Independence Local Schools

After months of thoughtful collaboration involving students, staff, families, and community members, I am proud to present Independence Local Schools' new Strategic Vision – a roa...

The Independence High School (IHS) Alumni Association, a dedicated group of approximately 240 members spanning classes from the late 1940s to the present, continues its mission of...

Independence High School students are making a meaningful impact through their life skills class by supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO) in a unique...

Independence High School honored four outstanding alumni athletes in its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class. The recognition began during halftime of the boys varsity basketball gam...

The Independence Primary School Drama Club is proud to present their 2024-25 musical production of Seussical Jr. on Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9. Come celebrate the amazing...

The Independence Athletic Boosters organization has reached several significant milestones in its ongoing mission to support student athletics, including surpassing $200,000 in to...

On Thursday, February 6, students at Independence Primary School celebrated the 100th day of school with a range of fun and educational activities. The day was themed around the c...

Due to a Winter Weather Advisory beginning tonight at 10 p.m., with freezing rain and ice accumulations expected through early morning , Independence Local Schools will be operati...

The City of Independence is offering a FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for adults on Saturday, March 29, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Independence Civic Center (6363 Seli...

Twenty-five talented third and fourth-grade students from Independence Primary School's English language arts (ELA) enrichment program have been selected for publication in Young ...

Independence Middle School welcomed four distinguished healthcare professionals who shared their expertise and career paths with eighth-grade students during an engaging speaker s...

Independence Local Schools has partnered with Architectural Vision Group, Ltd. (AVG) to conduct a thorough facilities assessment for the district's buildings. This evaluation w...

The Independence High School JustWrite team achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday, January 18, when they were crowned grand champions of the 2025 Cloverleaf Regional Tournam...

In an exciting collaboration between Independence Primary School (IPS) and Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this year's fourth-grade class will create a mural that will be fe...

Victor Walchanowicz, a junior at Independence High School, is enrolled in the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s (CVCC) Construction Trades program under the mentorship of Paul Yurav...

Independence High School will honor four exceptional alumni athletes in its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, featuring a collection of record-holders, state champions, and multi-...

Click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. You can also find it on the district website.

Independence Local Schools is appointing Matthew Burns as the new head coach of the Independence Blue Devils varsity football team, pending Board approval at their regular meeting...

🎓 What an exciting day for our future Blue Devils! Our 7th and 8th graders got a taste of high school life during their special visitation day at Independence High School on Frida...

The power of community spirit was on full display at Independence Local Schools this holiday season! What started as a simple Facebook suggestion from a thoughtful parent in early...