🏈🏐🎾📣 Fall Sports Parents — You’re Invited!
Join us for our Fall Sports Parent Meeting at 5:45 PM!
We’ll share important information for Football, Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Cheer, and you’ll have a chance to hear from our coaches and ask questions.
We’re looking forward to a great fall season at IMS! 🧡🖤
#TheBulldogWay
Join us for our Fall Sports Parent Meeting at 5:45 PM!
We’ll share important information for Football, Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Cheer, and you’ll have a chance to hear from our coaches and ask questions.
We’re looking forward to a great fall season at IMS! 🧡🖤
#TheBulldogWay
First full week!!! #TheBulldogWay
Fall Sports Schedule Adjustments for 8/20/26:
Girls Tennis - Practice will end at 4:45 pm
Football - Practice will end at 4:45 pm
Don't forget that Open House is tonight from 5pm-6pm!
Girls Tennis - Practice will end at 4:45 pm
Football - Practice will end at 4:45 pm
Don't forget that Open House is tonight from 5pm-6pm!
’Twas the day before school, and all through IMS,
The teachers were ready… well, mostly, I guess.
The classrooms were set and the hallways looked bright,
The MacBooks were charging and lockers shut tight.
The schedules were printed, the lessons prepared,
With hope that the students would actually care.
The Bulldogs were ready, the staff feeling strong,
Because after a summer, it’s time to belong.
Tomorrow the hallways will come back alive,
With sixth graders wondering where Room 105 hides.
Seventh graders catching up, stories to tell,
And eighth graders acting like they know IMS well.
There’ll be laughter and learning, some nerves here and there,
A missing pencil before we even get to first hour somewhere.
There’ll be “What’s my password?” and “Where do I go?”
And at least one student saying, “My schedule says NO!”
But through all the chaos, one thing will be clear:
There’s something pretty special about starting a year.
New chances, new goals, new memories begun,
And a reminder to all that WE ARE ONE.
So Bulldogs, get ready—it’s finally here,
A brand-new beginning, a brand-new school year.
Get some sleep tonight, because tomorrow’s the call…
Happy First Day to IMS—
and GO BULLDOGS, one and all! 🧡🖤🐾
The teachers were ready… well, mostly, I guess.
The classrooms were set and the hallways looked bright,
The MacBooks were charging and lockers shut tight.
The schedules were printed, the lessons prepared,
With hope that the students would actually care.
The Bulldogs were ready, the staff feeling strong,
Because after a summer, it’s time to belong.
Tomorrow the hallways will come back alive,
With sixth graders wondering where Room 105 hides.
Seventh graders catching up, stories to tell,
And eighth graders acting like they know IMS well.
There’ll be laughter and learning, some nerves here and there,
A missing pencil before we even get to first hour somewhere.
There’ll be “What’s my password?” and “Where do I go?”
And at least one student saying, “My schedule says NO!”
But through all the chaos, one thing will be clear:
There’s something pretty special about starting a year.
New chances, new goals, new memories begun,
And a reminder to all that WE ARE ONE.
So Bulldogs, get ready—it’s finally here,
A brand-new beginning, a brand-new school year.
Get some sleep tonight, because tomorrow’s the call…
Happy First Day to IMS—
and GO BULLDOGS, one and all! 🧡🖤🐾
🏐🏈 IMS Fall Sports Update for Tonight
A couple of schedule updates for this evening:
🏐 Volleyball will begin at 3:55 PM, with optional gym time until 5:30 PM.
🏈 Football practice will be finished at 8:00 PM tonight.
Thank you for your flexibility and support of our Bulldog student-athletes! 🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
A couple of schedule updates for this evening:
🏐 Volleyball will begin at 3:55 PM, with optional gym time until 5:30 PM.
🏈 Football practice will be finished at 8:00 PM tonight.
Thank you for your flexibility and support of our Bulldog student-athletes! 🧡🖤 #TheBulldogWay
WE ARE ONE. 🧡🖤
This year at IMS, We Are One is more than a theme. It represents the kind of school we want to be.
A school where every voice matters—especially our students’. We want our students to know that this is their school too. Their ideas matter. Their leadership matters. Their choices matter. And they play a huge role in creating the culture of IMS.
It also means building strong relationships between our students, staff, families, and community. We put people first, communicate, support one another, celebrate together, and work toward the same goal: helping every student succeed.
It will take ALL of us.
We Are One. 🐾🧡🖤
This year at IMS, We Are One is more than a theme. It represents the kind of school we want to be.
A school where every voice matters—especially our students’. We want our students to know that this is their school too. Their ideas matter. Their leadership matters. Their choices matter. And they play a huge role in creating the culture of IMS.
It also means building strong relationships between our students, staff, families, and community. We put people first, communicate, support one another, celebrate together, and work toward the same goal: helping every student succeed.
It will take ALL of us.
We Are One. 🐾🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Welcome to IMS! 🖤🧡
We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Bulldog family! 🐾
📚 Mrs. Newkirk — Librarian
🔬 Mrs. Pelton — Science
🌎 Ms. Burns — Social Studies
🧡 Mrs. Kaiser — Low Incidence/SPED
Each of them brings something special to our building, and we’re looking forward to the impact they’ll have on our students and school community. We’re grateful to have them join our team and help make IMS a great place for our Bulldogs!
Please help us give our newest teachers a big IMS welcome!
We’re glad you’re here — We Are One! 🧡🖤🐾
#TheBulldogWay
We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Bulldog family! 🐾
📚 Mrs. Newkirk — Librarian
🔬 Mrs. Pelton — Science
🌎 Ms. Burns — Social Studies
🧡 Mrs. Kaiser — Low Incidence/SPED
Each of them brings something special to our building, and we’re looking forward to the impact they’ll have on our students and school community. We’re grateful to have them join our team and help make IMS a great place for our Bulldogs!
Please help us give our newest teachers a big IMS welcome!
We’re glad you’re here — We Are One! 🧡🖤🐾
#TheBulldogWay
🧡🖤 WELCOME BACK, BULLDOGS! 🐾
The wait is over! We are so excited to kick off another great year at IMS and welcome our students and families back!
It’s going to be a great week and an even better year. Check out the graphic for what’s happening this week!
We can’t wait to see everyone! 🧡🖤
We Are One. We Are IMS. 🐾. #TheBulldogWay
The wait is over! We are so excited to kick off another great year at IMS and welcome our students and families back!
It’s going to be a great week and an even better year. Check out the graphic for what’s happening this week!
We can’t wait to see everyone! 🧡🖤
We Are One. We Are IMS. 🐾. #TheBulldogWay
📚✨ Yearbooks are HERE! ✨📚
The 2025–2026 IMS Yearbooks are ready for pickup on August 20 at Open House! Pickup will be in Mrs. Rice’s room, Room 114.
If your student is an incoming freshman, their yearbook and accessories will be available for pickup at the IHS office beginning August 20. #TheBulldogWay
The 2025–2026 IMS Yearbooks are ready for pickup on August 20 at Open House! Pickup will be in Mrs. Rice’s room, Room 114.
If your student is an incoming freshman, their yearbook and accessories will be available for pickup at the IHS office beginning August 20. #TheBulldogWay
🎉 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
