Independence Local Schools

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...

The safety of our students is always our top priority. Recently, we’ve received reports of drivers failing to stop for school buses when students are getting on or off. This is no...

Independence Primary School students are strengthening their math skills through “Number Corner,” a daily component of the new Bridges in Mathematics curriculum. This calendar-bas...

Students at Independence Primary School have been putting their creativity to work in specials classes. In tech/design with Design Technology Teacher Kerry Morosko, students desig...

Independence High School seniors from the AP European Government class recently visited Independence Primary School to share lunch and recess with younger students. The visit gave...

Amy Montague’s fourth-grade students at Independence Primary School are bringing their science lessons to life. As part of their study on terrain and river paths, students explore...

Read Sofia's Student Spotlight. Read the September CVCC News Flash Newsletter.

In just her first month at Independence Middle and High School, Spanish teacher Reema Sanchez has made a big impact by bringing Hispanic culture into the classroom and beyond. To...

On September 25, Independence High School hosted 7th- and 8th-grade students from the middle school for an inside look at life as a Blue Devil. The visit gave students a chance ...