Independence Elementary

10/02/2026

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our three wonderful Custodians, Mr. Gerardo, Mr. Rix, and Mr. Cameron! Thank you for all you do to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day! We appreciate you today and everyday!💙✨

09/29/2026

📚Storybook Character Tissue Box Decorating Competition! 📚

Calling all creative Ospreys! 🎨 Transform a tissue box into your favorite storybook character for a chance to show off your creativity!

Decorated tissue boxes are due by October 23rd!

Keep an eye out for the competition slip coming home with your Osprey!

09/29/2026

🎪🍎 The cafeteria is about to be a CIRCUS! 🍎🎪

Get ready for a week of fun as we celebrate National School Lunch Week, October 12th–16th! 🎈🤡

We’re bringing the excitement, smiles, and a whole lot of fun to the cafeteria! 🎟️

09/24/2026

Cows and Goats and Chickens, Oh My! First Grade had a blast on their field trip to the Meridian Ag Expo!🐄🐐🐓

09/21/2026

Here at Independence Elementary, our students have been keeping busy!!!

From remembering 9/11 and participating in Chalk the Walk for Celebrate Schools and Neighborhoods Day to fun, hands-on activities and meaningful life lessons, our Ospreys are learning, growing, and having fun along the way!

09/16/2026

We had a special surprise visit today from the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators!
The Zeta Chapter presented our amazing counselor, Ms. Perron, with the Helen Bryce New Teacher Grant! 🎉✨
Congratulations, Ms. Perron! We are so grateful for all you do for our Osprey community!

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Can we have lunch with our Grandparents every day?💝
Thank you to all of our grandparents & other family members for joining us for a wonderful picnic with your Osprey! We loved seeing the smiles, laughter, and special moments as you created long-lasting memories together☀️🧺

09/05/2026

Show Your Spirit, The Osprey Way!✨💙

A Few Important Details:

All items will be ordered after the store closes on September 8 at Midnight

Please allow approximately 3 weeks for printed items to be produced and delivered to Independence Elementary School

Once the order arrives, items will be distributed to students at school

Orders placed after the store closes may not be available and may be subject to additional shipping and setup fees.

Please use the product measurements provided to ensure you select the correct size.

All orders are final.

No refunds, exchanges, or returns will be accepted.

09/04/2026

Our principal and Oregon alum, Mr. C, was greeted with an office full of blue and orange this week in celebration of the Boise State vs. Oregon game tomorrow! 💙🧡🏈
Let the rivalry begin! 😉