Independence Primary School

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 ...

Students at Independence Primary School are gaining hands-on experience in sustainability and environmental education as the second phase of a major pavilion revitalization projec...

Principal T.J. Ebert recently attended the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National School Leaders Advocacy Conference, an event held in collaboration...

Residents of Independence are invited to attend the State of the Schools Address on Wednesday, May 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Independence Middle School auditorium. Superintendent ...

In an exciting collaboration with Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the fourth-grade students of Independence Primary School (IPS) have created a mural now proudly displayed a...

The halls of Independence Primary School were filled with excitement and creativity as students put their imaginations to the test, constructing elaborate leprechaun traps in anti...

Independence Primary School students wrapped up an exciting and successful 2025 Right-to-Read Week, celebrating their love of books through engaging activities, themed dress-up da...

Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence invite you to embark on a journey around the world at the Second Annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 13, from 6–7:30 p...

Independence Primary School (IPS) is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2025-2026 school year. Families with children who will be five years old on or before August ...