Independence Local Schools

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...

Independence High School is proud to welcome Grace Smotek as the new Head Coach of the Boys Volleyball Team. A 2021 graduate of Independence High School, Smotek returns to her alma...

Service and compassion continue to define the Independence Local Schools community—both on and off the field. The Independence 7th and 8th-Grade Football program, led by Coach Davi...

Independence High School celebrated its Fall Signing Day on November 12, recognizing two standout student-athletes who officially committed to continue their academic and athletic...

The City of Independence and Independence Local Schools are joining forces on a much-anticipated project to improve traffic flow and enhance safety at Independence Primary School (...

Across Independence Local Schools, students and staff came together on November 11 to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. From he...

November 7, 2025 Dear Families, As we enter the time of year when snow begins to fall and we start watching the weather closely for potential school closures, we want to remind ...

Dear Independence Local Schools Families, We recognize that from time to time, families may experience changes in financial circumstances that make it difficult to keep up with sc...

Congratulations, Carter Howard, junior at Independence High School. Carter is enrolled in the Construction Trades program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. Read about the CVCC...

Superintendent Kelli Cogan and Treasurer Jennifer Knapp outline next steps for Independence Local Schools The Independence Local Schools held their October 30 Key Communicators ...

The first meeting of Superintendent Kelli Cogan’s Student Advisory Group is officially in the books. Held on Monday, October 27, the meeting brought together student representative...

Independence Middle School (IMS) hosted its first Grade Gatherings on Friday, October 3, celebrating student achievement and strengthening the school community. Each grade-level ...

Independence Primary School (IPS) recently welcomed visitors from Independence High School (IHS) for a special cross-campus connection. Students from Bill McGuiness’s AP European ...

Independence High School students are hosting a Meet-the-Candidates Night on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Independence Civic Center. Community members are inv...

Independence Middle School (IMS) eighth graders had an unforgettable time in Washington, D.C., October 7-9 filled with learning, discovery, and a little bit of fun along the way. ...

Independence Primary School (IPS) celebrated a picture-perfect Grandparents Day, welcoming hundreds of grandparents and special guests to share in a morning of love, laughter, and...