Independence Local Schools

On November 26, the annual Independence Primary School (IPS) Mental Health Day was held at the Independence Civic Center. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade rotated t...

Independence Local Schools Superintendent Kelli Cogan has established a new Student Advisory Committee to directly engage with students and gather feedback on their school experie...

Independence Local Schools recently convened teachers, staff, administrators, members of the Board of Education, students, parents, alumni, and business leaders to collaborate on ...

At the November 5, 2024, Professional Development Day for Independence Local Schools’ staff, Superintendent Kelli Cogan presented on how the district is dedicated to fostering stu...

Congratulations to the 33 students from Independence High School who graduated on Monday, November 19 from The Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success. This year, the celebration...

In "Haphazardly Ever After The Musical," the mean Princess Cinnamon (Kinsley Seitz, 6th grade), the not-so-bright Princess Peppermint (Maddy Percaciante, 8th grade), the vain Prin...

Mike Gruber, long-time art teacher at Independence Primary School, has been honored as a 2024 Northeast Region Outstanding Art Teacher by the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA)...

In a touching display of gratitude and community, Independence Primary School (IPS) rolled out the red carpet for its very own veteran families, hosting a special Veterans Day pro...

On November 11, Independence Middle School (IMS) hosted a special Veterans Day celebration to honor and recognize the sacrifices of our nation's veterans. The event was filled wit...

In a proud moment for the Independence Middle School (IMS) community, the Ohio Middle-Level Association (OMLA) recognized Art/7th Grade Science Teacher Michaela Bloam for the Regi...

From October 28 to November 1, the students and faculty of Independence Primary School came together to celebrate their annual I-Pride Week, a joyful event focused on fostering co...

Each year, physics and technology students at Independence High School participate in an annual pumpkin drop competition. This tradition allows students to apply lessons on Newton...

Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) educational group, is set to host a vital Social Media and...

At the October 15 Independence Board of Education meeting, Independence High School Principal Mike Janatovich, along with math teacher Darlene Stefanski, presented on the innovati...

Independence Middle School eighth graders stepped into the world of law and justice through an innovative program that brought the courtroom experience directly to them. On Novemb...

On the morning of October 25, a select group of eighth-grade students from Independence Middle School (IMS) had the opportunity to partner with the Independence Historical Society...

Independence High School (IHS) junior Anderson Sears is demonstrating exceptional leadership and time management skills while pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician. Curre...

The Independence High School (IHS) Marching Band invites the community to "Sounds of the Stadium" on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. at the school's Stan Skoczen Stadium. This h...

TJ Ebert, the principal at Independence Primary School, and also the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) president-elect, was featured in a Q&A article in...

Michele Crum's enrichment classes at Independence Primary School have taken learning to a whole new level. This fall, students were introduced to Breakout EDU boxes, transforming ...