Independence High School

Independence Local Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. We continue to monitor the weather for Tuesday and will make a decision by 1 pm tomorrow.

These are never easy decisions to make. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate winter weather conditions.Several individuals have asked about the number of days we are permitted to be closed before having to make days up.

Several years ago, the Ohio Department of Education shifted from counting days to counting instructional hours. At this time, most of our grade levels and buildings have more than 10 weather-related days available, with kindergarten having 10 days. We are not currently close to exceeding the allowable hours that would require us to make up days.

Thanks to IPS third grader Aria for for sharing her snow day artwork with us! Stay safe and warm!

4 months ago, Independence Local Schools

Join the Conversation: We invite you to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM – IMS media center (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

Community Meeting on January 22, 2026 at Independence Middle School

Community Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Independence Primary School from 7-8 pm

Independence Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, because of extreme cold temperatures and the wind chill factor. Stay warm, everyone!

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

No school on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 because of extreme cold temperatures and windchill factor

Congratulations! IHS JustWrite Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1 2nd place overall poetry award - Tatiana Randjelovic 9th place overall - D1 - Adriana Randjelovic 5th place overall - D2 Mae Sheehan 13th overall - D2 - Robby Kalman 15th overall - D2 - Matt Liepert 200 writers 40 teams!

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

Good luck to the IHS JustWrite creative writing teams at Cloverleaf High School today!

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

Independence Local Schools is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

In addition to our two community meetings (1/22 at IMS and 2/24 at IPS), swing by Sweet P's on 2/5 at 7 a.m. to meet Superintendent Kelli Cogan for a cup of coffee! Learn more about the PreK-8 school building project.

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

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Just a reminder that parents can view all of their children's lunch transactions at linqconnect.com! This link is also under FOOD SERVICES on our website!

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

Join the Conversation: We invite you to join us to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: January 22 at 7 PM – IMS (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS

5 months ago, Independence Local Schools

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Take a moment to watch Episode 1 of Inside the Plan 🎥
Superintendent Kelli Cogan kicks off the series by interviewing Treasurer Jennifer Knapp, who explains how the proposed new PreK–8 school building would be funded. More episodes with guest speakers and helpful insights will be shared in the coming months.

Also, be sure to keep checking back to our webpage as we continue to add information, including dates for upcoming community meetings
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https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/page/future-facilities-planning

https://youtu.be/QAY_qCdMp0o