Independence High School

Congrats to our 2026 Homecoming Queen Katie Ksiazka and King Nolan Ghann! The pair were crowned tonight during halftime of the Blue Devils’ Homecoming football game. Congrats to all members of the 2026 Homecoming Court! What a special night to celebrate Blue Devil pride!

IHS students in career exploration and stats class learned about being a business analyst for the Minnesota Wild hockey team.

Congratulations to IHS Senior Penny Averre on being accepted into the 2027 Ohio All-State Choir! Along with hundreds of other students across the state, she submitted auditions in May, which went through a blind screening process to be selected. She joins other singers from across the state in regional rehearsals throughout the fall, culminating in a performance at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Columbus in late January 2027. Penny was also selected for the 2026 Ohio All-State Choir. This marks a first for an Independence student to be selected to the All-State Choir two consecutive years.

We are up for the Fox 8 Game of the Week! We are playing Wickliffe in a Battle of the Blue Devils on Friday night. Vote here: https://fox8.com/sports/friday-night-touchdown/vote-game-of-the-week-6/ and share with your family and friends!

All phones are now working! Thank you for your patience.

All phone lines are down in our buildings. We are working with the phone company to resolve and will keep our families posted. Thank you.

A happy Foods 101 family! First lab of the year and those cookies look delicious!

Last night, our band and choir were set to perform at the Akron RubberDucks game. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans, and the game was postponed due to weather. That didn't stop our students from making the most of the evening! Our band still had the opportunity to perform under the concourse, and it was great to see and hear so many of our students filling the stadium with music. They did an excellent job as always! A special thank you to Mr. Greene and Mrs. Obrovac for their work with our students and for making the most of the evening. We are proud of everyone for representing our school so well!

IPS and IMS Closed Wednesday, September 2 Due to Heat

Due to forecasted high temperatures and heat index, Independence Primary School and Independence Middle School will be closed Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Neither IPS nor IMS has air conditioning, and anticipated conditions inside the buildings have led the district to make this decision for the safety and well-being of students and staff.

Independence High School will remain open and operate on its normal schedule because the building is air-conditioned.

The district appreciates families’ understanding and encourages everyone to stay safe and cool.

FRESHMAN FESTIVAL 2026! 💙💛 What a way to welcome the newest members of Independence High School! Today was all about our freshmen as they spent the day getting to know their new school, meeting classmates, learning about the opportunities available to them, and building connections that will help make IHS feel like home. From the moment they arrived this morning, our freshmen were welcomed by our cheerleaders, who brought the energy and helped lead cheers later in the day. Our seniors stepped up to lead groups, while other upperclassmen shared their experiences and represented our clubs and activities. Our teachers, counselors, and office staff all played a role in making today a success, and a special shoutout goes to Mrs. Aquilano for putting together and planning such an incredible day from start to finish. So much time and effort went into making sure our freshmen had a great first experience at IHS! Today was a great reminder that it truly takes an entire school community to create a great experience for our students. Welcome to IHS, Class of 2030! We are excited to have you here and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish. We are looking forward to seeing the rest of our students tomorrow.

The first day of school has been full of smiles, laughter, and learning! And we are just getting started!

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We can’t picture back-to-school without YOU! Our staff is back and looking picture-perfect. All we need now is our students!

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Please note: Independence Local Schools district offices and school buildings will be closed until noon on Friday as our staff comes together for Convocation.

All district offices and school buildings will reopen at 12 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding!

📸 Caps are straight. Gowns are ready. Memories are being made. Before the ceremony begins, our graduates are taking time to celebrate with the people who supported them every step of the way. Congratulations, Blue Devils! 🎓

🎓 Today’s the day! Congratulations to the Independence High School Class of 2026! As graduates arrive with family and friends, we are proud to celebrate a class that has truly been Cultivating a Legacy of Excellence. 💙💛

🎓 Independence High School Commencement 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026! Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Watch the ceremony live here: https://youtube.com/live/k6T_U-VTbKs

Congratulations to the Independence High School Class of 2026 as they continue Cultivating a Legacy of Excellence! 💙💛

🎓 Independence High School Commencement 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026! Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Watch the ceremony live here: https://youtube.com/live/k6T_U-VTbKs

Congratulations to the Independence High School Class of 2026 as they continue Cultivating a Legacy of Excellence! 💙💛

Good luck to the IHS JustWrite teams competing at the state tournament at Bluffton University today.

Writers: Mae, Tatiana, Matt, Robby, Adriana, Penny, Caitlynn, Veronica, Nicole, Marian, and Sehajveer.

The seniors will be recognized at the awards ceremony for qualifying states, four years in a row!

Tatiana will be recognized for winning a poetry contest.

Hopefully, more individual awards and team trophies will be attained today!
Good luck, Blue Devils!