Independence Local Schools

A happy Foods 101 family! First lab of the year and those cookies look delicious!

Become part of the Independence Primary School Team! We are hiring an education aide for recess and lunch. 2.5 hours/daily
More info can be found here:
https://www.k12jobspot.com/Job/5609014

Happy Labor Day from Independence Local Schools! Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across the country. We are especially grateful for the many individuals who work each day to support our students, families, and schools.

Wishing our Independence community a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

IPS and IMS Closed Wednesday, September 2 Due to Heat

Due to forecasted high temperatures and heat index, Independence Primary School and Independence Middle School will be closed Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Neither IPS nor IMS has air conditioning, and anticipated conditions inside the buildings have led the district to make this decision for the safety and well-being of students and staff.

Independence High School will remain open and operate on its normal schedule because the building is air-conditioned.

The district appreciates families’ understanding and encourages everyone to stay safe and cool.

Another example of our schools and city working together! We have never seen this many IMS students riding bikes to school, which is great...but we didn't have a bike rack. One call to the city for help, and we had one delivered by the afternoon! Thank you, City of Independence!

The first day of school has been full of smiles, laughter, and learning! And we are just getting started!

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We can’t picture back-to-school without YOU! Our staff is back and looking picture-perfect. All we need now is our students!

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Please note: Independence Local Schools district offices and school buildings will be closed until noon on Friday as our staff comes together for Convocation.

All district offices and school buildings will reopen at 12 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding!

Join our team as a para-professional classroom aide at Independence Primary School! Go to our website's EMPLOYMENT page for more information.

https://www.applitrack.com/esccc/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=Para%2DProfessional+%28Educational+Aide%29

Come visit us at our booth! We'd love to say hi!

Homedays Parade 2026!

Meet the newest members of our Blue Devil family!

IPS Families...here is a refreshed graphic that shows your back-to-school dates with clarification on the dates for kindergarten. Stay tuned for more information coming your way from the IPS office!

IMS families...here's the lineup of important dates in August for you! We can't wait to welcome you back into our building!

Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 9. During the tax holiday, shoppers are eligible for savings on their back-to-school shopping. Find more details on the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday website.

https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday

Do you have a passion for theater and inspiring young performers? Independence Local Schools is seeking a Drama Club Director for our 5th- and 6th-Grade Drama Club for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is an exciting opportunity to help students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and performance skills while bringing a musical production to life. The director will lead rehearsals, collaborate with an assistant choreographer, and work with our outstanding PTO and parent volunteers to create an unforgettable experience for our students.

Position Highlights:

🎬 Direct a 5th-6th grade musical production
🎭 Lead after-school rehearsals
🎤 Inspire the next generation of performers

Interested applicants should contact TJ Ebert, Director of Human Resources & Business Operations, at tebert@independence.k12.oh.us.

https://www.k12jobspot.com/Job/5612597

Help our students discover the magic of the stage. We'd love to have you join the Blue Devil family!

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸❤️💙 Independence Local Schools wishes our students, families, staff, alumni, and community a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day filled with family, friends, and celebration. Happy Fourth of July!

Independence Local Schools is looking for bus drivers who are passionate about safety, enjoy working with children, and want to make a positive impact in their community. If you or someone you know might be interested in this rewarding career opportunity, please contact: Francine Kane, Transportation Supervisor, 216-642-5853, fkane@independence.k12.oh.us
Look for our bus in front of ACE Hardware starting tomorrow through Monday morning!

Students may be on summer break, but the work never stops at Independence Local Schools! Just one day after the final bell, our custodians and summer workers are already hard at work preparing our buildings for the 2026-27 school year. From deep-cleaning classrooms to tackling summer projects, they are helping to ensure our schools are safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff this fall.

Thank you to our incredible custodial team and summer workers for everything you do behind the scenes. Your hard work makes a difference every single day, even when the hallways are quiet.