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🤫 The Secret Is Out... Excellence Lives Here! 🐆💙💛

The wait is over! We can't wait to welcome our amazing Cheetahs and their families for Meet the Teacher! Get ready for a year of learning, growing, and achieving greatness together.
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Meet the Teacher
🎉🍎 Welcome to Our Future Educators! 🍎🎉

We're excited to welcome Ms. Murry and Ms. Downing, our 3rd Grade Student Teachers from the University of South Alabama, to the Indian Springs family! 💙❤️

We are thrilled to partner with the next generation of educators as they learn, grow, and make a positive impact in our classrooms. We know our students will enjoy learning alongside these talented future teachers.

Please join us in giving Ms. Murry and Ms. Downing a warm Cheetah welcome! 🐆✨

#WelcomeToTheTeam #FutureEducators #UniversityOfSouthAlabama #StudentTeachers #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride 🍎📚
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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🎉🍎 NEW TEAM MEMBERS LOADING... 🚀

We're excited to welcome another outstanding educator to the Indian Springs family!

💙 Please help us welcome Mr. Cochran, our new 5th Grade Teacher! 💙

Mr. Cochran joins our team with a passion for helping students learn, grow, and succeed. We are excited for the knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication he brings to our school community, and we can't wait to see the positive impact he'll make in the classroom.

Welcome to the Cheetah Family, Mr. Cochran! 🐆❤️

#WelcomeToTheTeam #NewTeamMember #FifthGrade #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride #BackToSchool 🎉📚
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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🎉🍎 NEW TEAM MEMBERS LOADING... 🚀

The countdown to an amazing school year is officially on, and we're excited to welcome a fantastic new member to our school family!

💙 Please help us give a warm Indian Springs welcome to our new Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Stechmann! 💙

With 16 years of experience in education, Mrs. Stechmann brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to helping every student reach their fullest potential. We are thrilled to have her join our team and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make on our students and school community!

Welcome to the Cheetah Family, Mrs. Stechmann! 🐆❤️

#WelcomeToTheTeam #NewTeamMember #SpecialEducation #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride #BackToSchool 🎉📚

23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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💙✨ Meet Our Amazing Kindergarten Team! ✨💙

🍎 Mrs. Dukes
Mrs. Dukes creates a warm, nurturing classroom where young learners feel loved, supported, and excited to begin their educational journey.

🌟 Ms. Bell
Ms. Bell is passionate about helping students build a strong foundation through engaging lessons, creativity, and meaningful relationships that inspire a love of learning.

📚 Mrs. Byrd
Mrs. Byrd is dedicated to helping every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Her caring heart and commitment to student success make her classroom a place where every child can thrive.

We are grateful for these incredible educators and the positive impact they make on our students every day! ❤️💙

#MeetOurTeam #Kindergarten #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride 🐆 #BackToSchool
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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💙✨ Meet More of Our Amazing Team! ✨💙

🏃 Coach Whitfield – Physical Education
Coach Whitfield is committed to helping students build healthy habits, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship. Through fun, engaging activities, students learn the importance of staying active while developing skills that last a lifetime.

🍎 Mrs. Green – 3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Green is passionate about creating a positive and engaging classroom where every student is encouraged to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential. Her dedication and enthusiasm make learning an exciting adventure every day!

❤️💙 #EveryActionEveryInteractionEveryDay #ExcellenceInEveryWayEveryDay #MeetOurTeam #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride 🐆 #BackToSchool
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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💙✨ Meet More of Our Amazing Team! ✨💙

🍎 3rd Grade Teacher: Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Baker is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. Through engaging instruction and meaningful relationships, she helps her students grow academically and personally each day.

📚 4th Grade Teacher: Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Williams is passionate about preparing students for success by creating a classroom where learning is engaging, expectations are high, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Together, they make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, one lesson at a time! ❤️💙


#EveryActionEveryInteractionEveryDay #ExcellenceInEveryWayEveryDay #MeetOurTeam #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride 🐆 #BackToSchool #ThirdGrade #FourthGrade
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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💙✨ Meet More of Our Amazing Team! ✨💙

🌟 Special Education Teacher: Mrs. Irby
Mrs. Irby is dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential. Through patience, compassion, and individualized support, she creates an inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to grow, succeed, and shine.

🍎 2nd Grade Teacher: Mrs. Alexander
Mrs. Alexander is passionate about inspiring young learners through engaging lessons and meaningful relationships. She creates a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn each day.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the incredible educators who make our school such a special place!


