Students at IHS demonstrated strong results in recent End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in government. The data will be used to inform future instruction and help students achieve academic success.
Good luck to our 7th- and 8th-grade Power of the Pen teams as they compete at the Roxboro creative writing tournament today!
Join our team! Independence Local Schools is hiring substitute cafeteria workers! Interested or know someone who might be the perfect fit? Contact Francine Kane at fkane@independence.k12.oh.us. or 216/642-5853
Oh, how the times have changed! Yearbooks are like little time capsules from the past! 🕰️💙 #TBT #Classof1961 #Seniors
Where in the world is Kana? After graduating from IHS in 2020, Kana Wisniewski went to Ohio University, originally for pre-medicine. Board member Ron Bernstein received a letter from Kana around the holidays. She is living in Taiwan and teaching grades 3-6. She is doing a lot of translation, revolving around English!
Kana was a member of the IHS Drama Club, choir, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, Student Council, and Academic Challenge. She was the president of Biology Society and was the senior class secretary.
We are proud of you, Kana! Continue making a difference and carrying on a legacy of excellence.
At the January 21 Board of Education meeting, Independence Local Schools accepted two generous donations totaling $20,000.
Playhouse Square donated lighting fixtures and equipment worth approximately $10,000, which will be distributed between the middle and high school auditoriums. The district extended special thanks to alumnus Dave Synek for facilitating the donation.
Additionally, the district received $10,000 from the estate of an avid supporter of the arts in education, Dr. Sluberski. This gift will help support the schools' mission of providing support programming enhancements for the arts.
Treasurer Jennifer Knapp expressed gratitude for the contributions, emphasizing their positive impact on students and the community.
25 talented 3rd & 4th-grade IPS students from the English language arts enrichment program have been selected for publication in "Young Writers USA Scary Tales: The Witching Hour," a national youth writing competition.
"Our students have demonstrated extraordinary creativity and discipline by crafting compelling 100-word mini sagas. This achievement showcases the exceptional writing talent within our ELA program," says Principal TJ Ebert.
The student writers faced a challenging prompt: create an original, suspenseful story within strict word count limitations. The publication will come out in the spring.
Shout out to IPS Gifted/Intervention Specialist Michele Crum who led the lesson!
Our 5-8 grade students just rocked their iReady Winter Diagnostics! All grades showed impressive growth, reflecting our students' and teachers' incredible dedication. We're now creating targeted learning groups and launching small-group interventions to support every student's success. Growth mindset in action! 💡
Calling all athletes and club members! What activities did you join during your time at #IHS? 🏈🧑⚖️ #ThrowbackThursday #HighSchoolAthlete #HighSchoolClubs
🎉 January is Board of Education Recognition Month! We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, leadership, and hard work of our Independence Local Schools Board of Education members. Their commitment to our students, staff, and community ensures that we can provide exceptional educational opportunities every day. To show our appreciation, our amazing primary school students made a special video to thank our board members. Be sure to check it out! 👏💙💛 https://youtu.be/xX4ZugxSZQ4
Give Your Child the Best Start! The Integrated Preschool Program at Independence Primary School is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year.
✔️ Open to Independence residents
✔️ Designed for children ages 3–5
✔️ A nurturing environment to grow, learn, and thrive
⏳ Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
📅 Screening Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Learn more and apply today! Spaces are limited.
👉 Click below for details and the application process.
📞 Questions? Contact Lauren Salcer at 216-642-5870 ext. 1408 or lsalcer@independence.k12.oh.us.
Due to extremely cold temperatures, we are canceling school for Tuesday and Wednesday this week. All school activities, including athletic events and practices, are also canceled for these two days. The Board of Ed meeting tomorrow at 6 pm will still be occurring. Please stay safe and warm during this time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Thursday.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically." - MLK Jr.
Proud to see our students embracing these principles every day as they grow into thoughtful, engaged citizens. 🎓
Congratulations to our JustWrite team...grand champions! Our Blue Devils scored the highest out of 16 schools!
Good luck to our JustWrite teams at the Cloverleaf tournament today! Go, Blue Devils!
There is no better society other than Biology Society! 🦎🌳 #ThrowbackThursday #BiologySociety
Shooting hoops and making history. Honoring the girls' basketball team from the 30s! 💛🏀 #TBT #GirlsBasketball
Pin it to win it! Celebrating our Indy wrestlers! @indy_wrestle 💙🤼♂️ #ThrowbackThursday #Wrestling
🎊 As we ring in 2025, we're filled with Blue Devil pride looking back at all our amazing students and staff accomplished in 2024! Here's to another incredible year of learning, growing, and achieving together. Happy New Year from Independence Local Schools! 💙💛
Trying to survive even through the smallest of schools! 🏫🎓 #TBT #SmallSchools #IndySchools
