The Independence School District has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2019.
You can watch ISD graduations on City7 Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in June and July!
School starts in the ISD on Thursday, August 17. Please note the start and dismissal bell times for the upcoming school year.
The Independence School District has one of the largest Early Education Programs in Missouri, currently serving more than 850 children.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Watch the graduation ceremonies from Truman, Van Horn and William Chrisman High School here.
The Independence School District is proud to offer one of the largest summer school programs in the state of Missouri.
We are excited to welcome students to Summer Success on Wednesday, May 29, 2019!
Thanks to a federally funded program coordinated through the Independence School District Nutrition Services Department, children and teenagers have the opportunity to receive free school breakfasts and lunches on weekdays this summer.
You can find the graduation live stream at https://www.isdschools.org/high-school-graduation-web-stream/.
ISD seniors returned to their elementary and middle schools amid fanfare for a Legacy Walk during their final week of high school.
The Independence School District partnered with more than 50 area colleges and business to host a free College and Career Fair for all ISD high school seniors.
Lighthouse Certification is a significant benchmark as it recognizes outstanding results demonstrated by schools implementing the Leader In Me initiative.
Thank you to our retirees for your years of service to the students of the Independence School District!
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are highlighting teachers from each of our buildings. Click here watch students share their appreciation for the wonderful teachers in the Independence School District.
Congratulations to the students, teachers and Industry Partners honored at the First Annual Academy Awards on May 4. The Academy Awards celebrated the hard work and dedication of all involved in the ISD Academies.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce named the Academies of the Independence School District the Education Innovator of the Year.
Van Horn High School students Taylor Bushart, Bryanna Counts, Jared Huddleston, Mary Johnson and Emily Kilventon each received multiple awards for their impressive work displayed at the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair!
Mark your calendar for ISD kindergarten registration night on Thursday, April 11 between 5 and 7 p.m. at every district elementary school.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cassell Park Elementary’s ribbon cutting! It was a wonderful evening, welcoming students, parents and community members to see the exciting progress.
Six ISD high school students qualified to attend the HOSA – Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Orlando this June.
View or print the updated student calendar for the 2018-2019 school year here.
Congratulations to all of our Teachers of the Year in the Independence School District!
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a learning system that provides students with real-world strategies to accelerate their performance so they can succeed in college and life.
Construction is nearly complete in the Independence School District thanks to the passage of a $38 million bond to ease overcrowding, eliminate all mobile trailers in the district and advance the Academy model for all ISD high school students. Superintendent Dr. Dale Herl is proud of the progress and thankful for the community support, “I’m so […]
Congratulations Classified Employees of the Year in the Independence School District!
