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In little over 3 weeks we will be welcoming all of our students back into Ivywood and into our classrooms.  Our students may have 3 weeks of summer left but we are very busy getting the school ready for them. …

The Cantharus Optimus trophy has officially arrived at Ivywood!  We are so excited to proudly display the Cantharus Optimus trophy at Ivywood this year. In addition to honor, glory, and the Cantharus Optimus trophy, Ivywood was the recipient of a $2,000 prize that has…

Has it already been a year? One year ago tomorrow, Ivywood Classical Academy celebrated the opening of our school with its official ribbon cutting ceremony.  Our first school year has been eventful to say the least!  We are excited to be…

Back in February, our 3rd graders were learning about heroes during Ancient Roman times.  They discussed what heroes looked like then, what they did during those times and how heroes have evolved and changed over time.  The students were then…

Best points about teaching at Ivywood  Mrs. Adkins’ ~ Ivywood 1st grade teacher  Very rigorous curriculum that is both engaging and fun to teach! Extremely supportive administration and staff.  Unique math program that demands critical thinking and helps students develop…

On Wednesday, July 15, Ivywood board members and families came together to work on the school grounds. Together, they weeded the playground, added topsoil and seed to the new green space and mulched both the playground and green space.  “We’ve…

Students come to Ivywood because they are curious. One of the best things to hear from a parent is that their child goes home every day to excitedly tell them about what was learned. Ivywood’s curriculum is rigorous and sets…

Always try to make reading a positive! Too often we say things like, “You HAVE to read for 30 minutes a day.” This makes reading sound like a chore. Instead try, “Sweet! We have time to read. Let’s read on…

Excellence, one of Ivywood’s 7 virtues.  Our students deliver their personal best on a daily basis.  By delivering their personal best, our students are continually growing and learning.

Ivywood is excited to welcome Ms. Channels, as our new 2nd grade teacher, and Mr. Issac Warchol, as our new 6th grade teacher. Ms. Channels is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a double major in English and France with…