Independence Elementary

10/01/2026

❤️ Day one of National Principal month started off with love from our UP 3-5 class and an accidental “twinning” with Mrs. Charles!

09/30/2026

🍂 October Break Reminder! 🍂

Just a reminder - students and teachers will be out of school all next week, October 5–9.

📅 Monday, October 12 is a Teacher Workday, so students will also be out that day.

Students will return Tuesday, October 13.

09/30/2026

Families, we have great news! We just received family math kits that you can do with your children over intercession. These kits will come home with their books today or Thursday. Love much. Lead well. Learn together!

09/30/2026

Our second grade students will soon be taking the CoGAT and Iowa Assessments! These assessments provide valuable information about how our students learn and what they know, helping teachers better support each child’s learning needs. We encourage students to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come to school on time and ready to do their best! 🌟

09/29/2026

🎉So many good things are happening at IDES today!

We hope to see you tonight at Chick-fil-A on Dave La Boulevard from 4 to 7 PM as 10% of the proceeds will go to our PTA. Also bring in one dollar to spend the wheel for our prize!

📚 Also, every child in our building is coming home with 3 to 6 books to read during our intercession fall break! Ask your child what book they selected. Books will come home with them on Thursday!

Let’s continue to love much, lead well and learn together! 

09/29/2026

TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY!

A few reminders:

Pictures are pre-pay only.

All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook.

If students do not purchase a package, proofs will be sent home at a later date. At that time, parents will have an opportunity to order online only.

Make up pictures will be November 12th.

09/29/2026

We hope to see everyone tonight at our first spirit night of the year! It will be at the Chick fil A on Dave Lyle. We only receive proceeds from DINE IN or CARRY OUT orders so please please please don't go through the drive thru. Also, bring cash so that you can spin the wheel to win prizes!!

Thank you all for your time and support!

09/28/2026

We will not be selling ice cream on Friday due to the 5th Grade Kona Ice fundraiser that day. The link for online Kona sales will close promptly at 7:30 AM on Friday, Oct. 2nd.

09/25/2026

Rock Hill Schools Family Experience Survey - We need your input!

Rock Hill Schools is reviewing how families receive information, access student information, and complete common school and district processes.

We want to hear directly from our families about what is working well, where challenges exist, and how we can make the experience simpler and more consistent across our schools.

This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help guide our work.
Providing your name and email address is optional. If you choose to provide your contact information, we may reach out to invite you to participate in a future focus group or conversation to help us better understand the family experience and identify ways we can better serve families.

Rock Hill Schools is reviewing how families receive information, access student information, and complete common school and district processes. We want to hear directly from our families about what is working well, where challenges exist, and how we can make the experience simpler and more consisten...

09/24/2026

It was a BLAST 💥 surprising our Patriots to let them know they were selected to represent their peers as the Student Lighthouse Team!