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This spring, students in Grades 8 through 11 traveled to the Dominican Republic for a transformative experience combining cultural immersion, service learning, and outdoor adventure. From exploring the rich history of Santo Domingo to engaging in volunteer work and enjoying the natural beauty of Jarabacoa and Puerto Plata, students had the opportunity to develop global perspectives and make a tangible impact.

Indianapolis marked an unforgettable stop on the road to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, serving as host to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials -Swimming presented by Lilly- the first time a swim meet has been held in an NFL stadium. An important symbol of our city’s extraordinary efforts to host the event was a 66-foot-tall, 14,000-pound replica Eiffel Tower constructed by Indiana Sports Corp, F.A. Wilhelm Construction, and the Latinas Welding Guild. The tower, constructed on Georgia Street, greeted a record-breaking 285,000 fans during the nine-day event. 

The International School of Indiana (ISI) is honored to be selected as the permanent home for this art piece. ISI is able to accept this donation from Indiana Sports Corp, thanks to the generosity of donors, including Indiana Sports Corp, F.A. Wilhelm Construction, Schmidt and Associates, and Energy Harness, who are supporting the installation efforts of the tower. 

This spring, Grade 6 through 11 students embarked on an unforgettable eight-day journey to Paris, France. The trip was a unique blend of language learning, cultural immersion, historical exploration, and artistic engagement, all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic cities.

This spring, Grade 6 and 7 students traveled to Puerto Rico for a vibrant blend of historical exploration, natural discovery, cultural immersion, and service learning. From the historic streets of San Juan to the lush rainforest of El Yunque, students experienced the island’s rich diversity and unique blend of U.S. and Caribbean influences.

From March 21 through 23, members of the ISI community came together for our 30th Anniversary Celebration, a special weekend marking three decades of international education in Indiana. The weekend was filled with opportunities to reconnect, reflect on our institution’s journey, and celebrate our collective achievements. We sincerely thank every member of the ISI community who joined us for this milestone celebration! 

The Boys Varsity Basketball team wrapped up a strong season, marked by growth, grit, and a solid postseason run. With many new players stepping up, the team built chemistry quickly and pushed all the way to the second round of sectionals

From February 20-25, six students traveled to Boston for the Harvard Model Congress Conference, joining 1,700 students from around the world. This weekend, a team of 12 students attended the Indiana University Model UN Conference from February 28 - March 2.

The Grade 5 & 6 Basketball season was all about improvement and perseverance. The team set personal goals to refine their ball handling, shooting, and play execution. Along the way, they faced challenges in staying focused and believing in themselves, but they never backed down.

The Grade 7 & 8 Basketball Team closed out their season with a 4-8 record, marking a year of impressive growth and resilience. Despite having only two players with prior experience and facing roster challenges, the team came together, with several Grade 6 students stepping up to contribute. Their hard work paid off, as they secured exciting wins this season while improving as a team.

Grade 6    
Neve Apungan
Vienna Davis
Henry Lemoine
Aadhi Natalie
Lucas Perrin
Miguel Salas Echavarria
Corinne Sherrill
Samuel Wade

Grade 7
Katherine Bradbury
Liam Hedrick
Lauren Ho
Austin Howerton
Hugo Norris
Temitope Omosegbon Parrish
Mira Ozsoy
Amirah Weaver

Grade 8
Jonathon Boehm
Potter Chen
Karl Debes
Rebecca Golomb
Maya Grahame
Paxton Hope
Elaysia Kaur
Anabel Kim
Miriam Kreutz
Tru Long
Lily McCanna
Michelle Menya
Sophia White
Makenna Woods

Grade 9
Lucy Chen
Tucker Congrove
Catrina Cristea
Ana Cuevas-Faget
Evan Darrah
Rémi Dassonville
Niels Grimm
Maya Kalgaonkar
Samuelle Leerkamp
Ronan Lien
Joanna Livingston
Gretchen Martinsen
Yaretzi Mejia Guevara
Colin Peate
Alessandra Rodriguez
Delano Sanchez
Mingyi Tang
Emma Wust Head

Grade 10
Zen Bailey
Angus Conley
Oliver Driggers
Elaina Leathers
Yilin Ma
Ritu Rajesh
Arthur Rhea
Andres Rodriguez
Veronica Sabau
Bree Sherrill
Luna Waters

Grade 11
Amalia Cristea
Ashwin Long
Daniel Hara
Dennis Lemione
Elias Grimm
Isaac Pleasure-Kranowitz
Isabela Gonzalez Knarr
Jules Dassonville
Kadin Doles
Karol Kolodziejczyk
Lillianna Sanchez
Léo-Paul Perrin
Martim Santos
Michael Kreutz

Grade 12
Makoto Buroku
Boston Cahoon
Isabel Kim
Aoife Lien
Peter Machado
Lars Martinsen
Lucinda Montgomery
Adam Murphy
Umay Ozsoy
Ante Troyer

Patricia has been at ISI for 26 years and has taught at the elementary, Middle Years, and Diploma levels. She is currently the Upper School Spanish Language Coordinator and Spanish Language & Literature Teacher.

Yelena Sinitsky has been teaching for over 36 years, both abroad in Russia and in Indianapolis. She teaches MYP and DP Mathematics and is one of the longest-tenured teachers at ISI. She also heads the Timmy Club, along with student leaders, which raises money for Timmy Global Health.

This season, the Grade 7 Volleyball Team set out to grow together as a team and support one another’s individual and collective successes. The team, made up of nine players with a wide range of experience—from beginners to seasoned players—faced the unique challenge of learning how to support one another while improving as individuals