Independence Middle School

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...