Crispus Attucks High School

01/14/2026

Visit the Crispus Attucks High School Museum for a celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Participate in the annual coloring contest, learn about Dr. King and Rosa Parks, and enjoy guided & self-guided tours of the museum along with a special American Civil Rights history presentation, plus much more.

01/12/2026

Join IPS for the 45th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring student performances and community leaders who will reflect on Dr. King's impact.

You can attend in person at Crispus Attucks High School or watch online at myips.org.

01/02/2026

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced its 64th Men’s Induction Class, and the late Richard “Boo” Ellis—a 1962 Crispus Attucks High School graduate, standout athlete, and longtime IPS employee—will take his rightful place among Indiana’s basketball greats.

This year’s class features 18 inductees across eras and roles, including players, coaches, and contributors who helped shape Indiana’s basketball story. For IPS, Ellis’ selection is both a celebration and a reflection of the powerful legacy Crispus Attucks has built on and off the court.

The legacy of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) continues to shine, as one of Crispus Attucks High School’s most storied athletes has earned one of the state’s highest honors in high school basketball.  The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced its 64th Men’s Induction Class, and...

08/27/2025

Greisly is on her way to being a Certified Nursing Assistant thanks the Healthcare Pathway at Crispus Attucks High School! 🩺🏥

Learn more about IPS' Career and Technical Education Pathways at myips.org/postsecondaryreadiness

08/14/2025

As the 2025–26 school year begins, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) reports significant increases in advanced academic achievement across its four high schools: Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, and Shortridge.  New data found that students are earning college credit at record le...

07/10/2025

A 1981 graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School, Carla McNelly Valladares earned degrees in computer science, Spanish and Italian, International Studies, and Critical and Socio-Cultural studies. She now teaches English as a New Language (ENL) to intermediate multilingual learners, as well as Spanish to heritage speakers—students who speak Spanish at home—at Crispus Attucks High School.

Read more about how IPS has shaped Carla's life and how she is working to make an impact in the district.

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) takes pride in our graduates’ diverse, inspiring journeys. We’ve created the IPS Alumni Spotlight to celebrate our former students and highlight their experiences, achievements, and personal interests. We believe every graduate has a unique path, and we can all ...

07/02/2025

Oscar Robertson, the Indianapolis native who led Crispus Attucks High School to the boys’ state basketball title in 1955 and 1956 and enjoyed record-setting careers in college and the NBA, will be honored at the 2025 ESPYS next Wednesday.


Robertson, 86, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his pivotal role in establishing free agency in the NBA. The annual award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions beyond the field of play. Previous Arthur Ashe Award for Courage recipients include Bill Russell and Maya Moore.

Oscar Robertson, the legendary NBA player, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage in 2025 for his role in establishing free agency in the NBA.

06/26/2025

She graduated from Crispus Attucks High School 🎓
She completed the IU Health Fellowship 🩺
She did cancer research and will be published as a contributing student scientist with the team at Indiana University School of Medicine 🔬
She is an aspiring pediatric cardiac surgeon 👩‍⚕️
Mutanda Mutombo is IPS.

06/13/2025

Good Morning America celebrating our very own, Crispus Attucks High School Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach, Chris Hawkins 👏

06/13/2025

With Indiana Pacers in Finals, Oscar Robertson hasn’t forgotten lessons from Crispus Attucks High School

INDIANAPOLIS — A few hours before the Indiana Pacers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, I had the opportunity to speak with the great …

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

Congratulations Crispus Attucks High School Class of 2025! 🥳 🎓