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🏐 IMS VOLLEYBALL IS BACK IN ACTION! 🏐

Join us TODAY — Monday, September 21 as the IMS Bulldogs take on Cherryvale at the IMS Gym! 🧡🖤

⏰ 4:00 PM
📍Losey Gym (IMS)

A huge thank you to Grant M. Webster D.M.D. Family Dentistry LLC for sponsoring today’s admission!

🎉 IMS STUDENTS ARE FREE! 🎉

Come out, support our Bulldogs, and bring the noise! 🐾🧡🖤

This week! #TheBulldogWay

Football game for Thursday has been moved to 6pm @ Pittsburg.

🏆 IMS Male Athlete of the Week — Paxton Foreman! 🧡🖤 Paxton has killed it over the last two weeks, piling up 100+ yards and making big plays for the Bulldogs! His success is a reflection of the hard work and effort he puts in every day. Paxton is not only a hard worker on the field, but also a leader who sets a great example for his teammates. His attitude, effort, and willingness to do whatever it takes embody The Bulldog Way! Congratulations, Paxton! Keep working and keep leading! 🐾🧡🖤

🏆 IMS Female Athlete of the Week — Trysten Grant! 🧡🖤 Trysten is the perfect example of what it means to be a Bulldog! She brings a positive attitude, works hard every day, and hustles everywhere she goes. Most importantly, Trysten continues to get better and improve every single day. Her effort, attitude, and commitment to getting better make her a great example of The Bulldog Way! Congratulations, Trysten! We are proud of you! 🐾🧡🖤

📸 IMS 2026 FALL PHOTOS ARE HERE! 🍂

Want to view and purchase your IMS 2026 Fall Photos? It’s easy!

📱 Text the access code PGFA28968 to 90738 to receive access and ongoing alerts.*

💻 Or visit: https://my.photoday.com/g/PGFA28968

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Before purchasing, MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE-CHECK THE CROP OF EVERY PHOTO! Please review how the photo is framed/cropped to make sure you’re happy with it before placing your order.

Happy photo shopping! 📸❤️

This week @ IMS! #TheBulldogWay

Girls Tennis @ Pittsburg is now at 4pm to help give time for the tennis courts to dry.

This week! #TheBulldogWay

🔥 SCHEDULE UPDATES — DUE TO FORECASTED HEAT 🔥 A few changes to this week’s athletic schedule: 🎾 Girls Tennis: Tuesday, Sept. 8 — Home match begins at 9:00 AM 🏈 Football Practice: Tuesday & Wednesday — 6:30 PM 🏈 Football Game: Thursday, Sept. 10 — 7:00 PM at Labette These adjustments are being made due to the forecasted heat to help keep our student-athletes and coaches safe. #TheBulldogWay 🧡🖤

Today was our first drawing for Pawsitively Good Character! So many students are already doing an amazing job following the Bulldog way, but these lucky five also now have $$ to go spend on Main Street! Congratulations to: Merida Akeman Aidrik Cotton Charlotte Hart Kenna Melton Adelyn Breeding We are so proud! #TheBulldogWay

🏆 IMS Male Athlete of the Week: Tyson Schuler! 🧡🖤 Congratulations to Tyson Schuler, our IMS Male Athlete of the Week! Tyson had an outstanding night on the football field, helping lead the Bulldogs to a big win while seemingly being all over the field. His effort, toughness, and willingness to do whatever his team needed stood out throughout the game. But what makes Tyson especially deserving of this recognition is the growth he has shown in the classroom. He has continued to work hard, make positive changes, and take steps forward academically. That kind of growth takes commitment and determination—and Tyson is showing it. We are proud of the athlete and the student Tyson is becoming. Keep working, keep improving, and keep leading the way! Congratulations, Tyson! 🐾🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay #WeAreOne

🏆 IMS Female Athlete of the Week: Anna Mitchell! 🧡🖤 Congratulations to Anna Mitchell, our IMS Female Athlete of the Week! Anna represents what it means to be a great teammate and student-athlete. She brings energy, effort, and a positive attitude every day, and she is always willing to encourage those around her. Whether she is competing, practicing, or supporting her teammates, Anna gives her best and helps make those around her better. Her work ethic, determination, and commitment to her team do not go unnoticed. We are proud of the way Anna represents herself, her teammates, and IMS! Keep leading the way, Anna! 🐾🧡🖤 Congratulations, Anna! #TheBulldogWay #WeAreOne

This week @ IMS!

Note - Admissions @ Fredonia is $4 - Adults, $3 - Students

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🏆 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — CHARLY DAILY! 🏆

Congratulations to Charly Daily on being named our Female Athlete of the Week! 🧡🖤

Charly has been 100% committed to summer workouts, showing up every day and giving her best. But what makes her stand out goes beyond the work she puts in.

Charly genuinely cares about her teammates, encourages those around her, and brings a positive attitude every day. She is also incredibly coachable, always willing to listen, learn, and do whatever it takes to get better.

Hard work, selflessness, and a willingness to learn — that’s The Bulldog Way. 🐾

We are proud of you, Charly! Keep being the great teammate and athlete that you are! 👏

🏆 MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — PJ LEHMAN! 🏆

Congratulations to PJ Lehman on being named our Male Athlete of the Week! 🧡🖤

PJ has shown what hard work and commitment look like all summer. He barely missed a day of summer workouts, consistently showing up, putting in the work, and pushing himself to get better.

That kind of dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. We are proud of PJ for the effort he has put in and the example he is setting for his teammates.

Keep putting in the work, PJ! We’re proud of you! 🐾💪

Due to the expected heat, the football game at Fredonia on September 3 has been moved to 7:00 PM.

We will play one game with a 5th quarter.

Go Bulldogs! 🏈🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay

IMS Family,

We’re excited to offer before- and after-school tutoring beginning next week! If your student could benefit from a little extra support, please take a look at the tutoring options below.
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Looking for a yearbook from a past school year? 📚🐾

Old IMS yearbooks are available for just $20 each! Grab a piece of Bulldog history before they’re gone!

To purchase, email Mrs. Rice at arice@indyschools.com
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