More Than a New Logo: Kainos Unveils New Brand
At Kainos, our new brand is about so much more than a logo, color palette, or visual design. It is a reflection of who we are, what we value, and the kind of educational experience we are committed to creating for every child who walks through our doors.
Help Us Prepare for the School Year
As we count down to the start of another exciting year at Kainos Microschool, we're working hard to create a learning environment where every student feels known, supported, and inspired to grow.
Support Educational Choice in Indiana
Exciting things are happening for students and families across Indiana! New state and federal Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) programs are creating additional opportunities for donors to support education while receiving valuable tax benefits.
Big Things Are Happening at Kainos!
Things continue to happen behind the scenes at Kainos, and we couldn't be more excited about the progress taking place in our new home.
Sharing the Joy of Reading
We had an amazing time representing Kainos Microschool at PBS Explorer Day! One of the highlights of the event was giving away more than 800 free books to children and families throughout the day.
“I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know”: How One Indiana Founder Turned a Scrappy Microschool into Something Built to Last
When you’re a microschool founder, you’re the janitor, the teacher, the marketer, and the bookkeeper. You’re making decisions day by day just to keep the lights on. The last thing you need is one more process.
The Growth Is Real
At Kainos, we believe students thrive when they are both emotionally supported and academically challenged.
A Year Wrapped in Wonder
As this school year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on all the moments—big and small—that made it so special.
The Slime Heard Around Kainos
At the beginning of the semester, our students set their sights on a big goal: raising enough money to purchase a Gaga Ball Pit for recess.
Innovation in Action
After weeks of brainstorming, problem-solving, and experimenting, they officially launched the first iteration of their own AI chatbots.
Kainos Director on a National Stage
We are excited to share that our founder and director, Jill Haskins, has been selected to speak at the National Hybrid Schools Conference, taking place April 23–25.
Fortitude Fund Grant Winner
We are proud to announce that Jill Haskins, founder and director of Kainos Microschool, was named a Fortitude Fund Grant Winner.
Three Field Trips, One Incredible Day
Our students packed a whole lot of learning, exploration, and adventure into a single day as we embarked on three field trips in one day—and logged nearly three miles of walking along the way!
Learning Outside the Classroom... and Inside the Alpaca Barn!
Today, our older students traded their desks for a barn and spent the day volunteering at the Alpaca Owners Association National Show!
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It:” An Indiana Microschool Story
“I know how to educate children. I’m figuring out how to run a business,” Jill Haskins, director of Kainos Microschool said at a National School Choice Week event hosted by EdChoice last week.
NIIC Honors Regional Innovators and Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at Innovation@Work
The Northeast Indiana Innovation Community (NIIC) welcomed innovators, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to the Parkview Mirro Center on November 21 for Innovation@Work, its annual gathering dedicated to celebrating regional innovation, progress, and possibility.
How Microschools are challenging public education in Indiana
Offering more personalized education and less oversight, some parents in Indiana are turning to microschools – but educational experts question whether this growing trend will provide a lasting solution to public education concerns.