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Congratulations to all 2023-2024 8th Grade Award recipients and McCoy Award recipients! We were proud to honor you all at the Academic Achievement Awards ceremony at William Chrisman High School March 5, 2024. 8th Grade Award Recipients Maricruz Aguilar GarciaAlexa AlborAleena AmatoCesar Amaya MolinaCaleb AmparanKaylie AyalaAva BenitezIsabella BettertonPeyton BiggsAmiyah BoneRiley BorchersElla BozerockiPaiton BrandtRiley BrattKhloe BrazealMalyna […]

Full video: https://youtu.be/eMDobu9Z7h4 The Independence School District prioritizes the safety of our students and staff. The district utilizes many strategies to ensure our students have a secure and nurturing environment to thrive. “Our district citizens and parents expect ISD to be the safest of the safe,” says Board of Education Director Blake Roberson. “We have […]

The ISD will begin using the Raptor Technologies Visitor Management System in February 2024. The Raptor Visitor Management System is a web-based software application that has been developed with the purpose of aiding educational facilities in tracking their visitors, students and faculty.  The Raptor Visitor Management system is capable of replacing many paper-based logs.  It will allow schools and […]

The ISD held a Senior College & Career Fair to help students plan their next steps after graduation. ISD seniors from all three high schools had the opportunity to explore career opportunities with local business partners, ask questions about furthering their education at local colleges and tech schools, and learn about a career in the […]

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers co-founder Scott Redler visited ISD Academies Culinary classes to share his experience. Students asked questions and received feedback on their career goals. The Academies provide our students with invaluable experiences that prepare them for success!

Full video: https://youtu.be/Gd0z0xIXzVcISD Kids’ Safari: https://www.isdschools.org/isd-childcare-kids-safari/The Independence School District’s Kids’ Safari program provides before and after school care to students Pre-K through 8th grade. Kids’ Safari is an essential part of the ISD’s commitment to enriching the lives of our students beyond the school day.   “It is education extended,” says ISD Board of Education Director […]

YOUR ISD – Elementary: Leader in Me Full video: https://youtu.be/uUGPMyuS9zMISD Elementary Curriculum: http://sites.isdschools.org/curriculum/elementary-curriculumISD Elementary Buildings: https://www.isdschools.org/our-schools-elementary/ The ISD’s 20 neighborhood elementary schools are proud to provide our students with a strong foundation for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and academic success. The Leader in Me Program is essential in this mission, teaching elementary students the […]

🎉 ISD Academies students threw High School Jamborees and Middle School Activities Fairs this month to present Academy Pathways to younger students and prepare them for the next step in their education! 📣 Older students in the Academies created booths and gave presentations on the exciting opportunities in their Pathways. ⭐️ Middle school students learned […]

 YOUR ISD – Early Education The ISD Early Education program nurtures our youngest learners in one of the largest programs in the state of Missouri. With more than 800 Early Education students, we focus on curriculum-based instruction that lays the foundation for vertical curriculum alignment in the ISD, all the way through graduation! Full video: […]

YOUR ISD – Middle Schools: AVID The next video in our Your ISD campaign highlights AVID curriculum in the ISD, or Advancement Via Individual Determination. Full video: https://youtu.be/s4NsU0vM4MAAVID curriculum: https://www.avid.org/what-avid-isISD Middle Schools: http://sites.isdschools.org/curr…/middle-school-curriculum ISD Board of Education Director Denise Fears said, “I don’t think you can underestimate the benefit of the soft skills of adulting. […]

👥 ISD Family Service Liaisons (FSLs) and Counselors work closely with our students and families in their buildings all year! 🍭 They came together this month at Central Office for an appreciation breakfast and a friendly “candy sushi” competition. 🏆 Thank you, FSLs and Counselors, for everything you do for ISD students! 🎉 #isdstrong

The ISD uses vendor MySchoolBucks as an online payment system to facilitate payments for various school-related expenses, including school meals. Last month, MySchoolBucks notified school districts that beginning Nov. 13, it will charge users a program fee of $2.50 in addition to the already-existing $2.75 convenience fee that applies each time a payment is made.  […]

We are immensely proud to announce that a group of exceptional Pioneer Ridge students has emerged as one of the Top 20 finalists in Burns & McDonnell’s prestigious Battle of the Brains competition. These young innovators have showcased their ingenuity, teamwork, and dedication to STEM education by earning a coveted spot in this highly competitive […]