Independence Local Schools

Hello, Independence Families! I hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying all aspects of this most wonderful time of the year! It’s been so enjoyable to see all of ...

Independence Middle School seventh graders are receiving a unique opportunity to learn about health-related careers and work through a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. Th...

As part of the Independence Local School District’s “Career Immersion Projects” for fourth- graders at Independence Primary School, 14 students worked to create a brunch for 40 gu...

Independence Local Schools is one of the award recipients of Ohio Governor Mike Dewine’s K-12 School Safety Grant Program. More than 2,000 schools applied for this competitive gra...

Easton Strychasz is a junior at Independence High School and is enrolled in Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Power Equipment Technology (PET) program instructed by Mr. Koenig. Havi...

On Tuesday, November 22, Independence Primary School hosted its second annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Independence Civic Center. The fair was open to all kindergar...

On November 17, the fourth graders at Independence Primary School took a field trip to the Hunger Network and Front Steps as part of their reading of the book Crenshaw , written ...

There’s something strange going on at Sondheim High School. New transfer student, Norma LaBelle, is having trouble getting accustomed to the school’s unusual traditions. At any giv...

On Friday, November 11, Independence Primary School recognized the community’s veterans with a special program. Veterans and third and fourth-grade student council representati...

Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence are partnering to prepare students for life after high school. For the past year, school administration has worked with th...

Independence Middle School’s Blue Room now has a well stocked crafting corner, thanks to a donation from JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores. Students are enjoying making bracelets, pa...

This year, Independence Local Schools has introduced "Career Immersion Projects" to our students. Amanda Jaronowski, District Career Development Specialist, has designed and impl...

The Independence Local Schools’ seventh-grade Simply Genius Hour class created "learning paths" on a website called Tract as their final project to share what they learned during ...

Independence Middle School’s Builders Club held a “Rebuild the Beach” fundraiser for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. More than $1,000 was raised to help those in Ft. Myers and S...

For the past 12 years, sixth-grade students at Independence Middle School, along with their teachers, administrators and parent helpers, dedicate a day to helping residents of Ind...

Chase Manelski is a senior at Independence High School and is enrolled in Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Heating & Air Conditioning program instructed by Mr. Schoeffler. Chase ha...

Independence High School (IHS) students are traveling throughout Northeast Ohio to discover hidden gems with the expedition group. The group, which has been around for decades,...

A new hydroponic garden at Independence Middle School not only provides students with a hands-on learning experience but produces fresh produce for the cafeteria. When a compan...

Beginning this school year, quarterly report cards at Independence Primary School are shifting to a new system to reflect students’ learning progress. Our goal is to provide you w...