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April 16th Bulletin. #thebulldogway

April 15th bulletin. #thebulldogway

April 14th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Sports Physical Reminder!

IMS will be offering sports physicals on May 7th & 8th at the IMS Clinic through Labette Health.

Deadline to complete ALL physicals & paperwork: April 30

Spots are limited and first-come, first-served—don’t wait!

📧 An email with forms and details was sent to parents/guardians by Mr. Carnes.

✅ Make sure all required forms and signatures are completed before your appointment.

Questions? Contact the school office. Let’s get our athletes ready to go! #TheBulldogWay

April 13th bulletin. #thebulldogway

This week! #TheBulldogWay

All Sports Practices (Boys Tennis, Track and Golf) are canceled for today due to weather and forecasted weather.

April 10th bulletin. #thebulldogway

April 9th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Assistant Principals are the steady heartbeat of a school — the ones who show up early, stay late, and pour into students and staff in ways that often go unseen. They handle the hard conversations, celebrate the small wins, support in the chaos, and lead with consistency, strength, and heart. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, mentors, and role models all in one. This week, we celebrate the incredible impact Mr. Carnes has on our schools and our students’ lives. Your leadership matters. Your presence matters. And the difference you make does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all you do — today and every day. 🖤🧡
#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #TheBulldogWay

Our Male Athlete of the Week is Henry Hensley! Coach says, "While our team has not yet had the opportunity to compete this season, Henry has already stood out through his dedication and preparation. He consistently puts in great effort in practice, stays focused, and is committed to improving each day. Henry has been a positive presence for his teammates, showing leadership, encouragement, and a team-first mindset. We are excited to see him take the next step when competition begins and know he will represent our program well."

Great job, Henry! #TheBulldogWay

Our Female Athlete of the Week is Avery Sanders! Coach says, "Avery is new to the sport of golf, but you would never know it by the progress she has made in such a short time. Her dedication to learning the game, positive attitude, and willingness to put in extra work have led to tremendous strides on the course. She consistently shows up ready to improve, takes coaching well, and supports her teammates along the way."

We are proud of her growth and excited to see her continue to develop throughout the season! #TheBulldogWay

April 8th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Spring Sports photos are available!!! #TheBulldogWay

April 7th bulletin. #thebulldogway

April 6th bulletin. #thebulldogway

This week! #TheBulldogWay

April 2nd bulletin. #thebulldogway

Our Male Athlete of the Week is Hudson Gray! Coach says, "Hudson has been a tremendous leader for our tennis program. His work ethic stands out every day, and he’s gone above and beyond by helping recruit and bring more players into the program. That kind of leadership and commitment is what makes a team stronger, and we’re lucky to have him.”

Great job, Hudson! #TheBulldogWay

Our Female Athlete of the Week is Karmen Hanigan! Coach says, " Karmen continues to show what it means to be a true student-athlete. Her work ethic stands out every single day, and she brings a positive attitude that lifts up everyone around her. We’re proud of the effort and energy she gives to our program.” Great job, Karmen!! #TheBulldogWay