Independence Local Schools

The Independence community helped the students from the middle and high school music department collect 4,920 pairs of shoes and raise more than $2,000. They succeeded in their go...

College Board announced that Independence High School has been named to the Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning a bronze distinction. The AP® School Hono...

The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA), serving Ohio's pre-K, elementary and middle level school administrators, is hosting a fall “Get on the Bus Tour” ...

Alexander Patterson is a junior at Independence High School and is enrolled in Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's (CVCC) Hotel & Resorts Hospitality program instructed by April Moné....

Watch the livestream of our Town Hall meeting. The community was invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting/Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m. in the Independenc...

At all grade levels, students embark on their own exclusive pathway for success in academics which establishes a firm foundation for their futures. Presented by caring teachers i...

Watch our 2023-24 back to school video here: Happy Friday and welcome to our Homecoming Weekend! Hopefully Blue Devils of years past, present, and future are all able to...

🎒 It's cool to be kind at IPS! Welcome back, students! What a fun greeting we had this morning! 📚✏️ #iPride

It was red carpet entrance for students at Independence Middle School this morning! Welcome back to another year of learning and growing! ...

We can't wait to see your pictures! Feel free to print out your sign and have your child hold it while you take their first day of school pictures! You can share your pics by em...

Bus routes are ready! If you signed up for transportation and your child is not listed, contact Mrs. Francine Kane at fkane@independence.k12.oh.us or call 216-642-5853. If you di...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of ce...

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Independence Primary School School supply pickup (pre-ordered only) - items will be available for pick up during the Back to School Blast on Thursday, Au...

A Behind the Scenes look at those individuals who are making it happen While students and families continue to enjoy their summer vacations, more than a dozen Independence Loca...

Independence Local Schools have placed two issues on the November 7, 2023 ballot. The first issue is the renewal of an 8.19 mill levy that was last passed 12 years ago. This...

Parents and caregivers! Don't forget that Ohio's tax free weekend is August 4-6—created to help parents and teachers save money on back-to-school purchases. During the holiday, t...

People may think that all educators have the summer off… Not so for members of the IPS team…. On July 11, 2023, a team from Independence Primary School presented at the Nationa...

Michael Janatovich was hired as the new Independence High School principal at the June 29, 2023, Board of Education meeting. Janatovich previously was the principal of Chagrin ...

Dear Independence Families, We are beginning to plan transportation for next school year. We are conducting a sign up process in efforts to maximize space and improve efficienc...