Independence Local Schools

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...

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...