Our Student of the Month is Kumari Clayton. Kumari has shown much improvement in grades, and has shown some great leadership skills. He is a pleasure to have in class and has improved every quarter. Your effort in and out of the class has not gone unnoticed. Keep up the good work. #TheBulldogWay
Our Teacher of the Month and also District Teacher of the Month is Mrs. Mitts!!!! Her colleagues say "Mrs. Mitts is an amazing counselor! She puts the needs of students first when making decisions and goes above and beyond for all - even the staff. She is warm, comforting, and caring and always works hard at adding fun and positivity during our days at IMS. She supports students both academically and socially/emotionally and goes above and beyond when taking care of everyone. We are so lucky to have Mrs. Mitts as a part of the Bulldog Family. " Thank you Mrs. Mitts for all you do. #TheBulldogWay
Drivers ed registration is open at Independence High School. A student must be 14 by May 23rd which is the starting date for drivers ed. Forms may be picked up in the high school office.
This week! #TheBulldogWay
Stella Pete is our Female Athlete of the Week! Coach says "Stella Pete is brand new to quiz bowl this year and has picked up the rules and etiquette quickly. I am so proud of how she has totally stepped out of her comfort zone to join our team and has excelled in doing so. Stella comes to every practice and meet with a smile on her face and a positive attitude, ready to give her best effort. She is a fantastic student and leader on our team and around the school, serving as a role model for our younger teammates. I'm so glad Stella decided to give quiz bowl a try this year!"
Keep up the good work, Stella! #TheBulldogWay
Our Male Athlete of the Week is Kellen Ebert! Coach says "Kellen Ebert has been participating in quiz bowl since the 6th grade "Taste of Quiz Bowl". This year, Kellen has really blossomed into a team leader and has become one of our most improved teammates to earn a spot on our A squad. He is our "jack of all trades" team member who has a wide range of knowledge and helps fill any gaps on our squad. He is dependable and has had nearly perfect attendance at our practices. Kellen is an all-around great kid who is an excellent student and leader in our school and community. I am so proud of Kellen and am glad he is a part of our team!"
Great job Kellen! We are so proud of you! #TheBulldogWay
Eighth grade parents many of you have asked about how to create a recognition ad for your child. Follow the steps below to create the ad.
1. Use this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1070815.
2. Once you have clicked the link and entered the site click on yearbook.
3. Then click on Recognition Ad.
4. Click on Create a Student Ad.
5. At this point it will ask you to create an account.
6. Once you have an account you can follow the directives given to create the ad.
Deadline is May 3, 2023
These ads help the yearbook out financially as we receive 100% of the ad money generated for student recognition ads.
Thursday, February 22nd, after school there will be a meeting for 8th graders who are interested in playing football at IHS next year. Coach will meet with future players for a short meeting in the media room. #TheBulldogWay
Allyn Harmon-Moore is our Male Athlete of the Week! Coach says "Allyn Harmon-Moore has been involved with quiz bowl since the 6th grade "taste of quiz bowl" and he has really evolved as a leader on our team this year, earning a spot on our A squad with his efforts in practice and at meets. He is quick on the buzzer and has confidence in his answers, which he showed at our first couple meets of the season this week. I love his fierce determination trying to answer every question! Allyn also maintains excellent grades and is a leader around our school, as well on our team. I am proud of Allyn and can't wait to see all that he accomplishes this season with our team!" Great job, Allyn!!!!! #TheBulldogWay
Lucy York is our Female Athlete of the Week. Coach says "Lucy York, one of our 7th grade team members, participated in our 6th grade "Taste of Quiz Bowl" and was a student volunteer during our home tournament last year. She enjoyed helping so much that she and another student came to our practices to help with buzzers and questions nearly every day. That experience has helped her pick up the quiz bowl rules and etiquette quickly this year and Lucy has become a force on our B squad this season, getting more confident at every meet. She answered several questions to help lead her team to a 2nd place finish at a tough Pittsburg tournament. I appreciate the positivity and sense of humor that Lucy brings to our practices and meets. Not only is Lucy a wonderful teammate, but she is always a great leader around our school, with top-notch grades and excellent behavior. I'm proud of what Lucy has accomplished with her team so far and look forward to the rest of the season with her!" Great job, Lucy!!! #TheBulldogWay
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
Eli Shelton is our Male Athlete of the Week! Coach says "Eli Shelton is this weeks Athlete of the Week! Eli played many different roles throughout the season and was always putting the team first! Love his attitude and effort each and everyday. Eli is a dependable young man taking care of business in the classroom and the court. He’s very coachable and I look forward to watching him grow as a bulldog!"
Love to see it, Eli!! Keep up the great work! #TheBulldogWay
Omunique Bey is our Female Athlete of the Week! Coach says "Omunique has been working really hard during practice to learn the material and to be prepared to cheer on the IMS Bulldogs. Omunique has positive interactions with others. She supports members of the squad by being there for them when they need her. She is someone we can count on to do the right thing!"
Omunique, you are great!! #TheBulldogWay
This week! Reminder of Parent Teacher Conferences, which are Student-Led Conferences. If you haven't had a time set up for your students conference, please reach out to IMS. #TheBulldogWay
Deatrea Rose, Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging at Pittsburg State University, came today to talk to our students regarding the inclusion of all students, how to be a good friend and how to show kindness to all. Thank you, Mrs. Rose!!!! #TheBulldogWay
KAY Club Members attended their KAY Unit Conference on February 5th at Marmaton Valley. They learned about some amazing opportunities and wrote letters to the people at the Ronald McDonald House. #TheBulldogWay
We had our annual spelling bee where the top two winners advance to the Montgomery County spelling bee later this month. Kacie Almazan earned 1st place, Kolton Foraker earned 2nd place and Torison Wullenschneider is the alternate, earning 3rd. Congrats to all the kids that competed today!
Our Classified Staff of the Month is Woodman Hayes. Mr. Hayes works in our tech department and always has a smile on his face. He is so helpful and goes above and beyond for our staff and students. Mr. Hayes embodies #TheBulldogWay. Thank you for all you do!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is Brodie Small! his coaches say "Brodie Small is our Athlete of the Week, Brodie is a hard working young man, he always comes to work with a positive attitude. When Brodie is off the court he is an amazing student with straight A’s. Brodie also participates in a dual sport this season, both in basketball/quiz bowl. Brodie is a very coachable young man and is always looking to get better."
Brodie, you are awesome and we appreciate you! So proud of you! #TheBulldogWay
Our Female Athlete of the Week is Lauren Blackard! Coach says "Lauren Blackard is new to quiz bowl this year, but has quickly learned the rules/etiquette of quiz bowl and each week she is gaining more and more confidence on the buzzers and in herself. She has been a force at our first two tournaments of the season, helping earn quite a few points for her team. Lauren comes to practice everyday with a smile and a positive attitude, ready to give her best. I appreciate the quiet leadership she brings to our team and the school, all while maintaining excellent grades throughout the year. I am proud of Lauren and am so glad she decided to join our team this year!"
Lauren is the model student and is always following #TheBulldogWay
Proud of you Lauren!
