As we approach spring break, I want to take a moment to wish you all a safe and enjoyable time with your loved ones. Whether traveling or staying home, I hope this upcoming break brings you relaxation and much-needed family time.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready for the final quarter of the school year.

Warm regards,

Jamie Vanek

Seventh-Grade Michigan Trip Information

Seventh-Grade Parents,

Per the email sent to all seventh grade parents this past Monday, please sign and have your son/ daughter return the slip indicating whether or not your seventh grader will participate in the upcoming trip to Michigan on May 23, 2024.  

Feel free to contact me with any questions (216-642-5865, ext. 1334).

Thank you in advance for attending to this matter!

Dana M. Yaro-Linderman

5th grade students & parents/guardians!

It is hard to believe it is time to plan for next school year! Like last year, you will have the option to enroll in Band, Choir, Intervention, or both Band and Choir.  

In order to select your courses, you will need to join the Class of 2031 Google Classroom (many of you have already joined the classroom) using the code: ackjldx

After joining Google Classroom, please complete the 6th grade course selection form for the 2024-2025 school year. It is very important that you have a conversation with your parents or guardians regarding your selection for next school year.  

If you have any questions about the sixth grade scheduling process please feel free to contact me. All forms should be completed by Thursday, March 28th. 

I am looking forward to another wonderful year!

Lisa McClain

School Counselor

Independence Middle School

216-642-5866

Power of the Pen

Congratulations to Marian Carlisle, Nicole Mehosky, and Sehajveer Rai on qualifying for the state Power of the Pen tournament on May 17th. These seventh-graders rank among the top 20% of the most talented creative short story writers in Ohio. In fact, Marian scored 4th Overall at the regional tournament in March.

Good luck to these writers as they head to Ashland University in May!