Independence Local Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to the wind chill warning put into effect from tonight until tomorrow.
What is the threshold for cancelling school due to wind chill? When there is a weather advisory/warning, and the wind chill or real feel temperature reaches around -11 to -15 degrees, we will consider cancelling school. We also spoke about an AM - wind chill/real feel vs. a PM wind chill/real feel temperature. There is a difference between students waiting at a bus stop in the AM and those getting dropped off at a bus stop and walking home immediately from their bus stop in the PM.
Please know that if you ever disagree with the district's decision not to cancel school and you, as a parent/guardian, are concerned for your student's safety, we will always consider it an excused absence when you call in. Please also note that some districts have many walkers, while others offer door-to-door drop-off. All of these factors determine whether a school district will cancel due to wind chill or inclement weather.
Thanks to IPS 2nd grader Jillian for sharing her snow day artwork with us! Stay safe and warm!
4 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Independence Local Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. We continue to monitor the weather for Tuesday and will make a decision by 1 pm tomorrow.
These are never easy decisions to make. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate winter weather conditions.Several individuals have asked about the number of days we are permitted to be closed before having to make days up.
Several years ago, the Ohio Department of Education shifted from counting days to counting instructional hours. At this time, most of our grade levels and buildings have more than 10 weather-related days available, with kindergarten having 10 days. We are not currently close to exceeding the allowable hours that would require us to make up days.
Thanks to IPS third grader Aria for for sharing her snow day artwork with us! Stay safe and warm!
4 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Join the Conversation: We invite you to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM – IMS media center (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS
4 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Independence Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, because of extreme cold temperatures and the wind chill factor. Stay warm, everyone!
4 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Independence Local Schools is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
4 months ago, Independence Local Schools
In addition to our two community meetings (1/22 at IMS and 2/24 at IPS), swing by Sweet P's on 2/5 at 7 a.m. to meet Superintendent Kelli Cogan for a cup of coffee! Learn more about the PreK-8 school building project.
5 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Just a reminder that parents can view all of their children's lunch transactions at linqconnect.com! This link is also under FOOD SERVICES on our website!
5 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Join the Conversation: We invite you to join us to hear more about the new PreK-8 building project & funding mechanisms. Meetings will include tours of our current facilities: January 22 at 7 PM – IMS (with babysitting offered by IHS Key Club) and February 24 at 7 PM – IPS
5 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Take a moment to watch Episode 1 of Inside the Plan 🎥
Superintendent Kelli Cogan kicks off the series by interviewing Treasurer Jennifer Knapp, who explains how the proposed new PreK–8 school building would be funded. More episodes with guest speakers and helpful insights will be shared in the coming months.
Also, be sure to keep checking back to our webpage as we continue to add information, including dates for upcoming community meetings
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https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/page/future-facilities-planninghttps://youtu.be/QAY_qCdMp0o5 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Important update! Because of the IHS winter concert on the same night as our board presentation on a new PreK-8 building, we are moving the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Please arrive at 5:30 IHS Media Center...that way you won't miss our wonderful concert!
6 months ago, Independence Local Schools
🎄 Need a little break from the holiday rush? 🎁 Independence High School Student Council is hosting Indy Kid Free Night on Dec. 12! Kids in grades K–4 can enjoy movies, games, crafts, & pizza from 5–8:30 PM in the IHS Media Center — all for $30.
6 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Due to inclement weather, Independence Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
6 months ago, Independence Local Schools
6 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Today in Design Technology, 2nd graders took on the Spaghetti–Marshmallow Tower Challenge! The big question: Who can build the tallest tower? Students explored how engineers use structure, stability, and strong foundations to build tall creations. After learning what makes a tower stand strong, teams worked together to design, test, and rebuild their structures.
6 months ago, Independence Local Schools
🎮🍄 Powering up for Halloween! Our Independence Primary School staff went full Super Mario mode this year — bringing smiles, creativity, and a whole lot of school spirit to Halloween! 💙💛 From Mario and Luigi to Princess Peach and Bowser, our team knows how to make learning (and celebrating!) a game worth playing.
7 months ago, Independence Local Schools
👑🍎 Mirror, mirror on the wall…who has the fairest Central Office team of all? Our Independence Schools Central Office staff brought fairy-tale fun to Halloween as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs! 🎃✨ Their teamwork & spirit make every day a happily ever after! 💙💛
7 months ago, Independence Local Schools
This week, 1st graders at IPS in Design Technology are investigating motion and force by exploring how a ball can speed up, slow down, or change direction. Their design challenge: create a marble run that keeps the marble moving for the longest duration possible. Incredible collaboration and innovation from our young thinkers!
7 months ago, Independence Local Schools
It was an a-MAZE-ing mix of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in action! 💡✨Our 3rd graders put their coding and engineering skills to the test this week! Using the Design Process, each group created their own maze then coded their Dash robot to navigate through it. Students applied key coding concepts like Loops and Sequencing, collaborating to test, troubleshoot, and improve their designs. Next week they will test and code their way through each other’s mazes!
7 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Families...Please note that the links to ProgressBook and MySchoolMenu are not working on our website. We are working to resolve with both vendors and hope to have them fixed by tomorrow. Thank you!
8 months ago, Independence Local Schools
Our Transportation Department will be practicing bus evacuations tomorrow, October 8th in the morning. Since students will be exiting through the back emergency door, please have them dressed comfortably for the activity.
8 months ago, Independence Local Schools
