Independence High School

Hello, Independence families, and welcome to the 2025–26 school year! We’re so excited to see our students back in our classrooms, ready for a year of learning, growth, and grea...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Independence Local Schools will transition from TrueCare24 to a new attendance reporting system called SafeArrival. This change is part of ...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the Independence Local School District will implement new cell phone and personal electronic device policies in alignment with Ohio House B...

We are pleased to share that PaySchools Central—our new online payment platform—is live and ready for use. Student fees for grades K–8 have been added to student accounts. Athlet...

Dear Independence Families, I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year in Independence Local Schools. Below is some imp...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of celeb...

This year, as we welcome many new teachers and administrators to our district, it’s important to note that most of these hires are a result of retirements—many from staff who dedi...

Adriana Randjelovic Represents Ohio in National Law Enforcement Leadership Experience Incoming Independence High School sophomore Adriana Randjelovic spent part of her summer ...

Position: Faculty Manager School Year: 2025-2026 Reports To: Athletic Director Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Faculty Manager for the 2025-20...

At the June 26 Board of Education meeting, Independence Local Schools hired Danny Zillich as the district’s new Athletic Director, grades 7-12. Zillich brings a strong background...

Dear Independence Local Schools Families, As we plan for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we want to inform you about a minimal increase in fees for Pay to Play, technology, lun...

Twenty students and five adults from Independence Local Schools recently returned from an unforgettable 10-day educational tour of Italy and Greece through EF Tours. The trip offe...

Thank you to Class of 2025 Graduates Joe Graham and Ella Sliwinski, narrated by our own Mr. Bill McGuinness. It was played at the 100th Commencement Exercise on Sunday, June 1,...

Independence Local Schools is appointing Matt Grendel as the new head coach of the Independence Blue Devils boys basketball team, pending Board approval at their meeting on June 5...

May 27, 2025 Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3E...

Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3Education, more ...

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Luna DeJesús, a recent graduate of Independence High School and the Cosmetology program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC), taught by Ms. Fox, always knew she wanted mor...

On May 19, the Independence Board of Education celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the 38th Annual Academic Excellence Dinner held at the Independence Civic Ce...

The 10th Annual Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman on May 17 were a night to remember for Independence High School. With two students representing t...