
October 16, 2025
Independence Primary School (IPS) recently welcomed visitors from Independence High School (IHS) for a special cross-campus connection. Students from Bill McGuiness’s AP European ...

October 3, 2025
Independence High School seniors from the AP European Government class recently visited Independence Primary School to share lunch and recess with younger students. The visit gave...

September 28, 2025
Read Sofia's Student Spotlight. Read the September CVCC News Flash Newsletter.

September 26, 2025
In just her first month at Independence Middle and High School, Spanish teacher Reema Sanchez has made a big impact by bringing Hispanic culture into the classroom and beyond. To...

September 25, 2025
On September 25, Independence High School hosted 7th- and 8th-grade students from the middle school for an inside look at life as a Blue Devil. The visit gave students a chance ...

September 22, 2025
Independence High School has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in Educating and Empowering Students by Erika’s Lighthouse, a national non-profit organization dedicated to ...

September 15, 2025
Independence Local Schools continues to shine in the 2025 Ohio School Report Cards, once again reflecting the district’s commitment to educational excellence. Released by the Ohio...

August 21, 2025
Independence High School is celebrating remarkable academic achievements by its Class of 2025, with students earning national recognition from the College Board for their performa...

August 20, 2025
The 2025-26 school year officially began today with Independence Local Schools’ annual staff convocation, bringing together teachers, staff, administrators, and board members for ...

August 19, 2025
We can't wait to see your pictures! Feel free to print out your sign and have your child hold it while you take their first day of school pictures! There are also signs for st...

August 15, 2025
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...

August 15, 2025
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 ...

August 15, 2025
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...

August 15, 2025
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...
August 13, 2025
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...

August 10, 2025
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...

August 7, 2025
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...

July 17, 2025
Adriana Randjelovic Represents Ohio in National Law Enforcement Leadership Experience Incoming Independence High School sophomore Adriana Randjelovic spent part of her summer ...
July 15, 2025
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...

June 26, 2025
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...