Chelsey Thompson

Indianapolis Public Schools Principal. President of Elevate Performing Arts. Wife, mom, educator, musician.

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Big news! Yet another reason to #choosePENN!

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[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

IPS Boys Volleyball Champions! LET’S GOOOOOOOOOO!

#choosePENN

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

“The bottom line: Education programs focused on diversity are at risk nationwide, but there are Indianapolis teachers working to make sure every student gets an equal opportunity to shine.”

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[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

The 2025 MIRA Awards were a wonderful night for @WilliamPenn49 and @IPSSchools!

Penn was a finalist for the Talent Impact Award, and I was named the @TechPointInd Bridge Builder Award Recipient!

Humbled and grateful that our work is being seen! Keeping kids the compass!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Testified at the statehouse yesterday.

Be informed. Determine your OWN opinion. Have trouble knowing where to find resources? No shame in that! Just ask someone you trust to point towards helpful things.

Dig, find your convictions, and fight for them.

Luke warm water sucks.

[IPS @IPSSchools]

🎉 Congrats to @WilliamPenn49 being named a 2025 TechPoint Mira Award FINALIST in the Talent Impact Award category! This prestigious recognition celebrates programs that inspire STEM talent, create economic opportunities, and positively impact the future workforce.  

Winners will be announced at the Mira Gala on February 27, 2025.  #STEM #IndianaTech #TeamIPS #choosePenn

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Look for my Addy in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow! Also, throwback to my 2003 Macy’s experience with the @miamiuniversity Marching Band! My years with @miamiohMUMB as an alto sax section member and three year drum major were the heart of my collegiate experience!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Five years ago a dream was articulated. Today it was achieved. I watched BOA Grand Nats with hundreds of IPS Middle School musicians. IPS’ Rebuilding Stronger initiative is one of the most ambitious makeovers of a district to date. Thank you IPS, for putting music in our schools!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Everything about this week led me to one, very specific conclusion:

All of my problems can be solved by singing the entire OG @WICKED_Musical soundtrack incessantly.

I am not ashamed and I will not stop.

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

24 years since this couple started “going out.” Love beating the odds with you, Branden Thompson.

[William Penn Middle School 49 @WilliamPenn49]

There’s so very much to be excited about at Penn! Check out our great progress in band and orchestra, our scholars in Medical Detectives diagnosing their first patients, some aesthetic upgrades starting around the building, and hanging with Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson!

[Chelsey Thompson @PennPrincipalT]

Students in Mrs. Raisor’s PLTW Design & Modeling class planned out their design for a foot orthosis by deciding what materials to use and exactly what their design should be! Each member of the group had a specific job for the planning process!

#STEMatPENN #choosePENN

[Chelsey Thompson @PennPrincipalT]

Getting pumped for fall sports! #choosePENN #BuildingALegacy

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

One of the best days of my life. We opened a new school, today, friends. The MVPs? My custodial team. No one will ever know how amazing these humans are. Just a week ago, tonight seemed excruciatingly out of reach. Want to donate to help me tell them thanks? Just let me know!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Follow @PennPrincipalT for the latest updates and news regarding Penn Middle School’s opening!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Had a blast cheering on @juliann_woodard at @GainbridgeFH today! As a @JCHSPANTHERS alum and former Director of Bands, loved seeing her named MVP! Best of luck, Juliann!

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Hey, friends! Please give my @PennPrincipalT journey a follow! Here we go!

[Chelsey Thompson @PennPrincipalT]

Hey, there! I’m Chelsey Thompson, proud principal of William Penn Middle School: A STEM School in Indianapolis Public Schools. Follow to come alongside my journey at Penn—as we change the game for the middle school experience in Indianapolis! Here we go!

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

@Pacers, BABY!

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HEADING TO THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS 🔥

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

There’s a new addition to the Indy public middle school landscape—William Penn Middle School: A STEM School. In addition to robust STEM curriculum…band, choir, orchestra, art, foreign language—we’ve got it all! Come visit Monday from 5-7pm; check us out! #choosePenn #myIPS

[Chelsey Thompson @IndyChelsey]

Exciting news!

I'll be returning to public education as the first Head Principal of William Penn Middle School in Indianapolis Public Schools!

Let's go, Penn!

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