February 26, 2026
Residents are invited to attend the Independence Local Schools State of the Schools meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Independence Middle School auditorium. Superinten...
December 18, 2025
The Independence Local Schools Board of Education approved a Resolution of Necessity at its December 17 meeting to place a school facilities funding issue on the May 5, 2026, Prima...

Independence Middle School Students Refresh, Recharge, and Build Resilience During Mental Health Day
April 2, 2026
Students at Independence Middle School (IMS) took time to focus on their well-being during the school’s Mental Health Day on April 2. The special event provided students with mean...

March 31, 2026
Help us get our schools ready for a great new year! This is a perfect opportunity to stay active, learn new skills, and make a difference in our school community. Position: Sum...

March 30, 2026
Students and staff at Independence Primary School recently filled the halls with energy, creativity, and school spirit during the 4th Annual Music Spirit Week, held March 23 throug...

March 27, 2026
Hello, Independence community. I’m Superintendent Kelli Cogan, and thank you for joining me for our March In the Know update. It is hard to believe that we are now in the last ...

March 27, 2026
Congratulations to the March CVCC Student Spotlight: Alexandra Polcar. Read more about Alexandra here. Read the March News Flash newsletter here.

March 22, 2026
Independence Primary School has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for its outstanding commitment to student learning, achievement, and whole-child d...

March 22, 2026
Students from Independence High School were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements in career-technical education during a March 18 ceremony at the Cuyahoga Valley C...

March 20, 2026
Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence, hosted the 3rd Annual IMS & IPS Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Independen...

March 17, 2026
Independence High School students are inviting senior residents of the community to a special afternoon of technology help and connection. On Thursday, April 16, from 1–5 p.m., se...

March 17, 2026
Independence Middle School is proud to recognize eighth-grade student Karson Kirth for being named a finalist in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s 2026 Stop the Hate Contest. ...

March 17, 2026
Independence Primary School has been recognized as a 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Champion, an honor awarded by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and...

March 16, 2026
Independence Local Schools has added a new school bus to its transportation fleet, bringing updated safety features, improved durability, and enhanced comfort for students. The d...

March 13, 2026
On March 12, Independence Primary School (IPS) welcomed families and community members for this year’s IPS Art Show from 6–8 p.m. The evening celebrated months of creativity and ex...

March 11, 2026
Seniors at Independence High School are feeling more prepared for their next steps thanks to “Resumania,” a resume-writing workshop series organized by Career Counselor Rachel Barb...

March 10, 2026
Independence Local Schools has officially opened kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year, welcoming the future Class of 2039. Families with children who will be fi...

March 9, 2026
The Independence High School (IHS) Alumni Association hosted its 2026 Educator of Excellence Recognition Program on Monday, March 9 in the Independence High School Media Center. ...

March 8, 2026
Two Independence Middle School students, Paige Noggle and Ashley LeRoy, were recently recognized for their leadership and character at the Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) Brea...

March 8, 2026
Independence High School will name Justin Aranavage as the new head coach of the girls’ tennis program, pending board approval. Aranavage brings a strong background in tennis an...
