Weekly View’s Story Archive

IPS Approves Reconfiguration of Grade Levels

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — At the August 25 Action Session, the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners approved a proposal to implement the reconfiguration of grade levels in several IPS schools to enhance opportunities for middle grades students. Community feedback and district data both support the initiative to transition away from … Read More

Indianapolis Foundation Awards $1 Mil. in Surprise Gifts

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), awarded $1 million in surprise grants at a gala celebrating its centennial. The Foundation kicked off a new century of philanthropy by gifting 37 Indianapolis-based organizations and individuals awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Six organizations … Read More

Irvington Re-Signed Celebration Sept. 8

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Irvingtonians are invited to come out on Sept. 8 from 7-10 p.m. to Coal Yard Coffee, 5547 Bonna Ave. to look at the 11 sign designs submitted to the Irvington Re-Signed art contest. Admission is free. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite design and enjoy … Read More

Film Historian Working on “Littles” That are Big Projects

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – Film historian Eric Grayson is at work – or soon will be – on three “little” projects that are, actually, major players in film history, all related to Indiana. Currently, Grayson is involved in a Kickstarter campaign to restore Little Orphant Annie, a 1918 silent film starring Colleen … Read More

Lions Club Distributes Dictionaries

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, August 23, the Indianapolis Warren Township Lions Club distributed special dictionaries to the 3rd grade students of Hawthorne Elementary School. Among other features, these dictionaries contain the entire United States Constitution as well as the braille alphabet.  They have been running this event for several years … Read More