Independence Elementary

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

What a great start to our PTA year! ❤️💙 We loved seeing our Patriots and their families come together for our first PTA meeting of the year!

A reminder that everyone is welcome to be a part of our PTA! Membership is open to parents, guardians, grandparents, family members, teachers, staff, and community supporters who want to help make a difference at Independence Elementary. It’s not too late to join!

Your involvement helps us support our students, teachers, and school in so many amazing ways. Whether you can volunteer your time, share an idea, attend a meeting, or simply become a member, every voice matters and every contribution makes a difference!

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight. We’re excited about all that’s ahead! 🇺🇸

📅 Our next PTA meeting will be October 15 at 6:00 PM via Zoom!
We hope to see you there!

Every Parent. Every Voice. Every Child Counts.
❤️🤍💙 Together, our Patriots thrive! 💙🤍❤️

09/02/2026

A big thank you to Atlas Copco for your generous donation of school supplies to our elementary school! ✏️📚 Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and staff.

We are so grateful for community partnerships like this that help make a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for investing in our school and our community! 💙

08/27/2026

Only hand written notes for transportation changes will be accepted.

08/26/2026

💜 IDES is showing up for Rock Hill Schools! 💜

Our IDES team was all smiles today as we joined educators across Rock Hill Schools for the first Dress Down Day of the year, proudly wearing our Rock Hill Schools Foundation shirts!

These shirts are more than just a fun way to dress down—they represent our commitment to supporting our students, our schools, and the educators who make a difference every single day. We are proud to stand together and invest in the future of Rock Hill Schools. 📚✨

There’s something special about seeing so many educators come together for a common purpose. We may serve in different roles, but we’re all part of the same team—and we’re ! 💜

08/24/2026

Friday is House Sorting Day!

New students in grades 1-5 will be sorted into houses on Friday.

08/24/2026

REMINDER! FRIDAY, August 28th, is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY!

08/21/2026

Hello, Families!

Kona Ice is coming to Independence Elementary on Friday, September 4th! 🍧

Your child will be bringing home a small order form. To order Kona Ice, please:

Write your child’s name on the form.
Circle the size they would like.
Attach payment and return the form to school.
Online Payment Option

If you prefer to pay online, you may use the provided link or QR code instead of sending cash. The online payment link will remain available until 7:30 AM on Friday, September 4th.

When ordering online, please be sure to:

Select your child’s teacher from the drop-down menu.
Enter your child’s name.

Clarification on the Souvenir Kona Cup: If they do not already have the cup, they will purchase it for $6 dollars to receive the souvenir cup. If they already have the cup, they can bring it in on the day and have it refilled for $3.

If you pay online, you do not need to send the order form or any money to school with your child.

Best of all, Kona Ice will donate 20% of the sales to our 5th Grade Trip Fund! Let’s show our support and help our 5th graders reach their goal!

Thank you for your support! We hope everyone enjoys a delicious Kona Ice!🍧

https://customer.kona-ice.com/ #/K562X2448054

08/20/2026

Let's celebrate our IDES spirit with our first SPIRIT FRIDAY!!!

08/19/2026

Reminder!

For safety, please keep your car tag hanging from your rearview mirror until after your child has entered your vehicle.

To keep the car rider line moving efficiently, student names are called twice. Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep our dismissal process safe and efficient!