Independence Middle School

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 ...

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...