Independence Local Schools

From the sidelines of Independence High School football games to the boardrooms of professional sports organizations, Independence High School alumna Lacey Mencl continues to demon...

The Independence High School Class of 2026 crossed the commencement stage on May 31, but their story extends far beyond graduation day. This accomplished group of 72 graduates leav...

As the school year came to a close, Independence Middle School students stepped beyond the classroom and into hands-on learning experiences that reinforced lessons, sparked curiosi...

On May 18, the Independence Board of Education proudly celebrated the academic accomplishments of its highest achieving students during the 39th Annual Academic Excellence Dinner h...

From the stage at Independence High School to the national stage in the public relations industry, Emily George continues to build a career rooted in leadership, communication, and...

Seventh graders at Independence Middle School recently stepped into the shoes of adulthood through the engaging “Real Money, Real World” program presented by the Ohio State Univers...

Lilly Ozog, a 2009 graduate of Independence High School, took her first steps toward a career in cosmetology through the Cosmetology program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. From...

On Thursday, May 21, Independence Middle School’s eighth-grade WIMS broadcasting class had the exciting opportunity to welcome legendary Cleveland radio broadcaster Ed “Flash” Fere...

Congratulations to John Walsh, a student at Independence High School who is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Electrical Systems program. Read more about John here ...

On May 21, fourth-grade students at Independence Primary School got a firsthand look at what lies ahead during Preview Day at Independence Middle School, giving them an exciting i...

Independence High School (IHS) junior Carmen Chen earned one of the most meaningful honors presented during the 11th annual Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards on May 16, receiving the ...

Learning looked a little different at Independence Middle School (IMS) on Friday, May 15, as students and staff took part in the school’s first-ever Mini Course Day, a unique expe...

Fifth-grade students at Independence Middle School had the opportunity to step into a variety of future careers during an engaging hands-on learning experience featuring Career Kit...

Independence Local Schools Superintendent Kelli Cogan joined fellow educational leaders as a panelist during the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Schools event held...

Excitement and curiosity filled the air as fourth-grade students recently took part in Music Day on May 11, a hands-on introduction to the opportunities waiting for them in middle ...

As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close, Independence Local Schools is celebrating a successful first year of implementing the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum across grades P...

Independence Local Schools has spent the past year focused on strengthening internal systems, improving staff support structures, and advancing long-term operational planning acro...

Marielle Bender, a 2017 graduate of Independence High School, took her first steps toward a career in print through the Graphic Imaging Technology (GIT) program at CVCC, under the...

Congratulations to Julia Jurkiewicz, a student at Independence High School who is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Sport Medicine Exercise Science program. You can...

Independence Middle School was filled with creativity, laughter, and community spirit on the evening of April 28 as students and their families gathered for a Sip & Paint event hos...