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No Summer School in the ISD June 26

Last updated: June 26, 2015

Due to extended power outages throughout the district, there is no summer school in the ISD Friday, June 26. CFLC and Early Ed sites are closed as well.

Partnership Between ISD, TMC Lakewood Provides Valuable Employment Training

Last updated: June 27, 2015

Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Independence School District and TMC Lakewood, students with special needs are finding gainful employment. Under the Project Search partnership, six students are selected for a year-long internship and learn about different career fields in the hospital. “It’s tremendous to see the students from their first day until they […]

ISD Named Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite by American Heart Association

Last updated: June 10, 2015

Citing the district’s progressive health and wellness initiatives and commitment to employee health, the American Heart Association named the Independence School District (ISD) a Platinum Fit-Friendly worksite. “You are among an elite group of awardees for this important initiative,” said Nancy Brown, the American Heart Association’s CEO. “We commend your efforts and look forward to […]

Fan of “Dr. Bob” Participants Honored During Luncheon

Last updated: June 4, 2015

More than 20 businesses, churches and community organizations were honored during the district’s annual Fan of “Dr. Bob” Appreciation Luncheon June 4. Those recognized exemplify positive character traits daily and assist ISD schools in implementing the district’s character education program. During his opening remarks, ISD Superintendent Dr. Dale Herl thanked “Dr. Bob” participants for their […]

ISD Teacher Featured on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

Last updated: June 4, 2015

Annie Dudek, physical education teacher at William Southern Elementary, was a featured contestant on the hit NBC television show American Ninja Warrior June 1. Dudek was one of the competitors when the show was recorded outside Kansas City’s Union Station in April. While she didn’t make it all the way through the challenging course, Dudek […]

Truman’s Hart Named to USA Volleyball National Roster

Last updated: May 20, 2015

  Truman High School junior Alexis ‘Lexi’ Hart was one of just 20 players named to the 2015 U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team (GYNTT) roster by USA Volleyball. Hart will vie for one of 12 positions on the U.S. National Team participating in this year’s International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Girls’ Youth World Championship […]

This Summer- Breakfast and Lunch is Served in the ISD!

Last updated: June 27, 2015

Nutritious, free meals will be available for kids and teenagers in the ISD (and eligible disabled adults) through the district’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USGA). Breakfast and lunch will be offered at 12 ISD school sites until […]

Truman Student Among Nation’s Best in Prose

Last updated: May 15, 2015

Participating in the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) in Lincoln, Neb., Truman High School’s Karly Kinsey was a national finalist in Prose and finished sixth in the nation. Prose is an interpretation of a short story, part of a novel or other published work and corresponds to usual patterns of speech. Kinsey was […]

ISD Honors Retirees During Annual Banquet

Last updated: May 15, 2015

It was time to say “thanks” and “goodbye” to 27 ISD employees during the district’s eighth annual Retirement Banquet inside the Independence Hilton Garden Inn. Those 27 retirees- with a combined 419 years in the ISD- were introduced individually and presented with several gifts. Dr. Dale Herl, ISD superintendent, and Ann Franklin, ISD board of […]

Truman Student Wins National Scholarship Contest

Last updated: May 14, 2015

Picked from more than 5,500 entrants nationwide, Truman High School Senior John Williams was a winner in the Church Hill Classics Frame My Future Scholarship contest. From those 5,500 entries, Williams was chosen as one of just 24 finalists. Voters from across the country went online to choose the most deserving candidate with the top […]

Open Airways Makes Asthma Education Fun

Last updated: May 12, 2015

The ISD and the City of Independence Health Department welcomed more than 100 to Open Airways, an evening for elementary-aged children with asthma, inside the Glendale Elementary School gymnasium. “It was a fun and educational night,” said Lori Halsey, the ISD’s director of health services. Open Airways featured games, food and prizes for the youngsters […]

Procter Recognized by State for Positive Behavior Support Program

Last updated: May 12, 2015

Procter Elementary School was recognized as a bronze award winner for Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) implementation. Presented by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the school will receive the award during ceremonies at the 10th Annual Missouri SW-PBS Summer Training Institute June 10 at Lake of the Ozarks. “This is very exciting […]

Robotics Finishes Year Strong, Takes Second at State

Last updated: May 11, 2015

Capping off what Russell Clothier, district science teacher and robotics coach, called a ‘remarkable’ year, the FIRST Bots of Independence (FBI) finished second in the inaugural Missouri Robotics State Championship in Sedalia. Clothier marvels at how far FBI has come and how fast it has happened. “For the first eight years of our existence, we […]

