For a limited time, ACT is offering students the opportunity to get a free ACT registration. The student must register and pay for the December 9 test date. The student then will receive a discount code to be used for a free registration. The code must be used by January 31, 2024 to register for February 10, April 13, June 8 or July 13. The following link has all of the details: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html
Every student deserves access to a better future. That's why ICC has launched the Verizon Innovative Learning Stem Achievers Program. Join a full-day workshop for an introduction into this immersive program. Students will learn about design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship.
Who: Local Middle School Students
When: October 7
Time: 9AM-2PM
Location: Fab Lab ICC
Other Details: FREE and Lunch Provided
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0viAL3nFp13nYkQHfnvWtq7c1YKzdeBr9J9iWMUVGgz6MBQ/viewform
For more information, contact Carrie Agosto at vilachievers@gmail.com or call 620-717-8809.
Please scan this QR Code to sign up for Run Club. Run Club will start Wednesday, September 13th and finish on Saturday, October 21st. Practices will be 4:00-4:50 at the Jefferson walking trail This activity is open to all interested students Grades K-6 and any interested USD 446 staff.
More Indy Goes Back to School FUN! School starts for Bulldogs on Wednesday, August 16, 2023!!
We would like to thank all of our staff and families who took the time to celebrate with us at the 2023 Indy Goes Back to School Party in the Park. Congratulations to our prize winners: 1) Lillian Chavis (4th grade at Jefferson); 2) Adley Sanders (1st grade at Eisenhower); 3) Maverick Athey (1st grade at Eisenhower); and 4) Kayden Dunn (4th grade at Jefferson). The first day of school is Wednesday, August 16, 2023. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students!
The Stuff the Bus campaign has reached its fundraising goal of $9,000. All donations go toward the purchase of school supplies for deserving children in the Independence school district. Your generosity toward this project was powerful and effective - as you were able to help the campaign achieve its fundraising goal in less than one month!
USD 446 would like to invite all students, parents, staff, and community members to its annual Indy Goes Back to School Celebration to build excitement for the start of a new school year. This event will take place Thursday evening, August 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bandstand and surrounding picnic areas in Riverside Park.
Free Bulldog Bags will be available compliments of the USD 446 Education Foundation, which will consist of a hot dog, chips, cookie, and water. Also, there will be free entertainment, games, exhibits, giveaways, and activities for the entire family, as well as opportunities to win prizes! We look forward to seeing everyone!
USD 446 would like to invite all students, parents, staff, and community members its annual Indy Goes Back to School Celebration to build excitement for the start of a new school year. This event will take place Thursday evening, August 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bandstand and surrounding picnic areas in Riverside Park.
Free Bulldog Bags will be available compliments of the USD 446 Education Foundation, which will consist of a hot dog, chips, cookie, and water. Also, there will be free entertainment, games, exhibits, giveaways, and activities for the entire family, as well as opportunities to win prizes! We look forward to seeing everyone!
The annual Stuff the Bus fundraising campaign is now underway. A USD 446 bus will be at the Independence Farmers Market on Saturday, July 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Look for the bus and the campaign organizers and drop off your monetary or school supply donation! We appreciate your support!
Please see the attached details about a FREE Summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students. This program runs from July 3-July 21, from 9AM to 2:30PM at Independence Community College. If you have questions or need additional information you may contact Carrie Agosto, vilachievers@gmail.com, 620-717-8809. To register, scan the qr code or go to https://nacce.formstack.com/forms/2022_2023_vilsap_registration_form (available in English and Spanish).
USD 446 is so thankful for its Nursing Staff!
USD 446 LOVES ITS TEACHERS FOR ALL THEY DO TO SERVE KIDS!
USD 446 May Board Meeting Details:
WHEN: Monday, May 8, 2023
WHERE: IHS Community Room
TIME:
6:45 - Budget Amendment Hearing
7:00 - Regular Board Meeting
USD 446 wishes to thank its Food Service staff for meeting a critical need each day! Your job has purpose!
We want to take this time to recognize our USD 446 school principals and directors:
Riley Early Learning Center's Marci Gray; Eisenhower's Brad Carroll, Jefferson's Noel O'Kane, IMS's Carmen Chism, IHS's Kurt Seiler, BRIDGES' Mark Lasater. You are the glue and the heart!
We couldn't do what we do without these people! USD 446 says THANK YOU!
Parents/Guardians: We’re almost there! State Assessments are almost complete. Here is the testing schedule for the week of April 17, 2023. Thank you so much for your support!
It takes a village to raise a child!
At the INEA Teacher Awards Banquet tonight in Independence, our educators celebrated the teaching profession and specifically these amazing people:
Master Secondary Teacher: Al Speicher
Master Elementary Teacher: Haley Hinthorn
Outstanding New Teacher Award Secondary: Dani Turner
Outstanding New Teacher Award Elementary: Heather Werner
Friend of Education Individual: Cheryl Sparks
Friend of Education Business: Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Retiree: Tammy Roth
Scholarship: Karma Roth