by Dave Clarke | Jul 21, 2025 | IMS News
Last month, across our 14 schools, 369 students threw their caps in the air to celebrate their graduation. Three hundred and sixty-nine. Simply astounding. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Looking forward to the fall of 2025, our graduates are...
by Dave Clarke | May 27, 2025 | Holy Cross, IMS News, SS. Cyril & Philomena, St. Rose of Lima
Holy Cross eighth grader, Christopher O. took first place at Independence Mission Schools’ first-ever network-wide Spelling Bee, held Thursday, May 22 at the Friends Select School theater. Christopher secured the win, correctly spelling “equilibrium” in the final...
by Dave Clarke | Apr 24, 2025 | St. Rose of Lima
The 2025 Rose Petal Gala benefitting St. Rose of Lima Catholic School was a tremendous success! Thank you to all who joined in the celebration, including our sponsors Burns’ Family Neighborhood ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer Supermarkets, Brian & Donna McElwee,...
by Dave Clarke | Feb 25, 2025 | SS. Cyril & Philomena
Decades ago, Doris and Jack McHugh put five of their six children through St. Philomena Catholic School. Doris, herself, volunteered in the school library for over 20 years, forming a deep connection with the school. Fast forward to today, years after St. Philomena...
by Dave Clarke | Feb 21, 2025 | IMS News, St. Frances Cabrini, St. Rose of Lima, St. Thomas Aquinas
Beyond the Bell, Independence Mission Schools’ after school enrichment and care program, officially launched this month at a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in West Philadelphia. Backed by an extraordinary $1.8 million gift from...
