Freshman Class Spiritwear Fundraiser!
Help support the Freshman class! Buy your Independence spiritwear now through Feb. 26th. Items ordered should be in about 3 weeks after the sale closes. All ordering is done online at https://rdpsports.com/product-category/independence/independence-freshman-class-sponsored-spiritwear/ Email Mrs. Luoma, sluoma@independence.k12.oh.us, if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your support!
Builders Club celebrates National Kindness Week!
Builders Club spent time this week writing every student and staff member on a heart to create our Kindness Matters mural on the cafeteria windows. This goes along with a poem about a paper heart and being kind to others. They also delivered treats to all students on Valentines Day to celebrate.
LOOK WHO PAID A VISIT TO THE LAB TODAY!
IMS Jr. Bio. Society stopped by after school to practice their microscope skills.
A big thanks to Jonathan, Anthony, Joe, Sam, & Anna for helping guide this microscopic adventure! #iPride
Military Survey.
We are in the process of creating and implementing support systems for the Military families in our community. We are interested in supporting ALL varieties of Military families, from those currently serving or deployed, to retired, both active and reserve components. If you could fill out the following survey, it would be greatly appreciated and help us gain a better idea of the kind of support our community and its service members need.
Survey Linked Here, https://forms.gle/SRFdzsWzvRMobtfg6
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Greene at mgreene@independence.k12.oh.us or by calling at 216-642-5865 x 1325
Today IPS celebrated being 100 days smarter!
Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of our students! #iPride
8th Grade Orientation Night!
Attention all IMS 8th Graders: Please join us Wednesday, February 8, at 6:30 in the High School Auditorium. We would like to welcome all members of the class of 2027!
Congratulations to IHS Senior Ella Fleming and the entire 2023 Ohio All State Choir on their most recent performance. Thank you to their conductor, Julie Yu and all the volunteer directors for a fun, worthwhile and positive music making experience with a quality product! #ipride 💙🎶💛
IPS recently collected almost $1900 for Cornerstone of Hope’s summer youth camps! Thank you IPS k-kids and advisors Mrs Roberts and Ms Sluka for helping collect for such a great cause!
Just a reminder! Calendars for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years were approved by the Board at the 1/5 meeting and can be found here.
2023-24 calendar: https://5il.co/1n7vj
2024-25 calendar: https://5il.co/1n7vk
Anyone in our community can sign up to receive district/building news emailed to them. Sign up at independence.k12.oh.us or http://www.ilsk12.org/ (Parents' emails are in our system and should be receiving emails...if not, feel free to add your email at this link.) #iPride
Congrats to the IPS students of the month, high five winners, and golden ticket winners that were recognized at the I-Pride assembly today!
Look what was yummy at IMS cafeteria today!
IHS Drama Club News. Such a FUN and informative morning! Thank you Trevor Michael Schmidt for offering to lead a Master class and Q&A with our cast of Shrek, plus a few guests from IMS too! He taught us the audition combo from Beetlejuice, which is currently touring the country and finishing up its sold out run at Playhouse Square! Thank you for sharing your experiences in theater with these students!! 💚🖤
IMS Builders Club is busy planning our spring events! Thanks to all who attended our meeting on January 18. Our next meeting dates will focus on our Kindness Campaign and will take place Jan. 30 and Feb. 13 from 2:45pm-3:30pm in Mrs. Koussa's room. We always welcome new members! If you want to help others and serve the community, our club is for you!
BIOCUBES @ THE L.L.
The Honors Biology classes placed their "Biocubes" out today.
They recorded some initial data and will continue to check their cubes monthly throughout the school year.
We will keep you in the loop throughout the process.
It’s the last day of 7th grade computer class for these students. They have been working in the WIMS newsroom throughout the quarter learning basic production skills. Next year they will have the opportunity to join WIMS where they can run our morning news production!
Asian fusion lunch day at the high school.
THE 2023 ANNUAL SHED HUNT!
During the winter months, the deer start shedding their antlers.
We always like to search the Land Lab for sheds! Although we didn't find a shed this year, we had a good time hiking with friends, followed with cocoa & cookies.
Maybe next year! :)
IHS Junior Class recently hosted a successful babysitting night at the Civic Center.
