Independence Local Schools

Independence High School is celebrating remarkable academic achievements by its Class of 2025, with students earning national recognition from the College Board for their performa...

The 2025-26 school year officially began today with Independence Local Schools’ annual staff convocation, bringing together teachers, staff, administrators, and board members for ...

We can't wait to see your pictures! Feel free to print out your sign and have your child hold it while you take their first day of school pictures! There are also signs for st...

Hello, Independence families, and welcome to the 2025–26 school year! We’re so excited to see our students back in our classrooms, ready for a year of learning, growth, and grea...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Independence Local Schools will transition from TrueCare24 to a new attendance reporting system called SafeArrival. This change is part of ...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the Independence Local School District will implement new cell phone and personal electronic device policies in alignment with Ohio House B...

We are pleased to share that PaySchools Central—our new online payment platform—is live and ready for use. Student fees for grades K–8 have been added to student accounts. Athlet...

Dear Independence Families, I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year in Independence Local Schools. Below is some imp...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of celeb...

This year, as we welcome many new teachers and administrators to our district, it’s important to note that most of these hires are a result of retirements—many from staff who dedi...

The halls of Independence Local Schools will soon come alive again as the district prepares to welcome students back for the first day of the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, Augu...

In an effort to address ongoing transportation challenges, Independence Local Schools has released updated bus route proposals for the 2025–2026 school year. The district, which c...

Adriana Randjelovic Represents Ohio in National Law Enforcement Leadership Experience Incoming Independence High School sophomore Adriana Randjelovic spent part of her summer ...

Position: Faculty Manager School Year: 2025-2026 Reports To: Athletic Director Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Faculty Manager for the 2025-20...

At the June 26 Board of Education meeting, Independence Local Schools hired Danny Zillich as the district’s new Athletic Director, grades 7-12. Zillich brings a strong background...

Dear Independence Local Schools Families, As we plan for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we want to inform you about a minimal increase in fees for Pay to Play, technology, lun...

Twenty students and five adults from Independence Local Schools recently returned from an unforgettable 10-day educational tour of Italy and Greece through EF Tours. The trip offe...

June 13, 2025 Dear Independence Parents & Guardians, The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2025-26 school year. Due to the co...

Thank you to Class of 2025 Graduates Joe Graham and Ella Sliwinski, narrated by our own Mr. Bill McGuinness. It was played at the 100th Commencement Exercise on Sunday, June 1,...

As the 2024–2025 school year draws to a close, Independence Local Schools paused to celebrate the dedication, talent, and teamwork that shaped a year filled with milestones, progr...