Independence Primary School

Excitement and curiosity filled the air as fourth-grade students recently took part in Music Day on May 11, a hands-on introduction to the opportunities waiting for them in middle ...

As the 2025–26 school year comes to a close, Independence Local Schools is celebrating a successful first year of implementing the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum across grades P...

We have two final opportunities for our community to ask questions and learn more about the proposed PreK-8 building. We hope you will join us! Community Information Session Th...

Students and staff at Independence Primary School recently filled the halls with energy, creativity, and school spirit during the 4th Annual Music Spirit Week, held March 23 throug...

Independence Primary School has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for its outstanding commitment to student learning, achievement, and whole-child d...

Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence, hosted the 3rd Annual IMS & IPS Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Independen...

Independence Primary School has been recognized as a 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Champion, an honor awarded by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and...

On March 12, Independence Primary School (IPS) welcomed families and community members for this year’s IPS Art Show from 6–8 p.m. The evening celebrated months of creativity and ex...

Independence Local Schools has officially opened kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year, welcoming the future Class of 2039. Families with children who will be fi...

The Independence Primary School Drama Club is proud to present their 2025-2026 musical production of Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS on Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29. ...

Independence Primary School students packed their imaginations and set off on a literary journey during this year’s Right to Read Week, themed “Book an Adventure!” From February 23...

The Independence Middle School Drama Club is excited to invite the community to experience the magic of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. this February. Students have been work...

Learning at Independence Primary School is full of curiosity—and recently, that curiosity was sparked by a blend of culture, technology, and imagination in Stephanie Roberts’ kinde...

A classroom at Independence Primary School recently became a hub of creativity, collaboration, and leadership as weeks of cross-grade learning came to a meaningful conclusion. On ...

Independence Primary School (IPS) hosted its 5th Annual Mental Health & Wellness Day on November 25 with the theme “be here, be kind, be calm” bringing together students from kinde...

The City of Independence and Independence Local Schools are joining forces on a much-anticipated project to improve traffic flow and enhance safety at Independence Primary School (...

November 7, 2025 Dear Families, As we enter the time of year when snow begins to fall and we start watching the weather closely for potential school closures, we want to remind ...

Independence Primary School (IPS) recently welcomed visitors from Independence High School (IHS) for a special cross-campus connection. Students from Bill McGuiness’s AP European ...

Independence Primary School (IPS) celebrated a picture-perfect Grandparents Day, welcoming hundreds of grandparents and special guests to share in a morning of love, laughter, and...

Independence Primary School students are strengthening their math skills through “Number Corner,” a daily component of the new Bridges in Mathematics curriculum. This calendar-bas...