Just a reminder! In addition to following us on our website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Independence Local Schools has a mobile app to help parents, students and community members know what is happening at school from their phones. On the app, you can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents.
The Independence Local Schools app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. #IPride
So much fun at the Indy Homedays parade! What was your favorite part?!
#iPride
So much fun at the Indy Homedays parade! What was your favorite part?!
#iPride
Important Dates/Events for IMS!
August:
13: Meet the Team (fall sports)-4:00-6:00pm
15: 8th grade Math Entrance Exam
17: 5th-grade student orientation
22: Open House for Parents- 6:00-7:30pm
23: First day of classes for all staff and students
25: Blue and Gold Spirit Day
29: PTO mtg @IMS-5:30pm
Open House Schedule!
Technology and Communication
1 to 1 Device for Students:
IMS is a full 1 to 1 Google Chromebook school. Each student in grades 5-8 will receive their individual Chromebook within the first week of school. These devices will need to be taken home nightly for ALL students to be charged for the next work day.
Email Communication:
All large group communication with our IMS community will continue to use Constant Contact this year. While no product can guarantee 100% delivery of emails, Constant Contact has one of the best percentages. If you know of anyone not receiving information please have them notify me personally or visit the website listed below to ensure they are up to date on all content.
Please visit http://www.ilsk12.org/ to sign up for district communication.
Packet Pick-up is Friday, August 18 from 8:00-2:00PM for 6th - 8th graders.
*Convenience changes for schedules cannot be made at this time as we are trying to balance classes to the very best of our abilities to not overload rooms. Any major issues or errors, please contact Mrs. McClain.
5th Grade/New to the District Orientation
All fifth-grade students and new students to IMS are invited to a Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) orientation on August 17. Students will have the opportunity to meet with IMS eighth-grade students prior to school starting. Student sessions are from 9 a.m. - noon. Upon pickup, parents are permitted to bring their son/daughter's school supplies to be placed in the locker.
Youth Pickleball info!
We are so excited to welcome our new students, returning students, and staff for the 2023-24 school year. There are so many great and memorable activities planned for the entire IMS community in the weeks and months ahead. Listed below is important information to hopefully lessen the stress as the first day of school gets closer.
Please feel free to call me at 216-642-5865 ext 1300 with any questions or concerns regarding the start of the school year. We look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks and are excited about what is sure to be a successful school year for your child.
Go Blue Devils!
Jamie Vanek, Principal
jvanek@independence.k12.oh.us
Don't miss out on the latest updates from IMS! https://conta.cc/43OFrdW
Our Music Department is collecting shoes! Any shoes (infant, toddler, child or adult!) will help them reach their fundraising goal. They are happy to arrange pickup or drop off will be available at the civic center, at homedays or at the high/middle schools!
Our IMS 2023 Power of the Pen teams placing their winning plaques in the trophy case.
Congratulations, Blue Devils!
5th grade field trip to the Great Lakes Science Center was great fun! Thank you to Mrs. Renton for putting it all together.
Celebrate your Independence! As we prepare for the Class of 2023 Commencement on June 4, we present a handful of our amazing students and their greatest achievements. They are ready for their future! #iPride
https://youtube.com/shorts/xIXHkGKKWPo?feature=share
Celebrate your Independence! As we prepare for the Class of 2023 Commencement on June 4, we present a handful of our amazing students and their greatest achievements. They are ready for their future! #iPride
https://youtube.com/shorts/DfpG-LIiVXM?feature=share
IMS Junior Bio Club enjoyed nature at the Land Lab on Thursday.
IMS 6th Graders visited the Art Museum, West Side Market and Mitchell’s Ice Cream Shop… a cultural experience and some sweet treats! A special thank you to the parent chaperones who helped make the trip a great memory for the kids.
IMS 7th Graders were up and off to Michigan this morning! Everyone has been enjoying this beautiful day and wonderful experience. Great job 7th graders!
5th Graders had a great time cooking with their solar ovens! Students experimented with making different style ovens using concepts learned in science...absorption, greenhouse effect, and light converting to heat resulted in a delicious snack of hotdogs, chicken nuggets and s'mores. Special thanks to Mr. Vanek and Mrs. Basnett for supporting our educational picnic!
