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 […]
Q: What would the no tax increase bond issue pay for? A: The $38 million bond would pay for a new elementary school with a capacity of 450-500 students at 31st Street and Hardy Avenue. The new elementary school would ease overcrowding and eliminate all elementary mobile trailers in the district. This new elementary school would open […]
The ISD Robotics Team advanced to the semi-final match of the Greater Kansas City FIRST Robotics Competition.
Four students from William Chrisman High School and three students from Truman High School placed in the top three in their category at the DECA State Career Development Conference.
Christian Ott Elementary hosted Leadership Day on Friday as part of The Leader in Me concept to highlight the school and recognize the talents of each student.
Students in Little Blue Elementary’s Functional Skills Program visited the Chiefs Sports Lab at Arrowhead Stadium for a personal tour of the facilities.
William Chrisman High School senior Lacey Harris earned a spot in the 2017 National Speech and Debate Tournament.
Barbara McDonald, School Nurse at William Southern Elementary School, was named the district’s 2017-2018 Classified Employee of the Year.
The Van Horn High School Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) biomedical team received first place at the Healthe Foundations competition at Cerner Corporation.
