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ISD Exceeding in Academic Achievement on APR

Last updated: October 17, 2019

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

Business Academy Students Launch Online Store

Last updated: October 16, 2019

Independence School District Business Academy students developed and launched an online store for All Things Independence, applying and experiencing e-commerce first-hand.

ISD Bank Ribbon Cutting

Last updated: October 30, 2019

The ISD Bank is officially open! Blue Ridge Bank and the Independence Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Independence School District, for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 5.

ISD Middle School Students Succeed with AVID

Last updated: September 26, 2019

The Independence School District is excited to currently offer AVID to all 6th – 8th grade students.

ISD Youth Nights

Last updated: September 20, 2019

All ISD Early Education and Elementary Students are invited to attend the below Youth Night games. Students plus one parent will get in free to each game.

Nearly $60,000 Raised for ISD Foundation

Last updated: September 20, 2019

Thank you to all of the students, teachers, staff and administrators who joined us in celebrating ISD Foundation Week!

AVID in the Independence School District

Last updated: August 26, 2019

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.

Missouri Governor Visits ISD to Learn About College and Career Readiness Opportunities with ISD Academies

Last updated: August 26, 2019

Governor Mike Parson toured several of the college and career readiness opportunities offered to all high school students in the Independence School District.

Welcome Back to School in the ISD!

Last updated: August 15, 2019

Thank you to everyone who shared first-day photos on our Facebook page as we started another amazing school year.

Free Sports Physicals for Middle and High School Students

Last updated: August 14, 2019

Free sports physicals will be offered to ISD middle and high school students on Monday, August 19th between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Nowlin and Bingham Middle School.

Virtual Instruction Program

Last updated: August 1, 2019

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Policy 6190 Student Academic Achievement Virtual Instruction Program The District will participate in the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (“Program”). The Program offers District students the opportunity to enroll in virtual school courses in a variety of grade level and content areas from Kindergarten through grade 12. The District may elect […]

Henley Aquatic Center

Last updated: September 11, 2019

The Henley Aquatic Center has reopened after summer renovations.

2019-2020 School Supply Lists

Last updated: July 30, 2019

View or print the school supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year.

A+ Scholarship Available to ISD High School Students

Last updated: August 28, 2019

Independence School District high school students qualify for up to two years full tuition to any participating public community college or technical school in the state of Missouri.

Back to School Information

Last updated: August 26, 2019

We are excited to welcome students back into classrooms for the 2019-2020 school year on August 14th.

ISD Payment System My School Bucks

Last updated: August 1, 2019

The Independence School District is using a new payment system for school meals, activities, fees and obligations.

Early Education Registration in the ISD

Last updated: August 26, 2019

The Independence School District has one of the largest Early Education Programs in Missouri, currently serving more than 1000 children.

ISD Schools Get Makeover During Project Shine

Last updated: July 8, 2019

More than 1,000 ISD teachers, students, administrators and volunteers from Independence businesses, churches and civic organizations spent their Saturday, June 22 cleaning, painting and beautifying four ISD schools during the 11th annual Project Shine.

ISD Summer Arts Program Fosters Student Talent

Last updated: June 20, 2019

Throughout the five-week program, students focus on creative writing, music, theatre or visual art for four hours daily plus extended hours for field trips, including theatre performances.