Last spring I took a watercolor class here with some friends. It was fun. Today, I was at Indy Art…read moreCenter for an event. We did Pilates, yoga and breath work in the library. How cool is that? It's a beautiful campus. Lots of fun stuff to look at and create. I like the location a lot. It's surrounded by trees and near the Monon Trail. Support the Arts whenever possible! AI is just not the same.

Attended a sold out showing of the Radiance Film Festival featuring film shorts by Ball State…read moreUniversity students in the Frank Basile Theatre, with new seating. The building also has several small galleries with interesting artwork on display. Parking is scarce for an event of this size, so arrive early!

This school was really cool to tour. It is literally right on East Washington street and you can…read moreeven see the downtown skyscrapers from the basketball courts. One thing I noticed about the school is the students seemed real serious even changing classes without the need for a bell! My friends son is interested in robotics and was told that if he graduated from this school he would be accepted to Purdue in Indy! I love how these pictures show the beauty of this old building.

This school used to live up to it's claims of meeting the child where they are, educating the whole…read morechild, fostering their individuality, etc. In the past few years I have experienced a tremendous decline in their ability to hold true to this, sadly. I give it an average star rating because these days is just a costly version of any typical, yet capable public school with the addition of arrogance in their approach.

All three of our children attended The Orchard School. We are very pleased with the education they…read morereceived and so are they. I've often tried to sift through all our years and determine what they most learned/received at Orchard and if I had to pick one attribute (and there are many), I'd pick confidence. They are all confident public speakers. For example, when my daughter was a junior in high school, she won an award that required her to speak at a dinner with over 400 people present. I tried several times to get her to practice and review her speech in advance, knowing that the previous recipient had a professional speech writer. In frustration, one evening she said, "Mom, I went to Orchard. Don't worry." She delivered a flawless speech without notes. They are all confident about their ability to learn. Orchard likes to say they help create lifelong learners and they do. Each of our children knows how to learn and they like to learn. They are all confident expressing themselves to anyone. In high school, their teachers observed that unlike many shy teens they were not afraid to ask questions and advocate for themselves or for others. And, this has continued throughout their college and post-graduate years. Orchard invites and teaches children how to respectfully approach adults. At Orchard, education is not just about science, English, history, etc. While these are important, it's also about helping develop good people and preparing them for the future.

Beautifully designed campus. Amazing academics. Absolutely worth the price tag…read more I've gone to ISI for 13 years and I have loved every single moment of it. From pre-K to 12th grade, it's been fantastic.

The International School of Indiana promises many things. However many other schools provide the…read moresame education at a more valuable level for the student. For example here, they have chairs that do not form to their backs, they are fed frozen food in small portions. While University has fresh sushi and pizza ordered for lunch, or Cathedral has freshly fried food and swivel chairs. Out of 62 students, 51 said their backs hurt at the end of the day, and 56 said they were still hungry. For a school that prides itself on how hard it works its students. Maybe they should be more concerned about making the learning environment more comfortable, to encourage learning. If your student NEEDS an IB diploma please send them somewhere where they care. It hurts to hear your daughter say she feels like a ghost. I feel like my kids are not being taken care of. Oh and don't get me started on their "diversity" SEE BELOW "A meme that I got sent (showed) a picture of someone holding a cotton plant and under it was (the words) 'When you ask a black girl to prom,'" said Gabby Portis, 15, a freshman at International School of Indiana. https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/mom-to-pull-child-from-international-school-of-indiana-amid-racists-attacks/

Very nice high school, though a little dated on the southside of Indianapolis. We were there for a…read morechoir state finals salon ensemble. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. I've heard good things about the academics there. And the band program is great. Athletics have not been exceptionally strong over the years, but they do have certain players and teams that have done great things. Surprised that this is one of the few schools that hasn't gotten major renovations in the past few years seems as if a number of areas have been ignored while almost every other school in the greater Indianapolis area has been able to invest heavily in renovations and updates, it seems as if Perry Meridian has spent their money differently.

My son played a basketball game here during Perry's senior night, and it was a good experience. The…read moregym is large, with scoreboards on both sides and plenty of seating for attendees. The senior night area was thoughtfully set up and easy to see, which made the celebration feel special which is good for their students. Concessions were available, and there's a spacious parking lot, so getting in and out was simple. The atmosphere was lively, their school band was present. Our team ended up winning, which makes it much more of a better night. They provided a good venue for an exciting game.

This is the only pre-k building in Decatur township and is broken into two wings for students…read more(preschool wing and kindergarten wing.) There are options for students who need assistance with life skills as well as developmental preschool classrooms. The school runs like a typical elementary and has severa support options for tuition, lunches, and assistance with other fees/activities. Parents are welcome to volunteer and attend events which their children. iPads are provided for technology learning, and Students attend STEAM, music, PE, and library throughout the week. If you're feeling adventurous, you can take a walk in the woods located behind the school and enjoy the sounds of nature or stop at the outdoor classroom. Additionally there are playgrounds surrounding the area ranging from simply swings, to small slides, to larger playground equipment.

I had a great experience. I was greeted when I walked in. This was my first time doing this as an…read moreadult. I remember taking a pottery class in middle and high school. It was definitely different than 25 years ago. I decided to try a new hobby every month in 2026. I'm so glad that I tried it. I was getting stressed because I couldn't get my bowl just right but the instructor was so helpful and got me together. The studio tour was also nice. Make sure to check them out if you're in the Fountain Square area. I can't wait to see the final product. I went solo but there were couples there. I didn't feel awkward going by myself. Everyone was super friendly. The 3rd bowl was an extra $5.

