Independence Middle School PTO

08/25/2026

Draft Agenda can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUUZLxmitJuq4nSSC7ql0TalNAkCkYTbnwS-qxm3kMY/edit?usp=drivesdk

TOMORROW is our first meeting of the year and we have a lot of exciting plans to share with you for the school year! Join us for pizza and kids are always welcome!

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

💙💛 WELCOME BACK, BLUE DEVILS! 💙💛

Independence Middle School PTO is excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and entire Independence community back for another great school year! 🎉

We have an exciting year ahead, with plenty of opportunities to support our students and school. We can’t wait to share everything the PTO has planned!

Stay connected with us, get involved, and see what’s happening throughout the year:

👉 https://ims.ptboard.com/home

08/23/2026

Oh, Hello Mr. Grendel, Dean of Students at Independence Local Schools!
Bluerik Coffee and Independence Middle School PTO are partnering to welcome back our staff this week! We are so grateful to have a local business close by that supports our school community in so many ways! Next week, please stop by Bluerik and grab a coffee to celebrate the beginning of the school year!

🎉 🍎 Woohoo, Matt, our last winner for the Teacher Gift Bundle, made it in just in time for the new school year!

Thanks for stopping by, Matt! We hope you enjoy your goodies and see you around for some caffeine when those early school mornings hit ☕️

Special thanks to our friend The Honeyest One for their generosity and delicious local honey included in the gifts! 🍯 Be sure to check them out at local markets or give them a jingle for your honey needs. We LOVE their honey in our coffee and tea here at the shop!

08/23/2026

2026–2027 IMS PTO Membership Drive! 🎉

When you join the IMS PTO, you’re investing directly in our students, staff, and school community.

Last school year, the IMS PTO invested an average of $63 per student to support educational experiences, staff appreciation, student activities, and so much more. None of this happens without the support of families and our community.

💙 Membership starts at just $25
💛 Every membership makes a difference.
🙌 Volunteer if you’d like—but it’s never required to be a member!

Link below to support 👇
https://ims.ptboard.com/home

08/22/2026

See you on Wednesday at 6:30pm to vote and hear plans for the upcoming school year!

Membership: https://ims.ptboard.com/home

⭐️ Please join us for our FIRST IMS PTO meeting of the school year on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30pm!
Note: We are starting later than usual to try to accommodate the IHS Open House.

We will vote on important items to support our programming this year, so remember to sign up for a membership to vote!
Link: https://ims.ptboard.com/home

We will have pizza and refreshments to kick off the school year. As always, kids are welcome to join.

08/21/2026

👋 See you on Monday, Ms. Mueller! 💙💛

08/21/2026

ZTBella Spa Zen and Tranquility Thank you for your generous donation and welcome to our community!
Tickets to win this basket: https://ims.ptboard.com/formvw?store=8289&form=5

08/21/2026

💙💛 Thank you to our IMS Staff, especially Mrs. Pietrzak, Mrs. Koussa, and Ms Bloam who make our WEB program possible for our 8th graders and 5th graders!

Our PTO donates funds to support WEB and we can do this because our school community’s support through membership and sponsorship! Thank you!

08/20/2026

BLUE DEVIL BBQ BASKET RAFFLE! 💙💛

Three AMAZING baskets. Three lucky winners! 🎟️

✨ Relax, Refresh & Sparkle — $275 ZT Bella Spa gift certificate + Kendra Scott necklace & spa goodies

🍭💙 Sweet Victory — Sweets & Geeks candy basket + Independence Athletics hoodie + 4 tickets to an Independence home game

🧸 Ultimate Squishy Toy Basket — Packed with the hard-to-find, viral squishies kids are asking for!

🎟️ Get your raffle tickets NOW through Friday, September 4!

👉 Purchase raffle tickets here: https://ims.ptboard.com/formvw?store=8289&form=5

All proceeds support IMS PTO and our Blue Devil students! 💙💛