Truman High School senior Leslye Quintanilla has received the prestigious Gates Scholarship.
The First Bots of Independence (FBI) robotics team won the Newton Division at the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championships.
The Google Expeditions AR Pioneer Program brings science to life by using augmented reality to generate objects before students’ very eyes.
The Independence School District is fortunate to have dedicated school board members serving our students, district and community.
Enrollment for summer school in the ISD is currently open at www.isdschools.org.
The Van Horn High School Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter was recognized in the multimedia chapter communication event HOSA Happenings.
Screenings are underway for children age 4 entering preschool in the ISD. Students participate in a 30 minute screening comprised of hearing, vision, language, speech and preschool readiness testing.
Mark your calendar for ISD Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m. at every district elementary school.
Click on the Summer 2018 tab on the top right of this page to register now for Summer Success in the Independence School District.
The Independence School District has partnered with area businesses to host a free job fair this Tuesday, March 20th from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at William Chrisman High School.
Congratulations Classified Employees of the Year in the Independence School District!
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has named the Academies of the Independence School District the Education Innovator of the Year.
Congratulations to all of our Teachers of the Year in the Independence School District!
Truman High School senior Elizabeth Clark has been honored through the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program.
Each of our 29 schools is doing their own service project or hosting an event this school year to give back to the Independence community.
Construction is underway across 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.
All 8th-11th grade ISD students had the opportunity to participate in our Academy Jamboree on Tuesday, January 16. The Jamboree allowed parents and students to get more information about ISD Academies and Pathways before students register for classes.
ISD special education students operate the Falcon’s Nest, Patriot Cup and Chrisman Cafe, serving up coffee, snacks and other refreshments to staff and fellow students every morning at each of our high schools.
ISD fourth grade student McKenna Luptak was named the Win for KC Children’s Mercy Rising Star for her work with Kenna’s Cuddles.
As part of the Foster Grandparent Program, three wonderful ‘grandmas’ dedicate each day to helping kindergarten students at Santa Fe Trail Elementary reach their full potential.
Two ISD high school students are representing the Independence School District in the 2017 Missouri All-State Band.
The Independence School District is proud to announce significant growth on the Annual Performance Report. The ISD’s score of 95 percent reflects the highest academic growth over the last year of any school district in our area.
Proud parents, guardians, families and teachers filled the William Chrisman High School auditorium to honor 150 recipients of the McCoy Award.
Three ISD high school students are representing the Independence School District in the 2017 Missouri All-State Choir.
Plans and construction in the Independence School District are moving forward after voters passed a $38 million bond in April with an overwhelming majority of 84.95% support.
