Scholars Work to Explore and Create Fossils

In this lesson, scholars learn about the properties of Earth's materials. The lesson helps support students' understanding of how fossils are formed and made. 

PLA to Host Free Summer Advantage Program for Scholars

The free program offers scholars an opportunity to continue to learn, grow and explore over the summer.

Young Actors Theatre: Scholars Prepare to Perform for Parents and Staff!

Save the date and don't miss these special scholar theatre performances!

PLA@103 in Indy Star on Merging Art and Social Change

More than 400 unique, hand-painted ceramic bowls like these will be sold at an art show Tuesday. The earnings will benefit Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, part of international initiative Empty Bowls.

PLA@103 Scholars Are Studying Underwater Robotics!

Our scholars are building the future.

Help PLA @103 Scholars Fight Hunger One Bowl at a Time!

All PLA staff, scholars, and families are invited to attend the PLA 103 K-6 All Scholar Art Show, Empty Bowls Event, & Parent Meeting March 12, during Youth Art Month!

PLA@103 Rocking the Winter with Excellence

Watch: A PLA@103 Story

Fight For Life Foundation Works to “Be A Blessing” to PLA@103 Families

Over 700 PLA scholars got toys for the holidays, enjoyed a pizza party, games, and activities from Jack and Jill Magazine.

PLA@103 High Achievers: 1st Graders Have Highest Math Scores While 5th Graders Rock Vocab

PLA@103 High Achievers Earn Awards for having the school's top scores.

PLA@103 Teacher Feature: Ms. Hill!

She’s been such an inspiration to those around her. She loves her scholars wholeheartedly...

Grand Slam: PLA@103 an A-Rated School

"Our scholars can and will continue to improve, but to note that all four of our Indy schools are A-rated is a grand slam. We are working to create a new narrative in school turnaround.”

PLA@103 Teacher Feature: Ms. Luna!

She is amazing at building relationships with her scholars. I see her scholars from years past stopping to give her a hug and talk to her in the morning on their way to breakfast. She is truly an amazing educator!"

Champion Scholars: 103 5th Graders Visit NCAA Hall of Champions

Scholars had the opportunity to explore and learn about incorporating the NCAA attributes: Learning, Balance, Spirit, Community, Fair Play, and Character.

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.

PLA 103 Expanding Curriculum Through Arts for Learning Grant

Through the arts, scholars will build on reading, writing, social and life skills while also discovering new ways of expression.

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.

PLA103 Opens Parent Portal

Parents of 103 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.

Join Phalen Leadership Academies and the IMPD at PLA’s First Annual Trunk-or-Treat

PLA for the Win! Organization Delivers on its Promise as 103 Scholars Outperform Local Schools

“We work every day in schools to close the achievement gap—to narrow that opportunity gap,” said Phalen. “We are aware of what the statistics show and know that many of our children are fighting against some tough odds. But we believe in our scholars a

Scholar Appreciation Day: Recognizing Student Excellence

PLA@103 scholars were recognized for their achievements in academics and for displaying good behavior in the classrooms during Scholar Appreciation Day.