Independence Local Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to the extreme wind chill. Please stay safe tomorrow. Picture by 2nd grader Ava!
Residents are learning about the proposed PreK-8 school building tonight at a community meeting held at Independence Middle School. Couldn’t attend? We will post the slides on our website tomorrow.
Join the Conversation: We invite you to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM – IMS media center (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS
Independence Local Schools is continuing its effort to recruit bus drivers, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment! Spread the word! https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/o/ils/page/personnel
Independence Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, because of extreme cold temperatures and the wind chill factor. Stay warm, everyone!
We celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the way his words continue to motivate generations to learn, grow, and support one another.
Congratulations! IHS JustWrite Grand Champions
1st place team award - D2
2nd place team award -D1
2nd place overall poetry award - Tatiana Randjelovic
9th place overall - D1 -
Adriana Randjelovic
5th place overall - D2
Mae Sheehan
13th overall - D2 - Robby Kalman
15th overall - D2 - Matt Liepert
200 writers
40 teams!
Good luck to the IHS JustWrite creative writing teams at Cloverleaf High School today!
January is School Board Recognition Month! Independence Local Schools proudly thanks our Board of Education members for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success. Their service helps shape strong schools, support our staff, and guide our district forward. We are grateful for the time, care, and vision they bring to our community.
Independence Local Schools is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
We’re excited to share that Independence Local School District is now on LinkedIn!
Follow us to stay connected with district news, student and staff highlights, alumni spotlights, career opportunities, and stories that show how we continue to Cultivate a Legacy of Excellence across our schools and community.
👉 Search Independence Local School District on LinkedIn and follow along!
Follow us to stay connected with district news, student and staff highlights, alumni spotlights, career opportunities, and stories that show how we continue to Cultivate a Legacy of Excellence across our schools and community.
👉 Search Independence Local School District on LinkedIn and follow along!
The district invites residents to these upcoming meetings, as well as Coffee with the Superintendent.
In addition to our two community meetings (1/22 at IMS and 2/24 at IPS), swing by Sweet P's on 2/5 at 7 a.m. to meet Superintendent Kelli Cogan for a cup of coffee! Learn more about the PreK-8 school building project.
Just a reminder that parents can view all of their children's lunch transactions at linqconnect.com! This link is also under FOOD SERVICES on our website!
Join the Conversation: We invite you to join us to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: January 22 at 7 PM – IMS (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS
✨ Wishing our Independence Local Schools community a bright, joyful, and inspiring start to 2026! ✨ Thank you for your continued support as we work together to cultivate a Legacy of Excellence. 💙💛 Happy New Year! 🎉
Take a moment to watch Episode 1 of Inside the Plan 🎥
Superintendent Kelli Cogan kicks off the series by interviewing Treasurer Jennifer Knapp, who explains how the proposed new PreK–8 school building would be funded. More episodes with guest speakers and helpful insights will be shared in the coming months.
Also, be sure to keep checking back to our webpage as we continue to add information, including dates for upcoming community meetings
.
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/page/future-facilities-planning
https://youtu.be/QAY_qCdMp0o
Superintendent Kelli Cogan kicks off the series by interviewing Treasurer Jennifer Knapp, who explains how the proposed new PreK–8 school building would be funded. More episodes with guest speakers and helpful insights will be shared in the coming months.
Also, be sure to keep checking back to our webpage as we continue to add information, including dates for upcoming community meetings
.
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/page/future-facilities-planning
https://youtu.be/QAY_qCdMp0o
Testing in Game Mode...Corpuz' Geometry Class Play Transformation Golf Instead of Chapter Test
A great article by IHS Spectator arts editor Quincy Carlisle.
https://ihsspectator.com/1852/news/testing-in-game-mode/
A great article by IHS Spectator arts editor Quincy Carlisle.
https://ihsspectator.com/1852/news/testing-in-game-mode/
❄️❄️ Winter Break is almost here! Independence Local Schools will be closed December 22–January 2. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful break! Classes resume on January 5, 2026. ⛄💙
Superintendent Kelli Cogan and Treasurer Jennifer Knapp walk us through the presentation given at the December 16 Board of Education meeting regarding the proposed PreK-8 school building and funding plan. Take a moment to watch!
https://youtu.be/grnBm32fHL0?si=ldZoG53VrGdwUr_K
https://youtu.be/grnBm32fHL0?si=ldZoG53VrGdwUr_K