Independence Middle School

Our seventh graders made delicious personal pizzas in Mrs. Whitacre's class this week!

7th and 8th Grade Night at IHS (Make-up Day) . . . Please note the change of date to Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. Thank you!

📣 Attention 7th & 8th Grade Families! Independence High School will host an additional Options Meeting on Monday, October 27 at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium.

During this meeting, Principal Mike Janatovich will share information about the many opportunities IHS offers — including academic pathways, graduation requirements, and programs that help every student thrive.

Parents are the intended audience, but students are also welcome to attend!

If you’re unable to make it and would like to schedule an individual meeting, please reach out to mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛

Families...Please note that the links to ProgressBook and MySchoolMenu are not working on our website. We are working to resolve with both vendors and hope to have them fixed by tomorrow. Thank you!

Our 7th graders put their culinary skills to the test in Family & Consumer Science this week by making their very own personal pizzas! From rolling dough to choosing toppings, students got a taste of teamwork, creativity, and responsibility-plus a delicious reward at the end. 🍕

Ending our DC trip with an amazing tour of Gettysburg and a delicious lunch. See you soon Indy!

Wrapping up Day 2 with some fun! After a full day of learning, our 8th graders enjoyed a well-deserved game night to unwind and connect. 💙💛

Day 2 continued! Students were able to connect their content to real life! We stopped at: -Museum of American History -The Holocaust Memorial Museum -Museum of Natural History 🇺🇸💙

Starting day 2 with a trip to Arlington Cemetery. Students had the amazing experience to talk with Veterans from WWII and Vietnam. 🇺🇸💙

8th grade DC trip day 1 part 2! Finished out the day with a night walk. 🇺🇸💙

Our Transportation Department will be practicing bus evacuations tomorrow, October 8th in the morning. Since students will be exiting through the back emergency door, please have them dressed comfortably for the activity.

Half way through day 1 of our DC trip! 8th graders are having a great time so far. 🇺🇸

Fundraiser Day at Layne’s Chicken! Skip cooking and swing by Layne’s Chicken today to support Independence Middle School! Just mention IMS at checkout (or show this post), and a portion of your purchase will go toward the school. Bring the whole family and spread the word. Thank you for supporting our kids—and thank you, Layne’s! 🙌

💙💛 Today we celebrated our Grade Gatherings and honored our Students of the Month along with our special Principal’s Award winners! It was a great reminder of what it means to be a Blue Devil-showing leadership, kindness, perseverance, and school pride each and every day. Way to go, Blue Devils-keep shining bright! #BlueDevilPride #StudentOfTheMonth #IMSStrong

Fifth Grade Breakfast Bonds! This morning, our fifth graders kicked off the school year with a heartwarming Breakfast Bonds event! Students and their families enjoyed muffins together while sharing special memories and stories. The breakfast not only celebrated the strong connections between home and school, but also gave families a chance to slow down and make meaningful memories with their children. It was a joyful way to start the day, and we are so thankful to all of the parents and caregivers who joined us.

What a day for our 7th & 8th graders at IHS! 🎉 They got a first-hand look at the academic rigor, incredible school spirit, student stories, and the dozens of extracurricular opportunities that make Independence High School shine. 💙💛 These future high school Blue Devils got a true taste of what it means to be part of IHS! Your Legacy Starts Here. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hv_z5B9ocmc

Tomorrow’s the day, 7th & 8th graders! We can’t wait to welcome you to IHS! 🎓 You’ll hear from current students about the academic rigor that challenges them to reach their potential and the dozens of clubs, teams, and activities that make IHS such an exciting place. 💙💛 We’re excited for you to see all that IHS has to offer!

Two days to go before our 7th and 8th graders get a taste of high school life during their special visitation day on Thursday! Students will explore the halls they will soon call home and get the inside scoop from our amazing teachers and administrators!

📣 Parents of 7th & 8th Graders!

Join us for the Independence High School Options Meeting to learn more about what IHS has to offer your student as they prepare for high school.

📅 Thursday, September 25
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 IHS Auditorium

We’ll cover:
✨ Academics – AP, College Credit Plus, Honors, Electives
🏅 Athletics – JV & Varsity Sports Teams
🎶 Involvement – Extracurricular Clubs & Activities
💬 Dialog – Q&A with the IHS Principal

Parents are the intended audience, but students are encouraged to attend too!

For more info, contact: mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us

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