Independence Mission Schools

09/16/2026

A Catholic school education can open doors, build confidence, and give students the opportunity to thrive.

For families like Lacretia Robinson’s, financial aid made it possible to choose a Catholic school education for her son, and tax credit giving helps make opportunities like this possible for families across our 13 Independence Mission Schools.

Through Pennsylvania’s EITC/OSTC programs, individuals and businesses can redirect PA tax dollars they already owe toward need-based scholarships and receive a 90% PA tax credit.

Lacretia’s story is just one of thousands. Every day, our schools are helping students learn, grow, and thrive while giving families the opportunity to choose the education that’s right for their children.

That’s the power of tax credit giving. And it starts with where you choose to direct your Pennsylvania tax dollars.

Learn more: www.imsphila.org/eitc

Questions? Contact Brett Foley, Director of Tax Credit Giving, at [email protected] or 215-771-7038.

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

Mission Champions is expanding! The program that matches students in need of scholarship support with committed donors is now activated at St Martin Of Tours School, St. Raymond of Penafort - An Independence Mission School, St. Thomas Aquinas IMS School, and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School, IMS in addition to the initial cohort of IMS schools including St. Rose of Lima Philadelphia, St. Martin de Porres School, and St. Helena-Incarnation Catholic School.

Full story here: https://imsphila.org/blog/2026/09/03/ims-expands-mission-champions-program-to-four-additional-schools/

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

We are beyond thrilled to welcome our nearly 3,800 students back to school today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with exciting learning experiences, opportunities to make lifelong friendships, and creating unforgettable memories! ❤️

Have a wonderful school year, and let's make it one to remember! 🎉

08/23/2026

🎉 Today’s the day! Join us at the FREE Please Touch Museum event!

Representatives from St. Barnabas Catholic School, SS. Cyril & Philomena - IMS and xxSt. Rose of Lima Philadelphia—proud members of Independence Mission Schools—are here until 2:30 PM and ready to meet you!

Know a family or friend looking for a great school for the 2026–2027 school year? Send them our way to learn about our academic programs, faith-based education, and welcoming school communities.

We can’t wait to see you here! ❤️💙

08/20/2026

What if the Pennsylvania state taxes you already owe, personally or through your business, could help provide scholarships for IMS students?

Join us Wednesday, August 26 to learn how tax credit giving works, who is eligible to participate, and how you can turn your PA tax liability into meaningful support for students and families across the IMS network while receiving a 90% state tax credit.

Choose the session that works best for you:

12:00 PM | Register: https://independencemissionschools-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/BkSbfvm9SQaFLdKS8yAyZA

4:30 PM | Register: https://independencemissionschools-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/U9lTCyBTSEG8EyD8hCdwAw

Whether you’re exploring tax credit giving for the first time or planning to participate again this year, we’ll walk you through the process and answer your questions.