Due to inclement weather, Independence Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
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.
🎮🍄 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.
👑🍎 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! 💙💛
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. 🇺🇸❤️
