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Security Visitor Management System
Independence Middle School now has enhanced security with the newly installed visitor management system.
Guests will register using their driver's license and receive a printed badge for identification while inside the building. This system will also be utilized to sign students in/out when arriving late or needing to leave school early for any reason. Thank you for your patience as we phase in this wonderful new system!
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Outdoor Recess
This is a friendly reminder that when we have outdoor recess, students will have a choice to go outside or do classwork in the media center. In the coming weeks, we are also working to have a return for the game room. If your child is headed outside, please remind them to bring and wear their coats, gloves, and hats. Thank you!
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Power of the Pen
Congratulations to the 7th-grade Power of the Pen team for winning last Saturday's tournament's First Place team award. Cam Bauman, Scarlett Lewis, Aubrey Volk, Freddie Averre, Camryn Clark, and Zaina Makhlouf.
Individual medals were earned by Cam Bauman - 12th Place; Scarlett Lewis - 10th Place; Aubrey Volk - 3rd Place; and Freddie Averre took 2nd Place overall.
Also, congratulations to Nicole Mehosky who earned 12th Place overall for 8th grade.
The regional competition is on March 1.
Again, congratulations IMS Blue Devils!
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Yearbook Order
It's time to order your 2024-2025 IMS Yearbook! Please see the flyer for information on how to order.
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WIMS Needs Videos!
At the end of the third quarter the WIMS students will be featuring their 3rd Quarter Newscast. We are in need of videos of 7th grade boys basketball, 8th grade boys basketball, and middle school wrestling. Videos can be sent to rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us. If you have Google Photos, you can share them with rpietrzak@independence.k12.oh.us. Please take/send videos in landscape mode, holding your phone sideways. WIMS welcomes videos from students, parents, staff... ANYONE! Thank you! If students or staff have them on their phone they can stop by and see Mrs. P. to transfer them to the WIMS crew instead of sending through email. Thank you!
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Ski Club
We completed our fifth and final week of ski club, and the weather has been perfect! This year we have 54 students that are taking on the slopes at Boston Mills. Whether they are skiing or snowboarding, our kids are improving each week. Some of our skiers and snowboarders are even moving up levels in their lessons.
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7th Grade Basketball
Congratulations to the seventh grade boys basketball team for winning their conference game at Brooklyn last night 58 to 16. Caiden Aiello, Aiden Kwiatkowski and Dominic DiGeronimo all scored in double digits. Nolan Manfredonia had 8, Jack Fortesque and Easton Hannawalt had 5 each. David DiGeronimo, Aiden Joyce, DJ Peulso, Alex Barry, and Michael Coletta all also scored. With the win, The Blue Devils are now 9-1 on the year and undefeated in the conference.
Their next game is on Monday at Fairview Park Middle School at 5PM
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IHS Girls Golf
Please fill out the information using the QR code or click the link to enhance communication between High School Coaches, Coach Gruber and Coach Krysiak, regarding scheduling time to utilize the golf simulator during the winter and spring. This sign-up form is designed for girls currently in grades 6, 7, and 8 who intend to participate in golf at Independence High School.
https://forms.gle/LxLeBwr9KFGct91d8
Thanks Coach Gruber
IHS Girls Golf Coach
mgruber@independence.k12.oh.us
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Attention Seventh-Grade Parents!
Please be on the lookout for a parent letter regarding the seventh grade trip to Michigan on May 22, 2025. Students will receive their letter on January 27, 2025. The purpose of the letter is to disseminate general information regarding the trip; an itinerary is posted on the backside. As stated in the letter, cost is contingent upon participation.
Whether participating or not, the permission portion of the letter must be signed, dated, and returned no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. Letters regarding definitive cost and payment due dates will follow.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to a wonderful, fun-filled, educational experience with your children. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 216-642-5865, ext 1334.
Dana M. Yaro-Linderman
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Eighth-Grade Parents
Mrs. Satola is starting to work on the eighth-grade slideshow, which will be shown at the end of the school year. Please submit a baby picture of your son/daughter, preferably one in which they are less than two years old. Please make sure no one else is in the picture. Pictures are needed by the end of January and should be emailed to Mrs. Satola. Please include the name of your son/daughter in the subject line. Thank you!
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Preschool
The Integrated Preschool Program at Independence Primary School currently has openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Information about our program and application can be found below. The application deadline is Friday, January 24th, 2025. A screening for all incoming peers will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2025. For more information, please contact Lauren Salcer at 216-642-5870, ext. 1408 or lsalcer@independence.k12.oh.us.
Preschool Peer Applicants must:
- be residents of Independence
- be three (3) by May 1st, 2025
- less than six (6) by August 1, 2025
- be fully toilet trained
- demonstrate strong communication and language skills
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Important Dates/Events
February:
17: No school-Presidents Day
18: PTO meeting-5:30pm
28: All-Pro Parent Breakfast-6th grade
March:
2: ILS Cavs Game vs Portland
5: Popcorn Day-Lunch Periods
7: Waiver Day-No school
18: PTO meeting-5:30
21: End of third quarter
28: All-Pro Parent Breakfast-7th grade
April:
11: State Testing for ELA (all grades)
15: PTO meeting-5:30pm
18-25: Spring Break-No School
30: State Testing for Science (grades 5 and 8)
May:
2: State Testing for Math (all grades)
20: PTO meeting-5:30pm
23: Spring Fest
26: No School-Memorial Day
30: All-Pro Parent Breakfast-8th grade
June:
2: 8th grade promotion
3: Last Day of School
3: End of 4th quarter
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Safe Schools Helpline
This Helpline has been developed for you and other students, parents, and staff members to help maintain your safety and the most positive school environment possible. The purpose of the Safe School Helpline is to promote school safety and report wrongdoings or illegal activity. Any type of information involving a threatening situation to students, the school, or staff should be reported. Examples include thoughts of suicide or self-harm, violence, weapons, bullying, drugs and alcohol, and theft.
Access Link: https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com/
800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
800-418-6423/ Text:66746, TIPS
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