Independence Local Schools

It was red carpet entrance for students at Independence Middle School this morning! Welcome back to another year of learning and growing! ...

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! You can share your pics by em...

Bus routes are ready! If you signed up for transportation and your child is not listed, contact Mrs. Francine Kane at fkane@independence.k12.oh.us or call 216-642-5853. If you di...

Welcome to a New Year of Celebrating Independence Schools! Back to School Resources We are gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year, and we can’t wait for a new year of ce...

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Independence Primary School School supply pickup (pre-ordered only) - items will be available for pick up during the Back to School Blast on Thursday, Au...

A Behind the Scenes look at those individuals who are making it happen While students and families continue to enjoy their summer vacations, more than a dozen Independence Loca...

Independence Local Schools have placed two issues on the November 7, 2023 ballot. The first issue is the renewal of an 8.19 mill levy that was last passed 12 years ago. This...

Parents and caregivers! Don't forget that Ohio's tax free weekend is August 4-6—created to help parents and teachers save money on back-to-school purchases. During the holiday, t...

People may think that all educators have the summer off… Not so for members of the IPS team…. On July 11, 2023, a team from Independence Primary School presented at the Nationa...

Michael Janatovich was hired as the new Independence High School principal at the June 29, 2023, Board of Education meeting. Janatovich previously was the principal of Chagrin ...

Dear Independence Families, We are beginning to plan transportation for next school year. We are conducting a sign up process in efforts to maximize space and improve efficienc...

Independence High School held the annual Academic Excellence Dinner on Monday, May 15. Teachers, administrators, Board of Education members, and families celebrated the academic ...

On Monday, May 15, members of the Independence High School (IHS) American Sign Language Honor Society visited Independence Primary School (IPS) to introduce the students to the al...

Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent and Treasurer Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the IHS Media Center The evening will begin with coffee and pastries and ...

Congratulations to the IHS JustWrite teams for another successful creative writing tournament! Varsity writers: Casey Adams, Chloe Firrell, Alana Nowak, Maggie Panichi, Callia...

Students are making great strides, taking advantage of top-quality opportunities, and preparing for their futures each and every day in the Independence Local Schools… Please take...

Nicholas “Nick” Lucas is a senior at Independence High School and is enrolled in CVCC’s Job Training program headed by Mrs. McNamara. Nick was initially enrolled in CVCC’s Machine...

Twelve Independence Primary School fourth graders had an opportunity to visit the Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skill Center in Cleveland on April 20. This is part of t...

Independence High School Students Inducted into Cuyahoga Valley Career Center National Tech Honor Society The following Independence High School students were inducted into t...