Come to Our Kindergarten Enrollment Event — April 18

📣 Online Kindergarten Registration is now open! Come to our Kindergarten Enrollment Event! Bring your incoming kindergarten student (must be 5 by August 1) to our Kindergarten Enrollment event, taking place at all neighborhood ISD elementary schools (Find yours: isdschools.org/boundary). Location: all ISD elementary schools (isdschools.org/boundary)Time: Drop in 5:30 – 7PM, Thursday, April 18, 2024.Bring: […]

AVID Student Mock Interviews

Through the AVID program, all seventh grade ISD students practiced career-readiness skills in preparation for mock interviews this spring. Students completed interest surveys, practiced resume writing and learned interview skills. Over seventy community members then conducted mock interviews with each student.

Truman Student Honored in MO Scholars 100

Truman High School senior Ian Ferguson was named a recipient of MO Scholars 100, a prestigious honor awarded for his academic achievement and involvement in his school community. Ian will be honored along the other MO Scholars 100 at a luncheon April 21, 2024. Ian was nominated for this award by Truman Principal Ronda Scott. […]

Van Horn Biomedical Student Qualifies for Nationals, Earns Grand Award

Congratulations to Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovation senior, Adriana Sarinana from Van Horn for receiving one of the 2024 Grand Awards at the Greater KC Science & Engineering Fair (GKCSEF) with her project titled, “A Hands-Free Approach to Adhesive Bandage Application for Enhanced Sterility and Convenience.” Adriana will present her project at the Regeneron […]

Van Horn’s Dr. Justin Woods Named Principal of the Year

Van Horn High School’s Dr. Justin Woods was named High School Principal of the Year by the Greater Kansas City MO Principals Association (GKCMPA). Dr. Woods will be honored at the GKCMPA banquet April 17th. The ISD is so grateful for Dr. Woods’ leadership at Van Horn and throughout the district.

Students, Staff and Community Partners Honored at Academy Awards

Congratulations to all Academy Award nominees and winners! Students were nominated by staff for their work ethic, academic achievement and participation within the Academy Pathways. The winners were announced at a banquet attended by their families and school staff. Academy Teacher of the Year: Jim Oatman, Van Horn High School Freshman Academy Student of the […]

Your ISD: ISD Health + Wellness

Full video: https://youtu.be/LqFELRnH1Vs?si=C9UfQvSlieIYSN69ISD Employee Health Clinic: https://sites.google.com/site/isdhealthclinic/ISD Wellness Center: http://sites.isdschools.org/wellness/wellness-centerHenley Aquatic Center: http://sites.isdschools.org/henley/index In the ISD, we’re not just educating minds; we’re nurturing the health and wellness of our ISD employees and their families. That’s why all district ISD employees and retirees, and their families, have access to the ISD Health Clinic, ISD Wellness Center, and the Henley […]

Your ISD: Partnering for Students, PTA + ISD

Full video: https://youtu.be/vu4RfMmmgMw?si=NjCez7yh3FcN-FEz The Independence School District is grateful for the partnership of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in our mission of building a community of support and excellence for the benefit of our students.  “‘Home and school should work together for the good of the child’,” reads Board of Education Director Jill Esry from the […]

Your ISD: 2023 Levy Ballot Measure, Staff Salary Increase

Full video: https://youtu.be/Ou2bGciSZjc?si=luPvHYLtabXNr7kL In August 2023, Independence voters passed a levy ballot measure that will give all Independence School District employees a raise beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. “We’re doing everything we can do in today’s environment to attract the best in every facet of our school district,” says Board of Education President Eric […]

Your ISD: Mental Health Supports in the ISD

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5diWZdRLt70 The Independence School District has integrated mental health education into the curriculum because we understand the importance of nurturing both academic growth and student well-being.  “Mental health care is really important and I believe the ISD is really taking the steps that they need to take to make sure that our kids […]