October is historically identified as Bullying Awareness Month. We'd like to take this time to remind our stakeholders of the variety of resources we have in Independence Public Schools to support kids. First, counselors/support personnel in every building (IKE: Darrell Clifton; JEF: Bre Toms; IMS: Christina Mitts and Chelsey Martin; IHS: Teresa Jefferson and Valerie Schmitz; and BRIDGES: Mark Lasater. Second, School-Home Coordinators to support all buildings: Alicia Sanders and Lindsay Reichenberger. Third, SparkWheel and student support personnel at secondary buildings: Nicole Percival and Mike Rose.
We'd also like to direct our stakeholders to support materials related to bullying on our district website:
https://www.indyschools.com/page/bullying4 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
NATIONAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING APPRECIATION WEEK
We'd like to thank these USD 446 heroes!
15 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Please find attached resources from the Stop Trafficking presentation provided for the community on September 17. Help us keep kids safe online.
16 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
September 16 is identified as National IT Professionals Day. USD 446 would like to recognize these VIPs who keep our technology healthy: Director Dustin Osburn and support personnel Heather Copithke, Jamon Hawley, and Woodman Hayes.
18 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Independence Public Schools would like to invite community members to a FREE presentation by The Stop Trafficking Project. This presentation is meant to provide community members, parents, and other caring adults with practical tips to help keep our kids safe.
Where: Independence High School Performing Arts Center
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Intended Audience: Adults
19 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Independence Public Schools would like to invite community members to a FREE presentation by The Stop Trafficking Project. This presentation is meant to provide community members, parents, and other caring adults with practical tips to help keep our kids safe.
Where: Independence High School Performing Arts Center
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Intended Audience: Adults
26 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Independence Public Schools would like to invite community members to a FREE presentation by The Stop Trafficking Project. This presentation is meant to provide community members, parents, and other caring adults with practical tips to help keep our kids safe.
Where: Independence High School Performing Arts Center
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Intended Audience: Adults
K-12 students will have the opportunity to participate in presentations geared to their age on Thursday during the school day.
26 days ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
September is historically identified as Suicide Awareness Month. We'd like to take this time to remind our stakeholders of the variety of resources we have in Independence Public Schools to support kids. First, counselors/support personnel in every building (IKE: Darrell Clifton; JEF: Bre Toms; IMS: Christina Mitts and Chelsey Martin; IHS: Teresa Jefferson and Valerie Schmitz; and BRIDGES: Mark Lasater. Second, School-Home Coordinators to support all buildings: Alicia Sanders and Lindsay Reichenberger. Third, SparkWheel and student support personnel at secondary buildings: Nicole Percival and Mike Rose.
We'd also like to direct parents to support materials related to suicide awareness on our district website:https://www.indyschools.com/page/suicide-prevention-awareness-and-training
about 1 month ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Independence Public Schools would like to invite community members to a FREE presentation by The Stop Trafficking Project. This presentation is meant to provide community members, parents, and other caring adults with practical tips to help keep our kids safe.
Where: Independence High School Performing Arts Center
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Intended Audience: Adults
K-12 students will have the opportunity to participate in presentations geared to their age on Thursday during the school day.
about 1 month ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
A great big USD 446 THANK YOU to the Educational Foundation and the Stacy family for providing four communication boards for our early learning center and elementary playgrounds. This will be a huge support for our limited verbal communicators who, with these boards, can feel included and "seen."
about 1 month ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
about 2 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
New this year: photo booth, petting zoo, cool down station--hope to see lots of Bulldogs there!
about 2 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
New this year: petting zoo, cool off station, and photo booth!
2 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
We know this event is always hoooooootttttt, so this year we've invited the Independence Fire Department to help keep things cool--kids and adults alike can enjoy the spray!
Also, don't miss visiting our booths and completing a passport. Prizes this year will be dinner out for the family at Big Cheese Pizza, Neewollah Ride Bracelets, and Rides to School in a Firetruck!
Teachers, you're not forgotten! Sign up at the check-in table for a free jeans day pass!
Hope to see you all other!
2 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Central Enrollment is required to finalize the online registration process. We love seeing everyone! Don't forget to complete online registration to speed up your process at central enrollment.
2 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Important 2025-26 details!
3 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
USD 446 Summer Food Program Details
3 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
A great big WAY TO GO to our parents/guatdians who have completed the 2025-26 online registration process. Winners of our "register by July 15" drawing are:
Jordan Shepherd
Jenny Mitchell
Tami Peters
Israel Redden
Come by the board of education office to claim your prize, 517 N. 10th Street. 1st come, first pick!
Online Registration for the 2025-26 school year is OPEN. Central Enrollment is July 29-30. Completing online registration prior to attending central enrollment will significantly improve your experience.
3 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
Important 2025-26 details!
3 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
USD 446 Summer Food Program Details
3 months ago, Kellie Puderbaugh
