We are having so much fun at the Community Expo at IMS today! We are here until noon!
about 24 hours ago, Independence Local Schools
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
community expo
IHS Iron Chef competes in a “Countries Around the World” challenge with our staff judging!
3 days ago, Independence Local Schools
Iron Chef competes in a “countries around the world” challenge…staff judges!
Iron Chef competes in a “countries around the world” challenge…staff judges!
Chocolate croissants anyone? The halls at IMS smell so good after our 7th graders made these delicious treats in Mrs. Whitacre's class!
3 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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students baking
Mark your calendars to attend Independence Local Schools' State of the Schools address on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the IMS auditorium.
4 days ago, Independence Local Schools
State of the Schools
Our conversation has started at IPS. Thank you to those taking the time to learn more about the proposed PreK-8 school building tonight.
5 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Join the Conversation: We invite you to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM – Independence Primary School.
6 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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
Chef Mark Corpuz was in full uniform at IHS yesterday — hat, apron, bread, butter, and toaster — all to help students tackle parallel lines and proportionality.

The class kicked off by solving the mystery of “The Burnt Toast.” The storyline? A husband attempts to make breakfast but slices freshly baked bread unevenly — not parallel to the original cut — leading to a breakfast fail. From there, students connected the (slightly crispy) dots to the Triangle Proportionality Theorem: when a line is parallel to one side of a triangle, it divides the other two sides proportionally.

This hands-on (and tasty!) lesson brought similarity, dilation, and trigonometry to life — concepts used in architecture, design, and indirect measurement. And yes, students got to enjoy a slice of freshly cut bread while applying the theorem to solve the mystery.

Real-world math. Memorable visuals. And learning that’s anything but stale.

