Please click on the following link for information regarding next year's 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip.

Here are the supply lists for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

This is just a reminder that if you have not filled out this year's emergency medical form for your child/children yet, please do so as soon as possible. This can be completed at independence.esvportal.com  We are hoping to have all forms submitted by September 30th.  If you have any questions regarding this, please call or email Mrs. Wise at (216) 642-5865 x1301 or [email protected]  When filling out the form online, please make sure that it is for the 2021-2022 school year.  Thank you!

Here are the medical forms to use if your child has any allergies, prescriptions, asthma, etc..

August 17 - PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.

August 19 - 5th Grade Student Orientation

August 25 - 1st Day of School

September 3 - IMS Night/Fundraiser at High School Varsity Football Game

September 7-10 - Spirit Week

DISTRICT PROCEDURES: 

1. Parents should submit a written request to the building principal two weeks in advance of the scheduled vacation and indicate the time period involved. Please click here for the "planned absence form." 

2. The building principal is authorized to approve vacation requests under the following provisions: 

   a. Vacation days should not exceed five (5) school days. These absences will count in the total accumulated as stated in the  Board Policy on Excessive Absences. 

   b. Arrangements with teachers to obtain classroom assignments will be made by parents in grades K-4 (grades 5-12, see reverse side). 

   c. All missed assignments are the student's responsibility. One make-up day for each day of absence shall be approved (Ex: 2 days for 2 days missed).