🎉 Congratulations to our J's for A's Winners at Independence Middle School! 🎉
These Bulldogs showed outstanding dedication and hard work in the classroom, earning top grades and being selected as this round's winners!
🏆 6th Grade: Kendra Hernandez
🏆 7th Grade: Brinley Schaper
🏆 8th Grade: Cloey Stair
A big thank you to Falcon Roofing for supporting student achievement and helping us celebrate academic excellence! #TheBulldogWay
These Bulldogs showed outstanding dedication and hard work in the classroom, earning top grades and being selected as this round's winners!
🏆 6th Grade: Kendra Hernandez
🏆 7th Grade: Brinley Schaper
🏆 8th Grade: Cloey Stair
A big thank you to Falcon Roofing for supporting student achievement and helping us celebrate academic excellence! #TheBulldogWay
🏀🏈🎾🏐 Independence Middle School Summer Sports Camps are here! 💪🐾
Get ready for a great summer of training, competition, and Bulldog pride! Check out all of our summer opportunities for IMS students:
🔥 Summer Weights
📅 Starts June 1
🕘 Monday–Thursday | 8:45AM–10:00AM
📍 IHS
🏈 IMS Football Camp
📅 July 13–16
🕙 10:15AM–12:00PM
📝 Sign up at Summer Weights
🏀 IMS Basketball Camp
📅 June 8–10
🕙 10:00AM–11:45AM
📍 IHS
💲 $35
🏐 Volleyball Camp (5th–8th Grade)
📅 June 15–18
🕦 11:30AM–1:00PM
📍 IHS
💲 $35
🏀 Basketball Training
📅 Starts June 1
👦 Mon/Wed – Boys
👧 Tues/Thurs – Girls
🕕 6:00PM
📍 Losey Gym
📝 Sign up at Ash Center
🎾 Tennis Lessons
📅 Starts June 1
📝 Sign up at Ash Center
Come work hard, improve your skills, and represent IMS this summer!
Get ready for a great summer of training, competition, and Bulldog pride! Check out all of our summer opportunities for IMS students:
🔥 Summer Weights
📅 Starts June 1
🕘 Monday–Thursday | 8:45AM–10:00AM
📍 IHS
🏈 IMS Football Camp
📅 July 13–16
🕙 10:15AM–12:00PM
📝 Sign up at Summer Weights
🏀 IMS Basketball Camp
📅 June 8–10
🕙 10:00AM–11:45AM
📍 IHS
💲 $35
🏐 Volleyball Camp (5th–8th Grade)
📅 June 15–18
🕦 11:30AM–1:00PM
📍 IHS
💲 $35
🏀 Basketball Training
📅 Starts June 1
👦 Mon/Wed – Boys
👧 Tues/Thurs – Girls
🕕 6:00PM
📍 Losey Gym
📝 Sign up at Ash Center
🎾 Tennis Lessons
📅 Starts June 1
📝 Sign up at Ash Center
Come work hard, improve your skills, and represent IMS this summer!
🏅 What a great way to finish the school year strong! Congratulations to all of our students who earned Honor Roll for the final quarter. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication throughout the year have truly paid off.
We are proud of the effort you put in every single day and the way you represented our school in the classroom. Keep building on your success and carry that momentum into next year! 👏🖤🧡
We are proud of the effort you put in every single day and the way you represented our school in the classroom. Keep building on your success and carry that momentum into next year! 👏🖤🧡
Our Male Athlete of the week is Anderson Rivera Bustillo! Anderson has had a tremendous track season and continues to compete at a high level each meet. His hard work, determination, and willingness to push himself have helped him improve throughout the year. He represents our school with pride and consistently gives great effort both in practice and competition.
We are proud of the way Anderson competes and the example he sets for his teammates. Keep up the great work! 🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
We are proud of the way Anderson competes and the example he sets for his teammates. Keep up the great work! 🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
Our Female Athlete of the week is Madi Lawrence!!! Madi continued to improve with every tournament this season through her hard work, determination, and positive attitude. She consistently competed with confidence, stayed coachable, and represented our program the right way every time she stepped on the course. Her growth throughout the season was impressive to watch, and we are proud of the effort she put in day after day.
Great job, Madi! 👏🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
Great job, Madi! 👏🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
🏅 RECORD BREAKER ALERT 🏅
Congratulations to Henry Matlock for breaking the Independence Middle School Javelin record with an incredible throw of 96’7”!
Henry’s hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit have earned him a place in IMS Track & Field history. We are proud of the effort he has put in all season and excited to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment!
💥 New IMS Javelin Record: 96’7”
#TheBulldogWay
Congratulations to Henry Matlock for breaking the Independence Middle School Javelin record with an incredible throw of 96’7”!
Henry’s hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit have earned him a place in IMS Track & Field history. We are proud of the effort he has put in all season and excited to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment!
💥 New IMS Javelin Record: 96’7”
#TheBulldogWay
Something to look forward to, if interested please contact Mrs. Goza (jgoza@indyschools.com). #TheBulldogWay
This week ......the last week #TheBulldogWay
📣 After-School Meeting – Summer Strength Program & Camps
There will be an informational meeting after school on Monday, May 18 for students interested in participating in the summer weights program and summer camps.
