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February 5, 2025
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...
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February 3, 2025
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...
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January 24, 2025
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...
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January 14, 2025
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...
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January 6, 2025
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-...
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January 3, 2025
Click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. You can also find it on the district website.
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December 27, 2024
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...
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December 21, 2024
🎓 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...
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December 19, 2024
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...
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December 16, 2024
Stephen Mlynarczyk is proving that career paths can run in the family. A junior at Independence High School, Stephen is currently enrolled in the Electrical Systems program at Cuy...
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December 12, 2024
Independence Local Schools transformed its fieldhouse into a celebration of inclusivity on December 11, hosting the Empower Sports Inclusive Sports Day. The event brought together...
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December 12, 2024
On December 11, Independence High School celebrated the achievements of four talented student-athletes who committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at prestigio...
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December 3, 2024
The National Honor Society at Independence High School (IHS) held its annual induction ceremony on November 25. Principal Michael Janatovich delivered the welcome remarks, highlig...
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December 3, 2024
Independence High School's "Worst Case Scenario" class visited Cuyahoga Valley Career Center's Automotive Program. Students learned essential auto skills, including jump-starting ...
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December 2, 2024
The week of November 14-16, a group of Independence High School seniors traveled to New York City. The three-day trip provided students with the opportunity to visit iconic landma...
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November 26, 2024
Independence Local Schools Superintendent Kelli Cogan has established a new Student Advisory Committee to directly engage with students and gather feedback on their school experie...
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November 20, 2024
Congratulations to the 33 students from Independence High School who graduated on Monday, November 19 from The Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success. This year, the celebration...
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November 5, 2024
Each year, physics and technology students at Independence High School participate in an annual pumpkin drop competition. This tradition allows students to apply lessons on Newton...
November 4, 2024
Independence Local Schools, in partnership with the City of Independence and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) educational group, is set to host a vital Social Media and...
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November 4, 2024
At the October 15 Independence Board of Education meeting, Independence High School Principal Mike Janatovich, along with math teacher Darlene Stefanski, presented on the innovati...