Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (Indy Met) is a free public school offering a high school education to students in grades 9-12 that is operated by Goodwill Education Initiatives. It is a best-fit school for students experiencing circumstances that may present a barrier to education and places an emphasis on ensuring students enroll in college or enter into a career that offers a living wage post-graduation. The school recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Indy Met Graduate Earns Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 13, 2024 2:15:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, McClelland Scholarship, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
Goodwill and Lilly Team up for a Successful Day of Service
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 8, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Retail, Lilly Global Day of Service, eCommerce
Every year, thousands of Lilly employees volunteer at community-centered organizations worldwide for Lilly Global Day of Service. This year, the global pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Indianapolis, had over 500 employees volunteer at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.
An Indy Met Student’s Continuous Improvement
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 17, 2024 3:30:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a free public school offering a high school education to students in grades 9-12. Indy Met is a best-fit school for teens experiencing circumstances that may present barriers to achieving an education, with an emphasis on ensuring students have a college or career pathway after graduation. The school’s model motivated Bruce Odom to pursue a postsecondary education and become a lifelong learner.
First Generation Graduate Plans for the Future
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 12, 2024 5:05:36 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
2024 Goodwill Educators of the Year
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 3, 2024 11:45:00 AM / by Riley McCarthy posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Leadership Spotlight, Goodwill Education, Non Profit Leadership
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana proudly presents its 2024 Educators of the Year!
Celebrating Leadership in Education: Spotlight on Halle Shine
[fa icon="calendar'] May 30, 2024 11:30:00 AM / by Halle Shine posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Educator Appreciation Month
May is National Educator Appreciation Month and to celebrate, we are shining a spotlight on some of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s many wonderful teachers and educators. Meet Halle Shine - a math teacher and leader at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Prior to working at Indy Met, Halle was a special education teacher with Teach for America, an Americorp graduate and a math tutor. Halle is a graduate of Indiana University where she majored in Public Affairs and Environmental Management.
Empowering Women Through Leadership at Indy Met
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 8, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Leadership Spotlight, Goodwill Education, DEI
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is excited to continue highlighting women leaders contributing to our mission across the organization! Sofia Shine is the manager of operations at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, a best-fit school for students experiencing circumstances that may present a barrier to education. She considers Women’s History Month the perfect time to empower women.
Indy Met Graduate Finds Success in Information Technology
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 29, 2023 2:20:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, COVID-19, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
J’Shon Zeigler enrolled at Indianapolis Met High School, Goodwill’s high school for traditional-age students, his sophomore year.
Indy Met Celebrates 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 27, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Education, National Hispanic Heritage Month, DEI
Indianapolis Met High School, Goodwill’s traditional school for students in grades 9-12, recently celebrated Latin cultures by hosting an engaging and educational student assembly in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Indy Met Graduate Prepares for College
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 18, 2023 4:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Education
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a best-fit school designed to support students experiencing barriers to education, such as homelessness, pregnancy or parenting, involvement in the criminal justice or foster care systems, or are identified for special education.