Independence Local Schools

The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) has recognized Tom Dreiling, assistant superintendent of Independence Local Schools, as their Business Operations Manager...

Independence Local Schools hired Brett Diehl as the district's new athletic director at the April 16 Board of Education meeting. There were 115 candidates with four rounds of inte...

The Independence Board of Education has selected Kelli Cogan as the next superintendent of Independence Local Schools. Cogan succeeds Ben Hegedish, who left the district at the en...

In a move that solidifies its commitment to serving military-connected students and families, Independence Middle School has been selected as a Purple Star School by the Ohio Depa...

In our next "All in it Minute," we showcase our amazing classified staff! Check it out!

On March 19, Independence High School held its annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the auditorium. Current NHS officers include President Matthew Wisniewski, Vice...

Grace Malvic is a social graduate from Independence High School who is completing her second year in the Transition to Work (TTW) program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. “I lov...

Independence Local Schools appointed Jennifer Knapp as the district's new treasurer, following the approval of her contract by the Board of Education at their meeting on March 19....

Independence High School's Drama Club presented "Mean Girls: High School Version" on March 15 & 16 at 7 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. "Mean Girls: High School Version" was the "fet...

On March 13, civic leaders, school alumni and business professionals from Independence and surrounding communities volunteered to interview the sophomores at Independence High Sch...

The staff at Independence Primary School was brimming with excitement as they announced a special project in partnership with the IPS PTO. The school would be embarking on an all-...

The Independence Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments and achievements of long-time educator industrial technology teacher Mike Foor and past biology teacher and foun...

On the evening of March 7, more than 300 pieces of artwork created by Independence Primary School students were on display for their families to see at the school’s annual art sho...

Independence Middle School eighth graders Penny McGurr and Adriana Randjelovic were recognized among Northeast Ohio's top student leaders at the 7th Annual Breakfast of Champions ...

Independence High School students are learning about the world of work through a recently created and exciting new class entitled Career Exploration. The elective course features ...

In Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir with a golden ticket to adventure, Willy Wonka Jr. the Musical was performed by the mo...

The Independence Middle School (IMS) food services staff recently won first place in the 2024 Mystery Chef Competition organized by Pisanick Partners and Gordon Foods. The contest...

Charlie Meyer is a junior at Independence High School and is enrolled in CVCC’s Electrical Systems program instructed by Joseph McNamee. Charlie had a job doing some electrical wo...

Independence High School's Drama Club presents "Mean Girls: High School Version" on March 15 & 16 at 7 p.m. in the IHS Auditorium. General admission is $12. "Mean Girls: High ...

Lights, sleeping bags, s'mores - it's time to camp out with a good book at Independence Primary School! February 26th marks the kickoff of the school’s 2024 Right-to-Read Week wit...