Independence Middle School -

On Thursday, January 15th, we will host Caney in both the Girls' and Boys' basketball games! It will be the girls finale and the boys start of the season. Our student section is sponsored by Quality Toyota! We appreciate Quality Toyota's support of our students!

Schedule for Thursday's games:
4 pm - Girls "B" Game
445 pm - Boys "B" Game
545 pm - Girls "A" Game
645 pm - Boys "A" Game

These times are approximate. Admission is $ 4 per adult and $1 per student. Come out and support your Bulldogs! #TheBulldogWay

January 14th bulletin. #thebulldogway

January 13th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Our Female Athlete of the Week is Morgan Byrd! Morgan consistently displays a great attitude every day. She consistently does the little things right in practice and works hard to support her teammates. Her effort and positivity make a big impact, and we’re proud to recognize her as our Athlete of the Week!

Our Male Athlete of the Week is Rex Reynolds! Rex is involved in both Quiz Bowl and Basketball and consistently works hard in everything he does. He never misses an early practice, always brings a great attitude, and is a great teammate who leads by example. We’re proud to recognize Rex as our Athlete of the Week!

We are pleased to announce that the Ash Youth Center (Independence Recreation Commission) has made a donation, allowing all our IMS students to attend the Girls' Basketball game against Fort Scott for free. Thank you for your continued support of our students. We live in the best community! #TheBulldogWay

January 12th bulletin. #thebulldogway

This week! #TheBulldogWay

📚🎉 Honor Roll Recognition! 🎉📚
We are proud to recognize our students who earned Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) and Scholastic Honor Roll (3.2–3.99 GPA) this grading period.

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Keep striving, keep leading, and keep showing The Bulldog Way! 🐾🧡🖤

Excited to help our local food bank!! Always trying to follow the #TheBulldogWay

January 7th bulletin. #thebulldogway

January 6th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Pep bus time!!! We are excited to offer this opportunity to help continue to build Bulldog Spirit! Students just need the permission slip and the $1 to get into the game. #TheBulldogWay

First week back!! Let's get 2026 started off right. #TheBulldogWay

Merry Christmas from some of Santa's elves at IMS! We hope you have a great holiday break!!!! #TheBulldogWay

December 17th bulletin. #thebulldogway

December 16th bulletin. #thebulldogway

Our Female Athlete of the Week is Ariana Turner! Ariana Turner is one of our most consistent performers on the court and a fierce competitor every time she steps onto the court. Her work ethic, focus, and determination set her apart, and she continues to make a strong impact for her team. With her talent and mindset, Ariana has a very bright future ahead. Congratulations to Ariana on being named Female Athlete of the Week! #TheBulldogWay

Our Male Athlete of the Week is Christopher Ellis. Christopher brings some of the best energy in the room every single day. His positive attitude sets the tone for the team, and his enthusiasm is contagious. You can always count on him to bring great vibes, compete at a high level, and deliver some of the best matches in our program. His consistency, sportsmanship, and passion for esports make him a standout, and he is well-deserving of Athlete of the Week recognition. #TheBulldogWay