Update from the Independence School District

Friday, May 23, 2025Independence School DistrictStatement naming Interim Superintendent The Independence School District Board of Education announces that it has named Dr. Cynthia Grant as Interim Superintendent for the 2025–2026 school year. Her appointment takes effect July 1, 2025. Dr. Grant currently serves as the district’s Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services, where she leads academic […]

Update from the Independence School District

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Independence School DistrictJoint Statement regarding Dr. Herl’s Retirement The Independence School District and Dr. Dale Herl announce that he will be retiring from his position as Superintendent of Schools effective June 30, 2025. After 16 years of dedicated service to the District — including the last 12 years as superintendent — Dr. […]

ISD Class of 2025 Graduation

This past Friday and Saturday, we had the joy of celebrating our Class of 2025 at all three of our high school graduations! Congratulations to our incredible ISD graduates—your hard work has paid off! We are so proud of you! 🎓 🎉

ISD’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

As we near the end of the 2024-25 school year, we wanted to share information about the Independence School District’s CSIP. This collaborative document helps govern our decisions, allowing us to ensure we are meeting state expectations, as well as the ones we set for ourselves here in the ISD. We will continue to refine […]

ISD Start to Finish: the heartfelt journeys of four graduating seniors

Join us in celebrating the journey of several graduating seniors who have spent their entire academic lives in the Independence School District! From preschool to graduation day, these two students have grown up within our community, building lasting memories, friendships, and achievements along the way. In these videos, we take a look back at their […]

ISD Graduation information, Livestream link

We are so proud of all our high school seniors who are graduating from the ISD! Please find information below about the time and date of each graduation, as well as livestream information to watch the programs live online. Additional information regarding parking, tickets, and other building-specific information has been shared by each high school. […]

📢 ISD’s May 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 – May 2025 📖 Read more and look at past editions here: ISD Insider Archive

Honoring Our Retirees- 2025 Retirement Dinner

Last week, we celebrated 16 retirees for their years of dedicated service at a special retirement dinner. We are grateful for the impact each has made and wish them all the best in their well-deserved retirement!

Project HOME: From One School to a National Movement of Thanks

A Humble Beginning During the 2022–23 school year, students at Van Horn High School began a project-based learning initiative titled Project HOME. The mission was simple yet profound: create handcrafted wooden American flags to honor veterans residing in the Kansas City Veterans Community Project (KCVCP)—a national organization that provides food, shelter, clothing, and transition support […]

ISDF Connecting Hearts Gala – 2025

This year’s Independence School District Foundation Connecting Hearts Gala was a tremendous success! $160,000 was raised this evening to support our students, families, and staff. Way to make an impact, ISD!