Saturday, 11/23:
- Wrestling Tournament @ SMNW 8:00A
- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, 12/02:
Student Services Presentations to 8th Grade during Science
Student Council 8:05A
Math Madness Competition 8:45A
Cheer Club 3:50P
Tuesday, 12/03:
ELA MAP
Cheer Club 3:50P
Wednesday, 12/04:
ELA MAP
Junior Board 7:45A
Art Club 3:50P
Board Game Club 3:50P
Cheer Club 3:50P
Green Team 3:50P
Girls Basketball @ IH vs HG 5:00P
Thursday, 12/05:
ELA MAP
Jazz Band 3:50P
Girls Basketball @ TR 5:00P
Friday, 12/06:
Team 8-5 Fun Friday!
Choir Field Trip 9:00A-2:00P
Dear IHMS Families,
We just want to take a moment to say thank you. Your support, whether it’s helping with homework, cheering at events, or just being there for your kids, makes such a difference. We couldn’t do what we do without you.
Our school is a special place because of the partnership we share, and we are so grateful to have families like you who care so deeply about your children’s success and our community.
Thank you for trusting us with your kids and for being such an important part of the Indian Hill Community. We hope everyone enjoys their break resting and connecting with family.
Dr. Kelley Capper, Mrs. Gorniak, and Mr. Ruder
Here at Indian Hills, we have a strong tradition of helping those that are in need. For those of you able to contribute, please consider purchasing Target or Walmart gift cards for $10 or $20 each. We will collect them to support our Knight families in need of some holiday assistance.
If you are willing and able to donate, please either personally drop gift cards off or send with your student to be dropped off in the front office by Wednesday, December 4th, 2024.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to share about an opportunity we are providing to support the emotional well-being of our middle school students. The Student Services team will be presenting an emotional regulation skill building program through science classes today, Friday, November 22nd for seventh graders and Monday, December 2nd for eighth graders.
This program has been developed in collaboration with Renew Counseling of Kansas City. It is designed to equip students with practical tools to manage stress and anxiety, promote emotional regulation, and support overall mental health.
Your student will come home with a resource card that you can go over with them to further the conversation and strengthen skills.
Following the classroom presentations, we are excited to extend this important conversation to our school community with additional opportunities.
Renew Counseling Parent Night Presentation & Mental Health Fair:
- We invite you to join us for a special evening dedicated to supporting families in understanding and addressing mental health. You’ll have the chance to hear from experts, explore resources, and engage with community mental health providers.
- Date still to be determined, invitations will be sent for an evening in early February
Small Group Opportunities for Students:
- For students who may need additional support, we will offer small group sessions focused on anxiety management and related challenges. These groups will provide a safe space to practice coping skills and build peer connections.
- More information for spring time groups will be forthcoming
If you have any questions, wish to learn more about the lesson or the upcoming opportunities please reach out to a student services member. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ well-being. Together, we can help them thrive both academically and personally.
Warm regards,
Student Services Team
Please sign up to help spread some holiday cheer by ringing the Salvation Army bell outside of Ace Hardware in Corinth. You, your students & their friends do NOT need to be signed up for YES (Youth Engaged in Services) Club to participate - everyone is welcome! It's a great way to extend some hope to others this time of year! More detailed information is provided at the link above. Thank you!
If there's a family emergency and your child needs to ride a different bus, here's how to make that happen:
1. Both students must be registered bus riders: This means they should already be set up to ride the bus regularly.
2. Let us know:
- The guardians of both students should email the grade-level administration before 9:00 AM on the day the students wish to ride a different bus.
- In the email, please include the names of the students, their grade levels, and a brief reason for the request.
By following these simple steps, we can ensure the safety and smooth ride for everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation!
Congratulation to the five IH band members (and one alternate) chosen for the 2025 Kansas John Philip Sousa Jr. Honor Band. This ensemble is selected by submitted auditions from the best 7th, 8th, and 9th grade band students throughout the state of Kansas. (Six students being selected is more any of the other middle schools in the SM district.)
Students selected:
- Nora Harber – Flute
- Layla Shah – Oboe (Alternate)
- Greyson Smith – Trombone
- Harrison Seymour – Tuba
- Walker Cobb – Percussion
- Henry Lock - Percussion
These young musicians will go to Lawrence at the end of January for two days, to rehearse, and perform at the Lied Center on the Kansas University Campus.
We wish them good luck on their adventure!
Alan Gratz is the author of a number of very popular books. His books are some of the most requested and checked out from the IHMS Library, and we have the opportunity to have a live Zoom with him on Dec. 5th. Students may purchase a ticket to attend this event through PBIS Rewards. Two slices of pizza and water will be provided.
The library is tidying up the IHMS archives section and we have duplicates of many of the past Indian Hills yearbooks (as well as some Mission Valley and some Meadowbrook). Please see the SignUp Genius link below if you wish to claim one. All claimed yearbooks need to be picked up from the IHMS front desk.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAAC2AA2FFC16-51959377-excess
Fair warning: some have been signed, written in, or otherwise altered.