June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025 Dear Independence Parents & Guardians, The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2025-26 school year. Due to the co...

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 22, 2025
Independence Middle School’s sixth graders stepped into the spotlight this week as they participated in a “Mock Interview Bootcamp” designed to prepare them for future academic an...

May 21, 2025
Ms. Haley Mueller was approved as the next principal of Independence Middle School at the May 20 Board of Education meeting. She replaces Jamie Vanek, who is leaving the district ...

May 8, 2025
The Independence Local School District is proud to announce the appointment of TJ Ebert as its new Director of Human Resources and Business Operations, effective at the start of t...

May 1, 2025
Independence residents will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and celebrate local businesses and student talents at the inaugural Community Expo on Saturday, May 10, from ...

April 8, 2025
On Friday, April 4, Independence Middle School welcomed a special group of guest teachers—high school students from the PEAT (Physical Education and Athletic Training) program—led...

March 25, 2025
Residents of Independence are invited to attend the State of the Schools Address on Wednesday, May 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Independence Middle School auditorium. Superintendent ...

March 11, 2025
Parents of eighth-grade students gathered at the Independence Middle School Café and Media Center on Friday, February 21, for a special National History Day (NHD) Viewing event. T...

March 11, 2025
Independence Middle School (IMS) eighth graders Lauren Olexa and Joseph Mosgo were recognized among Northeast Ohio's top student leaders at the 8th Annual Breakfast of Champions, ...

March 3, 2025
Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence invite you to embark on a journey around the world at the Second Annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 13, from 6–7:30 p...

February 21, 2025
Independence Local Schools is inviting families to take a break from their busy schedules and focus on quality time together during Indy Family First Night on Monday, March 10. Th...

February 20, 2025
After months of thoughtful collaboration involving students, staff, families, and community members, I am proud to present Independence Local Schools' new Strategic Vision – a roa...

February 10, 2025
The Independence Athletic Boosters organization has reached several significant milestones in its ongoing mission to support student athletics, including surpassing $200,000 in to...

February 5, 2025
Due to a Winter Weather Advisory beginning tonight at 10 p.m., with freezing rain and ice accumulations expected through early morning , Independence Local Schools will be operati...

January 24, 2025
Independence Middle School welcomed four distinguished healthcare professionals who shared their expertise and career paths with eighth-grade students during an engaging speaker s...

January 24, 2025
The Independence High School JustWrite team achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday, January 18, when they were crowned grand champions of the 2025 Cloverleaf Regional Tournam...

January 3, 2025
Click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. You can also find it on the district website.

December 21, 2024
🎓 What an exciting day for our future Blue Devils! Our 7th and 8th graders got a taste of high school life during their special visitation day at Independence High School on Frida...