Independence Local Schools

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 ...

On October 2, Independence MIddle School (IMS) was officially recognized as an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Purple Star School. The Ohio School Boards Association p...

Independence High School (IHS) has taken a step towards personalizing education, adjusting its course selection process for the current academic year. The results? A surge in stud...

Independence Primary School (IPS) hosted a Welcome Breakfast for their new elementary students this past September. Guidance Counselor Brooke Gradert organized this event which ai...

Sunday, October 6, 2024 Noon - 4:00 p.m. Come visit the Nature Classroom and hike the trails! We hope to see you there!

Independence High School junior Kayla Newcomer is constructing more than just buildings in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's (CVCC) Construction Trades program. She's building a...

The crisp September air was filled with laughter and excitement as Independence Primary School (IPS) PTO hosted its annual Breakfast Buddies Walk on September 19 and 20. The two-d...

Dear Families and Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an important update regarding our student seating arrangement in the bleachers at the ...

At Independence Primary School (IPS), recess is no longer just a break from learning—it's become a crucial part of the curriculum. This year, the school has launched an innovative...

As the sun rose on the first day of the 2024-25 school year at Independence Primary School (IPS), the halls buzzed with more than just the usual back-to-school excitement. This ye...

Independence Middle School (IMS) 7th and 8th-grade football players ran another successful food drive. Nearly 100 pounds of food were delivered to Audrey's Outreach Food Pantry in...

On September 11, Independence Middle School kicked off their WINning Wednesday program. On this day, all staff members were encouraged to visit various classrooms, grade levels, a...

Updated: 9/13/24 at 7 p.m. We discovered this afternoon after we sent our email regarding the Local Report Card ratings that the district received three stars for Progress and fi...

Independence Middle School (IMS) is taking a significant leap forward in educational technology, thanks to the generous support of its Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The schoo...

Independence Primary School (IPS) is taking a significant step forward in literacy education with the adoption of the McGraw Hill Wonders program. On Wednesday, August 20, the sch...

Independence Middle School (IMS) kicked off the new academic year with its annual 8th Grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Program on Thursday, August 15, continuing a tradition of ...

Independence High School (IHS) has launched the 2024-25 academic year with a series of innovative events designed to welcome students and prepare staff for an engaging school year...