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We put a GoPro camera on a kindergartner for the first day of school and witnessed nerves, excitement and the power of kindness and friendship. This is for the parents who have ever had a hard time saying goodbye on the first day and to those who wish time could slow down just a little.
Students and staff in the Independence School District eagerly awaited the solar eclipse on August 21.
The Independence School District along with the City of Independence Health Department will offer required vaccines for ISD middle and high school students.
We are ready to welcome students back to school! The first day of the 2017-18 school year is August 17.
A wide variety of health services are available free of charge during the ISD Wellness Expo and 5K at William Chrisman High School on July 22.
Demolition is underway of the 30,000 square foot “E Building” at Van Horn. The demolition highlights progress as promised to voters who approved the construction work in the ISD through a $38 million bond.
Little Blue Elementary kindergarten teacher and ISD’s Teacher of the Year Tracey Morton has been named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for Kansas City.
The ISD broke ground on its 20th elementary school on June 29. Construction on the new elementary school is moving forward after voters passed a $38 million bond on April 4 with an overwhelming majority of 84.95% support.
More than 1,000 ISD teachers, students, administrators and volunteers from Independence businesses, churches and civic organizations spent their Saturday, June 24 cleaning, painting and beautifying five ISD schools during Project Shine.
ISD teachers gain authentic career training through Project Lead the Way externship programs offered through Missouri Career Pathways, the Career Education Consortium and the Independence School District.
Thanks to our wonderful Character Plus community partners who are great supporters of our Independence School District students and staff!
More than 80 talented writers, musicians, artists and performers from the Independence School District and nearby districts sharpen their skills at the George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Arts summer program.
More than 200 ISD high school students spent part of a summer Saturday cleaning up Independence.
William Chrisman High School football coach Jeff Meyers will be inducted into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on June 15.
More than 850 students graduated from Independence School District high schools on May 20.
ISD seniors are building a new tradition in their final days as high school students. Truman, Van Horn and William Chrisman seniors enjoyed rock star treatment as they returned to their elementary and middle schools amid fanfare for a “Legacy Walk”.
More than 450 students participated in the first ever ISD Running Club Adventure Run on May 9.
Congratulations to the 17 ISD high school juniors and six freshmen on receiving KC Scholars scholarships!
Joe Bayless responded to a newspaper advertisement for Independence School District substitute teachers in 1998. From that day forward, Bayless has impacted the lives of students and staff throughout the district.
Welcome to the Academies of the Independence School District! The Academies are personalized learning communities at our high schools, guiding students toward success in their chosen career field.
The $38 million bond passed with the support of 84.95% of voters in the Independence School District.
600 ISD students looking for something fun, safe and rewarding to do after school, have joined ISD running clubs. The ISD designed its own curriculum for the program, which includes lessons on nutrition, fitness and character development.
Their careers have spanned decades of serving and mentoring thousands of students and teachers in our community.
Sixty-six vocal and instrumental performances from all three district high schools qualified for the State Music Contest. Students from Truman High School and William Chrisman High School competed at the MSHSAA District Solo/Ensemble Music Festival on March 10, and students from Van Horn High School competed in the District Solo and Small Ensemble Contest on March […]
