New summer Preschool Playtime sessions added (FREE and open to the public)
TAKE A MOMENT TO ENJOY SOME FUN WITH YOUR YOUNG CHILD.Independence's FREE Preschool Playtime returns for the 2017 Summer and is open to parents and their 2-4-year-old children. Led by our Early...
View ArticleIndy grad Sohan Shah ('14) wins Del. BioGENEius Challenge
Congratulations to 2014 Independence graduate Sohan Shah, who won the 2017 Delaware BioGENEius Challenge this spring! Three additional members of the Class of 2014 were also recognized: honorable...
View Article"Indy Insights," the official Independence blog: new post available (Sept. 8)
We are happy to announce the launch of "Indy Insights," the official Independence blog! On this page, you will find posts about a wide variety of timely and useful topics in education and parenting...
View ArticleFaculty members 'make space for change' at PBL workshop
On Aug. 31, Independence's faculty participated in an immersive, project-based learning workshop entitled "Making Space for Change." Led by Ms. Jeanine Leys of the Buck Institute for Education's...
View ArticleWelcoming our new faculty and staff members
The Independence School proudly welcomed three new members to its faculty and staff for the 2017-18 school year, with two of the three possessing previous ties to our community.Donna Sentman took over...
View ArticleSGA-sponsored fundraiser collects nearly $3,500 for hurricane relief
From Sept. 25-29, the Student Government Association ran a school-wide fundraiser to help those impacted by the recent hurricanes. Our middle school students participated in a "Quarter War," where the...
View ArticleIndependence honors service milestones; Valerie Rodeheaver reaches 30 years
On Nov. 3, the Independence community joined together at Klondike Kate's on Main Street for its yearly celebration of employee service milestones, with Spanish teacher Valerie Rodeheaver's 30 years...
View ArticleGirls' volleyball team sweeps way to another undefeated season
The Independence girls' volleyball team swept its way to a 10-0 record for a second undefeated season in four years and fourth since 2009, a stretch during which the program has amassed a cumulative...
View ArticleVictoria C. Yatzus named Board Chair for ADVIS
Victoria C. Yatzus, Head of The Independence School (Pike Creek, Del.), has been named the next Board Chair for the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS). She will serve in this...
View ArticleWorld Language students excel in National, State Exams
Independence middle schoolers participated in the following national exams this spring: Le Grand Concours (Mrs. Fallon's students), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French National...
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