
May 22, 2026
Seventh graders at Independence Middle School recently stepped into the shoes of adulthood through the engaging “Real Money, Real World” program presented by the Ohio State Univers...

May 22, 2026
Lilly Ozog, a 2009 graduate of Independence High School, took her first steps toward a career in cosmetology through the Cosmetology program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. From...

May 22, 2026
On Thursday, May 21, Independence Middle School’s eighth-grade WIMS broadcasting class had the exciting opportunity to welcome legendary Cleveland radio broadcaster Ed “Flash” Fere...

May 22, 2026
Congratulations to John Walsh, a student at Independence High School who is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Electrical Systems program. Read more about John here ...

May 21, 2026
On May 21, fourth-grade students at Independence Primary School got a firsthand look at what lies ahead during Preview Day at Independence Middle School, giving them an exciting i...

May 18, 2026
Independence High School (IHS) junior Carmen Chen earned one of the most meaningful honors presented during the 11th annual Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards on May 16, receiving the ...

May 15, 2026
Learning looked a little different at Independence Middle School (IMS) on Friday, May 15, as students and staff took part in the school’s first-ever Mini Course Day, a unique expe...

May 13, 2026
Fifth-grade students at Independence Middle School had the opportunity to step into a variety of future careers during an engaging hands-on learning experience featuring Career Kit...

May 13, 2026
Independence Local Schools Superintendent Kelli Cogan joined fellow educational leaders as a panelist during the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Schools event held...

May 12, 2026
Excitement and curiosity filled the air as fourth-grade students recently took part in Music Day on May 11, a hands-on introduction to the opportunities waiting for them in middle ...

May 11, 2026
As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close, Independence Local Schools is celebrating a successful first year of implementing the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum across grades P...
May 11, 2026
Independence Local Schools has spent the past year focused on strengthening internal systems, improving staff support structures, and advancing long-term operational planning acro...

May 1, 2026
Marielle Bender, a 2017 graduate of Independence High School, took her first steps toward a career in print through the Graphic Imaging Technology (GIT) program at CVCC, under the...

May 1, 2026
Congratulations to Julia Jurkiewicz, a student at Independence High School who is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Sport Medicine Exercise Science program. You can...

May 1, 2026
Independence Middle School was filled with creativity, laughter, and community spirit on the evening of April 28 as students and their families gathered for a Sip & Paint event hos...

April 27, 2026
The Independence community came together for an afternoon of learning, connection, and support during the recent Tech Help for Seniors event hosted by Independence High School stud...

April 27, 2026
Students at Independence Middle School recently experienced the joy of learning through creativity and hands-on engagement during their English language arts classes. In sixth gra...

April 22, 2026
At the April 21 Independence Board of Education meeting, the school community welcomed Mr. Matt Faska as the next principal of Independence High School. Faska and his family atten...

April 20, 2026
For Lucas George, an Independence High School Class of 2014 graduate, the foundation for his career in education was built right here in Independence. “This is where it all start...

