A brand new program will showcase the best in video games, competition, and teamwork at Independence Middle School.

 

USD 446 is committed to increase student involvement in extra-curicular activities. With an increasing interest in video games and the growing phenomenon of competitive gaming, IMS has announced the intent to start a new ESports program.

 

Assistant principal Sam Carnes says that a majority of students were interested in this opportunity.

 

Many different video games are played at the competitive level, and Carnes says a game that could be valuable at the start is Rocket League.

 

The program was signed off by the USD 446 Board during last night's meeting, and is expected to begin at the beginning of the next school year.

 

*photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times*