Nice work, Mr. Corpuz and our IHS Math Department!
9 days ago, Independence Local Schools
Chef Corpuz was in full uniform — hat, apron, bread, butter, and toaster — all to help students tackle parallel lines and proportionality. The class kicked off by solving the mystery of “The Burnt Toast.” The storyline? A husband attempts to make breakfast but slices freshly baked bread unevenly — not parallel to the original cut — leading to a breakfast fail. From there, students connected the (slightly crispy) dots to the Triangle Proportionality Theorem: when a line is parallel to one side of a triangle, it divides the other two sides proportionally. This hands-on (and tasty!) lesson brought similarity, dilation, and trigonometry to life — concepts used in architecture, design, and indirect measurement. And yes, students got to enjoy a slice of freshly cut bread while applying the theorem to solve the mystery. Real-world math. Memorable visuals. And learning that’s anything but stale. Nice work, Mr. Corpuz and our IHS Math Department!
Chef Corpuz was in full uniform — hat, apron, bread, butter, and toaster — all to help students tackle parallel lines and proportionality. The class kicked off by solving the mystery of “The Burnt Toast.” The storyline? A husband attempts to make breakfast but slices freshly baked bread unevenly — not parallel to the original cut — leading to a breakfast fail. From there, students connected the (slightly crispy) dots to the Triangle Proportionality Theorem: when a line is parallel to one side of a triangle, it divides the other two sides proportionally. This hands-on (and tasty!) lesson brought similarity, dilation, and trigonometry to life — concepts used in architecture, design, and indirect measurement. And yes, students got to enjoy a slice of freshly cut bread while applying the theorem to solve the mystery. Real-world math. Memorable visuals. And learning that’s anything but stale. Nice work, Mr. Corpuz and our IHS Math Department!
Chef Corpuz was in full uniform — hat, apron, bread, butter, and toaster — all to help students tackle parallel lines and proportionality. The class kicked off by solving the mystery of “The Burnt Toast.” The storyline? A husband attempts to make breakfast but slices freshly baked bread unevenly — not parallel to the original cut — leading to a breakfast fail. From there, students connected the (slightly crispy) dots to the Triangle Proportionality Theorem: when a line is parallel to one side of a triangle, it divides the other two sides proportionally. This hands-on (and tasty!) lesson brought similarity, dilation, and trigonometry to life — concepts used in architecture, design, and indirect measurement. And yes, students got to enjoy a slice of freshly cut bread while applying the theorem to solve the mystery. Real-world math. Memorable visuals. And learning that’s anything but stale. Nice work, Mr. Corpuz and our IHS Math Department!
The creative gifts of Tech Engineering and Woods students
Mr. Mike Foor’s classes create cutting boards in time for the holidays! Great article by Quincy, arts editor of The Spectator
https://ihsspectator.com/2326/showcase/the-creative-gifts-of-tech-engineering-and-woods-students/
21 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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CHAMPIONS! 🎉 Independence High School is proud to celebrate our Quiz Bowl team, winners of the CVC Academic Challenge Annual Tournament on February 7, 2026, hosted at Geneva High School! 👏 Mes Sheehan 👏 Ben Cober 👏 Matthew Shamblen 👏 Tatiana Randjelovic 👏 Carmen Chen This talented team showcased exceptional knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking to bring home the championship. Way to represent Independence with excellence!
22 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Great story by Ryan and Alyssa! Joey on photos!
Independence Boys Basketball Takes Over Rocket Arena
https://ihsspectator.com/2665/showcase/independence-boys-basketball-takes-over-rocket-arena/
22 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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First round of teacher judges for Iron Chef’s first challenge…. A Breakfast Battle at IHS!
23 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Pizza. Conversation. Community. 🍕
Join Superintendent Kelli Cogan for Pizza with Kelli on March 11, 5:30–7 p.m. at The Declaration Tavern.
Learn more about the proposed PreK–8 school building project and ask your questions.
24 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors of Independence Local Schools who support our students every day—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our counselors are trusted listeners, problem-solvers, advocates, and champions for student success. Whether helping students plan for the future, navigate challenges, or simply feel seen and supported, their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Thank you for all you do to help our Blue Devils thrive—today and every day!
25 days ago, Independence Local Schools
This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors of Independence Local Schools who support our students every day—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our counselors are trusted listeners, problem-solvers, advocates, and champions for student success. Whether helping students plan for the future, navigate challenges, or simply feel seen and supported, their impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Thank you for all you do to help our Blue Devils thrive—today and every day!
Swing by Sweet P's this Thursday, 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.
26 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Join the Conversation on Feb. 3 Residents are invited to a special City Council meeting on February 3, where Superintendent Kelli Cogan will share an update on the PreK–8 school planning process. Community members will also have the opportunity to listen, learn, and share feedback directly with City Council. Get the latest on PreK–8 planning... February 3 | 5:00 p.m. | City Hall
27 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Build a Bridge! In Design Technology at IPS, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
27 days ago, Independence Local Schools
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
Build a Bridge! In Design Technology, students completed an engineering challenge by working together to design bridges strong enough to support a toy car.
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At the Power of the Pen district tournament today, there were many IMS winners! The seventh-grade team won fourth place overall! The eighth-grade team won third place overall! Individual medals went to Piper Breslaw - 7th grade - fourth place overall. Brooklyn Porowski - 7th grade - 9th place overall. Freddie Averre - 8th grade - 6th place overall. And a special congratulations to Camryn Clark for winning - 8th grade FIRST PLACE overall! ** 14 teams close to 150 writers from northern Ohio! These IMS writers are masterful!
29 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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power of the pen
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Our new career counselor, Rachel Barbiaux, is launching a student job board to connect high school students with part-time jobs, internships, and work experiences in the community. She welcomes parents and local business owners to share employment opportunities at their workplaces that are appropriate for high school students. Parents and community members may submit opportunities or ask questions by emailing rbarbiaux@independence.k12.oh.us.
30 days ago, Independence Local Schools
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Independence Local Schools is participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—often called The Nation’s Report Card.

On March 5, approximately 50 fourth-grade students will take part in this nationally recognized assessment, helping provide valuable insight into student learning across the country and how our instructional practices align with national benchmarks. Their participation supports continuous improvement in public education—locally and nationwide. We continue to Cultivate a Legacy of Excellence!
about 1 month ago, Independence Local Schools
Independence Local Schools is participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—often called The Nation’s Report Card. On March 5, approximately 50 fourth-grade students will take part in this nationally recognized assessment, helping provide valuable insight into student learning across the country and how our instructional practices align with national benchmarks. Their participation supports continuous improvement in public education—locally and nationwide. We continue to Cultivate a Legacy of Excellence!

Independence Local Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to the wind chill warning put into effect from tonight until tomorrow.

What is the threshold for cancelling school due to wind chill? When there is a weather advisory/warning, and the wind chill or real feel temperature reaches around -11 to -15 degrees, we will consider cancelling school. We also spoke about an AM - wind chill/real feel vs. a PM wind chill/real feel temperature. There is a difference between students waiting at a bus stop in the AM and those getting dropped off at a bus stop and walking home immediately from their bus stop in the PM.

Please know that if you ever disagree with the district's decision not to cancel school and you, as a parent/guardian, are concerned for your student's safety, we will always consider it an excused absence when you call in. Please also note that some districts have many walkers, while others offer door-to-door drop-off. All of these factors determine whether a school district will cancel due to wind chill or inclement weather.

Thanks to IPS 2nd grader Jillian for sharing her snow day artwork with us! Stay safe and warm!

about 1 month ago, Independence Local Schools
artwork of a girl in the snow