12 of our 4th graders are embarking on a 3-week cosmetology immersion project, "SPA-IPS" using manikins. They'll wrap up the experience by hosting a salon & spa showcase for family & friends. Thanks @CVCCWorks & Amanda Jaronowski for these hands-on learning opportunities!
Miss Hannah's 7th grade art class is finishing up the first trimester with 2 point perspective cityscapes. They are doing a great job!!! Look for all of their artwork to be showcased in their final project slideshow presentations to be presented at home this weekend.
🍎 Celebrating Ohio's incredible educators during Public Education Appreciation Week! 📚 Thank you, Independence teachers & staff for lighting up young minds and shaping the future. Your dedication makes a positive impact every day! 🌟 #OhioEducation #Gratitude #iPride 🎉”
Another example of a great partnership our schools have with the City of Independence! Our students from Jr. Bio Society planted an oak tree at Liberty Playground. #iPride
This Veterans Day, we honor the courageous men & women who have served our country in the armed forces. Their sacrifice and bravery have protected the freedoms we cherish. We are grateful to all the veterans in our Indy family - staff, students, parents, and community members.
Superintendent Ben Hegedish recognizes two of our own veterans . . . check it out!
https://youtu.be/TJyOVhx2wSk
In Design Technology, third graders are learning to work collaboratively on a coding and robotics project. Students will create a maze with multiple turns and possible ways to get Dash (their robot) to the finish line. The challenge is to be able to program Dash to navigate one’s own original maze. This experience provides students with the opportunity to watch their virtual coding turn into tangible learning experiences.
Independence Middle School presents Xanadu Jr. on November 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the IMS auditorium.
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first Roller Disco in this 1980s glitter explosion based on the cult film and Broadway musical. Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu JR. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira (Kadence Young, 8th grade), who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny (Sam Caruso, 8th Grade), to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny her jealous sisters Melpomene (Scarlett Lewis, 6th grade) and Calliope (Cameron Bauman, 6th grade) take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Over 50 cast members in grades 5-8 bring the magical world of Xanadu JR to our stage!
Buy tickets here: https://independence.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3
The 6th graders presented their Day of the Dead altars they constructed virtually today in Spanish! After learning how Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico on Nov. 1 & 2 and the various items that are commonly placed on “ofrendas” (altars) for remembrance, students used their own research, tech savvy skills, and much creativity to construct their own for a deceased person. A job well done!!
Today, our IHS JustWrite members are preparing for their 12/16 tournament & our IMS Power of the Pen members are preparing for their February tournament! #iPride
Thank you IPS lunch staff for making lunch extra special for Halloween! Mummy wrapped hot dogs, pumpkin oranges, and vegetable fun!
Thank you IPS lunch staff for making lunch extra special for Halloween! Mummy wrapped hot dogs, pumpkin oranges, and vegetable fun!
The Halloween Parade at IPS!
Middle schoolers are loving Barbies and Ken!
Rock on IPS staff! Happy Halloween 2023 from the IPS staff!
One of our district's most amazing resources is our Outdoor Education Center and Land Lab! Superintendent Ben Hegedish visited the Land Lab today and talked with Bio Society president and vice president, Ashley and Joe, who helped highlight all the reasons why they love the Center & Land Lab. The video also features our fourth graders who visited the Land Lab and learned so much today. #iPride https://youtu.be/jEfn46GJzHc
Second graders in Mrs. Morosko's class were challenged to build a standing structure. They tested each structure stacking books on top. The one with the most books, was the winner. Students had a blast!
IMS Spirit Wear!
This sale will only be held ONCE, and features tons of NEW items & logos. Orders will be delivered in November. Remember, this is the ONLY spirit wear sale for 2023-24, so make sure to order anything you have your eye on at this sale! We can't wait to see all of our IMS families and staff members showing off their new spirit wear this year!
Here is the link: https://ims-spiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
AN UDDERLY GOOD TIME ON THE FARM!
IHS Bio. Society headed to Mantua for our annual trip to the Derthick's Corn Maze.
The maze started in 2006 and the Derthick family has welcomed the Bio. Society every year since.
Thanks for another great farm experience!
It was so heartwarming to see the halls buzzing with smiling faces as grandparents and special guests made special memories with their grandkids. 🥰The love and support you provide our students is invaluable! #iPride
