Today the IPS design team went into classrooms to support or show different engagement activities! Students loved the BreakoutEDU and other activities!
It's the little things that make a BIG difference in our schools! #iPride
Thank you @TroyIntAL for this great idea! @YourIndySchools IPS loved camping in class today!
Good news! The National Association of Elementary School Principals call for proposals for the 2023 Pre-K–8 Principals Conference taking place July 10-12 in National Harbor, Maryland has asked our IPS team to present a 60-minute breakout session on "Mental Health for Staff and Students the IPS Way!" Quite an honor! #iPride
Celebrating National School Breakfast Week! #iPride
Congratulations to IPS teacher Jodi Jirik Hoffner! Not only is she IPS staff member of the month, but the Independence High School Alumni Association will also be honoring her as the 2023 Educator of Excellence!
March is National Music in our Schools Month! Independence Local Schools has amazing music teachers, band and choir directors and a large number of students who get to showcase their musical talents each day! #iPride
Celebrating Read Across America Day today! #iPride #readacrossamerica
Thank you guest readers! IPD has stopped by to read some stories and answer questions from the kids.
Thank you to all of our guest readers today @ IPS Right To Read Week at the school.
Indy Family First Night is Wednesday, March 8! Receive a discount at these local businesses: Bob Evans, Cozumel, Get Air Trampoline Park, Make Believe Family Fun Center, and Romitos! #iPride
IPS Art SHow!
Save the Date: March 9 @ 6:30pm
Grades K-4
Our Primary School students are diving into reading this week! We celebrate Right to Read Week and look forward to the dozens of "celebrity readers" that will be reading their favorite books to us. #iPride #RightToReadWeek
Indy Family First Night is Wednesday, March 8! After 5 p.m., no homework assigned, no studying for tests, no athletic practices, no club meetings...students and staff are encouraged to only focus on connecting with their families!
Me & My Guy Bowling - PTO Sponsored Event:
On Sunday, April 30th - 12:00-2:00 p.m. IPS PTO is sponsoring Me & My Guy Bowling. Mom/Grandma/Aunt/Family Friend are welcome to "bring your son" for fabulous fun!
https://www.ptboard.com/nlg/login
So excited about our newest addition to the IPS music program… students will be learning how to play the ukulele…
Freshman Class Spiritwear Fundraiser!
Help support the Freshman class! Buy your Independence spiritwear now through Feb. 26th. Items ordered should be in about 3 weeks after the sale closes. All ordering is done online at https://rdpsports.com/product-category/independence/independence-freshman-class-sponsored-spiritwear/ Email Mrs. Luoma, sluoma@independence.k12.oh.us, if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your support!
PTO Volunteer Opportunity for 3rd & 4th Graders!
On Monday, February 20th (Presidents' Day), IPS PTO is offering a volunteer opportunity for 3rd and 4th graders at Shoes & Clothes for Kids. SC4K mission is to improve K-8 school attendance by eliminating the lack of appropriate clothing, shoes, and school supplies as barriers.
Please click on the link below to sign up for this volunteer opportunity. https://ips.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=
Youth Sports Clinic: Grades 3-6
On Saturday, 2/25 there will be a Youth Sports Clinic at the Field House from 5pm-8pm. This event is open to grades 3-6, and will benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society fundraiser taking place at IHS. Enjoy a night out, and support a great cause!
A pizza dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided for the kids. There will be football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, and soccer, all instructed by current IHS team members. Additional activities such as nine square, coloring and crafts will be available.
Please fill out this form for payment information and to reserve your child's spot on February 25th. Thank you for your support!
REGISTER FOR THE YOUTH SPORTS NIGHT HERE, http://bit.ly/3jS2cwu
Macey McGhee & Molly McGreal
LLS Student Visionaries - IHS
IPS Yearbook!
The 2023 IPS yearbook will be on sale from February 15th through March 15th for $24. This full-color yearbook is packed with memories.
Don't miss your chance to get this IPS collectible.
https://cavanaughphoto.com/yearbook