This meeting will cover schedules, expectations, and sign-up details for all summer training opportunities.
All interested students are encouraged to attend. #TheBulldogWay
There will be an informational meeting after school on Monday, May 18 for students interested in participating in the summer weights program and summer camps.
This meeting will cover schedules, expectations, and sign-up details for all summer training opportunities.
All interested students are encouraged to attend. #TheBulldogWay
Our Female Athlete of the Week is Elizabeth Stockton. Elizabeth Stockton is the Female Athlete of the Week, recognized for her strong performances and consistent effort as a track athlete.
She competes with determination in every race, staying focused from start to finish and giving maximum effort on the track. Her “nose down” approach reflects her discipline and ability to lock in when it matters most.
Elizabeth also stands out as a quiet leader—she leads through actions rather than words, setting a strong example for teammates through her work ethic, attitude, and competitiveness. #TheBulldogWay
She competes with determination in every race, staying focused from start to finish and giving maximum effort on the track. Her “nose down” approach reflects her discipline and ability to lock in when it matters most.
Elizabeth also stands out as a quiet leader—she leads through actions rather than words, setting a strong example for teammates through her work ethic, attitude, and competitiveness. #TheBulldogWay
Our Male Athlete of the Week is Kason Emert. He is recognized for his consistency, competitiveness, and leadership across multiple sports. Throughout the season, he competed at a high level and set the standard for effort and preparation.
In tennis, he anchored the lineup at No. 1 singles and consistently delivered strong performances against top opponents. His steady focus, work ethic, and willingness to take on the toughest matchups made him a dependable team leader.
Kason represents what it means to be a well-rounded student-athlete—driven, disciplined, and committed to improving every day. #TheBulldogWay
May 13th bulletin. #thebulldogway
May 12th bulletin. #thebulldogway
There will be a meeting after school on 5/12/26 for 8th graders interested in playing football next year at IHS! #TheBulldogWay
May 11th bulletin. #thebulldogway
This week! #TheBulldogWay
Taste of Sports is back for our 6th-grade students! This program gives students the opportunity to try different sports and get a feel for each one in a fun, introductory setting.
Schedule:
• 5/11 – Boys Tennis | 3:30–5:00 PM | Pick up at tennis courts
• 5/12 – Girls Basketball | 3:30–5:00 PM | @ IMS
• 5/14 – Golf | 3:30–5:00 PM | @ IMS
Important reminder: Parents are responsible for picking up their student at the conclusion of each session.
We are excited to offer this opportunity for our students to try new activities and get involved! #TheBulldogWay
Schedule:
• 5/11 – Boys Tennis | 3:30–5:00 PM | Pick up at tennis courts
• 5/12 – Girls Basketball | 3:30–5:00 PM | @ IMS
• 5/14 – Golf | 3:30–5:00 PM | @ IMS
Important reminder: Parents are responsible for picking up their student at the conclusion of each session.
We are excited to offer this opportunity for our students to try new activities and get involved! #TheBulldogWay
💪🐾 Bulldogs, it’s time to get to work this summer!
The Independence Middle School Summer Weights Program will run throughout June and July from 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
📅 No sessions on Fridays
📅 No weights on June 11th
This is a great opportunity for our students to stay active, build strength, improve speed and conditioning, and prepare for the upcoming school year and sports seasons.
Let’s have a great summer and keep getting better every day! #TheBulldogWay
The Independence Middle School Summer Weights Program will run throughout June and July from 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM.
📅 No sessions on Fridays
📅 No weights on June 11th
This is a great opportunity for our students to stay active, build strength, improve speed and conditioning, and prepare for the upcoming school year and sports seasons.
Let’s have a great summer and keep getting better every day! #TheBulldogWay
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible staff at Independence Middle School! 🍎
This week, we celebrate the dedication, passion, patience, and heart our teachers bring to IMS every single day. From building relationships with students to creating meaningful learning experiences, our staff goes above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire.
Thank you for the countless hours, the positive impact, and the difference you make in the lives of our students and school community. IMS is a special place because of the people pictured here.
We appreciate everything you do for our Bulldogs!
This week, we celebrate the dedication, passion, patience, and heart our teachers bring to IMS every single day. From building relationships with students to creating meaningful learning experiences, our staff goes above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire.
Thank you for the countless hours, the positive impact, and the difference you make in the lives of our students and school community. IMS is a special place because of the people pictured here.
We appreciate everything you do for our Bulldogs!
🔥 RECORD BREAKERS AGAIN! 🔥
The Independence Middle School boys 4x200 relay team broke their own school record with an outstanding time of 1:43.02! 🏃♂️💨
👏 Jaxon Dye
👏 Tryggr Wilson
👏 Braxton Harris
👏 Zach Bright
What an incredible accomplishment by this group of Bulldogs. Their hard work, speed, and dedication continue to raise the standard for IMS Track & Field! #TheBulldogWay
The Independence Middle School boys 4x200 relay team broke their own school record with an outstanding time of 1:43.02! 🏃♂️💨
👏 Jaxon Dye
👏 Tryggr Wilson
👏 Braxton Harris
👏 Zach Bright
What an incredible accomplishment by this group of Bulldogs. Their hard work, speed, and dedication continue to raise the standard for IMS Track & Field! #TheBulldogWay