❤️💙 #EveryActionEveryInteractionEveryDay #ExcellenceInEveryWayEveryDay #MeetOurTeam #SchoolFamily #BackToSchool #IndianSpringsElementary #CheetahPride 🐆
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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💙❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You! ❤️💙

A sincere thank you to the Housing Authority of the City of Prichard for your generous donation of school supplies and jackets for our students.

Your kindness and commitment to supporting our students will make a meaningful difference as they begin the new school year.

Pictured is our amazing Assistant Principal, Ms. Fields, alongside members of the Housing Authority of the City of Prichard as they help make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Housing authority members
📖 **Reading Coach: Mrs. Austin**
Mrs. Austin is dedicated to helping every student become a confident, successful reader. Through her support of teachers, encouragement of students, and passion for literacy, she inspires a love of reading and lifelong learning throughout our school.

🌟 **Title I Facilitator: Mrs. V. Smith**
Mrs. V. Smith works tirelessly to support our students, families, and staff by ensuring they have the resources and opportunities needed for academic success. Her commitment to building strong partnerships and promoting student achievement makes a lasting impact on our school community.

Over the next several days, we’ll continue introducing the rest of our amazing leadership team, faculty, and staff. We can’t wait for you to get to know the incredible people who make our school a special place to learn and grow!

Here’s to an amazing school year filled with learning, leadership, and success! ❤️💙
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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🍎 Principal: Mr. Branch
Mr. Branch leads our school with vision, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. His dedication to student achievement and staff success helps create a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive.

📚 Assistant Principal: Ms. Fields
Ms. Fields is committed to supporting our students, staff, and families while fostering a safe, welcoming, and engaging school community. Her passion for education and student success is evident in all she does.

Over the next several days, we'll continue introducing the rest of our amazing leadership team, faculty, and staff. We can't wait for you to get to know the incredible people who make our school a special place to learn and grow!

2026–2027 Theme:
⭐ Every Action. Every Interaction. Every Day. Excellence in Every Way, Every Day. ⭐

Here's to an amazing school year filled with learning, leadership, and success! ❤️💙

#EveryActionEveryInteractionEveryDay #ExcellenceInEveryWayEveryDay #LeadershipTeam #SchoolFamily #BackToSchool #20262027
23 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
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Indian Springs Elementary would like to thank our PTA and @FirstWatch for sponsoring a Welcome Back breakfast for our faculty and staff. What a delicious way to kick off the school year!
25 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Teachers posing in front of Welcome Back banner
26 days ago, Indian Springs Elementary School

Meet the Teacher is scheduled August 6th, 2026 from 12:00 12:30.

Clear backpacks will be available for $20 each.

about 1 month ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Meet the Teacher: August 6, 2026 from 12:00-3:30
Clear book bag with Secret Scientist logo: A grinning cartoon character, sporting glasses and a hat bearing the Indian Springs ES logo.

On site Registration is open this week.

about 1 month ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
On site Registration: July 22 or July 23 for grade 1-5, 8:00-11:00 (Last names a-m) or 12:00-3:00 (Last names N-Z). Kindergarten on July 28, 8:00-11:00 (Last names a-m) or 12:00-3:00 (Last names N-Z). Two proofs of residence, birth certificate and guardian ID required.
Save the date! Meet the Teacher is scheduled August 6 from 12:00-3:30.
about 2 months ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Meet your Teacher August 6th from 12:00-3:30.  Purchase Backpacks and SWAG, Find Correct Bus Routes, Get Car line Tags, Pay Fees ($5 per student). Students complete registration prior to the event. Call 251-221-1436 for more information.

On site Registration dates.

Clear backpacks will be available for $20 each.

about 2 months ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
On site Registration: July 22 or July 23 for grade 1-5, 8:00-11:00 (Last names a-m) or 12:00-3:00 (Last names N-Z). Kindergarten on July 28, 8:00-11:00 (Last names a-m) or 12:00-3:00 (Last names N-Z). Two proofs of residence, birth certificate and guardian ID required.
Clear book bag with Secret Scientist logo: A grinning cartoon character, sporting glasses and a hat bearing the Indian Springs ES logo.

