
March 10, 2023
On the evening of March 9, more than 300 pieces of artwork created by Independence Primary School fourth-grade students were on display for their families to see at the school’s a...

February 27, 2023
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donk...

February 24, 2023
Next week, IPS will celebrate "Right-to-Read Week." We have several "guest readers" scheduled daily to read to our IPS students. Our theme for the week is "Dive Into Reading." A...

February 14, 2023
In order to enroll for kindergarten at Independence Primary School for the 2023-24 school year, children must be five years of age on or before August 1.
For students who are ...

January 30, 2023
Kindergartners at Independence Primary School celebrated the Chinese/Lunar New Year this past week in their homerooms and specials classes as a way to help students and staff unde...

January 13, 2023
Independence Local Schools is hosting an Indy Family First Night on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The district first started these family nights in 2018 and looks forward to offering...
December 15, 2022
Hello, Independence Families! I hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying all aspects of this most wonderful time of the year! It’s been so enjoyable to see all of ...

Independence Primary School Students Prepare and Serve Brunch Through Immersive Culinary Experience
December 13, 2022
As part of the Independence Local School District’s “Career Immersion Projects” for fourth- graders at Independence Primary School, 14 students worked to create a brunch for 40 gu...
December 12, 2022
Independence Local Schools is one of the award recipients of Ohio Governor Mike Dewine’s K-12 School Safety Grant Program. More than 2,000 schools applied for this competitive gra...

November 23, 2022
On Tuesday, November 22, Independence Primary School hosted its second annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Independence Civic Center. The fair was open to all kindergar...

November 18, 2022
On November 17, the fourth graders at Independence Primary School took a field trip to the Hunger Network and Front Steps as part of their reading of the book Crenshaw , written ...

November 11, 2022
On Friday, November 11, Independence Primary School recognized the community’s veterans with a special program.
Veterans and third and fourth-grade student council representati...
November 7, 2022
Independence Local Schools and the City of Independence are partnering to prepare students for life after high school. For the past year, school administration has worked with th...

November 4, 2022
Independence Primary School's fourth graders will be visiting the Cleveland Hunger Network and Front Steps Housing & Services to drop off food, household items and clothing. Plea...


November 2, 2022
This year, Independence Local Schools has introduced "Career Immersion Projects" to our students. Amanda Jaronowski, District Career Development Specialist, has designed and impl...

October 8, 2022
Beginning this school year, quarterly report cards at Independence Primary School are shifting to a new system to reflect students’ learning progress. Our goal is to provide you w...

October 4, 2022
Each year, Independence Local Schools produces a Quality Profile that highlights the previous school year. Inside, there is information on academics, digital learning, arts, musi...
August 10, 2022
Planned Absence Procedure and Form for the 22-23 School Year
DISTRICT PROCEDURES: 1. Parents should submit a written request to the building principal two weeks in advance of t...
August 10, 2022
IPS Families ... Here are the 2022-23 school fees for Independence Primary School. You'll find grade level school fees and magazine fees listed below.
Grade Level School ...