ISD Honored with Early Childhood Education Award

The Independence School District has received the Early Childhood Education Program of the Year Award presented by the Missouri School Board Association.

Glendale Celebrates 30 Years with Japanese Sister School

More than 30 delegates from Higashimurayama, Japan visited the Independence School District, celebrating 30 years of friendship between Glendale and Megurita Elementary as Sister Schools.

Preschool Screenings Underway in the ISD

Preschool screenings are underway for children ages three and four entering preschool in the Independence School District.

Independence Arts & Technology

The ISD Academies have a new space for students interested in art, robotics, broadcasting and digital marketing at Independence Arts and Technology.

Welcome Back to School in the ISD!

Thank you to everyone who shared first-day photos on our Facebook page as we started another amazing school year.

Back to School Information for 2018-2019

We are ready to welcome students back to school! The first day of the 2018-19 school year is August 16.

ISD Kindergarten Registration

If you have not registered your child for kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year, please visit your neighborhood elementary school during Registration Week scheduled for August 6th - 10th between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Eight ISD Students Compete at National Speech & Debate Competition

Eight high school students from the Independence School District competed at the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Fort Lauderdale.

Five ISD Schools Get Makeovers During Project Shine

More than 1,000 ISD teachers, students, administrators helped clean, paint and beautify five ISD schools during Project Shine.

ISD Summer Arts Program Fosters Student Talent

More than 70 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.