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Summer Success is Here!

Last updated: May 29, 2025

The 2024–2025 school year has officially wrapped up, and that means Summer Success is underway! We’re excited to welcome our students back for a season of learning, exploration, and fun. Here’s to a summer full of growth and great experiences in the ISD!

Update from the Independence School District

Last updated: May 23, 2025

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

Last updated: May 22, 2025

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

Last updated: May 20, 2025

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)

Last updated: May 19, 2025

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

Last updated: May 16, 2025

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

Last updated: May 16, 2025

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!

Last updated: May 15, 2025

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 updated: May 14, 2025

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

Last updated: May 5, 2025

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 […]

🎓 Coming Monday: ISD Senior Spotlights – A Celebration of Our Graduates!

Last updated: May 16, 2025

Beginning Monday, May 5, the ISD community is invited to join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 with our brand-new Senior Stories spotlight campaign! 🎉 Each week leading up to graduation, we’ll be featuring seniors from across the district on our digital platforms, including Facebook and Instagram Stories. These heartfelt spotlights will share seniors’ […]

ISDF Connecting Hearts Gala – 2025

Last updated: April 29, 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!

Employee Highlights: Celebrating Our ISD Difference-Makers

Last updated: April 23, 2025

In the ISD, we believe it’s the people who make the difference and inspire greatness—and we’re excited to launch a new campaign dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who help our students, schools, and community thrive. Starting May 1, we’ll be introducing “Employee Highlights: Celebrating Our ISD Difference-Makers” — a bi-monthly spotlight series featuring the […]

10th Annual Academy Awards!

Last updated: April 14, 2025

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!

Last updated: May 16, 2025

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!

Last updated: April 7, 2025

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

Last updated: March 25, 2025

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!

Last updated: March 24, 2025

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

Last updated: March 19, 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!

Last updated: March 14, 2025

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’s March Insider is Here!

Last updated: April 10, 2025

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

🚨 ISD Launches Vaping Awareness Campaign 🚨

Last updated: April 25, 2025

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

Last updated: March 11, 2025

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

Last updated: March 6, 2025

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 […]

No School today, Wednesday, March 5th

Last updated: April 10, 2025

Due to road conditions and the fact that we have multiple schools without power, there is NO SCHOOL TODAY in the ISD. Early Ed and Kids’ Safari are both closed. Please use caution if you are out and about today. Thank you for your understanding.
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