Pep Club

The IMS Pep Club is sponsoring its annual "Paper Candy Slip Sale" now through December 15, 2024. During lunch and recess you will find Pep Club members selling candy slips in the area between the media center and the cafeteria. Candy slips are $.10 a piece or $.25 for 3. Purchase six slips; receive a mini candy cane! Proceeds will be given to the St. Augustine Hunger Center. Providing daily meals to those in need, St. Augustine has been genuinely appreciative of our initiative. We are hoping to either meet or exceed last year's total, which was a whopping $300!

At the conclusion of our drive, prizes will be awarded. A slip will be drawn from each of the four grade level bags and winners will be announced before winter break.

This sale says so much about our IMS students. Over these many years, they have exemplified the true spirit of the joy of giving!

To those who have already supported our drive, thank you! To those who have not yet stopped by our stand, we hope to see you soon.

Happy Holidays!

Dana M. Yaro-Linderman and the IMS Pep Club

Eighth-Grade All-Pro Parent Breakfast

All eighth-grade parents and students are invited to an All-Pro Parent Breakfast in the IMS cafeteria on Friday, December 20th, from 7:15 to 7:40 a.m. The All-Pro Breakfast includes a message for both parent and child to take away. Our wonderful PTO provides this event for all.

Builder's Club Canned Food Drive Recap

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024-25 IMS Annual Canned Food Drive! As a school we brought in 549 cans or items and we raised and raised $380.50. We also raised $254 in the Pie Teacher Contest, bringing our grand total to $634.50! Your kindness and generosity will bless many people in our community this holiday season.

Key Club: Blankets for Blue Devils

Are you dreading the cold winter chill coming our way? Do you love being warm and toasty when it's cold outside and enjoy some blue devil spirit wear? Well, Key Club can help with our "Blankets for Blue Devils" sale. Blankets are on sale for $30 and would be a great idea for a Christmas gift for your favorite Blue Devil fan.

All orders can be sent to the office (Attn: Jen Mackey).

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to direct them to either myself or Scott Maretka. We appreciate your support and hope that the families in your building will like the blankets and purchase some! (they are super soft and cuddly and would make a great christmas gift!)

Thanks so much for your support!

Jen and Scott

Co-Advisors of Key Club

Lost and Found

Please take a look at these photos to see if your child has misplaced anything. During the upcoming winter break, we will donate anything left behind. So, in the weeks to come, please have your son or daughter walk by the table to see if any of their items were left behind. Thank you!

Independence Schools PTO Teams up with Cleveland Cavaliers for a Special Event!

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM, our entire school community is invited to cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse!

We've partnered with the Cavs to bring you discounted tickets and a fun-filled day that also supports all of our PTOs. Plus, your student could have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to high-five the Cavs players as they take the court!

How It Works:

For every ticket purchased, $7 will go directly to the Independence Schools PTO of your choice. The student named on the ticket order form will be entered into a raffle for the high-five cheer tunnel (one entry per student). NEW THIS YEAR - Option to purchase tickets in the Mezzanine!

Event Details:

When: Sunday, March 2, 2025

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Game Starts: 3:30 PM

Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Each ticket includes:

-Ticket to Loudville or Mezzanine (NEW THIS YEAR) per your order

-A chance at winning a fan experience (random selection) **

-Enjoying the game with your Indy friends!

**Please note: you are NOT guaranteed an experience with this purchase. We will use a lottery system to select students. Experience is limited to current IPS, IMS, and IHS students. We have 25 student slots (all grade levels are eligible) for the High-Five Cheer Tunnel on the court.

🏀 Let's come together to make this fundraiser a slam dunk for our schools!