Tonight's opening night! IHS PRESENTS SHREK THE MUSICAL!
More than 50 IHS students are involved in the cast, orchestra and various crews, including 5 cast members from IMS!
Performances are March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. General admission - $12. Presale tickets are offered at the QR code on the flyer and Venmo is offered for presale only. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check only. Get your tickets now! We'd love to see you there!

Happy PI Day!

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=
