Coach Marchant and her staff have been working hard on building a positive culture and sense of family for the Independence Middle School volleyball team. She continued with that work tonight as she took the Lady Bulldog volleyball team to watch and cheer on the Independence High School Volleyball team for their beginning of the year scrimmage! Good Luck to Coach Speicher and her ladies this season. This not only helped Coach Marchant educate some of the newer players on the game, but also a great chance to give them a chance to see where they will be in a year or two! #TheBulldogWay
Thankful for our community! Thanks to Mossy Oaks Properties for providing Ane Mae's tea to our teachers! It was a great way to start out day and the teachers and staff sure did enjoy the delicious beverages! Thank you!!!
Mrs. Morton's 6th grade math class working hard on reviewing how to add, subtract, and multiply decimals. The students got to be the teacher and teach the class. #theBulldogWay
Independence, we are asking for your help! We know that everyone is in a rush to get to work, home or wherever your destination is, but we want to keep our students safe. Please slow down on 10th street before and after school. We are rolling this sign out, but this is going to have to be a team effort. There are multiple crosswalks on the 10th street side that are used and we could use your help to keep our students safe. Thank you for your help with this matter! #TheBulldogWay
We have over 100 Fall athletes and we are striving every day to get better, so we are ready when it's time to compete. We will compete hard in the classroom and on the court/field. Thank you parents for filling the cafeteria up and being there to support your students tonight. Fall Parent meeting was a success and it was very evident that you love your kids. Thank you!! #TheBulldogWay
Mrs. Goza’s Advisory class worked in teams today to complete a STEM challenge. Each team used 20 pieces of spaghetti and 20 mini marshmallows to build a tower as tall as they could. Great job Mrs. Goza! #TheBulldogWay
OPEN HOUSE, Monday, August 22nd, starting at 5 pm. Upon arrival, you will get your child's schedule which includes teacher names and room numbers. If you need help gaining access to the Parent Portal, Ms. Ballard will be available in the counseling office. Mrs. Chism & Mr. Carnes will be in the Library for any parent who has questions regarding school policies and/or their child. We look forward to seeing you!
We look forward to seeing you Monday evening!
Learning the #BulldogWay in Mrs. Spears-Greens classroom. Students brain stormed in groups to create posters on one of the four areas on the Bulldog Way chart. The students presented their poster to the class and taught them about each area. Great job to Mrs. Spears-Green and her students. It's the #BulldogWay
TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! We are excited about it. We wanted to let you know of a couple things to make the start of the day easier and less anxiety provoking for our students. Our campus opens at 730 am, which means that students can get breakfast starting at this time. Students will wait on the south side of the building, on the concrete if the weather permits. If it rains or weather doesn't work out, students will wait in the gym. The doors will open at 7:52 am and students will report to advisory. Students should not go to their lockers, they should report straight to Advisory class. During Advisory, their teachers will go over procedure, help with lockers, answer questions about schedules and start to build relationships with their students. The first day is the only day that we will start in Advisory. Get some rest and we will see you bright and early. Again, we are so excited, so parents/guardians, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask, by calling us at 620-332-1836. #TheBulldogWay
Thank you Ryan Vaughn of Greenbush for coming and providing professional development to our teacher's on classroom management. #BulldogWay
TODAY IS THE DAY! We welcome 6th graders and new students to our orientation from 1 pm - 3 pm at Independence Middle School. Parents can join if they wish, Mrs. Chism will give a brief rundown of policies, programs and other important information. Students should wait to bring their school supplies until tomorrow. Can't wait to meet all of you!
Independence Middle School's staff and students are excited to welcome in our new students for the 2022-23 school year! In order to help these students get better acquainted with IMS, we are hosting New Student Orientation from 1pm - 3pm on Monday, August 15th. We are asking that students arrive between 12:50pm and 1pm so we can start promptly at 1 -- we have a lot of fun things planned for kids! Parents, your attendance is optional. Here's a brief run down of the afternoon's schedule:
1pm: All students report to the Cafeteria for a brief introduction by Mrs. Chism.
1:20pm: Students will head to the Gymnasium for a class team building activity. (Wear comfortable clothes!)
*Parents will remain in the cafeteria to meet with Mrs. Chism, to learn about the programs we offer for students.
2pm: Students will travel to their Advisory teacher's classroom where they will practice opening their locker, tour the building, and discuss the first day of school.
3pm: Parents will meet their students outside on the front steps.
Students do not need to bring anything with them tomorrow; they will have an opportunity to put their school supplies in their locker on the first day of school. Parents, if you're unable to attend, I will be sharing the details of the parent meeting with ALL parents later next week via email.
IMS is currently looking for several positions for the upcoming school year including:
7th grade science teacher
6th grade ELA teacher
SPED teacher
2 title paras
1 esol para
1 custodian
If you are interesting in joining our team, please visit our website at indyschools.com or contact the IMS office at 620-332-1836.
If you were unable to attend central enrollment, the IMS office will be open 8 am to 3 pm for you to complete enrollment. For questions, please contact us at 620-332-1836.
IMS 4th quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to all our students!
Mr. Kelley's 8th grade Leadership class sponsored a fundraiser for Hannah House. Students donated money to the teacher or admin that they wanted to get drenched with a bucket of ice water. Teachers, Courtney Canfield and Ron Rice both were the lucky "winners" as well as both Principal Carmen Chism and Assistant Principal Joe Thornburg. All together, IMS raised over $300! What a great way to show our Bulldog pride and support our community!
4th Quarter AR Achievers were recognized with a certificate and treat from the library.
JAGs 1st Annual “Wiffle & Waffle”. Together we made Belgium waffles and created a restaurant like atmosphere with music & a menu of toppings to offer. Then of course, wiffle ball to close! Thank you to our amazing waiters & waitresses that made this morning possible.
Mrs. Goza’s ELA 7th grade classes created board games based on the
book, The Giver. They had fun working with partners or in small
groups. Tomorrow, they will play the games that were created by
students.
What do propagation & growing as an individual have in common? Ask an IMS, JAG student 😉
We selected cuttings from a parent stock plant. Then observed our plant clippings establish their own root systems in clear containers. Lastly, we transferred them to soil to take home. In the right environment, sometimes with a little help along the way, with the correct nurturing these clippings will be their own beautiful plant soon. Just like us!
Keep Growing🌱
