IMS Builder’s Club end of the year ice cream party!

Congratulations and good luck to Mahika Patel , Adriana Randjelovic, Adeline Savage, and Dylan Volk, who will be traveling to Ashland University for the Power of the Pen State tournament on Friday, May 19th. Words matter.
Words influence. Words win!

Future readiness!!! Secret Service Agent Tyrrel joins middle school students at lunch and learn to share opportunities with our students! He even showed students his secret service vehicle! #ipride





Out Of Darkness Walk, Saturday, May 13.
Please join us for the Out of Darkness Walk on Saturday, May 13, from 11 -2 at IHS. We will be walking from Independence High School, around Elmwood Park, and back to IHS. There will be food, music, and activities, all to help raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. Check out our Walk page https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=9470

The IMS choir delivered an amazing performance at the district choir concert this week! A remarkable ensemble of 160 students in grades 3-12 performed in their separate ensembles before uniting for an all-district finale! Terrific performances by all! #iPride




In today's Lunch and Learn session held at IMS, Jeffrey Woytach, a NASA engineer, took center stage to share his experiences working at NASA. His presentation also sparked a galaxy of possibilities, inspiring students to reach for the stars in their own future engineering careers.





Last night we celebrated the music making! 💙🎶💛 Congratulations to all the members of the Music Department, all our soloists, small ensembles, student leadership, our new Tri-M Music Honorary members and Sydney, the recipient of this year’s National School Choral Award! Shout out to Tri-M for serving dinner, the Music Boosters for handling the food and all who helped set up and clean up!! What a night!!
#statechamps
#trimmusichonorsociety #nationalschoolchoralaward
#ipride










The United States Secret Service Cleveland Field Office is having a First Responder Career Fair on Saturday, May 13 from 10-3 at Embassy Suites Hotel. Check out the flyer for more details!

It's School Lunch Hero Day! We have so many heroes in our cafeterias...THANK YOU for all you do to provide great lunches to our students. #iPride

Internet safety presentation for our parents....worth you attendance!
May 4 from 6-8 pm. IHS auditorium.

Independence Local Schools is once again pleased to host the Grace Brothers Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program pickup for this summer! See the flyer for details!

A great week to celebrate our awesome educators and leaders at Independence Local Schools! #iPride

Our principals are simply the best! Thank you for all you do! #iPride

Wednesday's Lunch and Learn; Careers in Medicine featured Mrs. Percaciante! Thank you for sharing an engaging presentation with our students about a career as an Occupational Therapist!



Family Bingo Night! Hope to see you there!

Internet Safety Presentation!
Save the Date!!! FREE EVENT!!!!!
Thursday, May 4th
Independence High School Auditorium
(Adults only, please no children)
6:00-8:00PM
Partnership with Indy Alive, Independence Local Schools, and Cuyahoga Heights Schools

Happy Earth Day!

Thank you to all of our volunteers...you make such a difference in our schools! #iPride

ELA State Testing this Thursday!
All I.M.S. students will be taking both parts of the ELA state EOC test this Thursday. Students need to bring a fully-charged I.M.S. Chromebook for testing. Students are NOT permitted to bring any phones/smart watches/fitness trackers, etc into the testing room. These items must be stored in lockers during testing. Additionally students may not bring in any reference materials like dictionaries or study guides for state testing.
Students MAY bring a book or magazine to read in case you finish the test early. Students may not work on homework or be on your Chromebook if you finish the test early.
Students will be taking part 1 of the ELA test first thing in the morning on Thursday, and will take part 2 after lunch. We will have an adjusted class schedule at I.M.S. for Thursday's testing.
WIMS Third Quarter Newscast!
Students in the 8th grade WIMS/Broadcast Media Class are proud to present their 3rd quarter newscast. Some returning segments include Student Interviews and Teacher Slang. This quarter the crew focused on incorporating interviews into the sports segments and keeping consistent sound throughout the show.
Click Here: 3rd Quarter Newscast, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYL-J_Gk30mdhZNxtgxJ6Hrddw-Ub0BZ/view
