FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 11, 2025

Contact: Dana Altemeyer, Ed.D. on behalf of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference

Director of Communications, MSD of Lawrence Township

Phone: (317) 423-8375

Email: danaaltemeyer@msdlt.k12.in.us

INDIANAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) announced today that Carmel High School and Center Grove High School have formally requested to rejoin the conference beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

The MIC was formed in 1996-97 to provide a model for interscholastic excellence across academics, athletics, fine arts, and leadership. Over nearly three decades, member schools have maintained that standard, including the most recent several academic school years when MIC schools earned seven state titles while competing with only six high schools; Ben Davis, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, North Central, Pike, and Warren Central.

In a statement, Carmel administrators said, “Together, we can share expertise, expand leadership opportunities for students and staff, and build collaborative initiatives that benefit every community.” Center Grove administration added, “We believe in the power of a conference that reflects and uplifts the full range of student experiences—academic excellence, the arts, and collaboration among member schools.”

Following discussions throughout the 2024-25 school year, the current MIC members and the two returning schools reached an agreement to move forward together. The conference will again include eight high schools.

“The MIC has always been defined by strong competition and shared expectations,” the principals said in a joint statement. “This decision positions the conference to move forward with clarity and purpose as we enter our 30th year.”

Warren Central High School Athletics

Carmel and Center Grove to Rejoin Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference in 2026-27