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Late St. Martin de Porres Kindergarten Teacher, Mary Walker, Honored (via 6 ABC Philadelphia)
Via Nick Iadonisi, 6 ABC: "Nearly three decades after the passing of Mary Walker, community members have not forgotten her contributions to Catholic education. She taught in various Philadelphia...
You’ll Always Be One of My Kids: A Converastion with St. Martin of Tours Teachers, Christine & Rick Conti
At St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, Christine and Rick Conti love their students. Christine loves them as kindergarteners. Rick loves them as fourth graders. But that love doesn’t stop when...
Jack and Kathy Donnelly: A Legacy of Love
Jack and Kathy Donnelly were faithful Catholics and philanthropists known for their inspirational support of Catholic education in Philadelphia as well as countless other charities. As the former...
A Gift of Music
Longtime Independence Mission Schools supporter and violinist Helen McNutt was inspired after seeing a recent photo on the Independence Mission Schools website of a St. Malachy student playing the...
Malachy Proud
When Mary Holmes brought her daughter, Queenie, to St. Malachy Catholic School for her first day of kindergarten nearly 20 years ago, she stayed -- the whole day. That day turned into years of...
St. Rose of Lima to Malvern Prep: How the Right Environment Unlocked One Student’s Potential
Today, Spencer is thriving at Malvern Prep, taking on honors classes, joining new clubs, and growing as both a student and a young man. How he got there had a lot to do with where he came from: St....
IMS is a 2025 Yass Prize Contender!
We are thrilled to share that Independence Mission Schools was just named a 2025 $1,000,000 Yass Prize Contender! Amongst thousands of applications from across the country, we are one of just 23...
Introducing Strong Minds Loving Hearts — An Independence Mission Schools Podcast
Our network is overflowing with stories. Stories of achievement; stories of perseverance. Stories of sacrifice, selflessness and success. What we've needed is a meaningful way to share these...
IMS Celebrates Faith and Wellness Days with Theme of Growth and Renewal
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Independence Mission Schools (IMS) network gathered for its annual Faith and Wellness Day, a day of reflection, professional learning, and celebration. Guided by...
369 IMS Graduates Just Threw Their Caps in the Air. See Where They’re Headed Next
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...