Indian Springs spirit apparel has gone online! Order at indiansprings.calagazapparel.com, June 9-July 8.

about 2 months ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Spirit apparel pre-order, June 9-July 8. Indiansprings.calagazapparel.com
LAST WEEK! Indian Springs spirit apparel has gone online! Order at https://indiansprings.calagazapparel.com/, June 9-July 8.
2 months ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
Spirit apparel pre-order, June 9-July 8. Indiansprings.calagazapparel.com
School Supply Lists for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note: Clear plastic backpacks are required for all students.
2 months ago, Indian Springs Elementary School
FIRST GRADE SUPPLY LIST 1- Primary Composition Journal https://a.co/d/05U86jsa 1- Handwriting Tablet 2 pks Crayola Color Pencils 4 pk 16 count Crayola crayons 2 pks of Crayola Markers  2- 3 ring school pouch (NO SCHOOL BOXES) 3 pks of 12 count Ticonderoga pencils 1 pair Fiskars Scissors 12+ glue sticks 2 Expo Black Markers (skinny) 2 yellow high lighters  2 small tubs of playdough                 Wish List: Hand soap Paper towels Clorox Wipes/Lysol wipes/Baby wipes 1 box of gallon zip lock bags Facial Tissues  Summer Reading: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault  Is Your Mama a Llama by Deborah Guarino and Steven Kellogg
2nd Grade supply list 2026 - 2027 ● 3 pks of 12 count Ticonderoga pencils ● 1 Black and White Composition Journal - prefer the one with the box at the top, writing lines below ● 4 pk 16 count Crayola crayons ● 3 pks of 12 count Ticonderoga pencils ● 1 pair Fiscal Scissors ● 8 glue sticks ● 2 Expo Black Markers (skinny) ● 2 yellow high lighters ● Folders: one each color - red, blue, yellow, green - Needs to have pockets inside ● Clorox wipes ● 3 boxes of tissue ● 3 rolls of paper towels ● Clipboard - one per student
Third Grade School Supply List  1	clear backpack 1	scissors 1       2-inch binder 1       pack of binder dividers with pockets (8 count) 1	large pencil pouch (for supplies) 1 	box of cap erasers 4	24 pack crayons  60	#2 Pencils (Ticonderoga brand) **No manual pencil sharpeners** 4	packs wide ruled reinforced notebook paper 2       folders (red and green w/prongs) 2	Elmer’s glue sticks  4	highlighters  4	thin dry erase markers 1       box of sandwich size Ziploc bags 2 	boxes of Kleenex  2 	paper towels  2 	antibacterial hand soaps 2	hand sanitizers 2	containers of Lysol wipes
2026-2027 4th grade supply list  1.	1 pack of cap erasers 2.	3 packs of No 2. wooden pencils 3.	1 pack of erasers 4.	4 packs of wide ruled notebooks 5.	1 pencil pouch 6.	1 pack of dividers 7.	1 pair of scissors 8.	1 pair of headphones 9.	1 pack of color pencils 10.	2 composition books 11.	1 white binder   12.	2 packs of wide ruled note book paper (8 in x10.5 in)
Fifth Grade Supply List 2 packs of wooden pencils (no mechanical pencils) 1 pack of cap erasers 1 pack of highlighters (colors) 1 pack of crayons or colored pencils (no markers) 1 pack of dry erase markers (4 pack/any color) 1 pencil pouch 4 black and white composition notebooks  5 packs of notebook paper (wide rule) 2 binders measuring 1 1/2 inches with clear plastic cover 1 pack of dividers (8 count) 1 pair of scissors 2 packs of lined index cards 1 set of headphones/earbuds (replace as needed) 1 clear plastic bookbag *Indian Springs will have clear back packs available for purchase during registration events.   Wish List 1 bottle each of hand soap and hand sanitizer 2 rolls of paper towels 2 boxes of Kleenex Clorox Wipes/Lysol wipes 1 can disinfectant spray 1 box of gallon zip lock bags 1 box of sandwich size zip lock bags
Kindergarten Supply List  1 – 1.5 inch black binder with clear plastic cover ½ inch binder with clear plastic cover 2 - plastic 3 hole folders with pockets (no prongs) 1 red 2 pocket 3 prong plastic folder 1 yellow 2 pocket 3 prong plastic folder I black 2 pocket 3 prong plastic folder 2 cloth heavy duty zipper pouches with 3 holes for binder rings  8 boxes of 8-count Crayola crayons 4 boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons 1 box 10-count Crayola broad line/wide tip markers 24 Glue sticks 24 Ticonderoga pencils 4 count Play-Doh 4 black Expo brand dry erase markers (thin) 1 box of gallon size ziplock bags 1 box of sandwich size ziplock bags 3 boxes of Kleenex 3 rolls of paper towels 2 pack of babywipes 1 clear plastic bookbag