
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...
June 24, 2025
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...

June 18, 2025
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...

June 6, 2025
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,...

May 30, 2025
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 29, 2025
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...
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 i3Education, more ...

May 27, 2025
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