Just a reminder! Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) educational group, is set to host a vital Social Media and Tech Night for families on Thursday, November 21 from 6-8 p.m. in the Independence High School auditorium. This event aims to equip parents and adults with essential knowledge and tools to protect children and themselves from the potential risks associated with social media and online activities.
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1823533
Our IPS Junior Reporters are live in the newsroom with Mrs. Morosko. They are putting the finishing touches on their second edition of IPS Live! Stay tuned for their upcoming broadcast! ✨🎤
📚 It's Ohio Public Education Appreciation Week! 🍎
November 17-23 is all about celebrating our amazing public schools and the dedicated educators who make learning possible every day! From teachers and staff to bus drivers and cafeteria workers - every person plays a vital role in helping our students succeed. 🚌 ✏️
Join us in showing some iPride and gratitude for our public education heroes! 💙💛
#OhioEducation #ThankATeacher #iPride
In Design Technology, Mrs. Morosko guided IPS 4th-grade students in using Tinkercad to design marble mazes. They followed instructions to build the outer structure using precision and attention to detail, while designing unique paths for the center. This activity encouraged independent thinking and creativity for the students.
Hallo! Learning and exploring the great cultures from language clubs! 💙 🧑🏫 #TBT #LanguageClubs #LatinClub #GermanClub
Touchdowns, tackles, and a whole lot of girl power 💙🏈 #ThrowbackThursday #PowderpuffGame
🚌 Did You Know? 🛠️
The unsung hero of Independence Local Schools is our bus mechanic, Al DiGiandomenico! 👨🔧
In October, the State Highway Patrol came to inspect our school buses, and guess what? 🚨 They all passed with flying colors! 💯
That's all thanks to Al's hard work and dedication. 💪 As the only mechanic for our entire fleet of 17 buses, he's constantly inspecting, repairing, and maintaining our buses to ensure the safety of our students and drivers. 🚎
Al is always 'in, out, under the bus and hood,' making sure every vehicle is in top shape. 🔧 He never fails an inspection, and we're so grateful for his incredible efforts! 👏
Let's give a big shout-out to Al, our MVP bus mechanic at Independence Local Schools! 🏆
📚🔬🎨 DID YOU KNOW? 🖥️🛠️
IHS is amping up STEAM education this year!
- We've expanded our STEAMLAB opportunities 🚀
- It's a student-directed, project-based class
- Students work with Mr. Palumbo (Computer), Mr. Morefield (Art), AND Mr. Foor (Industrial Tech)
- Projects integrate multiple tech mediums
- Students create their own semester-long plan in the first two weeks
- Teachers guide and teach skills, but learning is student-driven
At IHS, we're powering up creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning! 💡
#STEAM #ProjectBasedLearning #IndependenceInnovates #IHSEducation
Happy Halloween from your IPS staff! #iPride
Drone footage of our IPS Halloween Parade! https://youtu.be/5POnyAhlgJw
Stepping back to 1958 with our incredible Modern Dance and Tumbling team! 💃🤸♂️ #BlueDevils #BlueAndGoldPride #TBT
I-Pride Week is happening this week at IPS! Students are exploring themes of joy, togetherness, wellness, bravery and kindness through engaging activities and fun dress-up days. A highlight was the outdoor pep assembly on "Together Tuesday," where members of the IHS Marching Band and other high school students came to share the importance of kindness with the elementary students. Check out the video highlight to see all the school spirit! We used drone footage taken from our NEW IPS Drone Club! 👇
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vywZDiJ-vKMKr08swOW4YQ75WewiZGcQ/view
📚 Did You Know? 🧮
IMS is on a mission to revolutionize math education in our district!
• We've kicked off a series of pathway meetings to enhance K-12 math programming
• Key stakeholders from IPS, including IPS Principal Mr. Ebert and IMS gifted math teacher, will be involved with IMS Principal Mr. Vanek.
• Our goal: Create a cohesive math pathway from elementary through high school
• We're continuing to align curriculum and offerings across all grade levels
At Independence Local Schools, we're adding up to success in math education!
#MathPathway #K12Education #IMSInnovates
What a beautiful day for Sounds of the Season! The performance featured the music and drill of the 2024 IHS Marching Independence Bands. #iPride
Serving up some serious nostalgia from 1995! Reliving the best moments on the field. 💙🏈 #ThrowbackThursday #BlueDevilFootball
Our new Key Communicators Network comprises a diverse group of stakeholders, each bringing unique perspectives and valuable insights to our discussions. First meeting underway! More info to follow!
Did You Know? 🤔
IPS is launching a Drone Club this school year! 🚁✨
📅Starting early November, running for 6 weeks
📚Week 1: Intro to Drones - Laws and Regulations
🎮Week 2: Basic Operation
✈️Weeks 3-4: Flight Skills
🏆Weeks 5-6: Drone Skills and Maneuvers
📸Learn Aerial Photography
🛠️Work on Drone Projects
🎁6 drones purchased with PTO support
👥First session: 12 4th grade students
👨🏫Led by Mr. Gruber
Independence Primary School - Where innovation takes flight! 🏫🚀
📚 Did you know? School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school! This National School Bus Safety Week, let's appreciate our bus drivers. 👏 #ThankABusDriver
📚 DID YOU KNOW? 📖
IHS is partnering with Cuyahoga County Public Library to empower our students!
- We're working to get ALL students signed up for library cards 📇
- Most of our students currently don't have one
- Free resources include:
- Academic databases for authentic research 🔍
- Books and audiobooks 🎧
- Free printing (10 B&W or 4 color pages daily) 🖨️
- Access to paywalled magazines and newspapers 📰
- Music services 🎵
These resources prepare students for life after high school!
Parents, watch for more info soon. You can opt out if preferred.
At IHS, we're opening doors to a world of knowledge! 🌟
#IHSReads #LibraryPartnership #StudentResources #LifelongLearning
2-4-6-8 – #TBT is really great! Does anyone recognize these #BlueDevils from the 1970s?
