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.
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.
