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![Bloom Benefit 2026 | Tickets and Sponsorships Now Available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770919974/theindependentschoolcom/revfraz5fxzypio0you9/pantherpostlogo24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770919974/theindependentschoolcom/revfraz5fxzypio0you9/pantherpostlogo24.png","width":500}])
![Half-Court Shot Challenge at Winter Homecoming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770842622/theindependentschoolcom/bdsjyj4qkm62kty1vfmo/pantherpostlogo15.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770842622/theindependentschoolcom/bdsjyj4qkm62kty1vfmo/pantherpostlogo15.png","width":500}])
![Parent Association Meeting: Tues, Feb 17 at 8:15AM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770820723/theindependentschoolcom/xpwwnqu1pkpgbazukim3/pantherpostlogo13.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770820723/theindependentschoolcom/xpwwnqu1pkpgbazukim3/pantherpostlogo13.png","width":500}])
![ValentinesSpiritWeek (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770221574/theindependentschoolcom/dlanhinp6h8s4atomc4s/ValentinesSpiritWeek.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770221574/theindependentschoolcom/dlanhinp6h8s4atomc4s/ValentinesSpiritWeek.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770221574/theindependentschoolcom/dlanhinp6h8s4atomc4s/ValentinesSpiritWeek.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770221574/theindependentschoolcom/dlanhinp6h8s4atomc4s/ValentinesSpiritWeek.pdf","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770221574/theindependentschoolcom/dlanhinp6h8s4atomc4s/ValentinesSpiritWeek.pdf","width":1296}])
![Experience Curriculum in Early Preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769532597/theindependentschoolcom/yfvbabzo3wt2ugrzzasz/Image2.png","width":2000}])
![Annual Cookies & Cocoa!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764701951/theindependentschoolcom/lmgvoemsqc7vrr7pfyai/CookiesandCocoaOption2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764701951/theindependentschoolcom/lmgvoemsqc7vrr7pfyai/CookiesandCocoaOption2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764701951/theindependentschoolcom/lmgvoemsqc7vrr7pfyai/CookiesandCocoaOption2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764701951/theindependentschoolcom/lmgvoemsqc7vrr7pfyai/CookiesandCocoaOption2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764701951/theindependentschoolcom/lmgvoemsqc7vrr7pfyai/CookiesandCocoaOption2.png","width":1545}])
![Skate Night and Neon Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770656051/theindependentschoolcom/jqhgjiwtep59b24iwzr1/Icons54_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770656051/theindependentschoolcom/jqhgjiwtep59b24iwzr1/Icons54_1.png","width":500}])
![LS Family Prom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770066233/theindependentschoolcom/gexgyxblml7cegqkoaa9/Icons50.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770066233/theindependentschoolcom/gexgyxblml7cegqkoaa9/Icons50.png","width":500}])
![Lower School Olympics Bring Global Learning to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770913754/theindependentschoolcom/o0mvm7wojhzpratlnekw/pantherpostlogo20.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770913754/theindependentschoolcom/o0mvm7wojhzpratlnekw/pantherpostlogo20.png","width":500}])
![Parent Teacher Conferences are Almost Here!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770748710/theindependentschoolcom/khthkjfvrf7jpjttgblu/Icons22.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770748710/theindependentschoolcom/khthkjfvrf7jpjttgblu/Icons22.png","width":500}])
![Two Teams to Compete in the Kansas Southcentral Regional KidWind Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770741964/theindependentschoolcom/q8xjuku8c22mfioq2a9e/Icons20.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770741964/theindependentschoolcom/q8xjuku8c22mfioq2a9e/Icons20.png","width":500}])
![Middle School Winter Homecoming Spirit Week 2/9-2/13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770233296/theindependentschoolcom/hkk4m6uexzds28gglgcv/Icons16.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770233296/theindependentschoolcom/hkk4m6uexzds28gglgcv/Icons16.png","width":500}])
![Sign Up for Spring Parent Teacher Conferences!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770065729/theindependentschoolcom/rlmkslwdaygrrzv2pehu/Icons_7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770065729/theindependentschoolcom/rlmkslwdaygrrzv2pehu/Icons_7.png","width":500}]){kind=icon}
![Celebrate School Spirit at Panther Night Lights Feb. 13!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770763613/theindependentschoolcom/nxrukeohqubrckyyvmaq/Icons7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770763613/theindependentschoolcom/nxrukeohqubrckyyvmaq/Icons7.png","width":500}])
![Panther Pride: Boys Swim Headed to State!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770745395/theindependentschoolcom/fmxbgmgzazylbunrpi0x/Icons6_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770745395/theindependentschoolcom/fmxbgmgzazylbunrpi0x/Icons6_3.png","width":500}])
School News
![Shawn Winn Named 2026 Rudd Scholar!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770842939/theindependentschoolcom/fvjos1ld2exmuda2mrh8/pantherpostlogo16.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770842939/theindependentschoolcom/fvjos1ld2exmuda2mrh8/pantherpostlogo16.png","width":500}])
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about Shawn Winn Named 2026 Rudd Scholar!
