George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy
An A-Rated School Honoring George and Veronica Phalen
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GVP Families: Thank You For A Successful Ice Cream Social!
We would like to send a very special thank you to all of our scholars and their families who helped to make our Ice Cream Social such a success!
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You're Invited! Parents-in-Touch Oct. 9th 1pm-3pm!
Come out and meet your teachers, visit your classrooms and prepare for an amazing new school year!
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Are You New To GVP? You Won't Want To Miss Our New Family Open House on July 22, 2019 from 6pm-7pm!
Prepare for an amazing new school year by attending our new family open house. You'll have a chance to visit your classroom and meet your teachers and administration.
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Are You A Scholar In Center Township? Get Uniform Assistance Today!
School clothing vouchers will be provided for eligible students attending Public, Private, and Charter Schools for grades 1-12 and live within the boundaries of Center Township.
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Here's The Scoop! Join Us For Our Back To School Ice Cream Night!
All GVP families are invited to attend our Back-to-School Ice Cream Night on July 30, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Come out and get ready for an amazing new school year with a sweet treat!
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Welcome Back! It's Almost Time For A New School Year.
Friday, August 2, 2019 begins the start of a new school year! If you haven't already, visit our enrollment page to get enrolled!
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Pearls and Bow Ties! PLA Scholars and Families Enjoy Spring Formal
Thank you to our scholars and family for supporting George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy's spring formal. The theme of the dance was "Kentucky Derby" with bow ties for the gents and hats for the ladies.
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PLA to Offer Free Summer Program for Scholars: Register Today!
This free summer program supports GVP scholars in continuing to learn and explore over the summer. Space is limited. Register today!
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Don't Miss Our Meet & Greet on May 20th at 5pm!
Learn more about bussing transportation, school hours, and meet new school leaders.
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GVP Announces Bus Transportation for Next School Year!
Get enrolled today, and standby for more information!
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Thank you! George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Finishes Race for the Cure!
The GVP Team raised over $1,400 for cancer research.
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Two PLA Scholars Win Big With the Marion County Bullying Prevention Contest
Out of 300 submissions across Marion County, two GVP scholars won 1st and 2nd Place in the 2019 Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
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George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Honors Scholars at 3rd Quarter Awards Program
Scholars were celebrated with awards for honor roll and perfect attendance.
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Scholars for the Cure! Join our Jeans Day Fundraiser!
Scholars who donate $2 can wear jeans and a pink shirt for the day as Scholars for the Cure!
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GVP Scholars Diving Into Underwater Robotics
GVP Scholars are diving into their underwater robotics curriculum.
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Thank you! GVP Library Rakes in Large Book Donation
The donation will now be added to the GVP Library!
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Fight For Life Foundation Works to “Be A Blessing” to GVP Families
Over 700 PLA scholars got toys for the holidays, enjoyed a pizza party, games, and activities from Jack and Jill Magazine.
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GVP Scholars Explore Theater with "A Christmas Carol."
GVPLA Scholars got into the holiday spirit when they attended the world renowned-play "A Christmas Carol"
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PLA Proud: GVP Staff Member Named Woodrow Wilson Educational Leadership Fellow
Twenty-five of Indiana’s leading educators have been honored as Woodrow Wilson Foundation MBA Fellows in Education Leadership including GVP's own Jeremy Kaylor!
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Congratulations GVP! An A-Rated School! With Scholars Beating District and State
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy is PLA’s flagship school and the only one having implemented the PLA model for 5 years. It is a top performer, with scholars outperforming both the district and state.
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PLA Launches Holiday Store: Get Your PLA Gear Today
Orders placed November 1st - November 26th will be delivered to your school by December 18th. Orders placed November 28th - December 30th will be delivered to your school by January 18th.
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GVP Scholars Travel by Studying the Arts Around the World
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies’ art students are exploring the world through their classrooms--creating diverse art and visuals.
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Thank You! Hundreds of Indy Families Come Out for the PLA Trunk-or Treat
Phalen Leadership Academies hosted its first annual Trunk-or-Treat welcoming hundreds of Indy families to its George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy location.
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Together We Can Make A Difference: Support the GVPLA Food and Toiletry Drive
Donations can be brought to school beginning Monday, October 22.
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GVP Opens Parent Portal
Parents of GVP scholars now have access to student information through the Parent Portal, an easy-to-use, secure communications tool that provides real-time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules and more.
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Join us for Trunk-or-Treat! October 30!
Phalen Leadership Academies is partnering with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) to host its first annual Trunk-or-Treat. The event is designed to provide a safe and fun space for PLA scholars and community members to celebrate the fall season. The event is free and open to the public.
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Transportation at GVP! Take 2 Minutes to Take Our Survey
At PLA, we are always looking for ways to better serve our scholars and our families. Many families have expressed a desire for PLA to offer transportation services. Please take our two-question survey below and let us know what you think.
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George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy Expanding to Grades K-8
Next year, George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy (GVP) will expand to offer 7th grade. The following year, 8th grade will be added.
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PLA for the Win! Organization Delivers on its Promise as GVP Scholars Outperform Local Schools
Per results released this week, 66% of Phalen scholars demonstrated proficiency in English and 62% demonstrated proficiency in math. In some cases, PLA scholars outperform their peers in academic proficiency by more than 50%.
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GVP Joins Indiana Pacers School Fundraising Program
Our School Night is November 5th Pacers vs Rockets. Deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 11th!
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Download Our Mobile App!
Parent and community engagement enhanced with new PLA mobile app
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PLA Postcard Pals: 1st Grade Class Making Connections Across the Globe
GVP 1st graders are making connections around the world with their PLA Postcard Pal Project.
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Hands and Hearts Across the Sea: GVP Scholars Connect with Scholars Around the World
Designed to provide a cultural exchange of information and ideas, the pen pal project allows scholars to learn about each others' differences while realizing they have more in common with one another than they may think.
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Back to School Night and Ice Cream Social August 3rd
GVP will host Back to School Night and an Ice Cream Social this Friday at 5:30 pm
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"Our Next Move" Young Scholars Research Career Paths
"My Next Move" is an enrichment course where scholars are embarking on a career research project to not only and their passion, but also to and out how to make it a reality.
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GVPLA Scholar Now Published Author
A 3rd grade scholar at George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academies (GVPLA) has added a rare accolade to her name—author.
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STEM Learning Comes to Life for PLA Scholars
At the Phalen Leadership Academies, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is coming to life for our scholars.
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Students Study Life Cycles Through Butterflies
We have butterflies! After patiently waiting through the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and chrysalis stages, scholars have been rewarded by the emergence of four Painted Lady butterflies!
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"Together We Rise" GVPLA Poetry Book Published
Together We Rise, a booklet of original poems by GVPLA scholars, is now available for purchase. The booklet features the amazing creativity of 40 scholars is now available.
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GVPLA Building Leader Nominated for Excellence
GVPLA Building Leader, Ms. Knox, has been nominated to receive The African-American Excellence in Education Award. The award is sponsored by the Indy Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo and is designed to honor outstanding public-school professionals who are making a difference in the lives of their students and inspiring their colleagues.
