Independence Middle School

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🎓 What an exciting day for our future Blue Devils! Our 7th and 8th graders got a taste of high school life during their special visitation day at Independence High School on Frida...

The power of community spirit was on full display at Independence Local Schools this holiday season! What started as a simple Facebook suggestion from a thoughtful parent in early...

In a heartwarming display of community service, Independence Middle School's (IMS) fifth-grade students and teachers transformed their cafeteria into a meal preparation hub on Dec...

Independence Local Schools Superintendent Kelli Cogan has established a new Student Advisory Committee to directly engage with students and gather feedback on their school experie...

In "Haphazardly Ever After The Musical," the mean Princess Cinnamon (Kinsley Seitz, 6th grade), the not-so-bright Princess Peppermint (Maddy Percaciante, 8th grade), the vain Prin...

On November 11, Independence Middle School (IMS) hosted a special Veterans Day celebration to honor and recognize the sacrifices of our nation's veterans. The event was filled wit...

In a proud moment for the Independence Middle School (IMS) community, the Ohio Middle-Level Association (OMLA) recognized Art/7th Grade Science Teacher Michaela Bloam for the Regi...

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...

Independence Middle School eighth graders stepped into the world of law and justice through an innovative program that brought the courtroom experience directly to them. On Novemb...

On the morning of October 25, a select group of eighth-grade students from Independence Middle School (IMS) had the opportunity to partner with the Independence Historical Society...

The Independence High School (IHS) Marching Band invites the community to "Sounds of the Stadium" on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. at the school's Stan Skoczen Stadium. This h...

In a time when school districts across the nation are grappling with staffing shortages, Independence Local Schools is taking proactive steps to ensure its students have safe and ...

Dear Families and Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an important update regarding our student seating arrangement in the bleachers at the ...

Independence Middle School (IMS) 7th and 8th-grade football players ran another successful food drive. Nearly 100 pounds of food were delivered to Audrey's Outreach Food Pantry in...

On September 11, Independence Middle School kicked off their WINning Wednesday program. On this day, all staff members were encouraged to visit various classrooms, grade levels, a...

Independence Middle School (IMS) is taking a significant leap forward in educational technology, thanks to the generous support of its Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The schoo...

Independence Middle School (IMS) kicked off the new academic year with its annual 8th Grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Program on Thursday, August 15, continuing a tradition of ...

Independence Middle School (IMS) started the 2024-25 academic year with excitement, combining a glamorous welcome for students with an inspiring professional development day for s...

Dear Independence Families! I am so excited for our first home football game of the season! As many of you know, our stadium had a significant facelift, with new home bleachers a...