Independence Middle School

Learning looked a little different at Independence Middle School (IMS) on Friday, May 15, as students and staff took part in the school’s first-ever Mini Course Day, a unique expe...

Excitement and curiosity filled the air as fourth-grade students recently took part in Music Day on May 11, a hands-on introduction to the opportunities waiting for them in middle ...

Independence Middle School was filled with creativity, laughter, and community spirit on the evening of April 28 as students and their families gathered for a Sip & Paint event hos...

Students at Independence Middle School recently experienced the joy of learning through creativity and hands-on engagement during their English language arts classes. In sixth gra...

We have two final opportunities for our community to ask questions and learn more about the proposed PreK-8 building. We hope you will join us! Community Information Session Th...

Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence, hosted the 3rd Annual IMS & IPS Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Independen...

Independence Middle School is proud to recognize eighth-grade student Karson Kirth for being named a finalist in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s 2026 Stop the Hate Contest. ...

Two Independence Middle School students, Paige Noggle and Ashley LeRoy, were recently recognized for their leadership and character at the Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) Brea...

Independence Middle School students recently had the opportunity to hear from motivational speaker Brad Hurtig, whose powerful message of resilience left a lasting impact on everyo...

Seventh-grade students at Independence Middle School recently stepped inside the world of The Giver through an immersive and thought-provoking lesson led by English Language Ar...

The Independence Middle School Drama Club is excited to invite the community to experience the magic of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. this February. Students have been work...

Independence Middle School seventh-grade scientists recently took center stage to highlight the exciting work happening in their science classrooms. At the January 20 Board of Edu...

The Independence Middle School Pep Club recently donated $1,849.10 to the St. Augustine Community Cupboard and Closet—an organization the club has proudly supported for more than a...

Independence High School will soon begin the annual process of helping sophomores explore their interest in attending the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for next school year. In e...

Independence Middle School’s Builders Club once again energized the school community with its annual Canned Food Drive, held November 17–21. Students, staff, and families united to...

Independence Middle School is celebrating creativity in a big way with the launch of a new school-wide initiative: the Monthly Masterpiece Art Challenge. Designed to inspire self-...

A group of enthusiastic sixth-grade leaders from Independence Middle School spent last week growing their confidence, developing new skills, and learning alongside peers from acros...

Seventh-grade students at Independence Middle School are stepping into the role of storm scientists as they explore the dynamic forces behind rotating weather systems. In Rio Vincz...

Service and compassion continue to define the Independence Local Schools community—both on and off the field. The Independence 7th and 8th-Grade Football program, led by Coach Davi...

November 7, 2025 Dear Families, As we enter the time of year when snow begins to fall and we start watching the weather closely for potential school closures, we want to remind ...