Independence Local Schools

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...

Dear Families, I am writing to provide an update on our district’s financial partnership with the City of Independence and how we are planning for the future of our school facili...

For Katy O’Hanlon Bruns, Independence High School (IHS) was more than a place to learn—it was a space where creativity was encouraged, passions were nurtured, and artistic expressi...

The City of Independence Economic Development Department and Independence Local Schools invite residents to the 2nd Annual Community Expo on Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. - noo...

The Independence Middle School Pep Club recently donated $1,849.10 to the St. Augustine Community Cupboard and Closet—an organization the club has proudly supported for more than a...

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This week, Independence Middle School was filled with heart, teamwork, and the true spirit of service as 7th graders partnered with 4th graders from Independence Primary School to ...

Carolyn Noll Sorg, a proud graduate of Independence High School (Class of 2002), has been selected as the 27th president of John Carroll University (JCU). Noll Sorg currently se...

Independence High School will soon begin the annual process of helping sophomores explore their interest in attending the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for next school year. In e...

Independence Local Schools is actively advancing our work with artificial intelligence to better support students and staff. In November, district leaders participated in two power...

Congratulations to the 36 students from Independence High School who graduated on Monday, November 17 from The Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success. This year, the celebration ...

The National Honor Society at Independence High School (IHS) held its annual induction ceremony on November 24. Principal Mike Janatovich delivered the welcome remarks, and Sergean...

Independence Primary School (IPS) hosted its 5th Annual Mental Health & Wellness Day on November 25 with the theme “be here, be kind, be calm” bringing together students from kinde...

Independence Middle School’s Builders Club once again energized the school community with its annual Canned Food Drive, held November 17–21. Students, staff, and families united to...

Independence Middle School is celebrating creativity in a big way with the launch of a new school-wide initiative: the Monthly Masterpiece Art Challenge. Designed to inspire self-...

A group of enthusiastic sixth-grade leaders from Independence Middle School spent last week growing their confidence, developing new skills, and learning alongside peers from acros...

IMS and IHS Spanish Programs Celebrate Culture Through Art, Learning, and Community Experiences Spanish students at Independence Middle School and Independence High School, gui...

Today, Board Members Tony Avila and Katie Hill, along with Superintendent Kelli Cogan and Treasurer Jennifer Knapp had the honor of presenting at the OSBA Capital Conference! They...

Seventh-grade students at Independence Middle School are stepping into the role of storm scientists as they explore the dynamic forces behind rotating weather systems. In Rio Vincz...