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Support Requested: IAHS Community Meeting on May 2

Dear Independence Academy Community,

I want to invite our families and community members to an upcoming Community Meeting regarding the Independence Academy High School application on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Harry Butler Board Room.

This meeting has been scheduled by the District 51 Board of Education as an opportunity for community members to share feedback regarding charter schools in our community as part of our application process. We hope to have strong parent and community support for the Independence Academy High School application.

If you believe in this opportunity for our students and families, we encourage you to participate. You are welcome to attend and speak in person at the meeting. If you plan to attend, please let us know so we can get a sense of who may be able to join us. If you are unable to attend, you may also email Mrs. Shrader a letter of support, and we will make sure it is shared during the meeting. Her email is [email protected]

Parent and community voices truly matter. Hearing directly from families about why this high school matters, how it would impact students, and what Independence Academy has meant to your family can make a real difference. Even a short note of support can be meaningful. Whether you choose to attend, speak, or send a letter, your support would mean a great deal to us.

Thank you for continuing to support Independence Academy and the opportunities we hope to build for our students.

Sincerely,

Independence Academy Charter School