November 27, 2023

Ski Club

Ski club is back for the 2024 season! This year we will be going to Boston Mills, where the students can choose to take actual lessons or simply enjoy a night with their friends skiing or snowboarding.

Commencing after winter break, the season will begin on Friday, January 12th, 2024, and will continue for five consecutive Fridays; the end date is February 9, 2023. Departing from IMS at 3:00, students will arrive back at school at approximately 8:20.

Depending upon rental equipment needs, or if kids have their own equipment, a variety of packages will be offered. Great Day Tours will provide transportation to and from the resort; hence, an additional bus fee will have to be paid to the school.

If you son or daughter is interested in skiing with us, please have him or her see Mrs. Frate for information. After you register, make sure you let Mrs. Frate know, otherwise you may not have a seat on the bus.

I am excited and truly looking forward to be back on the slopes with our students this season!

Dawn Frate

Ski Club Advisor/7th Grade ELA Teacher

Club Photo Day

Club Photo Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th. Pictures will be taken in the morning. We will also be taking a class picture of the 8th grade on this day.

Class Fees

Just a reminder to check your student’s account for student fees. These fees include intramural sports, 7th and 8th grade sports, and all activities/clubs. The $80.00 class fee is also in your student’s EZ pay account and can be paid online or by check.

Please email Vickie Cappas with any questions at vcappas@independence.k12.oh.us.

Builders Club

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to our canned food drive. Every good deed, no matter how big or small, makes a difference!

Congratulations to the following winning homerooms at each grade level.

5th grade winner is Mr. Schuld’s homeroom

6th grade winner is Miss Bloam’s homeroom

7th grade winner is Mrs. Yaro’s homeroom

8th grade winner is Mr. Ambrose’s homeroom.

As a building, we collected 611 cans and $362. Great job IMS!

All money and goods will go to help families across Independence.

Boys Basketball Team

There is an exciting fundraiser in conjunction with GV Art. IHS Boy's Basketball will be selling custom designed Independence Apparel (T-Shirt & Hoodie) & the Boys Basketball Team.

Listed below are the 2 links to make purchases of these items.

Thank you for your continued support of the Boys Basketball Team!

GV Art - Independence T-Shirt

GV Art - Independence Hoodie

Marc Holliday

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Independence High School

Tools for a Successful 7th Grade Student

By: Mrs. Yaro-Linderman

CAVS GAME TICKET LINK

Important Dates/Events

November:

11/30-12/1: IMS Holiday Gift Shop

December:

8: All-Pro Parent breakfast (8th grade) @7:15am

12: Choir Concert-7:00pm

15: Winter iReady Testing

20: Band Concert-7:00pm

21: Winter Fest

12/22-1/5: Winter Break: No School

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