Families,
We are staying with the two hour delay today. Therefore, school will be in session today, Thursday, December 5.
If you did not get a phone call from me this morning, please contact your child's school to ensure your phone number is in the system.
As a reminder, AM Preschool is canceled.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make sure our students and staff are safe.
Thank you,
Kelli Cogan
Superintendent
Independence Local Schools are on a two hour delay due to inclement weather conditions.
This is a two hour delay and at this time is not a full day closure. Decisions for the rest of the day will be made within the next hour or two. If you are a bus rider, your pick up time will be two hours later than normal...same thing if you are dropping off your student...two hours later than the regular time. AM Preschool is canceled as well. Thank you and be safe.
A toast to the merriment of a Madrigal Christmas Dinner hosted by the Independence Music Department! Like this post if you have attended one of these grand dinners. 👑🎭#ThrowbackThursday #FeastAndFrolic
Due to unforeseen staff shortages caused by illness and injury, we regret to inform you that bus schedules will be affected this afternoon. To ensure all routes are covered, we will need to consolidate services.
High school and middle school students who ride Bus 7 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual.
Students on Bus 8 may experience delays of 10 to 20 minutes.
Primary school students who ride Bus 7 will likely arrive home about 30 minutes later than their normal schedule.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Parents who prefer to pick up their children directly from school are welcome to do so.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenges.
🤔 Did you know IHS has a "Worst Case Scenario" class that teaches vital life skills? 🚗🛠️
Students recently visited Cuyahoga Valley Career Center to learn auto skills like jump-starting a dead battery, checking tire pressure and tread, changing fluids, and changing a flat tire. 🔋🔧
The Worst Case Scenario class, taught by Jess Crooks, covers a variety of life skills, from fire safety to personal finance. 🚒💰
The CVCC automotive students taught the workshop - a great real-world learning experience that could prove invaluable in emergency situations! 🆘🚨
🍁 From our school family to yours, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. 🍽️ Enjoy the holiday! 🦃
Swimming down memory lane 🌊💭 It's #ThrowbackThursday, and we're celebrating the timeless spirit of @SwimIhs. Here's to the victories past and present!
Comment below if you remember having any of these Indy teachers during your #IHS years! 🧑🏫🎓 #ThrowbackThursday #IndyTeachers
Hallo! Learning and exploring the great cultures from language clubs! 💙 🧑🏫 #TBT #LanguageClubs #LatinClub #GermanClub
Touchdowns, tackles, and a whole lot of girl power 💙🏈 #ThrowbackThursday #PowderpuffGame
🚌 Did You Know? 🛠️
The unsung hero of Independence Local Schools is our bus mechanic, Al DiGiandomenico! 👨🔧
In October, the State Highway Patrol came to inspect our school buses, and guess what? 🚨 They all passed with flying colors! 💯
That's all thanks to Al's hard work and dedication. 💪 As the only mechanic for our entire fleet of 17 buses, he's constantly inspecting, repairing, and maintaining our buses to ensure the safety of our students and drivers. 🚎
Al is always 'in, out, under the bus and hood,' making sure every vehicle is in top shape. 🔧 He never fails an inspection, and we're so grateful for his incredible efforts! 👏
Let's give a big shout-out to Al, our MVP bus mechanic at Independence Local Schools! 🏆
📚🔬🎨 DID YOU KNOW? 🖥️🛠️
IHS is amping up STEAM education this year!
- We've expanded our STEAMLAB opportunities 🚀
- It's a student-directed, project-based class
- Students work with Mr. Palumbo (Computer), Mr. Morefield (Art), AND Mr. Foor (Industrial Tech)
- Projects integrate multiple tech mediums
- Students create their own semester-long plan in the first two weeks
- Teachers guide and teach skills, but learning is student-driven
At IHS, we're powering up creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning! 💡
#STEAM #ProjectBasedLearning #IndependenceInnovates #IHSEducation
Stepping back to 1958 with our incredible Modern Dance and Tumbling team! 💃🤸♂️ #BlueDevils #BlueAndGoldPride #TBT
What a beautiful day for Sounds of the Season! The performance featured the music and drill of the 2024 IHS Marching Independence Bands. #iPride
Serving up some serious nostalgia from 1995! Reliving the best moments on the field. 💙🏈 #ThrowbackThursday #BlueDevilFootball
📚 Did you know? School buses are the safest way for kids to get to school! This National School Bus Safety Week, let's appreciate our bus drivers. 👏 #ThankABusDriver
📚 DID YOU KNOW? 📖
IHS is partnering with Cuyahoga County Public Library to empower our students!
- We're working to get ALL students signed up for library cards 📇
- Most of our students currently don't have one
- Free resources include:
- Academic databases for authentic research 🔍
- Books and audiobooks 🎧
- Free printing (10 B&W or 4 color pages daily) 🖨️
- Access to paywalled magazines and newspapers 📰
- Music services 🎵
These resources prepare students for life after high school!
Parents, watch for more info soon. You can opt out if preferred.
At IHS, we're opening doors to a world of knowledge! 🌟
#IHSReads #LibraryPartnership #StudentResources #LifelongLearning
2-4-6-8 – #TBT is really great! Does anyone recognize these #BlueDevils from the 1970s?
Just a reminder! We are conducting our mandatory bus evacuation drills Thursday morning. Be sure your student dresses for the weather! Thank you!
🏆 Did You Know? 🤼♂️
IHS is pinning down success! 🥇
🔥 We've been chosen to host the 2025 OHSAA Northeast Ohio Div 3 District Wrestling Tournament! Feb. 28 & March 1
🔄 This is a back-to-back honor after our stellar performance hosting in 2024!
Here's why this is a big win for IHS:
🏡 Our district qualifiers get to compete on home turf!
💰 Extra revenue from concessions to support our programs
🌟 Chance to showcase our top-notch facilities at IHS and the Fieldhouse
We're ready to roll out the mats and welcome the best wrestlers in Northeast Ohio! 💪
Mark your calendars for this epic event! 📅
#IHSWrestling #OHSAAWrestling #IndependenceProud #HighSchoolSports
