The Cantharus Optimus trophy has officially arrived at Ivywood! We are so excited to proudly display the Cantharus Optimus trophy at Ivywood this year.
In addition to honor, glory, and the Cantharus Optimus trophy, Ivywood was the recipient of a $2,000 prize that has been used for curriculum and classical art. The classical art pieces are now hung on the walls throughout Ivywood. Thank you to all of the students who submitted their completed challenges to the BCSI office, especially in light of the transition to remote learning.
Congratulations to Ms. Kooiker and the whole Ivywood community, for the honor of winning this year’s Barney Charter School Initiative Scholars’ Cup.


Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school academy that will educate students using the virtues-based, content-rich, classical education tradition.
Parents may start dropping students off at 7:50 am. Doors open at 8:00 am, and there are three drop off options:
Option 1: Drop off at 7:50, a staff member will supervise students outside of the building until the door open.
Option 2: Park and walk to the entrance from 8:00 - 8:10. Parents may escort their children to the front or side doors.
Option 3: Utilize the car loop from 7:50 - 8:09
Ivywood utilizes a staggered dismissal. All parents must park and enter through the main entrance. All designated pick-up people must present their ICA identification barcode which will be scanned by an ICA employee prior to gaining entrance to the building. Students are dismissed directly from classrooms.