Pioneer Ridge Musicians Earn Numerous High Marks at Middle School Festival

Last updated: May 11, 2015

Pioneer Ridge musicians were among ‘the best of the best’ at the Kansas City Metro Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival, earning 18 ‘I’ ratings- the highest mark given. “Middle school students from across the metro attend,” said Todd Reinhardt, band teacher. “Pioneer Ridge students did a great job and represented the school at a […]

ISD Has Strong Showing in Statewide IT Competition

Last updated: May 7, 2015

ISD high school students won 16 Grand awards and two students received scholarships during the State Industrial Technology Contest at Lake of the Ozarks. Every ISD student received a 1 rating, making district facilitators deservedly proud of their efforts. “Everyone needs to congratulate these students for all of their hard work and effort,” said Aaron […]

Original Works from ISD Students Debut on Coterie Stage May 17

Last updated: May 7, 2015

Two ISD students, Truman High School’s Sonny Erstad and Van Horn High School’s Joely King, had their original works selected for performance in The Coterie Theatre’s Young Playwrights’ Festival Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. on the Coterie stage inside Crown Center, 2450 Grand Ave. Erstad’s work, Mask of the Needy, and King’s effort, Lady […]

Truman Singers Hit High Note in Columbia

Last updated: May 7, 2015

Truman High School Choir students made beautiful music and were rewarded for their vocal feats during the MSHSAA State Music Festival in Columbia. Truman singers performed in 20 events- bringing home an impressive 15 I (Superior) Ratings- the highest given- and five II (Excellent) ratings. “The day was filled with many wonderful musical moments and […]

ISD Teacher Nominated for National Teacher of the Year Award

Last updated: May 5, 2015

Charlene Burns, Bingham Middle School teacher, is one of just two Missouri winners of the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award by the National History Day organization. She is now eligible for the National Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award June 18- an award given to two educators along with a check for […]

District Receives MSBA Governance Team Award

Last updated: May 5, 2015

Missouri school leaders honored the ISD with the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) 2015 Governance Team Award- an award given to just 22 of Missouri’s 520 public school districts. ISD leaders will be formally recognized during the MSBA Leadership Summit Saturday, June 13 in Osage Beach. Criteria for the award includes outstanding commitment by the […]

Truman’s First-Ever Latino Dance Enlightens, Educates

Last updated: May 4, 2015

More than 100 Truman students representing many ethnicities came to the school’s first-ever Latino Dance, benefiting the school’s English Language Learners (ELL) program. Using the theme Banderas Latinas (Latin Flags) to represent the variety of Latino cultures represented in Truman’s ELL, students danced for more than two hours and sampled foods from Mexican, Central American […]

ISD Looking for School Bus Drivers for 2015-16 School Year

Last updated: May 4, 2015

The Independence School District is hiring bus drivers for the 2015-16 school year. Employees receive great wages, plus benefits- including employer paid health insurance, available dental and vision insurance and access to district facilities including pool, gym and health clinic. Applicants must be 21 years of age- no experience necessary.  Drivers receive paid training and […]

Don’t “RUN” Out of Time, Sign Up for the L.I.N.K. 5K Run/Walk June 13

Last updated: May 1, 2015

Runners and walkers alike will be ‘hoofing’ it for a good cause Saturday, June 13 for the 17th annual L.I.N.K. (Linking Independence Neighborhood Kids) 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. at Independence Academy, 600 W. Mechanic in Independence. Proceeds support ISD Student Wellness and the ISD Foundation. To register, click here. Registration includes a race-day […]

ISD Robotics Takes on The World

Last updated: April 30, 2015

Calling it a “breakthrough” performance, the FIRST Bots of Independence (FBI) Robotics Team excelled during the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, finishing in the top 100 out of nearly 3,000 robotics teams worldwide! FBI, featuring students from all three district high schools, was ranked as […]

ISD Students Go “Career Shopping”

Last updated: December 18, 2015

More than 1,000 ISD freshman took their first steps down the path to their future, visiting leaders from more than 60 area businesses during the district’s first-ever Career Skills Fair at MCC’s Business and Technology Center. The fair was the culmination of the ISD’s year-long Freshman Academy class where students begin to choose what career […]

Congressman Visits Bridger Middle School

Last updated: April 28, 2015

They may not be old enough to vote, but that did not stop U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II from responding to some of his youngest constituents. Cleaver visited Jeff Weary’s sixth-grade social studies class, prompted by a class letter-writing project. Students began studying the Middle East last fall, learning about the region’s geography and oftentimes […]
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