On Tuesday, November 22, Independence Primary School hosted its second annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Independence Civic Center. The fair was open to all kindergart...
On November 17, the fourth graders at Independence Primary School took a field trip to the Hunger Network and Front Steps as part of their reading of the book Crenshaw, written by ...
There’s something strange going on at Sondheim High School. New transfer student, Norma LaBelle, is having trouble getting accustomed to the school’s unusual traditions. At any giv...
On Friday, November 11, Independence Primary School recognized the community’s veterans with a special program.
Veterans and third and fourth-grade student council representatives...
Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence are partnering to prepare students for life after high school. For the past year, school administration has worked with the...
Independence Middle School's Builders Club and Student Council are collecting canned food for the Independence Food Bank and Yuletide Hunger Program. You can bring your cans and n...
Independence Primary School's fourth graders will be visiting the Cleveland Hunger Network and Front Steps Housing & Services to drop off food, household items and clothing. Pleas...
Independence Middle School’s Blue Room now has a well stocked crafting corner, thanks to a donation from JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores. Students are enjoying making bracelets, pai...
This year, Independence Local Schools has introduced "Career Immersion Projects" to our students. Amanda Jaronowski, District Career Development Specialist, has designed and imple...
The Independence Local Schools’ seventh-grade Simply Genius Hour class created "learning paths" on a website called Tract as their final project to share what they learned during t...
Independence Middle School’s Builders Club held a “Rebuild the Beach” fundraiser for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. More than $1,000 was raised to help those in Ft. Myers and Sa...
For the past 12 years, sixth-grade students at Independence Middle School, along with their teachers, administrators and parent helpers, dedicate a day to helping residents of Inde...
Chase Manelski is a senior at Independence High School and is enrolled in Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Heating & Air Conditioning program instructed by Mr. Schoeffler. Chase has...
For this year’s holiday fundraiser, the IHS Student Council has decided to make contributions to Operation Christmas Child, funded by Samaritan’s Purse. Operation Christmas Child i...
Independence High School (IHS) students are traveling throughout Northeast Ohio to discover hidden gems with the expedition group.
The group, which has been around for decades, ha...
A new hydroponic garden at Independence Middle School not only provides students with a hands-on learning experience but produces fresh produce for the cafeteria.
When a company c...
Beginning this school year, quarterly report cards at Independence Primary School are shifting to a new system to reflect students’ learning progress. Our goal is to provide you wi...
Each year, Independence Local Schools produces a Quality Profile that highlights the previous school year. Inside, there is information on academics, digital learning, arts, music...
Seniors Kyle McGovern and Drew Straub have earned status of Commended Scholars, as recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
In late September, more than two-third...