Independence Local Schools

Congratulations to IHS Senior Penny Averre on being accepted into the 2027 Ohio All-State Choir! Along with hundreds of other students across the state, she submitted auditions in May, which went through a blind screening process to be selected. She joins other singers from across the state in regional rehearsals throughout the fall, culminating in a performance at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Columbus in late January 2027. Penny was also selected for the 2026 Ohio All-State Choir. This marks a first for an Independence student to be selected to the All-State Choir two consecutive years.

Snap, crackle, pop! Foods 101 students celebrated National Rice Krispie Treat Day by whipping up this classic sweet treat in the kitchen. A fun (and delicious!) way to put their culinary skills to work!

We are up for the Fox 8 Game of the Week! We are playing Wickliffe in a Battle of the Blue Devils on Friday night. Vote here: https://fox8.com/sports/friday-night-touchdown/vote-game-of-the-week-6/ and share with your family and friends!

Independence High School students put their culinary skills to the test during a recent knife skills lab, learning proper techniques while practicing one of the essentials of working in the kitchen.

All phones are now working! Thank you for your patience.

All phone lines are down in our buildings. We are working with the phone company to resolve and will keep our families posted. Thank you.

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!