
November 20, 2024
Congratulations to the 33 students from Independence High School who graduated on Monday, November 19 from The Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success. This year, the celebration...

November 5, 2024
Each year, physics and technology students at Independence High School participate in an annual pumpkin drop competition. This tradition allows students to apply lessons on Newton...
November 4, 2024
Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) educational group, is set to host a vital Social Media and...

November 4, 2024
At the October 15 Independence Board of Education meeting, Independence High School Principal Mike Janatovich, along with math teacher Darlene Stefanski, presented on the innovati...

October 28, 2024
Independence High School (IHS) junior Anderson Sears is demonstrating exceptional leadership and time management skills while pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician. Curre...

October 20, 2024
The Independence High School (IHS) Marching Band invites the community to "Sounds of the Stadium" on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. at the school's Stan Skoczen Stadium. This h...

October 3, 2024
Independence High School (IHS) has taken a step towards personalizing education, adjusting its course selection process for the current academic year. The results? A surge in stud...

October 1, 2024
Independence Local Schools is continuing its effort to recruit bus drivers, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment. The Crucial Role o...


September 27, 2024
Independence High School junior Kayla Newcomer is constructing more than just buildings in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's (CVCC) Construction Trades program. She's building a...

September 20, 2024
Dear Families and Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an important update regarding our student seating arrangement in the bleachers at the ...

Independence High School Kicks Off 2024-25 Year with Engaging Student Events and Teacher Development
September 4, 2024
Independence High School (IHS) has launched the 2024-25 academic year with a series of innovative events designed to welcome students and prepare staff for an engaging school year...

August 30, 2024
Dear Independence Families! I am so excited for our first home football game of the season! As many of you know, our stadium had a significant facelift, with new home bleachers a...
August 19, 2024
Dear Independence School Community, Due to weather-related delays in our stadium renovation project, we are moving this Friday's football game (8/23) to Columbia High School. Curre...

August 15, 2024
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! You can share your pics by e...
August 12, 2024
Hello Independence Families, I am updating you on the transportation issues we have proactively addressed since late spring and early summer. As many of you know, the...

August 6, 2024
Independence Local Schools is set to bolster its security measures for the upcoming 2024-25 school year by paying for additional security coverage to ensure all three buildings hav...

August 5, 2024
Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of celebra...

July 29, 2024
Governor DeWine expanded the tax-free holiday in Ohio this year. It is from 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2024. According to the Governor’s offic...

July 10, 2024
With the number of retirements and resignations within Independence Local Schools, the district was able to take advantage of attrition by filling vacant positions internally. A...