Independence High School

Welcome Back to the 2025-26 School Year! Here's a message from our superintendent, Kelli Cogan: https://conta.cc/3J6T97n

🎉 Meet Our New Athletic Director!
Join us in welcoming Danny Zillich, the new Middle/High School Athletic Director!

📅 Monday, August 11
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Independence High School Auditorium
🧍‍♂️ Open to all middle and high school parents and student-athletes

Mr. Zillich will share his quick goals around communication, positivity, and teamwork, talk about eligibility expectations, and how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters and volunteer opportunities.

⏱️ This meeting will be brief — less than 30 minutes!
Let’s kick off the year strong — Go Blue Devils!

The 2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 1-14, offering Ohioans meaningful savings during the back-to-school season. Details can be found here: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/July-1/Save-the-date-Ohio-sales-tax-holiday-savings-oppor

We wish all of our Blue Devils a Happy 4th of July!

Independence Local Schools is continuing its effort to recruit bus drivers, offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment. Please spread the word! More info can be found here: https://www.independence.k12.oh.us/article/1794889

🎓 Celebrating the Independence High School Class of 2025! 💙💛 From academic excellence and athletic achievements to scholarship awards and community service—this class has left its mark. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. The future is bright, Blue Devils! 🔥 #IHSClassOf2025 #IndependencePride #BlueDevilStrong

Spirit Bus - Regional Baseball Game Tomorrow! Students! School might be over, but the Blue Devil baseball team is on a roll. We have secured a spirit bus for tomorrow. The bus will leave Independence tomorrow at 12:30pm. Please use the link below to reserve your spot to cheer on the Blue Devil Baseball team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQffDnxFjk6NAv_5xckjx0s9E4Ud0a71UpO6qFI_8OxKMYng/viewform?usp=header This event is only for high school students. We will only run the bus if we have at least 15 students participate.

Congratulations to all #IHS graduates and alumni! Here's to many years of being a #BlueDevil 🎓💙 #ThrowbackThursday #Classof1965 #Classof2025

On this Memorial Day, we encourage our school community to take a moment of silence to honor those who gave everything for our country. Whether you’re attending a local ceremony, placing flags at a memorial, or simply reflecting, let’s come together in gratitude. 🇺🇸❤️

Like and comment below if you still have your letterman jacket! 💙💛 #TBT #Seniors82 #LettermanJacket

Good luck to our IHS JustWrite teams as they compete in the state tournament at Ashland University today!

Advanced Placement Testing went well at IHS! There were 148 exams being administered. Of the 40 AP offerings that are available to students, our students have an opportunity to test or submit portfolios (Art) in 15 of them. For a school our size, this is a tremendous amount of variety and opportunity for our students. Having 148 tests administered speaks to our students' willingness to challenge themselves academically and prepare for their next steps in their future. Together, we are “Designing Valuable Experiences and Work!” #CultivatingALegacyOfExcellence

The first week of May, IHS had a Kiwanis and club advisor meeting. This meeting connected our local Kiwanis Club with our IHS Key Club and other service-based clubs. Having this connection will provide our school community to help the greater Independence community. While our clubs offer a lot to many organizations, being able to first focus on the City of Independence will be impactful for our community. Additionally, having our service clubs on the same page will allow for us to be targeted and strategic in our volunteering and fundraising, as our kids are spread thin to begin with. Together, we are “Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Community Environment!” #CultivatingALegacyOfExcellence

Swinging into the weekend for #ThrowbackThursday 🏌️⛳️ #IHSGolf #HoleInOne

Notice: Temporary Change to Bus 7 Morning Pickup Time - Starting Wed. May 14th Due to ongoing construction on Valley Woods and Pleasantwood, and the implementation of one-way traffic, Bus 7 will be arriving five minutes earlier than usual for morning pickups. This change is expected to remain in effect for approximately 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the duration of the construction. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Due to staff shortages, 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 15 minutes. Primary school students who ride Bus 7 will likely arrive home about 5 minutes later than their normal schedule, and route 8 students 10 – 20 minutes later. 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.

What was your favorite subject in high school? 🔬📜 #TBT #SocialStudies #Science #IndyTeachers

Due to staff shortages, 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 18 will be dismissed early at 2:20 p.m. and are expected to arrive home approximately 20 minutes earlier than usual. High school and middles school students that ride bus 7 home will be home about 10 – 15 minutes later Primary school students who ride Bus 18 will likely arrive home about 10 minutes later than their normal schedule. Primary students that ride bus 7 home may be home 20 – 30 minutes later 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.

🍎📚 Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! We celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and challenge our students every day. Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students is truly unmatched. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 We appreciate you today and every day!

Long dresses, matching suits, and packed dance floors for #Prom 🪩🔊 #ThrowbackThursday #Prom07 #WindowsOnTheRiver