![Welcome New Teachers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_e058db74-e437-4bf2-9979-58d9d10967b7.png)
July 10, 2024
With the number of retirements and resignations within Independence Local Schools, the district was able to take advantage of attrition by filling vacant positions internally. A...
![students and teacher](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_27737e54-e65c-4032-a547-d68ee121d29d.jpeg)
May 17, 2024
On May 17, two students and one educator at Independence Local Schools received the ESC of Northeast Ohio’s 45th Annual Excellence in Education Awards. The awards celebrate studen...
May 15, 2024
The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2024-25 school year. Due to the continued bus driver shortage, we may need to condense an...
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May 13, 2024
The Independence Primary School community gathered the morning of May 10 for their annual Fun Run event, sponsored by the PTO. Embracing the theme "Kindness Runs the World," stude...
![fourth grader](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_b4bf8724-98d2-4a95-81da-5938ed05399c.jpeg)
May 7, 2024
Independence Primary School's fourth-grade students recently took their engineering and construction skills to new heights during an exciting collaboration with Cuyahoga Valley Ca...
![Tom Dreiling](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_d23f1543-9c54-44a0-a7ed-0267143ffaaa.png)
April 22, 2024
The Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) has recognized Tom Dreiling, assistant superintendent of Independence Local Schools, as their Business Operations Manager...
![new superintendent](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_9d5475ef-3a26-4434-825c-062039101db8.jpeg)
April 17, 2024
The Independence Board of Education has selected Kelli Cogan as the next superintendent of Independence Local Schools. Cogan succeeds Ben Hegedish, who left the district at the en...
![All in it Minute](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_ca6d387e-3ae8-445b-97cc-2f3d7a359d51.png)
April 15, 2024
In our next "All in it Minute," we showcase our amazing classified staff! Check it out!
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March 15, 2024
The staff at Independence Primary School was brimming with excitement as they announced a special project in partnership with the IPS PTO. The school would be embarking on an all-...
![IPS Students Performed "Willy Wonka Jr." Musical](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_03b04cd7-4801-4163-ad06-c5810e1d7478.jpg)
March 4, 2024
In Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir with a golden ticket to adventure, Willy Wonka Jr. the Musical was performed by the mo...
![Independence Primary School Students Are Camping Out with a Good Book This Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_350103a5-cf3c-4f6a-b86e-1eacdee08961.jpeg)
February 26, 2024
Lights, sleeping bags, s'mores - it's time to camp out with a good book at Independence Primary School! February 26th marks the kickoff of the school’s 2024 Right-to-Read Week wit...
February 21, 2024
In order to enroll for kindergarten at Independence Primary Schools, your child must be five years of age on or before August 1.
If your child is currently an IPS preschooler,...
![All In It Minute with Mr. T.J. Ebert, IPS Principal](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_3958ad76-b9a6-4de9-9af0-79e153fcae9a.png)
February 21, 2024
We hope you'll take a few moments to watch our new "All in it Minute" video series! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with IPS Principal T.J. Ebert to learn a little bit more abou...
![Incredible Turnout at Independence Primary's Inaugural Happy Hearts Family Dance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_f1be4f6a-7997-45c5-b17d-e46acedbbc8d.jpg)
February 6, 2024
More than 300 families totaling 500+ people turned out for joyful fun and dancing at the first annual Happy Hearts Family Dance hosted by Independence Primary School PTO on Saturd...
![Independence Primary School Principal TJ Ebert Elected President of Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_05493ff3-4a42-4470-bb7a-a8a01b5bd6d8.jpg)
January 2, 2024
Independence Primary School (IPS) Principal TJ Ebert has been elected as the 2024-25 Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) President Elect. Ebert has been a...
![Independence Primary School Once Again Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_a5f4874b-0b1f-4344-9ec6-559db393dc36.jpeg)
December 18, 2023
Independence Primary School's early childhood education program was recently awarded the highest, 5-star rating from Ohio's Step Up To Quality initiative. This prestigious designa...
![On December 7, the fourth graders at Independence Primary School took a field trip to the Hunger Network and Front Steps as part of their reading of the book Crenshaw.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_2a12842a-f684-4735-ab4e-c0df39bbba60.png)
December 7, 2023
Independence Primary School Students Connect Classroom Lessons with Real World Experiences
On December 7, the fourth graders at Independence Primary School took a field trip ...
![On November 21, 2023, Independence Primary School held its third annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair for its students at the Independence Civic Center. Along with mental health and wellness, the event also included disability awareness.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_2c5a1f07-ffde-4cee-a8fa-132687f30109.jpg)
November 21, 2023
On November 21, 2023, Independence Primary School held its third annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair for its students at the Independence Civic Center. Along with mental health...
![Veterans Day Program Honors Local Heroes at Independence Primary School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_2ae5911d-7756-45b0-8961-9661af20f277.jpg)
November 10, 2023
Independence Primary School hosted its annual Veterans Day program the morning of November 10 to honor veterans and active duty military members connected to the school community....
![All In it Minute with Three High School Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/independence_local_schools_ar/article/image/large_9c145191-a2e4-4ba6-98f6-4f03a36db89a.png)
November 2, 2023
Check this out! Superintendent Ben Hegedish talks with three incredible IHS students to learn a little bit more about their experiences at Independence High School. You will be am...