Independence School District AVID and STEM Academy students were invited to attend The American Occupational Therapy Association 2023 National Convention at the Kansas City Convention Center on Friday, April 21st. Students met with AOTA members, participated in an OT presentation to learn about practice areas in the profession and visited the exhibit hall to see the equipment used […]
Congratulations to all Academy Award nominees and winners! Students were nominated by staff for their work ethic, academic achievement and participation within the Academy Pathways. The winners were announced at a banquet attended by their families and school staff. Academy Teachers of the Year: Mr. Billy Diman and Mr. Joel Sapp Freshman Academy Student of […]
Congratulations to all 2023 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 30, 2023. 8th Grade Award Recipients Huckleberry AdkinsSasu AkolorGael Aleman LopezAva ArdonJaila AtkinsAbigail BarberAbigail BarchersKaden BigleyKadi BledsoeKyla BogueSophia BreshearsRheyonna BrownEli BundyKaylee BurchMadison CandilloCarlos Cetina […]
We are so incredibly proud to work alongside these outstanding individuals who embody the spirit and mission of the ISD. We deeply appreciate our students and our staff, and we are grateful for these talented, dedicated individuals. Each district building/department selects their own Teacher of the Year. A panel of judges from the Independence community […]
We are so incredibly proud to work alongside these outstanding individuals who embody the spirit and mission of the ISD. We deeply appreciate our students and our staff, and we are grateful for these talented, dedicated individuals. Each district building/department selects their own Classified Employee of the Year. A panel of judges from the Independence […]
Explore employment opportunities in the Independence School District on Wednesday, February 22nd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ISD high school students can earn 24 college credit hours, and ISD teachers can earn extra money thanks to the district’s move to a four-day school week We are proud to announce a partnership with Metropolitan Community College that will allow our high school students to earn 24 college credit hours by attending classes on […]
The Independence School District will move to a four-day instructional week beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
ISD middle school students joined together for a Girls Who Code event hosted by KC STEM Alliance to engage and empower young women interested in technology.
The 35th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert put everyone in the holiday spirit!
After a yearlong deployment overseas, Sgt. Michael O’Neal returned home, surprising his daughter at school.
Children living within district boundaries are eligible to receive free books mailed directly to their homes each month from the month they are born until age five.
We look forward to welcoming students back into classrooms on Monday, August 22nd for another successful school year!
Dr. Biehl joins the ISD with 16 years of experience working in education, most recently serving as assistant principal and summer school principal in the Park Hill School District.
ISD teachers, students, administrators and volunteers from Independence businesses, churches and civic organizations spent their Saturday, June 18th cleaning, painting and beautifying five ISD schools during Project Shine.
Additional information available for Class of 2022 graduation ceremony livestreams and photos.
Seniors in the Independence School District are carrying out a tradition in their final days as high school students.
Thank you to our retirees for your years of service to the students of the Independence School District!
Our #isdstrong teachers motivate and inspire our students to grow and learn every day. Thank you, ISD teachers!
Congratulations to 21 ISD juniors, six ISD freshmen and one staff member on receiving KC Scholars scholarships!
Congratulations to our 2022 8th Grade Award recipients from Bingham, Nowlin and Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
The ISD is excited to announce the newest members of our administrative team: Dr. Tony Robinson, Mr. Andy Turner, and Dr. Troy Sawyer.
Congratulations to the students, teachers and Industry Partners honored at the Independence School District Academy Awards on April 14th.
The Independence School District welcomes its newest school board member Anthony J. Mondaine as well as returning board member Jill Esry as they prepare to begin serving six year terms.
