United Schools of Indianapolis

Dear Vision Academy Riverside Community,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christina Thurman as K–8 Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.

Dr. Thurman brings more than 15 years of experience in urban education, having served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal across elementary, middle, and K–12 alternative settings in Kansas City and Indianapolis. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master’s in Educational Leadership for Urban Principalship, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

A results-driven leader, Dr. Thurman is committed to academic excellence, student-centered outcomes, and strong partnerships with staff and families. She looks forward to leading Vision Academy Riverside and ensuring high levels of learning for every student.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Christina Thurman.

Sincerely,
Darius Adamson, Sr.
Executive Director
United Schools of Indianapolis

4th quarter report cards get mailed out today, which is the perfect chance to celebrate with your child all that they accomplished over the past year! 🌟

🎶 School's out for summer! 🎶

Today's the last day of school for students (and as a reminder, it's a half-day with dismissal at noon)! We're so proud of all our students' hard work this year, and we wish everyone a fun summer ahead. ☀️

Today is Memorial Day, which is a day for remembering those who have fallen while serving our country. 🇺🇸 Learn more about the history of this national holiday in this TIME for Kids article.
https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/the-history-of-memorial-day/

Start your engines—this Sunday is the Indy 500! 🏎️

Known as "the greatest spectacle in racing," this 500-mile car race has been happening since 1911. Learn more about the history of the world-famous Indy 500 in our latest article!
https://avondalemeadowsacademy.com/the-history-of-the-indy-500/

Spring means the start of tornado season here in Indiana. While tornadoes in real life can be dangerous, there's an easy, safe way to watch them with your kids—by making a tornado in a jar! 🌪️

Check out this short video and start making your own tornadoes today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvtIWNbMP9g

For all the animal lovers in your family, check out Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg! 🐴 You can take a trail ride with a horse for $30–$45 (or take a pony ride for $5!), then visit with miniature goats, chickens, ducks, geese, miniature horses, cats, and dogs afterwards.
https://hendrickscountytrailrides.com/

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures out there! 💐 Here's to all that you do to support your kids each and every day—cheers!

Does your child love to move or dance? Then check out Kids Dance Outreach's Summer Program! 💫 This tuition-free program runs for two weeks from June 1–12 (and there's no dance experience required). Learn more about the program here!
https://kidsdanceoutreach.org/summer/

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Today marks Mexico's triumph over France in the Battle of Puebla all the way back in 1862 and is a day for celebrating Mexican culture. 🇲🇽 Learn more about the history of Cinco de Mayo in this short video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEsiVJ8ql3k