Students Enjoy Pennsylvania Apples

Independence Middle School students had the opportunity to sample a variety of apples, including Red and Golden Delicious, Fuji and Braeburn, thanks to Dawson Farm, who brought the delicious varieties to the IMS cafeteria during the lunch periods on PA Preferred Apple Day.  Metz & Associates, the district's Food Service Provider supports local farmers and the farmers donated the apples for the students and staff to enjoy as a way of saying, "Thank you."

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IMS Students Send Sweets to the Troops

The Core Skills Improvement Students at IMS decided to send some sweet treats to American soldiers serving overseas.  The 20 CSI classes collected approximately 250 pounds of Halloween candy and made "thank you" posters for American servicemen and women to thank them for bravely defending our country's principles half-way around the world.  The students partnered with Mrs. Peggy Graeser, a volunteer with Operation Troop Appreciation, to make sure the candy travels safely to our soldiers.

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IMS Singers to Spread Some Holiday Cheer!

The Independence Singers will be performing holiday music in the community in December!  On Wednesday, December 2, the Singers will perform for Bethel Park Light Up Night, which will begin at 6:45 PM at the Bethel Park Community Center.  The Singers will also perform on Tuesday, December 22 at 11:45 AM at the US Steel Building, so if you're in the neighborhood, come out and support the students!

IMS Ringers to Perform at the Benedum!

Congratulations to the 21 7th and 8th graders who are part of the IMS Ringers, will perform at the Benedum Center before the December 20 performance of "The Nutcracker."  If you have tickets for the show, please make sure you come early to hear the performance!

Eighth Graders Make Videos of Their Lives

Eighth Grade Technology Education students in Mr. Richert's classes are learning how to make videos, including editing and adding a soundtrack.  Students are asked to bring in a minimum of 40 pictures to tell the story of their lives, in a project called "My Life."  It takes them approximately 3-1/2 weeks to complete the project, which includes a custom DVD case and cover.  The project ends with a large viewing party to see the finished products and celebrate their lives to date.

Students Check Out IMS!

IMS students and their families had the opportunity to walk through the school during School Visit Day on August 14.  The students were greeted by Principals Mr. Muench and Mr. Johnson and they had an opportunity to check out where their classes would be this year.  They also had a chance to purchase a school lock and parents could pick up PTSO information.

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