Independence Local Schools

Slides from the 1/22/26 community meeting at Independence Middle School. For more information visit our webpage .

Learning at Independence Primary School is full of curiosity—and recently, that curiosity was sparked by a blend of culture, technology, and imagination in Stephanie Roberts’ kinde...

A classroom at Independence Primary School recently became a hub of creativity, collaboration, and leadership as weeks of cross-grade learning came to a meaningful conclusion. On ...

David Eichler, a graduate of Independence High School and Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s Computer Networking Academy, exemplifies how early career exploration can lead to long-te...

Read the CVCC Student Spotlight for January about Claire Dailey. CVCC News Flash January 2026

Independence High School is proud to announce the 38th class of the Independence Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing four outstanding alumni whose athletic achievements, leadership,...

Independence Local Schools is pleased to welcome Rachel Barbiaux as a full-time career counselor through the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC), further strengthening the distric...

Dear Families, I am writing to provide an update on our district’s financial partnership with the City of Independence and how we are planning for the future of our school facili...

For Katy O’Hanlon Bruns, Independence High School (IHS) was more than a place to learn—it was a space where creativity was encouraged, passions were nurtured, and artistic expressi...

The City of Independence Economic Development Department and Independence Local Schools invite residents to the 2nd Annual Community Expo on Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. - noo...

The Independence Middle School Pep Club recently donated $1,849.10 to the St. Augustine Community Cupboard and Closet—an organization the club has proudly supported for more than a...

Read the CVCC Student Spotlight for December about Alexandra Polcar CVCC News Flash Newsletter December 2025

This week, Independence Middle School was filled with heart, teamwork, and the true spirit of service as 7th graders partnered with 4th graders from Independence Primary School to ...

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...