April 18, 2024 | NEWS | Current

Appeals court ruled Carmel Clay Schools did not violate Dollar Law. The appeal process itself served a valuable purpose in Valor’s pursuit of Orchard Park. Valor will continue to pursue Orchard Park under a new version of the law, effective July 1, 2024.

March 30, 2023 | NEWS | The Reporter

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October 5, 2022 | NEWS | The Reporter

October 3, 2022 | UPDATE

Valor Classical Academy reached another significant milestone on October 3, 2022, when the school’s charter proposal received unanimous approval from the authorizing board of Grace Schools Charter Authority, LLC.

The charter school rallied support at its local public hearing held in the Carmel Clay school district in September where residents of Carmel, Indianapolis, and cities throughout Hamilton County voiced their passion for school choice and Valor's time-tested curriculum.

Valor Classical Academy will become Hamilton County’s first tuition-free, K-12, classical charter school. The school will provide a civic-centered education rooted in American heritage and focused on character and virtue. Students will be taught to love learning and to develop good habits and character through the study of content-rich materials and enduring methods.

Valor is pursuing the former Orchard Park Elementary under Indiana’s “Dollar Law” for charter schools. In an effort to continue the appropriate educational use of the Orchard Park building, the charter school petitioned the Court for a ruling on this law. The Court is expected to render its decision before December 31, 2022.

Valor Classical Academy will be hosting a school information night on October 27, 2022, at 6:30pm at the Hensel Government Center in Carmel.

In preparation for welcoming K-6 students for the Fall of 2023, Valor is seeking volunteers and enrollment interest. Sign up at valorclassicalacademy.org and follow Valor on Facebook. For more information about Valor’s exciting upcoming events, please visit Valor’s Events page.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 | NEWS | Wish TV, CURRENT, WTHR, INDY STAR

PUBLIC HEARING COVERAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 | NEWS | Grace Schools Charter Authority

Notice of Public Hearing

A Public Hearing for the opening of Valor Classical Academy in Hamilton County has been set for Wednesday, September 21, 6pm at Holiday Inn, 251 Pennsylvania Parkway, Carmel, IN 46280.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 | NEWS | Wish TV

Carmel Clay Schools wants people to weigh in on charter school proposal.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 | NEWS | Current

Public hearing on proposed Valor charter school set for Sept. 21.

AUGUST 2022 | NEWS | ANNOUNCEMENT

Valor Receives New Status as a Nonprofit Organization

It’s official! Valor Classical Academy has been granted 501c3 nonprofit status and is recognized as a charitable organization by the IRS. All contributions to the school are tax-deductible! Join our newsletter to get the news delivered to your mailbox at the beginning of each month!

JULY 22, 2022 | NEWS | ANNOUNCEMENT

Valor Submits Charter Proposal to State Authorizer

Valor Classical Academy submitted their charter proposal to Grace Schools Charter Authority LLC for a 75-day review period. The board expects a decision by early October. As part of the review, public hearings will be held locally. Notice of meetings are posted here. View Valor’s charter here.

APRIL 12, 2022 | NEWS | INDY STAR

Valor Classical Academy sues Carmel Clay Schools over use of Orchard Park Elementary

MARCH 21, 2022 | NEWS | HAMILTON COUNTY REPORTER

New Public Charter School Coming to Hamilton County

Hillsdale College of Michigan has agreed to partner with Valor Classical Academy to establish a tuition-free public charter school in Hamilton County. Valor was selected by Hillsdale from a large group of nationwide applicants who exhibited the ability to found and operate a charter school.

MARCH 30, 2022 | NEWS | CURRENT

Proposed charter school, CCS at odds over availability of Orchard Park campus

According to state law, public school districts must make vacant school buildings available to charter schools to purchase or lease for $1 before selling or disposing of the building. The law states that districts must alert the Indiana Dept. of Education of plans to vacate a building within 10 days of the decision being made. The CCS school board voted on June 25, 2018, to close Orchard Park at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. CCS, however, hasn’t notified IDOE.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 | NEWS | ANNOUNCEMENT

Indiana Classical Schools Corporation submits application with the IRS requesting 501C3 nonprofit status.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 | NEWS | ANNOUNCEMENT

Indiana Classical Schools Corporation D/B/A Valor Classical Academy incorporates as a nonprofit business in the state of Indiana.