
April 22, 2025
Students at Independence Primary School are gaining hands-on experience in sustainability and environmental education as the second phase of a major pavilion revitalization projec...

March 27, 2025
Principal T.J. Ebert recently attended the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National School Leaders Advocacy Conference, an event held in collaboration...
March 25, 2025
Residents of Independence are invited to attend the State of the Schools Address on Wednesday, May 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Independence Middle School auditorium. Superintendent Ke...

March 25, 2025
In an exciting collaboration with Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the fourth-grade students of Independence Primary School (IPS) have created a mural now proudly displayed a...

March 17, 2025
The halls of Independence Primary School were filled with excitement and creativity as students put their imaginations to the test, constructing elaborate leprechaun traps in anti...

March 11, 2025
Independence Primary School students wrapped up an exciting and successful 2025 Right-to-Read Week, celebrating their love of books through engaging activities, themed dress-up da...

March 3, 2025
Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence invite you to embark on a journey around the world at the Second Annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 13, from 6–7:30 p...

March 3, 2025
Independence Primary School (IPS) is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2025-2026 school year. Families with children who will be five years old on or before August ...

February 21, 2025
Independence Local Schools is inviting families to take a break from their busy schedules and focus on quality time together during Indy Family First Night on Monday, March 10. Th...

February 20, 2025
After months of thoughtful collaboration involving students, staff, families, and community members, I am proud to present Independence Local Schools' new Strategic Vision – a roa...

February 11, 2025
The Independence Primary School Drama Club is proud to present their 2024-25 musical production of Seussical Jr. on Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9. Come celebrate the amazing...

February 6, 2025
On Thursday, February 6, students at Independence Primary School celebrated the 100th day of school with a range of fun and educational activities. The day was themed around the c...

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...

January 29, 2025
Twenty-five talented third and fourth-grade students from Independence Primary School's English language arts (ELA) enrichment program have been selected for publication in Young ...

January 17, 2025
In an exciting collaboration between Independence Primary School (IPS) and Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this year's fourth-grade class will create a mural that will be fe...

January 3, 2025
Click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. You can also find it on the district website.

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...

December 6, 2024
Young innovators at Independence Primary School transformed an ordinary classroom into an engineering laboratory during an exciting STEM challenge that proved learning can be deli...

December 3, 2024
On December 3 Independence Primary School welcomed local heroes with four legs as trained police K9 dogs visited the school. These K9 dogs recently graduated from their six-week c...

December 2, 2024
On November 20, fourth graders at Independence Primary School embarked on a field trip to the Hunger Network and Front Steps. This experiential learning activity connected to the ...