Independence Middle School News

November 3, 2023

School Picture RETAKE DAY

November 17, from 8-9 a.m.

1) If your student was absent on the first picture day, he/she can get their picture taken on retake/absent picture day.

2) If your student was absent on the first picture day, there will be an ordering site available so you can order online. (cavanaughphoto.com/order) Or, if you placed an order before the first picture day and didn’t realize your child would be absent, it will be honored.

2) If your student wants a retake, you must bring back the original picture packet that was ordered. Or, if you only ordered a hi-res digital file, please send a note in with your student stating that a hi-res digital file was purchased. If the packet or note is not returned, a new package will not be printed until the original is turned in.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at 440-973-4390 or info@cavanaughphoto.com.

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.

Information will be provided to interested students as soon as we receive the “go ahead” from Boston Mills to sign our students up for the program.

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

Boy's Basketball

Attention any boys looking to tryout for the 7th or 8th grade basketball teams this season. There will be open gyms starting next week every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm. Official practices will be communicated starting after Thanksgiving Break.

Power of the Pen

IMS 7th and 8th graders practicing for our first Power of the Pen tournament in February, using hands-on collaborative drawing and writing activities.

Builders Club

Congratulations to the winners of the Builders Club Halloween Candy Guessing Game: Collin Palus, Austin Glass, Connor Fitzgerald, and Dale Agostino!

November Meeting Dates: November 6th and 20th from 2:45pm-3:30pm in Mrs. Koussa's room. Students will be released out the back recess doors. These meetings will focus on our community food drive.

Don't forget to download the Box Tops App and scan those receipts! All proceeds go towards Builders Club service projects and fundraisers.

Cornerstone Spotlight

Mr. Scott's 7th and 8th-grade PE classes participate in "Fitness Friday's" every Friday in the weight training room. They go through a circuit training workout of 16 circuits that include both weight training and cardio training. They partner with another student with one person completing a two minute circuit while the other spots their partner and then they switch for the other two minutes.

CAVS GAME TICKET LINK

Important Dates/Events

November:

3: 1st Quarter Grades Posted

7: Waiver Day: No school for students

14: PTO mtg @5:30pm

17: All-Pro Parent Breakfast (7th grade) @7:15am

17: School Picture Retake Day

17-18: School Musical

22-24: Thanksgiving Break: No school

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

All in it Minute with Three Incredible IHS Students...Check out what your child can look forward to at IHS!

Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with three incredible IHS students to learn a little bit more about their experiences at Independence High School. You will be amazed at what they say! It is the second of a new series of videos called the All In It Minute!

What does your future look like at Independence High School?

Superintendent Mr. Ben Hegedish talks with new IHS Principal Mr. Mike Janatovich to learn more about him as well as the amazing things happening at IHS. It is the first of a new series of videos called the All In It Minute!

What does an education look like at Independence Middle School?

Take a moment to read our building profile!

Independence Local Schools Quality Profile

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Click here to read the 2022-23 Quality Profile for Independence Local Schools. The Profile highlights academics, digital learning, arts, pupil services, health and wellness, parent and community involvement, student leadership and activities, facility improvements, and fiscal stewardship.

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