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

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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!

10 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!
10 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1
Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1
Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1
Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1
Grand Champions 1st place team award - D2 2nd place team award -D1
Good luck to the IHS JustWrite creative writing teams at Cloverleaf High School today!
10 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Good luck to the IHS JustWrite creative writing teams at Cloverleaf High School today!
Independence Local Schools is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
10 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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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.
10 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!
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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

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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
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Testing in Game Mode...Corpuz' Geometry Class Play Transformation Golf Instead of Chapter Test

A great article by IHS Spectator arts editor Quincy Carlisle.
https://ihsspectator.com/1852/news/testing-in-game-mode/
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Hands in Motion: Meet the ASL Honor Society Thank you, IHS Spectator photo editor Taylor Prosinski for sharing with us how learning American Sign Language is more than just memorizing signs!

https://ihsspectator.com/1687/news/hands-in-motion-meet-the-asl-honor-society/

11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Boing! Barbies bungee from balcony for Statistics and Probability is another great story written by IHS Spectator news editor Lilia Pawuk. Enjoy!

https://ihsspectator.com/2141/news/boing-barbies-bungee-from-balcony-for-statistics-and-probability/
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Check out this story written by IHS Spectator news editor Lilia Pawuk: Bio Society Tours Land Lab Trails

https://ihsspectator.com/2037/showcase/bio-society-hosts-a-post-pumpkin-hunt-hike/
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Foods 101 students (3 classes) made 31 dozen cookies for St. Augustine Hunger Center. Made possible by the generous donations of students and staff!
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Check out this great story written by IHS Spectator student reporter Ryan Suhy ... Independence Hosts 18th Annual North Coast Tournament. https://ihsspectator.com/2199/showcase/independence-hosts-18th-annual-north-coast-tournament/
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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Important update! Because of the IHS winter concert on the same night as our board presentation on a new PreK-8 building, we are moving the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Please arrive at 5:30 IHS Media Center...that way you won't miss our wonderful concert!
11 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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🎄 Need a little break from the holiday rush? 🎁 Independence High School Student Council is hosting Indy Kid Free Night on Dec. 12! Kids in grades K–4 can enjoy movies, games, crafts, & pizza from 5–8:30 PM in the IHS Media Center — all for $30.
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Due to inclement weather, Independence Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and warm, everyone.

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Foods 101 made homemade pizzas this week! They came in all shapes and sizes!
12 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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As Veterans Day approaches, here is a great story written by our student "Spectator" reporter Tillie Averre! IHS band director facilitates Purple Star Award https://ihsspectator.com/1525/showcase/ihs-band-director-facilitates-purple-star-award/
12 months ago, Independence Local Schools
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