School starts in the ISD on Wednesday, August 14. Please note the start and dismissal bell times for the upcoming school year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Watch the graduation ceremonies from Truman, Van Horn and William Chrisman High School here.
The Independence School District is proud to offer one of the largest summer school programs in the state of Missouri.
You can find the graduation live stream at https://www.isdschools.org/high-school-graduation-web-stream/.
ISD seniors returned to their elementary and middle schools amid fanfare for a Legacy Walk during their final week of high school.
The Independence School District partnered with more than 50 area colleges and business to host a free College and Career Fair for all ISD high school seniors.
Lighthouse Certification is a significant benchmark as it recognizes outstanding results demonstrated by schools implementing the Leader In Me initiative.
Thank you to our retirees for your years of service to the students of the Independence School District!
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are highlighting teachers from each of our buildings. Click here watch students share their appreciation for the wonderful teachers in the Independence School District.
Congratulations to the students, teachers and Industry Partners honored at the First Annual Academy Awards on May 4. The Academy Awards celebrated the hard work and dedication of all involved in the ISD Academies.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce named the Academies of the Independence School District the Education Innovator of the Year.
Van Horn High School students Taylor Bushart, Bryanna Counts, Jared Huddleston, Mary Johnson and Emily Kilventon each received multiple awards for their impressive work displayed at the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cassell Park Elementary’s ribbon cutting! It was a wonderful evening, welcoming students, parents and community members to see the exciting progress.
Six ISD high school students qualified to attend the HOSA – Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Orlando this June.
View or print the updated student calendar for the 2018-2019 school year here.
Construction is nearly complete in the Independence School District thanks to the passage of a $38 million bond to ease overcrowding, eliminate all mobile trailers in the district and advance the Academy model for all ISD high school students. Superintendent Dr. Dale Herl is proud of the progress and thankful for the community support, “I’m so […]
The Independence School District has partnered with Blue Ridge Bank and Trust to offer students interested in business and finance, the opportunity to get real-world, hands-on experience at this first of its kind bank.
KC Scholars was designed to create life-changing opportunities for thousands of students through scholarships, financial incentives to promote college savings and support services. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.
The Independence School District is proud to announce significant growth on the Annual Performance Report. The ISD scored 117 out of 120 points for 97.5 percent.
Students across the district are spreading kindness in their schools and our community in celebration of ISD Kindness Week!
Excitement for learning and the Kansas City Chiefs are inspiring teachers and students in the Independence School District.
Sign up now for free instructor-led courses designed to prepare you to attain the academic skills needed to successfully pass the HiSet® exam.
The Independence School District has partnered with the YMCA to offer free swim lessons to every second grade student in the ISD.
Listen to these wonderful performances by middle and high school choirs and orchestras as they performed holiday favorites to buildings around the Independence School District.
Take a look at these exciting moments as students learn about local and national history, the water cycle, farm life and more through study trips.
