If you are interested in receiving babysitting services while attending the State of the Schools event on Wed, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the IMS auditorium, please fill out this form. Babysitting will be provided by members of the IHS NHS and Key Club. During the event, children will enjoy activities and a small snack! https://forms.gle/AEKKnnf1MWWn4mQd7
7th and 8th Grade Night at IHS (Make-up Day) . . . Please note the change of date to Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. Thank you!
📣 Attention 7th & 8th Grade Families! Independence High School will host an additional Options Meeting on Monday, October 27 at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium.
During this meeting, Principal Mike Janatovich will share information about the many opportunities IHS offers — including academic pathways, graduation requirements, and programs that help every student thrive.
Parents are the intended audience, but students are also welcome to attend!
If you’re unable to make it and would like to schedule an individual meeting, please reach out to mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
During this meeting, Principal Mike Janatovich will share information about the many opportunities IHS offers — including academic pathways, graduation requirements, and programs that help every student thrive.
Parents are the intended audience, but students are also welcome to attend!
If you’re unable to make it and would like to schedule an individual meeting, please reach out to mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
Families...Please note that the links to ProgressBook and MySchoolMenu are not working on our website. We are working to resolve with both vendors and hope to have them fixed by tomorrow. Thank you!
Our Transportation Department will be practicing bus evacuations tomorrow, October 8th in the morning. Since students will be exiting through the back emergency door, please have them dressed comfortably for the activity.
What a day for our 7th & 8th graders at IHS! 🎉 They got a first-hand look at the academic rigor, incredible school spirit, student stories, and the dozens of extracurricular opportunities that make Independence High School shine. 💙💛 These future high school Blue Devils got a true taste of what it means to be part of IHS! Your Legacy Starts Here. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hv_z5B9ocmc
Tomorrow’s the day, 7th & 8th graders! We can’t wait to welcome you to IHS! 🎓 You’ll hear from current students about the academic rigor that challenges them to reach their potential and the dozens of clubs, teams, and activities that make IHS such an exciting place. 💙💛 We’re excited for you to see all that IHS has to offer!
Two days to go before our 7th and 8th graders get a taste of high school life during their special visitation day on Thursday! Students will explore the halls they will soon call home and get the inside scoop from our amazing teachers and administrators!
📣 Parents of 7th & 8th Graders!
Join us for the Independence High School Options Meeting to learn more about what IHS has to offer your student as they prepare for high school.
📅 Thursday, September 25
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 IHS Auditorium
We’ll cover:
✨ Academics – AP, College Credit Plus, Honors, Electives
🏅 Athletics – JV & Varsity Sports Teams
🎶 Involvement – Extracurricular Clubs & Activities
💬 Dialog – Q&A with the IHS Principal
Parents are the intended audience, but students are encouraged to attend too!
For more info, contact: mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us
#IndependenceLocalSchools #BlueDevils #FutureBlueDevils
Join us for the Independence High School Options Meeting to learn more about what IHS has to offer your student as they prepare for high school.
📅 Thursday, September 25
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 IHS Auditorium
We’ll cover:
✨ Academics – AP, College Credit Plus, Honors, Electives
🏅 Athletics – JV & Varsity Sports Teams
🎶 Involvement – Extracurricular Clubs & Activities
💬 Dialog – Q&A with the IHS Principal
Parents are the intended audience, but students are encouraged to attend too!
For more info, contact: mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us
#IndependenceLocalSchools #BlueDevils #FutureBlueDevils
We wanted to provide clarification regarding our lunch payment system. Over the past week, we have received several questions from families about delays in seeing deposits appear in PaySchools after adding funds to their child’s lunch account.
Please note that there is a short delay because our cafeteria’s point-of-sale (POS) system operates separately from PaySchools. While the funds are available in your child’s account right away, the balance may take additional time to update in PaySchools.
For the most accurate and up-to-date account details, including transaction history, families can visit LinqConnect.com.
We appreciate your understanding and hope this information helps make managing your child’s lunch account easier.
Please note that there is a short delay because our cafeteria’s point-of-sale (POS) system operates separately from PaySchools. While the funds are available in your child’s account right away, the balance may take additional time to update in PaySchools.
For the most accurate and up-to-date account details, including transaction history, families can visit LinqConnect.com.
We appreciate your understanding and hope this information helps make managing your child’s lunch account easier.
The community is welcome to attend the Land Lab Open House on Sunday, 10/5 from noon - 4 p.m. Come visit the nature classroom and hike the trails!
On this day, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the resilience that continues to unite us. May we never forget the events of September 11, 2001, and the importance of coming together in courage, compassion, and community.
IHS has new mission & vision banners and room ID signs! Banners reinforce our commitment to Creating a Legacy of Excellence, while new exterior signs improve safety, navigation, and emergency response.
Blue Devil success in math! IHS students showed big growth in state test scores:
🔹 Geometry: 65% → 80%
🔹 Algebra 1: 78% → 91%
Hard work pays off—way to go, IHS! 👏 #BlueDevilPride #YourLegacyStartsHere
🔹 Geometry: 65% → 80%
🔹 Algebra 1: 78% → 91%
Hard work pays off—way to go, IHS! 👏 #BlueDevilPride #YourLegacyStartsHere
Our AP passage rate jumped from 70% in 2024 to an incredible 91.14% in 2025 🎉. Even more exciting—33 students were honored as AP Scholars! AP success plays a big role in national school rankings, and we are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work and dedication. 💙💛 #cultivatingalegacyofexcellence
What an amazing day at Freshman Festival 2025! Our Class of 2029 students kicked off their high school journey with tours, schedules, lockers, clubs, cheers, and plenty of Blue Devil spirit 💙. We can’t wait for an incredible school year together—welcome to IHS!
The Independence Athletic Department is excited to offer our season passes and single game tickets through Hometown Ticketing for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested fans should use the link or the Hometown Ticketing Fan app to purchase tickets. High school students should enter their student ID as a passcode at the very bottom of the page to unlock their annual pass. Tickets may be purchased at the gate with cash. Please direct any questions to Athletic Director Danny Zillich
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/independence/entity/schools/1
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/independence/entity/schools/1
Welcome Back to the 2025-26 School Year! Here's a message from our superintendent, Kelli Cogan: https://conta.cc/3J6T97n
🎉 Meet Our New Athletic Director!
Join us in welcoming Danny Zillich, the new Middle/High School Athletic Director!
📅 Monday, August 11
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Independence High School Auditorium
🧍♂️ Open to all middle and high school parents and student-athletes
Mr. Zillich will share his quick goals around communication, positivity, and teamwork, talk about eligibility expectations, and how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters and volunteer opportunities.
⏱️ This meeting will be brief — less than 30 minutes!
Let’s kick off the year strong — Go Blue Devils!
Join us in welcoming Danny Zillich, the new Middle/High School Athletic Director!
📅 Monday, August 11
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Independence High School Auditorium
🧍♂️ Open to all middle and high school parents and student-athletes
Mr. Zillich will share his quick goals around communication, positivity, and teamwork, talk about eligibility expectations, and how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters and volunteer opportunities.
⏱️ This meeting will be brief — less than 30 minutes!
Let’s kick off the year strong — Go Blue Devils!
The 2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 1-14, offering Ohioans meaningful savings during the back-to-school season. Details can be found here: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/July-1/Save-the-date-Ohio-sales-tax-holiday-savings-oppor
