Independence Local Schools

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 Ke...

On March 19, ninth-grade students from Independence High School stepped out of the classroom and into the professional world as part of the school’s annual Job Shadow Day. The eve...

On March 20, Cuyahoga Valley Career Centre (CVCC) inducted new members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). NTHS honors high school students in career-technical progr...

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...

Independence High School junior Tevin Cullison is making strides in the medical field through the Health Careers program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC). Under the guidanc...

On March 19, civic leaders, school alumni and business professionals from Independence and surrounding communities volunteered to interview the sophomores at Independence High Sch...

March 18, 2025 Dear Independence Community Members, As part of our commitment to providing the highest quality education for all students, the Independence Local Schools Board o...

At the March 4 Board of Education meeting, Independence Local Schools Treasurer Jennifer Knapp presented a financial overview of the state's proposed biennium budget and its impac...

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...

The community is invited to lace up their running shoes for the 23rd Annual "Jog Into Spring" René Fontana Roche Memorial 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, set to take place on Saturday, Ma...

Parents of eighth-grade students gathered at the Independence Middle School Café and Media Center on Friday, February 21, for a special National History Day (NHD) Viewing event. T...

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 Middle School (IMS) eighth graders Lauren Olexa and Joseph Mosgo were recognized among Northeast Ohio's top student leaders at the 8th Annual Breakfast of Champions, ...

When Independence High School (IHS) alumni reunite, conversations naturally drift toward memories of classmates, teachers, and cherished moments from their school years. Laughter ...

Independence High School junior Mia Ricotta is taking significant steps toward her dream career in pediatric oncology through Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s (CVCC) Health Careers...

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...

The Independence Local Schools’ Athletic Boosters will host their 2025 Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 5 at 6 p..m, promising an exciting evening of fundraising and community su...

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 ...

Independence Local Schools is inviting families to take a break from their busy schedules and focus on quality time together during Indy Family First Night on Monday, March 10. Th...