curiosity, self-esteem and resilience. From our stunning athletic and performance spaces to our innovative outdoor learning spaces, Creek is the region’s benchmark for outstanding schools. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the new Cross Creek Elementary, remodeled Hills Elementary, and the new Indian Creek High School.
Join the Creek Team!
The Indian Creek Local School District is a major employer in the region. We offer part- and full-time jobs, as well as hiring teachers and administrators from entry level to executive positions. See Creek job opportunities.
ICHS Students Use FANUC Robotic Arms to Train for the Future
Indian Creek High School students now have more tools to train them for high-demand tech jobs, thanks to a CTE equipment grant which enabled the implementation of FANUC robotic arms. Students in David Moffat and Barbara Turner’s programming and engineering design classes are learning how to program these robotic arms, which mimic those used in today’s industry, and honing their operating skills. Students can become credentialed in high school to give them an advantage in future careers.
Photo: Herald-Star
Photo: Herald-Star
Hellbender Conservation Efforts at ICHS
Indian Creek High School students in the natural resources pathway recently showcased their work on their hellbender conservation efforts during presentations to state leaders and zoo officials at the Columbus Zoo. Eight students gave engaging presentations highlighting their hands-on efforts in biosecurity, data recording, and care for nearly 20 juvenile hellbenders and their ambassador, Chief. ICHS is the first public school to partner in saving the endangered salamander. This exciting CTE program is made possible thanks to a grant from the ODNR Aquatics Wildlife Education and partnerships with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Toledo and Columbus Zoos.