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Scenes from the 2025 Rose Petal Gala
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...
Doris and Jack McHugh Hall Dedicated at Ss. Cyril & Philomena Catholic School
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...
IMS’s Beyond the Bell After School Program Launches Behind $1.8M Gift from Ann Marie and Terry Horner
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...
Catholic Identity Shines at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School, St. Cyprian Church
The IMS network has long been dedicated to integrating academic excellence with a strong Catholic foundation. To strengthen this mission, IMS introduced the role of Catholic Identity Coordinators...
Reimagining Our Schools: The Campaign for IMS 2026
At Independence Mission Schools (IMS), we believe in the boundless potential of every child. Today, we are excited to announce Reimagining Our Schools: The Campaign for IMS 2026. With a bold $50...
Preparing for the Next Step: IMS High School Fairs Draw Hundreds
Over 500 fifth through eighth grade IMS families attended the network’s three regional high school fairs, held in September and October at St. Barnabas, St. Raymond of Penafort, and St. Rose of...
IMS School Leaders and Staff Earn $110,000 Through the Connelly Foundation’s Leader Impact Grant Program
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...
Thank you FXI!
Earlier this month, FXI, a leading provider of comfort solutions headquartered in Radnor, PA, partnered with Odyssey Teams, a corporate team building group, to organize the team building event...
Announcing the 2024 IMS High School Readiness Fairs!
This year’s three IMS High School Fairs are your best opportunity to learn more about regional high schools! Open to students in grades 5-8, each fair will feature over 20 area high schools and...
Fr. Mac Matching Gift Challenge Exceeded, Raises $108,940 to Support The Father John McNamee Peace Program and Tuition for Students at St. Malachy Catholic School
Independence Mission Schools is happy to share that the St. Malachy Catholic School community not only met, but with the generosity of our donors, exceeded the Fr. John McNamee $50,000 Match...