Independence Primary School

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...

June 13, 2025 Dear Independence Parents & Guardians, The Transportation Department is in the planning phase of creating new bus routes for the 2025-26 school year. Due to the co...

May 27, 2025 Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3E...

Dear Families, We want to inform you of an important change regarding our district’s online payment platform. EZPay, our current provider, has been acquired by i3Education, more ...

Students from Independence Primary School recently took an educational field trip to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center to explore careers in the medical field. The highlight of th...

On May 21, fourth graders from Independence Primary School took a field trip to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for an exciting day of hands-on learning during an Engineering Im...

The Independence Local Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of Mrs. Jodie Hughes as the next principal of Independence Primary School, effective beginning the 2...

More than 120 students and their teachers filled the City Hall chambers Thursday morning to kick off an immersive and educational Arbor/Earth/Government Day hosted by the City of ...

The Independence Local School District is proud to announce the appointment of TJ Ebert as its new Director of Human Resources and Business Operations, effective at the start of t...

Independence residents will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and celebrate local businesses and student talents at the inaugural Community Expo on Saturday, May 10, from ...