Leaders in Thought, Word and Action: Our Staff
At Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, we give our all to our middle school scholars. A big part of that effort comes from the collective energy [...]
Advice from and for Vanguards!
At Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, it is our firm belief that empowering middle schoolers to find and use their leadership voices will change the world. [...]
Vanguard + Hawthorne Community Center = Meaningful Evolution
Recently, Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis moved into the Hawthorne Community Center. It’s been a fortuitous pairing for many reasons; some we didn’t even see coming. [...]
Learn Serve Lead: Vanguard by the Numbers
At Vanguard Collegiate of Indianapolis, our scholars’ academic dreams, and those of their families, are our mission. Our test scores speak volumes to our unapologetic [...]
Sail Away with Vanguards!
Our fifth to eighth grade scholars had an incredible opportunity this summer -- learning to sail! Half of the sailing camp participants were from Vanguard [...]
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all remaining enslaved people were [...]
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, [...]