It might be cold and snowy outside, but inside, IPS students are staying warm and engaged.
Congratulations Officer Borowy on your retirement. You have made a difference in the many lives you have touched. You will be missed!
The Junior Biology Society learned lab procedures for growing bacteria samples on agar agar. The young scientists went on a mission around the school to swab surfaces that they thought might harbor bacteria. They then rubbed the sample swab on agar in a Petri dish. At their next meeting, they will view their bacteria cultures under microscopes.
Our IMS Builders Club was featured this morning on PBS NewsDepth for our work with Hurricane Ian! Michael Edelman met with our crew before Christmas to meet and interview the students. #iPride
https://www.ideastream.org/newsdepth/2023-01-11/newsdepth-a-rebuild-the-beach
A group of IMS 8th graders taking in Hamilton today..
Great experience for all!
Students of IMS participated in a Rachel’s Challenge assembly today. Students had the opportunity to volunteer to participate in an extended activity where they worked on ways to make IMS a place that will demonstrate the benefits of kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Special thanks to our School Resource Officers and the City of Independence Police Department for all you do to keep our schools safe. #iPride
Thank you, Independence Board of Education members! #iPride #schoolboardmonth
During the school year, our Independence Local Schools' students engage in a variety of career exploration events. In the 2nd semester, parents and community members are invited to participate in various ways including our high school mock interview event, junior job shadowing, Primary School Career Week and "Lunch & Learn" events, and our Middle School "Engage and Explore" week.
If you are interested and able to participate, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with opportunities. https://forms.gle/dgNRgX7FD6vXmNrB7
#iPride
All teams schedule for the week…Go Blue Devils! #iPride
https://independencebluedevils.com/2023/01/09/all-teams-schedule-week-of-jan-09-jan-15/?fbclid=IwAR3iC37nCXIRNZH5lzoLm6A3CHMdf0ZcaaaUclxi03LYlXZEzorJhplgxbc
Board of Education President Joan Mencl and Vice President Carrie Sears were sworn in at the board meeting. Thank you for your service! #iPride
The City of Independence is having a Wellness Week...Explore the book "Maybe" which explores the potential we all hold inside. Jan. 10 or 11 -- $10/family. Register at www.independenceohio.org.
Maddie Harper gave a presentation to the Environmental Science class today on the field of Food Science.
Maddie is IHS/Bio. Alum (2018)
Undergrad. Purdue (2022)
She is presently at Penn State doing graduate work in Food/Sensory Science.
Thanks Maddie!
Happy Holidays, everyone! #iPride
6th Graders tested and evaluated their classmates coasters!
Some holiday photos from IPS!
The 4th graders hiked the Land Lab trails this past Wednesday with IHS Biology students in search of signs of wildlife. We observed everything from tracks, scat, rubs, bones, nests, sheds, etc. We had quite the adventure! :)
The 8th grade class went and visited some special residents today at the Civic Center. For two hours everyone enjoyed lunch, games, songs, stories, etc. Most importantly some new friendship bonds were made.
Stuff the Bus was a huge success! 🚌 We filled half a bus full of toys, games, books, and clothing and delivered them to a very thankful Garfield Hts school staff this afternoon 🧸🚂📚 So grateful to our student council, PTO, and all our amazing IPS families for their generosity this holiday season!! 💙💛
