Indianola Informal K-8 PTO
Welcome to
Indianola Informal!
Indianola Informal!
Back-to-School Update
September 9, 2022
Updated 2022-23 School Calendar
Important Dates
August 29
First Day of School
August 30 - September 1
Kindergarten Staggered Start, 9-12am
They will only attend one morning according to their last name. Your child can ride an assigned bus to school but must be picked up in person at noon.
Last Name A-G: Tuesday, August 30th
Last Name H-M: Wednesday, August 31st
Last Name N-Z: Thursday, September 1st
September 2
Kindergarten students start full day school.
September 2
Parent Welcome Breakfast, 8:30-9:30am
Sign up here to bring food!
September 9
Ice Cream Social, 6-8pm
Want to volunteer? Sign up here!
About Indianola Informal
Indianola Informal is a K-8 public school located in Columbus, Ohio. Our school is a lottery school and part of the Columbus City Schools. We offer a unique informal program in which teachers plan integrated units using Columbus City Schools’ curriculum and children’s interests to build authentic learning experiences.
About the Friends of Indianola PTO
Friends of Indianola PTO is a volunteer organization made up of families, teachers and staff of our school. Our mission is to support the education of the children at Indianola Informal K-8 by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. Through donations and fundraising efforts, we are also able to enhance educational opportunities for our students and provide our school with support for materials and enrichment not otherwise included in the school budget.
Our Accomplishments
In 2021-2022 PTO had expenditures of just over $35,000 and brought in $55,000. This money came from various fundraisers and donations including the Virtual Carnival & Silent Auction, Read-A-Thon, Kroger Community Rewards, Box Tops for Education, Amazon Smile, Facebook Fundraisers, and other funds accumulated over the past few years. In the past the PTO has been able to provide Chromebooks for multiple grade levels, chess club for grades 2-8, OSU theater performances, drums for Elementary Music, field trips, and teacher appreciation activities, to name just a few.
Our History
Indianola Informal has a rich history dating back to 1975 with the opening of a new school dedicated to informal education. Check out the video below to learn more about the history of our school.