Congratulations Classified Employees of the Year in the Independence School District!
Truman High School senior Elizabeth Clark has been honored through the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program.
Each of our 29 schools is doing their own service project or hosting an event this school year to give back to the Independence community.
All 8th-11th grade ISD students had the opportunity to participate in our Academy Jamboree on Tuesday, January 16. The Jamboree allowed parents and students to get more information about ISD Academies and Pathways before students register for classes.
ISD special education students operate the Falcon’s Nest, Patriot Cup and Chrisman Cafe, serving up coffee, snacks and other refreshments to staff and fellow students every morning at each of our high schools.
ISD fourth grade student McKenna Luptak was named the Win for KC Children’s Mercy Rising Star for her work with Kenna’s Cuddles.
As part of the Foster Grandparent Program, three wonderful ‘grandmas’ dedicate each day to helping kindergarten students at Santa Fe Trail Elementary reach their full potential.
Two ISD high school students are representing the Independence School District in the 2017 Missouri All-State Band.
Three ISD high school students are representing the Independence School District in the 2017 Missouri All-State Choir.
Plans and construction in the Independence School District are moving forward after voters passed a $38 million bond in April with an overwhelming majority of 84.95% support.
Check out this video about the ISD Business Academy, Culinary Pathway – this highlights the great work happening within our Academies to prepare ISD students for college and careers.
The Academies of the Independence School District celebrated the grand opening of the student-operated bakery A Taste of Independence on the historic Independence Square.
Dunk tanks and slime the principal were just a couple of the fun and creative incentives used in the ISD to raise $30,145 for the United Way of Greater Kansas City!
All of our 29 schools took part in our ISD parade – check out this new video capturing the excitement! Thank you to the thousands of students, staff and community members who made this possible. It was an amazing day thanks to all of you! #isdstrong
Procter Elementary’s professional therapy dog Milli has been an excellent addition to the Independence School District, providing comfort and support to students every day. Milli’s dedication to ISD students was featured on 41 Action News – KSHB-TV.
Congratulations to Hector Barreto, James Bodenhamer and Charlie Shields, who have been inducted into the Van Horn High School Hall of Honor.
The City of Independence Health Department is working with VaxCare and your child’s school to give the seasonal influenza vaccine to children at school. Click on the story for forms and school dates/times.
Listen to ISD high school athletic events using Free Tap Sports Radio and never miss a game.
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.
