Students Fill Leadership Buckets as Part of Leader In Me Initiative

Students in Ms. Guzman's second grade class at Three Trails Elementary spent time learning about leadership and filling each other's buckets as part of the Leader In Me initiative.

ISD Eighth Grade Students Tour High School Capstone Opportunities

All eighth grade students in the ISD have the opportunity to tour Academy capstone courses prior to enrolling in high school.

Bridge Program Helps Students Get Back on Track Toward Graduation

The Bridge Program in the Independence School District focuses on student empowerment by providing struggling students with the tools and support to get back on track toward graduation.

High School Students in Life Skills Spread Holiday Cheer

William Chrisman High School students in the Life Skills Program are spreading holiday cheer and practicing greetings by passing out hot chocolate to staff and their fellow students.

ISD Students Perform at Annual Christmas Concert

More than 1,000 Independence School District fourth grade students performed holiday favorites at the 34th Annual Mayor's Christmas Concert.

Independence School District Named Missouri Best-In-State Employer by Forbes

The Independence School District has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers 2019.

ISD Honors 2019 McCoy Award Recipients

Proud parents, guardians, families and teachers filled the William Chrisman High School auditorium to honor 150 recipients of the McCoy Award.

Truman Football Players Give Back with the Chiefs

Truman High School football players volunteered alongside The Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, filling trucks with food donations to serve area relief organizations as part of Lift Up America

ISD Exceeding in Academic Achievement on APR

The Independence School District once again showed significant growth on the Annual Performance Report.

ISD Freshmen Explore Career Options

Independence School District freshmen visited MCC's Business and Technology Center, meeting with leaders from more than 30 area businesses during the district’s annual Freshmen Career Exploration.