Inside TIS Blog

Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, November 6, from 6:30–8:00 PM, to experience firsthand the curiosity, connection, and community that make TIS such a special place to learn and grow!!

Employer matching and volunteer-grant programs can double the impact of your support for TIS. Thanks to Kaleigh Porchia, TIS parent and volunteer, we’ve gathered resources to help families easily explore these opportunities.

TIS kicked off our annual giving campaign. The Panther Fund supports academics, arts, athletics, faculty, and the programs that make our school family so special, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

This Friday, October 10, The Independent School will join schools around the world in recognizing World Mental Health Day, a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. Students, teachers, families, and friends are invited to wear green to show support for mental health awareness.

You can subscribe to the TIS Athletics Calendar so your child’s team schedule shows up automatically on your phone or computer. You can follow all athletics calendars or just your child’s team.

Never Miss a TIS Event! Want to stay up to date on everything happening at TIS? You can subscribe to our school calendar and have events appear automatically on your phone or computer. It’s quick and easy—follow the steps on our website to get connected today!

Schoology and PowerSchool serve different purposes at TIS. Schoology is the Learning Management System for daily classroom updates, assignments, materials, and teacher communication—students must use it, and parents are encouraged to join. PowerSchool is the Student Information System for official records like grades, report cards, attendance, and schedules—parents can use it if they want to track those details. 

At TIS, class lists and schedules are more than a list of names and rooms—they’re the starting point of a connected, supported school experience. This post explores how teachers prepare students for a smooth start and how families can support the transition for Middle and Upper School students.