Independence Charter School

Opening Worlds of Opportunity

Independence Charter School is a tuition-free, public K-8 charter school in Center City Philadelphia that serves more than 700 students from throughout the city. Each day as we gather, we strive to create a supportive community of learners growing together as outstanding local and global citizens.

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News and Announcements

ICS Raises over $2,000 in 2 Days for Haiti Relief Efforts

January 25, 2010

In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Independence Charter School has put together several opportunities for students, staff, and ICS families to help the people of Haiti and the relief efforts currently underway there. In two days the ICS community has collected over $2,000 dollars through a Change for Change Drive and a Dress Down Day.

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Students Receive a Gold Medal Prize in Dancing Classrooms Ballroom Dance Competition

December 21, 2009

Independence Charter School team of twelve fifth grade students received a gold medal prize in Dancing Classrooms Philly’s semi-final ballroom dance competition on December 9 at Our Lady of Ransom School in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Rain Garden Helps Green the ICS Playground

December 9, 2009

Under the gathering leaves, in the shallow swale beside the Lombard Street side of the playground fence, a rain garden is growing at Independence Charter School.

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Save the Date

Double Celebration: ICS 10-Year and Durham School 100-Year Anniversary, November 18-19, 2011.
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Upcoming Events

February 10, 2010

7:00 pm

Board of Trustees Meeting

February 15, 2010

Presidents’ Day Holiday - School Closed

February 17, 2010

6:00 pm

Official Scripps Spelling Bee

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