Foods 101 students (3 classes) made 31 dozen cookies for St. Augustine Hunger Center. Made possible by the generous donations of students and staff!
Learning about all the clubs and extracurriculars at IPS tonight at our board of education!
Thank you, Ron and Lynne, for your years of service as a member of our Board of Education! You have helped create a legacy of excellence!
Check out this great story written by IHS Spectator student reporter Ryan Suhy ... Independence Hosts 18th Annual North Coast Tournament. https://ihsspectator.com/2199/showcase/independence-hosts-18th-annual-north-coast-tournament/
We’re proud of our Independence High School alumni and the ways they continue to cultivate a legacy of excellence beyond graduation. We are spotlighting our graduates in feature stories and/or videos to share their story, accomplishments, and favorite memories from IHS.
✔️ Are you an IHS alum doing something amazing?
✔️ Do you know a Blue Devil making a positive impact in their career, community, or beyond?
If you’re an IHS alum—or would like to nominate someone—please take a few minutes to complete our Alumni Feature Form below. We can’t wait to highlight the incredible people who continue to make Independence proud! Please email us any questions at news@independence.k12.oh.us.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd80_HhDo_nz6Bnl_bWmsAEJQ54q_qBQ0q8SLfOdYaBs_RmXw/viewform?pli=1
Help us shine a spotlight on the outstanding alumni who continue to strengthen our legacy of excellence!
✔️ Are you an IHS alum doing something amazing?
✔️ Do you know a Blue Devil making a positive impact in their career, community, or beyond?
If you’re an IHS alum—or would like to nominate someone—please take a few minutes to complete our Alumni Feature Form below. We can’t wait to highlight the incredible people who continue to make Independence proud! Please email us any questions at news@independence.k12.oh.us.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd80_HhDo_nz6Bnl_bWmsAEJQ54q_qBQ0q8SLfOdYaBs_RmXw/viewform?pli=1
Help us shine a spotlight on the outstanding alumni who continue to strengthen our legacy of excellence!
Independence Middle School is closed today, Monday, Dec. 15. At some point early this morning, the main water line in the middle school cracked and caused flooding to the first floor. The building is without water, and we will need to do extensive cleanup. There will be no school for IMS students and staff today. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working on getting this rectified as soon as possible.
Important update! Because of the IHS winter concert on the same night as our board presentation on a new PreK-8 building, we are moving the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Please arrive at 5:30 IHS Media Center...that way you won't miss our wonderful concert!
UPDATED: New time: 5:30 p.m. The 12/16 Board of Education meeting will include an important discussion about the proposed new PreK–8 school building, which is expected to be on the May 2026 ballot. We encourage all families, staff, and residents to attend.
Are you interested in a job in education? 📚 Apply to be a substitute teacher in our school district! Apply at OhioSTS.org
🎄 Need a little break from the holiday rush? 🎁 Independence High School Student Council is hosting Indy Kid Free Night on Dec. 12! Kids in grades K–4 can enjoy movies, games, crafts, & pizza from 5–8:30 PM in the IHS Media Center — all for $30.
On November 7, 10 of our Independence High School sophomores and juniors took part in the CVC Leadership Conference at Beachwood High School.
Student-athletes from every CVC school came together for a day of inspiration, featuring dynamic speakers, leadership activities, and small-group discussions that mixed students from across the conference. It was a powerful opportunity for our athletes to build confidence, connect with peers, and strengthen the skills that make them leaders on and off the field.
This experience is a great example of Empowering Whole Child Development—helping our students grow as leaders, learners, and teammates.
Student-athletes from every CVC school came together for a day of inspiration, featuring dynamic speakers, leadership activities, and small-group discussions that mixed students from across the conference. It was a powerful opportunity for our athletes to build confidence, connect with peers, and strengthen the skills that make them leaders on and off the field.
This experience is a great example of Empowering Whole Child Development—helping our students grow as leaders, learners, and teammates.
Due to inclement weather, Independence Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
On November 4, our bus drivers completed the two-part S.T.A.R.T. (School Transportation Active Threat Response Training) program.
During this hands-on training, drivers learned:
- How to respond effectively to active threats on a school bus
- Driving maneuvers that can help destabilize a threat
- How to make contact, issue clear commands, and use crisis de-escalation strategies
- Ways to identify concerning behaviors and communications
This valuable program equipped our drivers with practical, actionable skills to help keep students safe in crisis situations—an important step in Aligning Resources & Knowledge for Collaborative Growth, a core pillar of our district’s Strategic Vision.
During this hands-on training, drivers learned:
- How to respond effectively to active threats on a school bus
- Driving maneuvers that can help destabilize a threat
- How to make contact, issue clear commands, and use crisis de-escalation strategies
- Ways to identify concerning behaviors and communications
This valuable program equipped our drivers with practical, actionable skills to help keep students safe in crisis situations—an important step in Aligning Resources & Knowledge for Collaborative Growth, a core pillar of our district’s Strategic Vision.
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our students, families, staff, and community who make Independence Schools such a special place. 💙 Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday! 🦃
Today we celebrate our amazing substitute teachers! 🍎
Thank you for stepping in, showing flexibility, and keeping learning on track — we couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you for stepping in, showing flexibility, and keeping learning on track — we couldn’t do it without you!
Today in Design Technology, 2nd graders took on the Spaghetti–Marshmallow Tower Challenge! The big question: Who can build the tallest tower? Students explored how engineers use structure, stability, and strong foundations to build tall creations. After learning what makes a tower stand strong, teams worked together to design, test, and rebuild their structures.
🗞️ Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Independence Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Drama Club is excited to present Disney’s Newsies JR.! Join us as our talented student-performers bring this high-energy, crowd-pleasing musical to life — from delivering the papers to making the headlines!
📅 November 21 & 22
🕖 7 PM
📍 IMS Auditorium
🎟️ $8 General Admission (QR code on flyer for tickets)
Come support our amazing cast, crew, and production team as they share this inspiring story on stage. You won’t want to miss it! 🎭✨
📅 November 21 & 22
🕖 7 PM
📍 IMS Auditorium
🎟️ $8 General Admission (QR code on flyer for tickets)
Come support our amazing cast, crew, and production team as they share this inspiring story on stage. You won’t want to miss it! 🎭✨
It’s American Education Week! 🎓 We’re proud to celebrate the teachers, staff, and families who help every student in Independence Schools succeed. Thank you for all you do to support learning! 💙
A little kindness goes a long way! 💙 Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day by sharing a smile, lending a hand, or saying thank you. Together, we make our community stronger.
