Schools Adapting to COV-19: Phalen Academies to Launch E-Learning Platforms at Its 22 Schools Across the Country

Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has posed, we are determined to continue to meet the unique needs of each scholar in each of our schools. Support our scholars as they strive to maintain learning gains.

UPDATE: Indiana Governor Mandates All Schools Close Through May 1

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all Indiana schools will be closed until at least May 1, 2020. Additionally, all state-mandated tests have been canceled for the current academic year. The PLA team is doing everything possible to ensure that our scholars continue receiving meals and maintain their learning during the mandated school closures. Please continue to check your school’s website and social media for the latest updates.

HIAT Meal Distribution Plan During COV-19 School Closing

We know some of our families rely heavily on breakfast and lunch service in our school. Thanks to the support of our food service vendor, Veteran's Cafe, we've expanded our food distribution plan. Additional food services are also available through Merrillville and Gary Community School Corporations. Click the headline above for full details.

PLA is Monitoring the Novel Coronavirus

Phalen Leadership Academies working to monitor the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will work to share updates as we learn more.

Show Your Core: Thank you, Mrs. Rackauskas!

Our teachers continue to go above and beyond. Thank you to Mrs. Rackauskas for showing your Core: DETERMINATION!

Spring is Almost Here! Save the Dates

Spring is just around the corner! Make sure to mark your calendars with these important HIAT dates and events.

World Day of Social Justice

February 20th was World Day of Social Justice. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability. As we celebrate Black History Month and beyond, please join us and use this opportunity to have open conversations with your child about what they can do make the world a better place. #OurScholarsSOAR

Congratulations to Our First Semester Award Recipients!

Look at our scholars shine✨ We recently recognized all of our first semester scholar achievements. Keep SOARing scholars!

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HIAT Book Mobile Visits 5th and 6th-grade Scholars

HIAT launched the Book Mobile program to ensure students receive free books so that they can read at home. Recently, the Book Mobile visited our 5th and 6th-grade scholars!

HIAT Scholars Earned a Movie Trip with Kickboard

Character building and rewarding our scholars for excellence is an important part of our school culture and climate. Kickboard is part of our Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports. It helps us focus on teaching, recognizing, and reinforcing positive behaviors. We recently rewarded our scholars with a trip to the movies! Check out all the fun we had!

Don't Miss This Month's Parent University! Thurs. Feb. 6th 4pm-6pm

This month we will share reading strategies to help support scholars at home. We will also cover assessment updates. Join us!

Hellooo February! Save the Dates

Make sure to mark your calendar with these special HIAT events.

February 5th is World Read Aloud Day

February 5th is World Read Aloud Day! It is an opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading aloud and advocate for literacy as a fundamental human right that belongs to everyone. Please take a few moments to build your child's confidence by reading aloud each day.

Get the Latest and Greatest News from HIAT!

Check out this month's news from HIAT and save the date for some exciting things ahead.

HIAT Now Enrolling All Grades!

We're now enrolling all grades for the 2020-2021 school year. Space is limited. Reserve your scholar's spot today. For kindergarten visit: hiatkinder.phalenacademies.org

HIAT Now Enrolling Kindergarten!

Oh! The places they will go! HIAT is now enrolling Kindergarten. Scholars must be age 5 by Sept. 1st. Download our kinder readiness brochure today!

Join us for This Month's Parent University! Nov. 7th 4pm-6pm!

Parent Alert: HIAT Closed this Week Wednesday and Thursday for Boiler Repair. Will Resume Friday.

Due to a boiler issue resulting in the temporary loss of heat in the building, classes at HIAT are canceled and the building will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th. Classes will resume the normal early dismissal schedule on Friday, October 18th.

HIAT Scholars Explore Amish Acres Farm

HIAT scholars recently explored Amish Acres Historic Farms to learn about history architecture, farming and more.