Every time my mom from out of town visits, I try to find something unique and fun to do. A coworker…read morerecently told me about this place and I thought it would be perfect! We signed up for the beginners night class from 7-9PM. It was $45 a person which included 2 of 3 pieces you make. I'm not gonna lie, we were both pretty nervous. Neither of us had ever taken a pottery class and we knew we were going to be bad at it. Turns out, we were pretty good!! And all 3 pots were suitable for glazing. The first 45 minutes to an hour is a guided instruction, then the last hour we are free to throw our other 2 balls of clay with the help of the instructor whenever we needed her. I believe her name was Katie and she was great! Funny, nice, and always willing to help. This is such a fun way to spend an evening. Makes for a good date night or I could see a bachelorette party too. Highly recommend this unique experience.

I had searched online for a somatic therapist and connected with a woman who happened to be working…read morewith CTS. We have now been working together for nearly 2.5 years and my experience with her has been life changing. However, I have had some major frustrations with the office side of the organization. There are also some policies that can greatly affect a person with state insurance that are not given up front. It was pretty smooth sailing for quite some time. Before Covid, the receptionist was very kind and warm. Now, all sessions are online, indefinitely, and only a recording answers the phone. For some time, the only thing I really despised was the tiny bathroom available to clients that always seemed dirty...if they ever reopen, they should redo that closet of a bathroom. After about a year of working together, I was warned that my therapist would be gaining her license soon and that they do not accept state insurance for their licensed level tier of therapists. CTS is listed as a "training center for master's degree students and post-graduate counseling residents." My therapist had moved here from Colorado and was practicing at CTS to earn licensure in Indiana. So she was already experienced and I was making great progress with her help. I was not interested in starting over with a student/resident. To continue, we scaled back on the frequency of my sessions so I could afford to pay cash. I see this being extremely problematic for those without the means to finance their own mental health, after they've bonded with a therapist. The most concerning thing, that has affected me most, is their failure to comply with multiple requests from Social Security for my disability claim. Even after they insisted they had sent the requested records, but hadn't, they became pushy about me resubmitting their online release of information form and a copy of my drivers license because "they lost the original." For the sake of a chance at them submitting the paperwork in my appeal, I did so, but...I'm still salty about it. As with any counseling "center," your experience is going to vary greatly according to your situation and the therapist you choose. Here, the business end could use some improvement.

I've long been familiar with the Christian Theological Seminary Counseling Center, a clinical…read moresetting designed to provide a training ground for CTS's master's level students and post-graduate counseling residents who are part of CTS's COAMFTE accredited Marriage and Family Therapy program and Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Fees for services with graduate interns are on a sliding scale and are typically discussed in the first session. The counseling center is located on the South end of the Butler University campus. It's worth noting that CTS sold its land and buildings to Butler University and is now actually renting its spaces. I've gone to CTS's counseling center more than once - partly because I appreciate its spiritual core and partly because of the aforementioned sliding scale counseling services. Due to the pandemic, CTS is limited to telehealth appointments at this time. As most churches are starting to open up, here's hoping that they return to at least a hybrid arrangement in the near future. Christian Theological Seminary is a Disciples of Christ seminary. It leans toward a more progressive theology, though it certainly embraces the full spectrum. That said, I think a lot of folks would be surprised that at a seminary counseling center you can definitely find counselors/therapists willing to and quite skilled at dealing with a wide variety of issues. I've typically found the counseling center to offer a diverse staff. They try to honor requests - for example, as a sexual assault survivor I tend to prefer working with women. I've typically not had difficulty having that request honored. All of the interns are supervised. They may or may not ask you if they can hold sessions in a room that has a one-way mirror (supervisors may observe from the other side). I've never been comfortable with this - that discomfort has always been honored. The counseling center used to actually be within the seminary, though it was moved into its current setting years ago. I've never been quite as comfortable in the current setting - it's not particularly as wheelchair friendly and the bathroom is abysmal. CTS sees clients without regard to race, color, religion/creed, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, etc. This is consistent with Disciples of Christ. The counseling center has been around since 1967. It's fully accredited as are the CTS counseling programs. I find the CTS counseling center to be one of Indy's better affordable counseling options, though it's certainly not flawless. It's primarily geared toward shorter term counseling issues (once interns become licensed, they no longer work on sliding scale and/or will graduate and move away). While this typically takes 2-3 years, for those looking for a long-term relationship that's less likely here (This is generally true of affordable counseling - # of sessions is important and missed sessions can easily lead to termination of services). The counseling center offers a variety of groups. It does not offer walk-ins or crisis services. They also do not offer medications. Therapists are very good at identifying if someone's needs are outside their scope and will assist in arranging appropriate referrals if needed. Over the years, I've worked with 3 different therapists here. 2 of the 3 were wonderful experiences. The third was, perhaps, less stellar of an arrangement but I'd still consider it good. Overall, I'd consider the CTS Counseling Center one of Indy's better kept secrets for affordable counseling. While the scope is somewhat limited and there are some accessibility concerns (for in-person counseling), I've always felt cared about with my therapists and had good experiences working on issues important to my healing and wellness.