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New exciting data! Our English Language Learners ranked second in the state of all English Language learners for the Math portion of the SAT, only behind Hamilton Southeastern High School. Congratulations to our scholars on this accomplishment!
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Herron Classical Schools Core Values
Diverse. Tuition-Free. College Prep.
Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be world-class citizens.
We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around an art history timeline which emphasizes the classic art and literature of many cultures.
Every Student is a Scholar
Engaging in Urban Community
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Relationships with People and Ideas
Serving as a Catalyst for Renewal
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![Gary Wetzel named ICSS Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638380934/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pu8u1vw0xcitnf5scddw/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":1800}])
Sending a BIG congratulations to our own Gary Wetzel for being recognized as the ICSS (Indiana Council for the Social Studies) Distinguished Teacher for 2021! This is a HUGE honor and we are so proud of Mr. Wetzel and thankful for the amazing work he does day in and day out for our scholars! He truly embodies our core values in everything he does.
![Herron-Riverside High School's Hispanic Heritage Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638381419/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/cysowjwspcet8arwyeat/IMG_0803.jpg","width":2200}])
![Riverside High School in Indy Star]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1635345385/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/weclmqhislrryspha2re/IMG_0644.jpg","width":2200}])
Riverside High School made the front page of the Indy Star on Monday, November 12, 2018.
![Education in the Time of Coronavirus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634658524/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pcjkxeiawnyjqokadxou/IMG_20210813_135903888.jpg","width":2171}])
Times are changing rapidly. By the time we refresh our browsers, there will no doubt be updates and new mandates regarding COVID-19. At Herron and Riverside High Schools, we understand that these rapid changes, and the sudden school closures, have brought on some fear and anxiety. This is one reason we acted quickly and organized e-learning for our students. We know that our students will benefit from structure and continued learning throughout this uncertain time.
![Indianapolis Classical Schools Message to Our Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634738876/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/fw34b141xhptqzyfdcuv/priscilla-du-preez-KNf9AeHpI9o-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
![President McNeal and ICS Board Treasurer Miller Appear on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631556026/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/lgepjcpcarvookwj3wwp/14900-jhmcneal-774x1024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631556026/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/lgepjcpcarvookwj3wwp/14900-jhmcneal-774x1024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631556026/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/lgepjcpcarvookwj3wwp/14900-jhmcneal-774x1024.jpg","width":774}])
Indianapolis Classical Schools President Janet McNeal and School Board Treasurer Adrian Miller appeared on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick to discuss the replication of Herron High School and the financial partnerships developed to renovate the historic Heslar Naval Armory into the new Riverside High School.
![Students’ Open Letters During Coronavirus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630010933/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pldadb9cmsbxxsvdgb8z/herron.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630010933/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pldadb9cmsbxxsvdgb8z/herron.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630010933/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/pldadb9cmsbxxsvdgb8z/herron.jpg","width":630}])
Ms. Laura Speicher gave her composition students an assignment to write an "Open Letter" to a recipient of their choice about their experience with this public health crisis.
![Why Latin?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631640247/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/rb2xrhl4vpicnunawrku/HerronHighPhotos-12_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631640247/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/rb2xrhl4vpicnunawrku/HerronHighPhotos-12_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631640247/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/rb2xrhl4vpicnunawrku/HerronHighPhotos-12_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631640247/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/rb2xrhl4vpicnunawrku/HerronHighPhotos-12_2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631640247/indianapolisclassicalschoolsorg/rb2xrhl4vpicnunawrku/HerronHighPhotos-12_2.png","width":1340}])
The four-year Latin sequence at Herron High School serves as an intensive course in logic and logical processes, thereby creating a graduate who is much stronger in critical thinking and the ability for tackling more complex questions posed in a college classroom.