I AM A WRITER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A LEADER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A SCIENTIST.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A MUSICIAN.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A SCHOLAR.
Give Me Independence.
I AM AN ATHLETE.
Give Me Independence.
The Independence Difference
Writing Excellence
There is no comparison. Our proven writing curriculum produces exceptional writers and effective communicators.
Wellness, Innovation & Learning
Our research-based CWIL™ supports the whole child and provides valuable resources for parents.
Mastering STEM
Faculty trained in engineering lead an authentic and engaging STEM curriculum.
Powerful Partnerships
Partnerships beyond our campus bring enriched opportunities for local and global learning experiences.
Advancing Creativity
Creativity is nurtured, supported and celebrated - from music and art, to movie making and coding.
Outcomes & Stories
The impressive outcomes of our students prove the value of an Independence education.
Setting the Standard
100%
Faculty members trained in Project-Based Learning
24
Field trips per year schoolwide that connect curriculum to the world
1,244
Community service hours completed by grades 6-8 during the 2018-19 school year
7
FIRST LEGO League and LEGO League Jr. teams
90
Acres on our beautiful, expansive campus with fields, streams and woods
100%
Middle school students in a performing music group or ensemble
$250,000
Scholarship money awarded to Independence's Class of 2019
13
Chess tournament trophies during 2018-19 school year
79
Consecutive-match unbeaten streak for tennis, dating back to 2011
Learning to Learn
We guide students in how to be organized, confident, independent and well-prepared.
Learning to Lead
Inspiring students to possess the confidence to lead sits at the heart of our mission.
Nurturing Citizenship
We reinforce and reward good citizenship and the values of respect, responsibility and integrity.
Inside Independence
![Science Teacher, Hannah Pretz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600345302/independence/dqeyqj4xyh0rsqov9zjm/HannahPretz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600345302/independence/dqeyqj4xyh0rsqov9zjm/HannahPretz.jpg","width":364}])
Ms. Pretz will join Independence the week of September 28 as a member of our science faculty, teaching grades 1-5. She comes to us from the Brandywine Zoo where she was Assistant Curator of Education.
![Barb Annable outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598293240/independence/hgbu9rtxxpg4pog7rlze/BarbAnnable.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598293240/independence/hgbu9rtxxpg4pog7rlze/BarbAnnable.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598293240/independence/hgbu9rtxxpg4pog7rlze/BarbAnnable.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598293240/independence/hgbu9rtxxpg4pog7rlze/BarbAnnable.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1598293240/independence/hgbu9rtxxpg4pog7rlze/BarbAnnable.jpg","width":1400}])
Congratulations to First-grade teacher, Barbara Annable, who has been named one of Delaware's Top Teachers in the September issue of Delaware Today.
![stack of books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595859888/independence/vfffedfml2yebq7bikcl/crop635w_summer-reading-tips-for-high-school-students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595859888/independence/vfffedfml2yebq7bikcl/crop635w_summer-reading-tips-for-high-school-students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595859888/independence/vfffedfml2yebq7bikcl/crop635w_summer-reading-tips-for-high-school-students.jpg","width":635}])
Now that we are halfway through summer, the heat is on to get those summer reading books finished! How then, do you read in an effort to finish the task, but more importantly to learn from and remember the books you read?
![Girl reading on the beach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593699973/independence/x4c08y2qki5ancap6kka/summerreading.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593699973/independence/x4c08y2qki5ancap6kka/summerreading.jpg","width":500}])
This time of year brings along BBQs, bugs, s’mores, and swimming. For many students, it also brings required summer reading. Here are some tips for selecting the right book.
![Congratulations to the Class of 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591727032/independence/o3qg5okffmnjkt6xcd7f/20200608_164105.jpg","width":2200}])
We celebrated the graduation of 55 outstanding young men and women at an outdoor ceremony on June 8. Best wishes to our new alumni as they move on to high school.
![Mrs. Barbara Annable Named Ireland Award Winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591966933/independence/aluyzfr3xzjumkg6fkct/IMG-71891.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591966933/independence/aluyzfr3xzjumkg6fkct/IMG-71891.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591966933/independence/aluyzfr3xzjumkg6fkct/IMG-71891.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591966933/independence/aluyzfr3xzjumkg6fkct/IMG-71891.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591966933/independence/aluyzfr3xzjumkg6fkct/IMG-71891.jpg","width":1540}])
First-grade teacher is the 2019-2020 recipient of this faculty award. Congratulations, Mrs. Annable!
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