News & Events
Late St. Martin de Porres Kindergarten Teacher, Mary Walker, Honored (via 6 ABC Philadelphia)
Via Nick Iadonisi, 6 ABC: "Nearly three decades after the passing of Mary Walker, community members have not forgotten her contributions to Catholic education. She taught in various Philadelphia schools for over 20 years. Now, her former Kindergarten classroom at St....
Introducing the Hope Scholarship!
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious benefactors, Independence Mission Schools is awarding the Hope Scholarship to all new and returning families at St. Martin de Porres. This scholarship is valued up to $1,000 for students in K-2nd and $250 for students in...
In the News: St. Martin de Porres Catholic School Peace Room Featured on WHYY!
"“A big goal of the Peace Room is to support students before their behavior escalates. The long-term goals of the Peace Room include improving achievement, improving social and emotional skills, increasing instructional time due to fewer behavior incidents, and...
IMS Students Earn More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers
We are thrilled to share that the 2024 graduating class across all Independence Mission Schools (IMS) – including St. Martin de Porres Catholic School – has earned more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers to attend some of the top high schools in the Philadelphia...
Black History Month Comes to Life with 2nd Annual Blacks In Wax Presentation & Exhibit
On February 23rd our 8th grade students showcased their knowledge and brought Black history to life at our 2nd Annual Blacks In Wax Presentation & Exhibit, with a special focus on black inventors. The event was a huge success and made the evening news! Check out...
Preparing Our Students for High School
IMS hired our first Director of High School Readiness this spring. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez, who joined IMS after 5 years as director of graduate support for Gesu School, is excited to share his experience and resources to help families of 7th and 8th graders navigate...
Straight-A Student Earns Scholarship to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Silas G., an eighth-grade Honor Roll student at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School (SMdP), had no shortage of scholarship offers from top Catholic high schools—four of them, in fact. He gladly accepted the Affinity Award Scholarship from St. Joseph’s Preparatory...
Enrollment and Tuition Credits
Enrollment Open for Fall 2023 Open enrollment is underway and we are working to fill open seats fast! If you are looking to enroll your child in one of our 14 schools, act quickly! Visit www.imsphila.org/schools to find the IMS school in your neighborhood. Tuition...
This Is Where We Will Post Event Information
If we have an upcoming event, we will tell you about it here. We will provide an event description, as well as the date, time and place. If registration is required, we will provide a link for you to register. If the event is a fundraiser, we will provide a link to...
Music Instruction Enriches Every Student’s Education
All students at IMS schools study music as part of the regular curriculum and through special events, including performances in which they share their beautiful singing voices. Additionally, some of our schools partner with outside organizations to bring after-school...