Independence Local Schools

We are pleased to share that PaySchools Central—our new online payment platform—is live and ready for use. Student fees for grades K–8 have been added to student accounts. Athlet...

Dear Independence Families, I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year in Independence Local Schools. Below is some imp...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of celeb...

This year, as we welcome many new teachers and administrators to our district, it’s important to note that most of these hires are a result of retirements—many from staff who dedi...

The halls of Independence Local Schools will soon come alive again as the district prepares to welcome students back for the first day of the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, Augu...

In an effort to address ongoing transportation challenges, Independence Local Schools has released updated bus route proposals for the 2025–2026 school year. The district, which c...

Adriana Randjelovic Represents Ohio in National Law Enforcement Leadership Experience Incoming Independence High School sophomore Adriana Randjelovic spent part of her summer ...

Position: Faculty Manager School Year: 2025-2026 Reports To: Athletic Director Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Faculty Manager for the 2025-20...

At the June 26 Board of Education meeting, Independence Local Schools hired Danny Zillich as the district’s new Athletic Director, grades 7-12. Zillich brings a strong background...

Dear Independence Local Schools Families, As we plan for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we want to inform you about a minimal increase in fees for Pay to Play, technology, lun...

Twenty students and five adults from Independence Local Schools recently returned from an unforgettable 10-day educational tour of Italy and Greece through EF Tours. The trip offe...

June 13, 2025 Dear Independence Parents & Guardians, The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2025-26 school year. Due to the co...

Thank you to Class of 2025 Graduates Joe Graham and Ella Sliwinski, narrated by our own Mr. Bill McGuinness. It was played at the 100th Commencement Exercise on Sunday, June 1,...

As the 2024–2025 school year draws to a close, Independence Local Schools paused to celebrate the dedication, talent, and teamwork that shaped a year filled with milestones, progr...

Thanks to strategic financial planning and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds, Independence Local Schools will pay off the outstanding balance of our bond that funded the c...

Independence Local Schools is appointing Matt Grendel as the new head coach of the Independence Blue Devils boys basketball team, pending Board approval at their meeting on June 5...

May 27, 2025 Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3E...

Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3Education, more ...

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Students from Independence Primary School recently took an educational field trip to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center to explore careers in the medical field. The highlight of th...