Leading up to Veteran's Day, the 6th grade team has been incorporating patriotic lessons into their daily schedule. During advisory today, we were honored to have Independence resident and Vietnam Air Force veteran, Dan Day, come speak to the 6th grade class about his experiences! ❤️🤍💙


What a beautiful day for Sounds of the Season! The performance featured the music and drill of the 2024 IHS Marching Independence Bands. #iPride




📚 Did You Know? 🧮
IMS is on a mission to revolutionize math education in our district!
• We've kicked off a series of pathway meetings to enhance K-12 math programming
• Key stakeholders from IPS, including IPS Principal Mr. Ebert and IMS gifted math teacher, will be involved with IMS Principal Mr. Vanek.
• Our goal: Create a cohesive math pathway from elementary through high school
• We're continuing to align curriculum and offerings across all grade levels
At Independence Local Schools, we're adding up to success in math education!
#MathPathway #K12Education #IMSInnovates

Hope you've all had a great weekend! Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update: https://conta.cc/4hnQaEe

Grateful to spend the morning with our 6th graders and their families for this All-Pro Parent Breakfast! 💙💛




8th graders had the opportunity to visit the Independence Historical Society today! Some may have chosen to stay longer than others... 🤣










Last night, IMS student athletes and their families gathered together to celebrate the end of the season with an IMS Fall Sports Banquet! It was a night where our middle school cheer 📣, cross country 🏃♀️🏃♂️, football 🏈, and volleyball 🏐 coaches took some time to recognize just what makes our student athletes so special.
Thank you to all our amazing coaches, athletes, and families for making this year's Fall sports season such a memorable one! 💙💛










Eighth grade Web leaders joined the fifth graders for recess today! They played gaga ball, tether ball, volleyball, and kickball! 💙💛




📚 Did you know? School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school! This National School Bus Safety Week, let's appreciate our bus drivers. 👏 #ThankABusDriver


Hope you've all had a great weekend! Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/4fbBWEx

Mrs. Whitacre's 7th Grade FCS students planned a lab to decorate cookies for a contest today! 🍪 Every group was assigned a different spooky theme 🎃👻🦇🧙♀️ The students were so creative with their decorations and had so much fun! 💙💛





Today IMS was honored to host author and engineer Rebecca Barone! 💙💛 Our 5th and 6th graders participated in an assembly, Q&A session, and autograph signing ✍️ this morning. Students enjoyed hearing about how she was able to combine her background in math and science with her love of reading 📚 to form the basis of her successful career as an author!






Yesterday, aspiring scientists in the Independence Junior Biology Society attended a fall hike at the Land Lab 🍁 🐸🐞🐾 Students took time to observe the ways the woodland organisms prepare for winter, as well as spent individual time exploring!






🚲 Did You Know? Bike Safety Edition! 🚲
📚 This week at Independence Middle School:
👮♀️ Officer Collise taught us about bike laws and safety!
🏫 All grade levels participated
🤝 We're grateful for our partnership with the Independence Police Dept.!
🚴♂️ Stay safe and have fun cycling! 🚴♀️


Just a reminder! We are conducting our mandatory bus evacuation drills Thursday morning. Be sure your student dresses for the weather! Thank you!

Hope you've all had a great weekend! Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/4eSc5B3

In honor of the Guardians moving on to the ALCS, IMS will be having a special spirit day tomorrow! Show your support by wearing your Guardians gear or red, white and blue! ❤️🤍💙

🎵On the road again 🎶
This year's 8th graders are officially on their way to Washington DC!! Wishing you all safe travels and great memories along the way! 💙💛









It's National Principals Month! Our principals at Independence Local Schools are simply the best! Thank you for your incredible leadership and for always putting students first! 🎉

Reminder: blue & gold spirit day tomorrow in honor of Homecoming weekend!! 💙💛
Here's a look at what's on the horizon from this week's IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/4gQvnZu

