Independence Primary School

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...

Students at Independence Primary School have been putting their creativity to work in specials classes. In tech/design with Design Technology Teacher Kerry Morosko, students desig...

Independence High School seniors from the AP European Government class recently visited Independence Primary School to share lunch and recess with younger students. The visit gave...

Amy Montague’s fourth-grade students at Independence Primary School are bringing their science lessons to life. As part of their study on terrain and river paths, students explore...

Independence Local Schools continues to shine in the 2025 Ohio School Report Cards, once again reflecting the district’s commitment to educational excellence. Released by the Ohio...

The 2025-26 school year officially began today with Independence Local Schools’ annual staff convocation, bringing together teachers, staff, administrators, and board members for ...

We can't wait to see your pictures! Feel free to print out your sign and have your child hold it while you take their first day of school pictures! There are also signs for st...

Hello, Independence families, and welcome to the 2025–26 school year! We’re so excited to see our students back in our classrooms, ready for a year of learning, growth, and grea...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Independence Local Schools will transition from TrueCare24 to a new attendance reporting system called SafeArrival. This change is part of ...

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the Independence Local School District will implement new cell phone and personal electronic device policies in alignment with Ohio House B...

We are pleased to share that PaySchools Central—our new online payment platform—is live and ready for use. Student fees for grades K–8 have been added to student accounts. Athlet...

Dear Independence Families, I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are excited to welcome our students back for another great year in Independence Local Schools. Below is some imp...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of celeb...

This year, as we welcome many new teachers and administrators to our district, it’s important to note that most of these hires are a result of retirements—many from staff who dedi...

Dear Independence Local Schools Families, As we plan for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we want to inform you about a minimal increase in fees for Pay to Play, technology, lun...