Independence Middle School

Independence Middle School (IMS) hosted its first Grade Gatherings on Friday, October 3, celebrating student achievement and strengthening the school community. Each grade-level ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...