Holy Cross Eighth Grader, Christopher O., Wins First-Ever Network-Wide Spelling Bee 

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...

Doris and Jack McHugh Hall Dedicated at Ss. Cyril & Philomena Catholic School

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...

IMS School Leaders and Staff Earn $110,000 Through the Connelly Foundation’s Leader Impact Grant Program

by Dave Clarke | Oct 29, 2024 | IMS News, SS. Cyril & Philomena, St. Helena-Incarnation, St. Martin de Porres, St. Veronica

Funds to fuel school-specific initiatives and professional development for in-network assistant principal candidates   The Connelly Foundation has awarded a combined $110,000 in grant money to Independence Mission Schools through its Leader Impact Initiative. ...

SS. Cyril & Philomena Receives YMCA IMPACT Award

by rprimich | Dec 4, 2023 | SS. Cyril & Philomena

SS. Cyril & Philomena Catholic School was nominated and selected to receive the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County’s IMPACT Award. The award is given annually to two organizations that are recognized for doing impactful and transformative work in and for their...

SS. Cyril & Philomena to Receive YMCA IMPACT Award

by rprimich | Oct 7, 2023 | IMS News, SS. Cyril & Philomena, Uncategorized

We are excited announce the thrilling news that SS. Cyril & Philomena Catholic School was nominated and selected to receive the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County’s IMPACT Award. The award is given annually to two organizations that are recognized for doing...

Alumni Spotlight: Kiera Scarbrough, St. Philomena ’10

by rprimich | Sep 29, 2023 | IMS News, SS. Cyril & Philomena, St. Rose of Lima

Spreading JOY as the New AP at St. Rose of Lima St. Philomena Catholic School Alumna, Kiera Scarbrough ’10, is the newly appointed Assistant Principal at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School! After high school at Bonner Prendergast High School, she graduated Summa Cum...