Independence High School

Marielle Bender, a 2017 graduate of Independence High School, took her first steps toward a career in print through the Graphic Imaging Technology (GIT) program at CVCC, under the...

Congratulations to Julia Jurkiewicz, a student at Independence High School who is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Sport Medicine Exercise Science program. You can...

The Independence community came together for an afternoon of learning, connection, and support during the recent Tech Help for Seniors event hosted by Independence High School stud...

At the April 21 Independence Board of Education meeting, the school community welcomed Mr. Matt Faska as the next principal of Independence High School. Faska and his family atten...

For Lucas George, an Independence High School Class of 2014 graduate, the foundation for his career in education was built right here in Independence. “This is where it all start...

Congratulations to the March CVCC Student Spotlight: Alexandra Polcar. Read more about Alexandra here. Read the March News Flash newsletter here.

Students from Independence High School were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements in career-technical education during a March 18 ceremony at the Cuyahoga Valley C...

Seniors at Independence High School are feeling more prepared for their next steps thanks to “Resumania,” a resume-writing workshop series organized by Career Counselor Rachel Barb...

The Independence High School (IHS) Alumni Association hosted its 2026 Educator of Excellence Recognition Program on Monday, March 9 in the Independence High School Media Center. ...

Independence High School will name Justin Aranavage as the new head coach of the girls’ tennis program, pending board approval. Aranavage brings a strong background in tennis an...

The Independence High School (IHS) Alumni Association will host its 2026 Educator of Excellence Recognition Program on Monday, March 9 in the Independence High School Media Center...

Independence High School is pleased to announce, pending board approval, the appointment of Hallie Teribery as the new Head Coach of the Girls Volleyball program. A proud Indepen...

Congratulations to Mitchell Meyer, the February Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Student Spotlight. Read about Mitchell here . Read the CVCC News Flash February 2026 newsletter her...

Independence Local Schools has recommended Dominic Buttari as the next head coach of the Independence High School boys soccer program, pending approval by the Independence Board of...

Independence High School’s Mock Trial Team capped off an impressive season with a strong showing at the Ohio High School Mock Trial Regional Competition. After advancing from Distr...

Congratulations to the Independence High School JustWrite creative writing teams for earning Grand Champions two years in a row. D1 team - Second Place Caitlynn Barry Marian C...

In November, class of 2024 IHS alum Casey Adams shared her journey as a West Point Cadet with Jessica Crooks’ Career Exploration. Adams explained that attending West Point has bee...

David Eichler, a graduate of Independence High School and Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s Computer Networking Academy, exemplifies how early career exploration can lead to long-te...

Read the CVCC Student Spotlight for January about Claire Dailey. CVCC News Flash January 2026

Independence High School is proud to announce the 38th class of the Independence Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing four outstanding alumni whose athletic achievements, leadership,...