Philadelphia Flyers Visit OMSSI

The students at Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius Catholic School were in for a treat when the Philadelphia Flyers brought their Flyers Recess program to our school! From playing ball hockey to getting their groove on with Gritty it was an event they will never...

Extra Scholarship for all New & Returning Families!

We are so excited to announce that we are offering the St. Jude Hope Scholarship one again to all NEW and RETURNING families at Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola (OMSSI) Catholic School. Read the FAQs here. New families can apply here.
Our New Playground Makes the News!

Our New Playground Makes the News!

The unveiling, ribbon-cutting and blessing of our brand-new playground took place on Monday, August 28 at 4 pm to celebrate the combined efforts of the school’s community, staff, Advisory Council members, and donors. The playground will not only be a fun...

St. Jude Hope Scholarship to Aid OMSSI Families

Thanks to the generosity of our gracious donors, Independence Mission Schools will be able to award a one year St. Jude Hope Scholarship to all new and returning families at Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola (OMSSI). The scholarship funds are designated for...

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...

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...