July 26, 2023
Independence Local Schools have placed two issues on the November 7, 2023 ballot.
The first issue is the renewal of an 8.19 mill levy that was last passed 12 years ago. This...
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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...
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May 17, 2024
On May 17, two students and one educator at Independence Local Schools received the ESC of Northeast Ohio’s 45th Annual Excellence in Education Awards. The awards celebrate studen...
May 15, 2024
The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2024-25 school year. Due to the continued bus driver shortage, we may need to condense an...
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April 22, 2024
The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) has recognized Tom Dreiling, assistant superintendent of Independence Local Schools, as their Business Operations Manager...
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April 17, 2024
The Independence Board of Education has selected Kelli Cogan as the next superintendent of Independence Local Schools. Cogan succeeds Ben Hegedish, who left the district at the en...
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April 16, 2024
In a move that solidifies its commitment to serving military-connected students and families, Independence Middle School has been selected as a Purple Star School by the Ohio Depa...
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April 15, 2024
In our next "All in it Minute," we showcase our amazing classified staff! Check it out!
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December 18, 2023
Check this out! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with IMS Principal Jamie Vanek to learn a little bit more about the great opportunities for students at the Middle School.
![Independence Middle School Students Face Off in Gamer Club Tournament with Faculty and Police Chief](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_10d3f727-1078-425a-86ff-d4f9b264d693.jpeg)
November 8, 2023
The Independence Middle School Gamer Club is now in its second year and moderated by sixth-grade science teacher Michaela Bloam. It has been a massive hit.
They held two tour...
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November 2, 2023
Check this out! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with three incredible IHS students to learn a little bit more about their experiences at Independence High School. You will be am...
![Check this out! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with new IHS Principal Michael Janatovich to learn a little bit more about Mr. Janatovich as well as the amazing things happening at Independence High School. It is the first of a new series of videos called the All In It Minute!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_fb6930d5-b650-4e09-8d5e-28998d15d584.png)
October 27, 2023
Check this out! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with new IHS Principal Michael Janatovich to learn a little bit more about Mr. Janatovich as well as the amazing things happening...
![Students from Independence Middle School Make Strong Showing at Annual Brain Brawl Competition](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_777c82fb-0b2f-4a2e-bf77-e0d7c10b5896.png)
October 19, 2023
A team of eighth-grade students from Independence Middle School recently participated for the first time in the 13th annual Saint Ignatius High School Brain Brawl academic competi...
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October 14, 2023
The Independence community helped the students from the middle and high school music department collect 4,920 pairs of shoes and raise more than $2,000. They succeeded in their go...
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September 28, 2023
At all grade levels, students embark on their own exclusive pathway for success in academics which establishes a firm foundation for their futures. Presented by caring teachers i...
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September 8, 2023
Watch our 2023-24 back to school video here:
Happy Friday and welcome to our Homecoming Weekend! Hopefully Blue Devils of years past, present, and future are all able to...
![A Red Carpet Entrance for IMS Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_a7ee5213-392d-45d7-a801-0c599f868f04.jpg)
August 23, 2023
It was red carpet entrance for students at Independence Middle School this morning! Welcome back to another year of learning and growing!
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August 4, 2023
Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools!
Back to School Resources
We are gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of ce...
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August 3, 2023
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Independence Primary School
School supply pickup (pre-ordered only) - items will be available for pick up during the Back to School Blast on Thursday, Au...
![Preparing our Schools For the New School Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_82087461-ce12-45a3-ba20-9b788e58a8e1.jpg)
August 2, 2023
A Behind the Scenes look at those individuals who are making it happen
While students and families continue to enjoy their summer vacations, more than a dozen Independence Loca...