10th Annual Academy Awards!

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. Visionary award: Dr. Herl and the ISD Board of Education, Independence Chamber of Commerce Freshman Academy […]

📢 ISD’s April Insider is Here!

Stay up to date with the latest district news, important reminders, and upcoming events. Check out this month’s edition here: ISD Insider – April 2025 📖 Read more and look at past editions here: ISD Insider Archive

🎓 Kindergarten Registration Night Recap — And It’s Not Too Late to Register!

On Thursday, April 3, the ISD welcomed families across the district for our annual Kindergarten Registration Event — and what a special evening it was! 🖍️📚✨ From smiling faces to excited little learners stepping into their future schools for the first time, the event was filled with joy, connection, and anticipation for the journey ahead. […]

District Students Receive Free Dental Care at Annual TeamSmile Event

We are proud to share the success of this year’s TeamSmile 🦷 event, a heartwarming K–12 initiative that brought smiles to the faces of students from across our district. Drawing participation from all 28 schools, the event provided an incredible opportunity for 250 students to receive free dental care—all thanks to the generous support of […]

Congratulations to the ISD Teachers of the Year!

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 […]

Academic Achievement Awards 2024-2025

Congratulations to all 2024-2025 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 13, 2025. 8th Grade Award Recipients Sophia AdamsKaliyah AmatoAaron AmayaKaedyn AndrewsMadeleine ApplegateEmanuel BalladaresOlivia BarlowJackson BeachCaleb BeelerLillian BefortArcher BentzJacob Bobadilla-RamirezIsabella BockElias BohananBraylon BournHarlee BreedloveRylee BrooksCharlie […]

Congratulations to the ISD Classified Employees of the Year!

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 […]

🚨 ISD Launches Vaping Awareness Campaign 🚨

Over the next 4 weeks, the ISD will be sharing important information across our social media platforms about the dangers and risks of vaping. This campaign is designed to spread the truth about vaping and its impact on our health, future, and community. 📅 Week 1: Awareness & Education📅 Week 2: Breaking the Myths📅 Week […]

Registration Now Open: 2025 Summer Success

2025 DATES: Tuesday – Friday, May 28th – June 27th School is in session Monday, June 16th; No School on Thursday, June 19th. REGISTER HERE: https://registration.isdschools.org/ Attend summer school in the ISD at Summer Success! Summer Success Registration is NOW OPEN ONLINE! REGISTRATION DATES: March 6th – online registration opensApril 25th – online registration closes […]

ISD Staff Snow Day Make-Up options

We have developed Make-Up options for staff, for this year’s unusually high number of Snow Days, that align with the contractual commitments and expectations of each role. Ensuring no loss of pay for any employee group was a priority for ISD leadership. Specific Make-Up options vary by employee group, since some roles require student attendance […]