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February 10, 2025
The Independence Athletic Boosters organization has reached several significant milestones in its ongoing mission to support student athletics, including surpassing $200,000 in to...
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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
Independence Middle School welcomed four distinguished healthcare professionals who shared their expertise and career paths with eighth-grade students during an engaging speaker s...
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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 3, 2025
Click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. You can also find it on the district website.
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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 10, 2024
In a heartwarming display of community service, Independence Middle School's (IMS) fifth-grade students and teachers transformed their cafeteria into a meal preparation hub on Dec...
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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 14, 2024
In "Haphazardly Ever After The Musical," the mean Princess Cinnamon (Kinsley Seitz, 6th grade), the not-so-bright Princess Peppermint (Maddy Percaciante, 8th grade), the vain Prin...
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November 11, 2024
On November 11, Independence Middle School (IMS) hosted a special Veterans Day celebration to honor and recognize the sacrifices of our nation's veterans. The event was filled wit...
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November 6, 2024
In a proud moment for the Independence Middle School (IMS) community, the Ohio Middle-Level Association (OMLA) recognized Art/7th Grade Science Teacher Michaela Bloam for the Regi...
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 1, 2024
Independence Middle School eighth graders stepped into the world of law and justice through an innovative program that brought the courtroom experience directly to them. On Novemb...
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October 28, 2024
On the morning of October 25, a select group of eighth-grade students from Independence Middle School (IMS) had the opportunity to partner with the Independence Historical Society...
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October 20, 2024
The Independence High School (IHS) Marching Band invites the community to "Sounds of the Stadium" on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. at the school's Stan Skoczen Stadium. This h...
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October 1, 2024
In a time when school districts across the nation are grappling with staffing shortages, Independence Local Schools is taking proactive steps to ensure its students have safe and ...
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September 20, 2024
Dear Families and Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share an important update regarding our student seating arrangement in the bleachers at the ...
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September 16, 2024
Independence Middle School (IMS) 7th and 8th-grade football players ran another successful food drive. Nearly 100 pounds of food were delivered to Audrey's Outreach Food Pantry in...