Independence Local Schools

Congrats to Tatiana Randjelovic who placed 7th overall at the JustWrite tournament. She is one of the best and most decorated writers on the IHS D2 competitive writing team! Also, congrats to Penny McGurr for winning a Director's Choice Award. Only six writers in the state earned this honor. Her story, "Two Birds, One Stone," will be published in the anthology, "A Collection of Voices." She is a published writer, and she is only a freshman!

Good luck to our IHS JustWrite teams as they compete in the state tournament at Ashland University today!

Advanced Placement Testing went well at IHS! There were 148 exams being administered. Of the 40 AP offerings that are available to students, our students have an opportunity to test or submit portfolios (Art) in 15 of them. For a school our size, this is a tremendous amount of variety and opportunity for our students. Having 148 tests administered speaks to our students' willingness to challenge themselves academically and prepare for their next steps in their future. Together, we are “Designing Valuable Experiences and Work!” #CultivatingALegacyOfExcellence

The first week of May, IHS had a Kiwanis and club advisor meeting. This meeting connected our local Kiwanis Club with our IHS Key Club and other service-based clubs. Having this connection will provide our school community to help the greater Independence community. While our clubs offer a lot to many organizations, being able to first focus on the City of Independence will be impactful for our community. Additionally, having our service clubs on the same page will allow for us to be targeted and strategic in our volunteering and fundraising, as our kids are spread thin to begin with. Together, we are “Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Community Environment!” #CultivatingALegacyOfExcellence

Thank you City of Independence for partnering with our schools to remind everyone about E-bike safety. You can read more in the Mayor's Weekly Update today. https://files.constantcontact.com/a89d8b4d001/5366bd61-35ba-4adb-afb8-918abb0baf9b.pdf

Swinging into the weekend for #ThrowbackThursday 🏌️⛳️ #IHSGolf #HoleInOne

Notice: Temporary Change to Bus 7 Morning Pickup Time - Starting Wed. May 14th Due to ongoing construction on Valley Woods and Pleasantwood, and the implementation of one-way traffic, Bus 7 will be arriving five minutes earlier than usual for morning pickups. This change is expected to remain in effect for approximately 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the duration of the construction. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

What a beautiful day for a Community Expo! Come join us at Independence Middle School...going on until 1 p.m.! Demos, crafts, musics, seminars!

Due to staff shortages, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services. High school and middle school students who ride Bus 7 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual. Students on Bus 8 may experience delays of 10 to 15 minutes. Primary school students who ride Bus 7 will likely arrive home about 5 minutes later than their normal schedule, and route 8 students 10 – 20 minutes later. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Parents who prefer to pick up their children directly from school are welcome to do so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.

More than 50 exhibitors will participate in the Community EXPO on Saturday at IMS! 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. demos, crafts, musics, seminars! Check out the full schedule.

What was your favorite subject in high school? 🔬📜 #TBT #SocialStudies #Science #IndyTeachers

Our State of the Schools presentation is taking place in the IMS auditorium this evening. Thank you to the residents who are with us. A recording of the presentation will be posted on the district YouTube channel. We are "Cultivating a Legacy of Excellence!"

Due to staff shortages, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services. High school and middle school students who ride Bus 18 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual. High school and middles school students that ride bus 7 home will be home about 10 – 15 minutes later Primary school students who ride Bus 18 will likely arrive home about 10 minutes later than their normal schedule. Primary students that ride bus 7 home may be home 20 – 30 minutes later We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Parents who prefer to pick up their children directly from school are welcome to do so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.

Our IPS 4th graders were thrilled to see their artwork displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown, Cleveland this morning! There mural is hanging in the bottom floor area for thousands of visitors to see!

If you are interested in receiving babysitting services while attending the State of the Schools event this Wed, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the IMS auditorium, please fill out this form. Babysitting will be provided by members of the IHS NHS and Key Club. During the event, children will enjoy activities and a small snack! https://forms.gle/AEKKnnf1MWWn4mQd7

🍎📚 Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! We celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and challenge our students every day. Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students is truly unmatched. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 We appreciate you today and every day!

Due to staff shortages, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services. - High school and middle school students who ride Bus 7 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual. - Students on Bus 18 may experience delays of 10 to 25 minutes. - Primary school students who ride Bus 7 will likely arrive home about 5 - 10 minutes later than their normal schedule. - Routes 2 and 17 will ride bus 17 home together. Times will be delayed. Primary students that ride bus 2 and 17 might be delayed 20 – 30 minutes this afternoon. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Parents that can pick up their children directly from school are encouraged to do so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.

⚽🏀🏈🤼‍♂️ FREE Youth Sports Clinics! 📍 IMS Gym | 🗓️ Sat, May 10 | ⏰ 9 AM–NOON Calling all parents of kids ages 6–12! Join us at the 1st ever Community Expo for a fun morning of sports: 💥 9:00 – Soccer 💥 9:45 – Football 💥 10:30 – Wrestling 💥 11:15 – Basketball Hosted by the City of Independence + Local Schools ‼️ Don’t forget to register — spots fill fast! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck7rU5cVkBl30ZqKqELokUgzKenWPXHDdvH9KmI2YrJKBaWg/viewform

Long dresses, matching suits, and packed dance floors for #Prom 🪩🔊 #ThrowbackThursday #Prom07 #WindowsOnTheRiver

We celebrate our amazing principals who lead with dedication, passion, & commitment to student success. 💙 Thank you for your leadership and the positive impact you make!