If you are interested in receiving babysitting services while attending the State of the Schools event on Wed, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the IMS auditorium, please fill out this form. Babysitting will be provided by members of the IHS NHS and Key Club. During the event, children will enjoy activities and a small snack! https://forms.gle/AEKKnnf1MWWn4mQd7
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!
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!
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!
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.
The Primary School has a brand-new commercial freezer! This two-door stainless steel freezer provides much-needed storage and helps our cafeteria team continue serving fresh, high-quality meals to students every day.
We wanted to provide clarification regarding our lunch payment system. Over the past week, we have received several questions from families about delays in seeing deposits appear in PaySchools after adding funds to their child’s lunch account.
Please note that there is a short delay because our cafeteria’s point-of-sale (POS) system operates separately from PaySchools. While the funds are available in your child’s account right away, the balance may take additional time to update in PaySchools.
For the most accurate and up-to-date account details, including transaction history, families can visit LinqConnect.com.
We appreciate your understanding and hope this information helps make managing your child’s lunch account easier.
Please note that there is a short delay because our cafeteria’s point-of-sale (POS) system operates separately from PaySchools. While the funds are available in your child’s account right away, the balance may take additional time to update in PaySchools.
For the most accurate and up-to-date account details, including transaction history, families can visit LinqConnect.com.
We appreciate your understanding and hope this information helps make managing your child’s lunch account easier.
The community is welcome to attend the Land Lab Open House on Sunday, 10/5 from noon - 4 p.m. Come visit the nature classroom and hike the trails!
On this day, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the resilience that continues to unite us. May we never forget the events of September 11, 2001, and the importance of coming together in courage, compassion, and community.
All K-5 teachers completed Bridges Math training this August! Through hands-on problem-solving, they strengthened instructional skills, built confidence, and laid the foundation for engaging, high-quality math learning experiences for every student.
The Independence Athletic Department is excited to offer our season passes and single game tickets through Hometown Ticketing for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested fans should use the link or the Hometown Ticketing Fan app to purchase tickets. High school students should enter their student ID as a passcode at the very bottom of the page to unlock their annual pass. Tickets may be purchased at the gate with cash. Please direct any questions to Athletic Director Danny Zillich
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/independence/entity/schools/1
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/independence/entity/schools/1
Welcome Back to the 2025-26 School Year! Here's a message from our superintendent, Kelli Cogan: https://conta.cc/3J6T97n
The 2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 1-14, offering Ohioans meaningful savings during the back-to-school season. Details can be found here: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/July-1/Save-the-date-Ohio-sales-tax-holiday-savings-oppor
We wish all of our Blue Devils a Happy 4th of July!
Independence Local Schools is continuing its effort to recruit bus drivers, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment. Please spread the word! More info can be found here:
https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1794889
On this Memorial Day, we encourage our school community to take a moment of silence to honor those who gave everything for our country. Whether you’re attending a local ceremony, placing flags at a memorial, or simply reflecting, let’s come together in gratitude. 🇺🇸❤️
Notice: Temporary Change to Bus 7 Morning Pickup Time - Starting Wed. May 14th
Due to ongoing construction on Valley Woods and Pleasantwood, and the implementation of one-way traffic, Bus 7 will be arriving five minutes earlier than usual for morning pickups.
This change is expected to remain in effect for approximately 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the duration of the construction.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to staff shortages, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services.
High school and middle school students who ride Bus 7 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual.
Students on Bus 8 may experience delays of 10 to 15 minutes.
Primary school students who ride Bus 7 will likely arrive home about 5 minutes later than their normal schedule, and route 8 students 10 – 20 minutes later.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Parents who prefer to pick up their children directly from school are welcome to do so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.
Due to staff shortages, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services.
High school and middle school students who ride Bus 18 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual.
High school and middles school students that ride bus 7 home will be home about 10 – 15 minutes later
Primary school students who ride Bus 18 will likely arrive home about 10 minutes later than their normal schedule.
Primary students that ride bus 7 home may be home 20 – 30 minutes later
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Parents who prefer to pick up their children directly from school are welcome to do so. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.
Our IPS 4th graders were thrilled to see their artwork displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown, Cleveland this morning! There mural is hanging in the bottom floor area for thousands of visitors to see!
