Independence Local Schools

On Friday, May 16, the Independence High School (IHS) Class of 2025 gathered in the bus loop island to witness the planting of a tree that will mark the beginning of a new, lastin...

On May 16, students, families, and educators gathered at Corporate College East to celebrate the 46th Annual Excellence in Education Awards, an inspiring event recognizing outstan...

More than 120 students and their teachers filled the City Hall chambers Thursday morning to kick off an immersive and educational Arbor/Earth/Government Day hosted by the City of ...

Superintendent Kelli Cogan and Treasurer Jennifer Knapp delivered their first State of the Schools Address on May 8 in the Independence Middle School auditorium as new admini...

May 13, 2025 Dear Independence Local Schools Community, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share important information about proposed state legislation—House Bi...

The Independence Local School District is proud to announce the appointment of TJ Ebert as its new Director of Human Resources and Business Operations, effective at the start of t...

On Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Independence High School will host the Out of the Darkness Walk, a community-driven event aimed at raising awareness and funds for sui...

Carter (CJ) Hanobik, a senior at Independence High School, is a dedicated student in CVCC’s Auto Service Technology program, led by instructor Jamie Yax. For CJ, enrolling in the ...

Independence High School is proud to announce that three of its students have received nominations in the 2025 Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards Presented by Pat and John Chapman and...

Students at Independence Primary School are gaining hands-on experience in sustainability and environmental education as the second phase of a major pavilion revitalization projec...

Independence Local Schools announced the appointment of Natalie Fior Matthews as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments at the April 15 Board of Educ...

Independence High School has been named a 2025 Purple Star School by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, a prestigious honor that recognizes the school’s outstanding c...

Independence Local Schools is moving forward with a thoughtful realignment of administrative responsibilities as part of its ongoing commitment to strategic improvement and studen...

The Independence Local Schools’ Athletic Boosters hosted their 2025 Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 5, raising an impressive $18,500 in support of student athletes. Held at the...

On Friday, April 4, Independence Middle School welcomed a special group of guest teachers—high school students from the PEAT (Physical Education and Athletic Training) program—led...

Principal T.J. Ebert recently attended the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National School Leaders Advocacy Conference, an event held in collaboration...

Residents of Independence are invited to attend the State of the Schools Address on Wednesday, May 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Independence Middle School auditorium. Superintendent ...

On March 19, ninth-grade students from Independence High School stepped out of the classroom and into the professional world as part of the school’s annual Job Shadow Day. The eve...

On March 20, Cuyahoga Valley Career Centre (CVCC) inducted new members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). NTHS honors high school students in career-technical progr...

In an exciting collaboration with Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the fourth-grade students of Independence Primary School (IPS) have created a mural now proudly displayed a...