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...

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...

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...

We have two final opportunities for our community to ask questions and learn more about the proposed PreK-8 building. We hope you will join us! Community Information Session Th...

Students at Independence Middle School (IMS) took time to focus on their well-being during the school’s Mental Health Day on April 2. The special event provided students with mean...

Help us get our schools ready for a great new year! This is a perfect opportunity to stay active, learn new skills, and make a difference in our school community. Position: Sum...

Students and staff at Independence Primary School recently filled the halls with energy, creativity, and school spirit during the 4th Annual Music Spirit Week, held March 23 throug...

Hello, Independence community. I’m Superintendent Kelli Cogan, and thank you for joining me for our March In the Know update. It is hard to believe that we are now in the last ...

Congratulations to the March CVCC Student Spotlight: Alexandra Polcar. Read more about Alexandra here. Read the March News Flash newsletter here.

Independence Primary School has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for its outstanding commitment to student learning, achievement, and whole-child d...

Students from Independence High School were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements in career-technical education during a March 18 ceremony at the Cuyahoga Valley C...

Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence, hosted the 3rd Annual IMS & IPS Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Independen...

Independence High School students are inviting senior residents of the community to a special afternoon of technology help and connection. On Thursday, April 16, from 1–5 p.m., se...

Independence Middle School is proud to recognize eighth-grade student Karson Kirth for being named a finalist in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s 2026 Stop the Hate Contest. ...

Independence Primary School has been recognized as a 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Champion, an honor awarded by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and...

Independence Local Schools has added a new school bus to its transportation fleet, bringing updated safety features, improved durability, and enhanced comfort for students. The d...

On March 12, Independence Primary School (IPS) welcomed families and community members for this year’s IPS Art Show from 6–8 p.m. The evening celebrated months of creativity and ex...

Seniors at Independence High School are feeling more prepared for their next steps thanks to “Resumania,” a resume-writing workshop series organized by Career Counselor Rachel Barb...

Independence Local Schools has officially opened kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year, welcoming the future Class of 2039. Families with children who will be fi...