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Purdue university summer start program 

PPHS students who meet minimum requirements can earn Purdue college credits and experience life on campus FREE of charge. Students will take college courses with Purdue students and faculty. Enrollment for the program opens soon. Please email cbess@pphs.purdue.edu for more information or visit the Summer Start page to learn more! 

Discover stories about PPHS alums who are enrolled at Purdue University!

PPHS seeks to expand it charter school network and open a new school in Pike Township.

PPHS Seeks to Open A Charter School in Pike Township

Chalkbeat

Purdue Polytechnic High School, the growing charter school that opened its second Indianapolis campus inside Broad Ripple High school this year, hopes to open a third Indianapolis high school in August 2023, according to a letter of intent submitted to the mayor’s Office of Education Innovation (OEI). The office authorizes charter schools in Indianapolis that are approved by the Indianapolis Charter School Board.

PPHS Coaches participate in National Reality Show Competition - Wish TV-8

Local PPHS Coaches Compete in National Reality Show

Wish TV-8

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Four teachers at Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis are participating in the PBS reality show, “Make 48.”

Dept. of Ed awards employability skills grants - Inside Indiana Business

Dept. of Ed awards employability skills grants

Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Education has awarded $10 million in Employability Skills Innovation and Implementation Grant funding to nearly 60 schools throughout the state. The funding aims to help students develop in-demand employability skills to prepare them for the workforce. Read more here. 

Broad Ripple High School Open for Purdue Polytechnic Students - WRTV/ABC

Broad Ripple High School Open for Purdue Polytechnic Students

WRTV/ABC Indianapolis

From David Letterman to Professional Athletes like George Hill and Mike Woodson, Broad Ripple High School housed notable Hoosiers — and now, students attending Purdue Polytechnic High School are bringing the hallways of Broad Ripple High back to life.

It’s the first-time students are learning in this building since it closed in 2018. It’s something that shocked many people in the community at the time. Read more here. 

PPHS South Bend Holds Free Summer Camp

PPHS South Bend Holds Free Coding Camp

WNDU South Bend

The camp is free and is open to all rising 8th and 9th graders. During the camp, the youngsters will learn the basics of coding and create a dodge-style game. There are nearly infinite possibilities for customizing dodge style games, and creativity is highly encouraged by PPHS. Read more here.