Unity in Community
Vanguard is intentionally and joyfully active in our community. From our school leaders in the news, winning awards and joining podcasts, to our students learning [...]
Full Circle Gardening: Harvesting What We Grow!
Last fall, Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis scholars got into a gardening groove planting turnips, carrots and more at Public Greens. Recently, our fifth and sixth [...]
Ripple Effects: Our Weekly Community Circle
At Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, we care deeply for every one of our scholars. We deliberately and purposely get to know each unique scholar and [...]
Small and Mighty
Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis is a free public middle school serving grades 5-8. We are deliberately small in school size and big on academic focus. [...]
Walking Our Truth: The Social Emotional Health of Middle Schoolers
Recently, Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis lost a beloved member of our charter school. We are heartbroken. As we process our grief, we are reminded why [...]
Choosing a Middle School for Your Scholar: 3 Key Things
1) The best middle schools employ a consistent set of expectations and a code of conduct, creating a safe framework for every student to learn, [...]
Getting Our Hands Dirty!
Our scholars are always excited to take their learning to the next level. One way we accomplish this at Vanguard, is with our commitment to [...]
Social Justice Awareness: Authentic Examination
The National Association of Social Workers defines social justice as “the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.” By addressing [...]
When in Doubt — Block Them Out! Internet Safety for Vanguards
As we develop leaders in thought, word and action tackling internet safety is tantamount. Parental supervision online tends to ease as kids are in middle [...]
5 Ups and 2 Boosts: Online Learning Advice for Grades 5-8
Our mission of Learn. Serve. Lead. -- is always top of mind. To best support our fifth to eighth graders we have assembled this quick [...]