Independence Charter School Independence Charter School (ICS) is a community-oriented public K-8 charter school located in Center City Philadelphia.
At Independence Charter we provide our students with an intellectually stimulating and internationally focused environment emphasizing the arts, languages and world cultures. Recognized nationally for our innovative global studies program, we are the only Philadelphia school to deliver an integrated curriculum that uses world cultures and second language acquisition to introduce and connect conten
06/03/2026
ICS joined the Girls on the Run phenomenon this Spring. Twenty-two of our 23 girls, from grades 3-5, ran their first organized 5K at The Navy Yard. It was a sea of Green with speckles of Yellow, their running buddies! Big, big thanks to the Coaches who dedicated their time to the girls, and for being their inspiration! We are so very proud of our “Mountain Movers”!
06/02/2026
Cena Cultural was a beautiful evening! The feeling of pure joy was palpable! The costumes, the food, the pride, the music, the traditions…FAMILY! 🩷
05/29/2026
Field Day #3: middle school! A perfect storm of sunshine & blue skies, games & water, and dunking CEO Matt, Tr. Nate, Tr. Laquan, AP Odamis, & Tr. Sam!
05/28/2026
Field Day #2: K-2. A little rain didn’t stop us from having a blast! 🌧️ icsfielddays2026
05/26/2026
And so it begins! Day 1: grades 3-5!
05/24/2026
Spirit Week Final Day: Designated Class Color Day! Kinder = Yellow; 4th grade = Purple; 6th grade = Black. Twas a colorful way to end a Very Creative Week! Thank you middle school student leaders for the ideas and hats off to the school community for fully embracing the assignment! 💛❤️🧡💚💜🩶🖤💙🩷
05/21/2026
The fun never stops during Spirit Week!
05/21/2026
Lots of peace, love and understanding on this 4th day of Spirit Week: Decades Day. Outfits ranged from Little House on the Prairie in the 1800’s to the face coverings of 2020. Stay tuned for more inspiration from all ages!
05/21/2026
Spirit Week, day 3: Wacky hat or Wacky hair. When you look good, you feel good!
05/20/2026
Spirit Week, day 2: Two’s-Day” or “Crews-Day”: dress alike or thematically with a friend or a team of friends.
| Monday | 7:45am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:45am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:45am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:45am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:45am - 5:30pm |
