If you are interested in receiving babysitting services while attending the State of the Schools event on 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
Our 6th grade students shined bright last night during their Student-Led Conferences! They confidently shared their Quarter 1 accomplishments, goals, and growth with their families-showcasing just how much they’ve learned and achieved so far this year.
A huge thank you to our incredible 6th grade team for preparing students so thoughtfully and giving families such a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their learners’ success!
Our Spanish classes celebrated *Día de los Muertos* in a colorful and meaningful way! Students painted candy skulls, learned about the importance of honoring loved ones through an *ofrenda*, and sampled some delicious traditional treats. What a fun and thoughtful way to explore culture, art, and tradition!
We are honored to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. The IMS and IHS Veterans Day Program will take place on Monday, November 10 at 8:20 AM in the Independence High School Auditorium. The event will feature a guest speaker, special words from our students, and performances by our IMS Band and Choir. We warmly invite all veterans to join us for this meaningful celebration. Thank you for your service and sacrifice -we are deeply grateful.
Hungry for a good cause? Head to Layne’s Chicken in Parma today and support Independence Middle School Student Council!
From 10:30 AM to close, 15% of your order will go right back to IMS -just mention “IMS StuCo” or show this flyer when ordering.
✅ Dine-In or Drive-Thru orders count
🚫 Online orders do not apply
Let’s fill Layne’s with Blue Devil pride and enjoy some amazing chicken while giving back to our school!
📍 1350 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44134
Mark your calendars! This is a show you won't want to miss!
This week, our 8th graders became paleontologists in the making! Students explored the different types of fossils and how they are formed, then had the chance to excavate their own fossils and use them to model rock strata. It was a hands-on learning experience full of discovery and fun!
👑🍎 Mirror, mirror on the wall…who has the fairest Central Office team of all? Our Independence Schools Central Office staff brought fairy-tale fun to Halloween as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs! 🎃✨ Their teamwork & spirit make every day a happily ever after! 💙💛
Day of the Ages was a huge success! From babies to grandparents, our Blue Devils showed up with amazing spirit and creativity. Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow in their Halloween costumes-it’s going to be spooktacular! 👻
💗 On Wednesdays, we wear pink! 💗
Today our students proudly showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink throughout the building. It was amazing to see our halls filled with color, compassion, and community spirit.
Thank you to everyone who joined in to raise awareness and show that IMS stands together for a great cause!
Our halls were full of creativity today with the most outrageous, colorful, and crazy hats you can imagine! Tomorrow, we keep the spirit going-wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness and show your Blue Devil heart for a great cause! 💕
Huge shout out and thank you to Mr. Scarcella for coming to speak to 6th graders during advisory on his experience as a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps and what it means to be a veteran. Thank you 🇺🇸 The 6th graders are taking part in the Wounded Warrior program to honor and serve vets as we approach Veterans Day.
🏆 Fall Sports Banquet Highlights 🏆
What an amazing evening celebrating our student-athletes! A huge thank-you to our incredible coaches, supportive parents, and hardworking athletes for an outstanding fall season filled with teamwork, growth, and great accomplishments. We are so proud of all you achieved-on and off the field! 💙💛
Pajama Day was pure cozy fun at IMS! Students and staff showed up ready to learn in their comfiest PJs. From fuzzy slippers to festive flannels, it was the perfect mix of comfort and school spirit.
Tomorrow, we turn up the fun with Wacky Hat Day! Get creative, go bold, and show off those wild and wonderful hats, Blue Devils! 💙💛
🎃👻 What a spooktacular time at our Halloween Mixer! Students showed off their creativity in the costume contest, danced to great songs, and enjoyed plenty of spooky snacks and games! 🕸️🧁 A big thank you to everyone who helped make this frightfully fun night a success- PTO, parents, staff, and WEB leaders! 💙💛
🍁🔥 What a day! Our Fall Fest was a huge success -students enjoyed delicious food, a cozy bonfire, dancing, and fun games! A big thank you to our PTO and staff for making this evening such a memorable way to celebrate the season together. 💙💛
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring a wonderful 6th Grade Breakfast Bonds event!💙 Our students and families enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, and plenty of smiles to start the day. We’re so grateful for the continued support that helps make these special moments possible.
Our 8th graders took their creativity to the next level with their Historical Pumpkin Project! From Abe Lincoln to Apollo 11, WWII, the Salem Witch Trials, and so many more-each pumpkin told a story from the past in a fun, artistic way.
We’re so proud of their hard work, imagination, and the way they brought history to life-one pumpkin at a time. 🎃
🎃 Our seventh graders got into the Halloween spirit with a spooky cookie decorating competition — and the monsters took the win!
We’re proud to share this video recap of the first quarter at Independence Middle School! From academics and the arts to teamwork and community service, our students embraced every opportunity to grow and shine. Enjoy this look back at all they’ve achieved so far! 💙💛
Where we belong!
Where we build culture!
Where we play!
Where we learn and succeed!
Where we explore!
Where we are proud!
https://youtu.be/nvXTt_IiCU0?si=ik_9sB_CCI5lkAh6
Where we belong!
Where we build culture!
Where we play!
Where we learn and succeed!
Where we explore!
Where we are proud!
https://youtu.be/nvXTt_IiCU0?si=ik_9sB_CCI5lkAh6