![Undefeated: Scholars Bowl Claims Regional Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770918148/theindependentschoolcom/jiihkudgqmxuepadurvv/pantherpostlogo23.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770918148/theindependentschoolcom/jiihkudgqmxuepadurvv/pantherpostlogo23.png","width":500}])
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about Undefeated: Scholars Bowl Claims Regional Championship
![Combining Engineering and Anatomy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770750179/theindependentschoolcom/qvkuthytxrbmhn0uutak/Icons24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770750179/theindependentschoolcom/qvkuthytxrbmhn0uutak/Icons24.png","width":500}])
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about Combining Engineering and Anatomy
![The Lower School Welcomes a Special New Furry Friend!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770821759/theindependentschoolcom/zvgpdug22wx4rhj3kslo/Icons56.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770821759/theindependentschoolcom/zvgpdug22wx4rhj3kslo/Icons56.png","width":500}])
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about The Lower School Welcomes a Special New Furry Friend!
![Applying Concepts to the Classic Story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770746576/theindependentschoolcom/h6cmnkvvafzsdujkstq3/Icons21.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770746576/theindependentschoolcom/h6cmnkvvafzsdujkstq3/Icons21.png","width":500}])
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about Applying Concepts to the Classic Story
![BLUE Magazine Receives Superior Rating!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770749900/theindependentschoolcom/l49jipv81zic4olxrd6l/Icons23.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770749900/theindependentschoolcom/l49jipv81zic4olxrd6l/Icons23.png","width":500}])
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about BLUE Magazine Receives Superior Rating!
![Upper School Student Named Kansas Governor’s Scholar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770302522/theindependentschoolcom/br8lzd8pyajkjglrubqm/pantherpostlogo8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770302522/theindependentschoolcom/br8lzd8pyajkjglrubqm/pantherpostlogo8.png","width":500}])
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about Upper School Student Named Kansas Governor’s Scholar
![Lower School Carnival: A Night of Fun and Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770311229/theindependentschoolcom/lvst0rew0sy0kf5iwjov/pantherpostlogo12.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770311229/theindependentschoolcom/lvst0rew0sy0kf5iwjov/pantherpostlogo12.png","width":500}])
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about Lower School Carnival: A Night of Fun and Community
Inside TIS Blog
![Building Stability and Strength at The Independent School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770059430/theindependentschoolcom/isu3qbkvnmxmz3nevuoi/pantherpostlogo6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770059430/theindependentschoolcom/isu3qbkvnmxmz3nevuoi/pantherpostlogo6.png","width":500}])
An update on how TIS has navigated recent economic challenges, strengthened its financial foundation, and is moving forward with clarity, stability, and a student-centered focus.
![Financial Aid and FACTS: A Clear, Simple Guide for TIS Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769111273/theindependentschoolcom/oo2oeep1tgwnpp7nkfqi/pantherpostlogo2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769111273/theindependentschoolcom/oo2oeep1tgwnpp7nkfqi/pantherpostlogo2.png","width":500}])
Here's a walkthrough of TIS financial aid and FACTS for the 2026–2027 school year, including key deadlines, where to find contracts, and how to submit your application and documents.
![Get to Know TIS’s New Head of School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769106567/theindependentschoolcom/qxyqiurxjyvzuqk0ktbk/pantherpostlogo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769106567/theindependentschoolcom/qxyqiurxjyvzuqk0ktbk/pantherpostlogo1.png","width":500}])
The Independent School is excited to introduce Jessica Stong as our next Head of School. In this Get to Know feature, Jessica shares what drew her to TIS, how she leads, what she’s most excited about, and what families can expect as we move into this next chapter together. You’ll also find a few fun fast facts and easy ways to connect with Jessica in the months ahead.
This post outlines the key enrollment dates for financial aid and contracts, including the February 2 priority deadline, the supporting document window, contract distribution and return dates, and when aid shifts to rolling consideration.