Substitute teachers play a vital role in our schools! We thank you for stepping in on short notice to keep classrooms running smoothly. Your dedication allows uninterrupted learning when teachers are absent. We celebrate your service to our students!
Tomorrow's the big night! 🎭 Independence Middle School presents Xanadu Jr. on November 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the IMS auditorium.
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first Roller Disco in this 1980s glitter explosion based on the cult film and Broadway musical. Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu JR. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira (Kadence Young, 8th grade), who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny (Sam Caruso, 8th Grade), to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny her jealous sisters Melpomene (Scarlett Lewis, 6th grade) and Calliope (Cameron Bauman, 6th grade) take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Over 50 cast members in grades 5-8 bring the magical world of Xanadu JR to our stage! 🎟️ Tickets can be purchased ahead of time here: https://independence.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3
Miss Hannah's 7th grade art class is finishing up the first trimester with 2 point perspective cityscapes. They are doing a great job!!! Look for all of their artwork to be showcased in their final project slideshow presentations to be presented at home this weekend.
Our 2023 canned food drive is off to a great start, let's keep the ball rolling!
Bring your donations of canned food, non perishable foods, paper products and toiletries to the IMS lobby now through November 17th. Cash and checks are welcome too -- $1 = 2 cans 🥫
The homeroom at each grade level that brings in the most to support the Independence Yuletide Hunger Network will receive cider and donuts 🍩 Let's join together, help those in need, and can hunger!!
Sharing is caring!!! 7th graders in Mrs. Whitacre's FCS class designed and made their own charcuterie boards 😋 Yummy!
🍎 Celebrating Ohio's incredible educators during Public Education Appreciation Week! 📚 Thank you, Independence teachers & staff for lighting up young minds and shaping the future. Your dedication makes a positive impact every day! 🌟 #OhioEducation #Gratitude #iPride 🎉”
Another example of a great partnership our schools have with the City of Independence! Our students from Jr. Bio Society planted an oak tree at Liberty Playground. #iPride
Hope you've all had a nice weekend! Here's a look at the week ahead from the IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/3scqYfa
IMS Family - Our annual canned food drive starts Monday! Bring your cans to the lobby each morning and check in with Mrs. Koussa. Let’s CAN hunger!
This Veterans Day, we honor the courageous men & women who have served our country in the armed forces. Their sacrifice and bravery have protected the freedoms we cherish. We are grateful to all the veterans in our Indy family - staff, students, parents, and community members.
IMS had the honor of welcoming local veterans this morning to commemorate Veteran's Day (11/11). We would like to thank all of the veteran speakers, student and faculty presenters, band and vocal performers from IMS and IHS, and our entire IMS community for making today's program so memorable ❤️🤍💙 We encourage you to thank the veterans in your lives - today, tomorrow, and every day!! 🇺🇸
Don't forget to show your red ❤️ white 🤍 and blue 💙 spirit tomorrow as we celebrate Veteran's Day 🇺🇸
Independence Middle School presents Xanadu Jr. on November 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the IMS auditorium.
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first Roller Disco in this 1980s glitter explosion based on the cult film and Broadway musical. Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu JR. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira (Kadence Young, 8th grade), who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny (Sam Caruso, 8th Grade), to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny her jealous sisters Melpomene (Scarlett Lewis, 6th grade) and Calliope (Cameron Bauman, 6th grade) take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Over 50 cast members in grades 5-8 bring the magical world of Xanadu JR to our stage!
Buy tickets here: https://independence.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3
Today, our IHS JustWrite members are preparing for their 12/16 tournament & our IMS Power of the Pen members are preparing for their February tournament! #iPride
In honor of Veteran's Day, IMS will start the school day on Friday with a very special assembly. Looking forward to seeing the students in their red, white, and blue to commemorate the occasion with some of our local veterans! ❤️🤍💙
The 6th graders presented their Day of the Dead altars they constructed virtually today in Mrs. Corrigan's Spanish class! After learning how Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico on Nov. 1 & 2 and the various items that are commonly placed on “ofrendas” (altars) for remembrance, students used their own research, tech savvy skills, and much creativity to construct their own for a deceased person. A job well done!! 👏👏👏
Hope you've all had a nice weekend! Here's a look at the week ahead from the IMS News Update:
https://conta.cc/47a8BGp
Our 5th graders enjoyed spending some time in the great outdoors this morning 🍁 Their field trip to the Brecksville Nature Center helped reinforce the lessons they're learning in Mrs. Renton's science class! 💙💛
Happy Halloween from IMS! 🎃👻
Middle schoolers are loving Barbies and Ken!
