Every Step Counts
Wilson County Suicide Prevention Walk
April 27, 2024
10 AM - 12 PM
Fredonia High School Track
Don't miss Saturday in the Park, May 4 beginning at 8:30! Click here to register!
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Independence/SaturdayInThePark5k
FREE SUMMER STEM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Every student deserves access to a better future. That's why Verizon in partnership with the ICC Fab Lab has launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program--an engaging hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. No prior knowledge or experience required. This program will take place in person. Lunch will be provided, it is FREE to all middle school students, and transportation will be provided in varying locations. For more information contact Carrie Agosto at vilachievers@gmail.com. To register go to:https://nacce.formstack.com/forms/2022_2023_vilsap_registration_form_copy_copy_19.
Parents/Guardians: This is the last week of Spring State Assessments, the results of which are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
During National Library Week, April 7th-13th, we'd like to thank our school librarians who have a primary focus to instill the love of reading in every child that passes through our doors.
Eisenhower: Amy Bales
Jefferson: Carin Barwick
IMS/IHS: Brenda White
On Paraprofessional Recognition Day and always, we hope our paras know how much we appreciate all they do!
April 1st-5th is National Assistant Principal's Week, and we KNOW we have the best in Independence! A huge thank you to our assistant principals who rise to the challenge and love our kids Every. Day.
Eisenhower: Lisa Paige
Jefferson: Haley Barker
IMS: Sam Carnes
IHS: Marcus Lanning & Michael McCambridge
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Fun4Fun-Indy Upcoming Race
May 4, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. on the Oval
The race is sponsored by Run4Fun-indy (a non-profit) promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. The event will also have face painting, games, and other activities for the family. Join us for a morning jog “Saturday in the Park”.
3 race options registration online at RunSignUp:
• 1 Mile fun run $10
• Team relay 5k $25
• 5k Individual race $30
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Independence/SaturdayInThePark5k
The new IMS Esports page is live with all the information guardians and students need to get ready for tournament season. Check it out here: https://www.indyschools.com/o/ims/page/esports
February is CTE Month! Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers.
To learn more, go to https://www.acteonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CTE-Works_Fact-Sheet_Final-1.pdf
School counselors support student success, including improved ACT and SAT scores, more informed college decision-making, fewer disciplinary actions, improved attendance, and more. By working alone with students or teaming with classroom teachers and other education professionals, school counselors help students build the curiosity and academic skills needed to be the best learners possible.
February 5-9, 2024, is designated National School Counseling Week to help raise awareness of the vital role these individuals play in schools. We invite you to take this opportunity to thank our school counselors:
Eisenhower: LaDonna Erbe
Jefferson: Ashley Evans
IMS: Dayna O'Kane, Christina Mitts
IHS: Teresa Jefferson, Valerie Schmitz
BRIDGES: Mark Lasater
A parent meeting for students interested in Run Club is scheduled for Monday. January 29 at 5:30PM in the Jefferson Cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to bring their child(ren) to the meeting. Shoe ordering will be taken during the parent meeting on Monday.
Run Club is for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Students must be signed up to attend practices, the first of which will be Wednesday, March 6th.
Weekly practices are from 4:00-4:45 on Wednesdays during the month of March. From April 1st - May 1st, practices will be twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Contact Tammy Roth for more information: troth@indyschools.com
Due to hazardous road conditions, particularly county roads, Independence Public Schools USD 446 will not be in session on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, USD 446 Independence Public Schools is canceling classes for Monday, January 22, 2024.
Bulldog Families: Due to extreme wind chill conditions, school is cancelled for Independence Public Schools USD 446 for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
We encourage all of our stakeholders to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration on Sunday, January 14, held at IHS. Festivities will begin at 2pm in the IHS Community Room with a soup luncheon, followed by the celebration program in the IHS Performing Arts Center at 3pm. Headed by the Diversity Task Force, the celebration will feature USD 446 students.
Please join us in thanking Melissa Small for her service as a board member for Independence Public Schools. Melissa served in this capacity from January 2019 through December 2023.
