Independence High School

Independence High School is proud to welcome Grace Smotek as the new Head Coach of the Boys Volleyball Team. A 2021 graduate of Independence High School, Smotek returns to her alma...

Independence High School celebrated its Fall Signing Day on November 12, recognizing two standout student-athletes who officially committed to continue their academic and athletic...

November 7, 2025 Dear Families, As we enter the time of year when snow begins to fall and we start watching the weather closely for potential school closures, we want to remind ...

Congratulations, Carter Howard, junior at Independence High School. Carter is enrolled in the Construction Trades program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. Read about the CVCC...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...