Join more than 1,000 volunteers on Saturday, June 23 for Project Shine.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce named the Academies of the Independence School District the Education Innovator of the Year. The award is given to one educational institution or program demonstrating forward-thinking strategies to better prepare students for their futures. The Independence School District (ISD) is one of only 19 school districts in the nation chosen […]
More than 200 ISD high school students, teachers, coaches and administrators volunteered to help clean up Independence on Monday, May 21.
The Purpose of Council PTA Independence Council PTA is here to help. We provide support and assistance to the individual school PTAs and coordinate efforts and between local units. Councils help develop leadership, and support and encourage State and National PTA programs and projects. Councils bring people and schools together for a stronger voice for our […]
Congratulations to the students, teachers and Industry Partners honored at the Second Annual Academy Awards on May 3.
Truman High School senior Leslye Quintanilla has received the prestigious Gates Scholarship.
The First Bots of Independence (FBI) robotics team won the Newton Division at the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championships.
The Google Expeditions AR Pioneer Program brings science to life by using augmented reality to generate objects before students’ very eyes.
The Independence School District is proud to announce significant growth on the Annual Performance Report. The ISD’s score of 95 percent reflects the highest academic growth over the last year of any school district in our area. The ISD scored 133 out of 140 points for 95 percent. That is an increase of 21.8 percent […]
The Independence School District is fortunate to have dedicated school board members serving our students, district and community.
The Van Horn High School Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter was recognized in the multimedia chapter communication event HOSA Happenings.
The Independence School District has partnered with area businesses to host a free job fair this Tuesday, March 20th from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at William Chrisman High School.
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!
