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ISD Associate Principal Receives State Honor

Last updated: November 18, 2021

Congratulations to Van Horn High School Associate Principal Dr. Randy Oliver on being named the 2022 Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year.

2021 Independence School District Parade

Last updated: October 19, 2021

Students, teachers and staff from each of our 30 schools marched around the Independence Square, celebrating our district and community.

Mill Creek Elementary Celebrates National Walk to School Day

Last updated: October 6, 2021

Mill Creek Elementary students, parents and teachers joined together for National Walk to School Day on October 5th.

Van Horn High School Stadium Grand Opening

Last updated: October 19, 2021

Van Horn High School held a grand opening ceremony for its newly completed stadium on Friday, October 1st.

ISD Partnering with Hazel Health

Last updated: October 19, 2021

ISD families can opt-in to Hazel by submitting a signed consent form online here.

Welcome Back to School in the Independence School District

Last updated: October 4, 2021

We are excited to safely welcome our students back to school in the Independence School District for the 2021-2022 school year!

Missouri Assessment Program

Last updated: August 18, 2021

The Independence School District has received individual Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing results.

2021-2022 Back to School Information

Last updated: September 7, 2021

Find important back-to-school information for the 2021-2022 school year here.

Online Registration Open for the 2021-2022 School Year

Last updated: August 23, 2021

We look forward to welcoming students back on August 23rd!

Five ISD Schools Get Makeover During Project Shine

Last updated: June 22, 2021

More than 700 ISD teachers, students, administrators and volunteers spent June 19 cleaning, painting and beautifying five ISD schools during Project Shine.

Summer Success Bell Times

Last updated: June 29, 2021

Summer Success will run June 2 – June 29. Click ‘Read Story’ for locations and bell times.

Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremonies

Last updated: August 23, 2021

View Van Horn, Truman and William Chrisman High School Class of 2021 graduation ceremony photos and videos here.

Twelve ISD Students Qualify for National Speech and Debate Tournament

Last updated: May 21, 2021

Twelve ISD high school students qualified for the 2021 National Speech and Debate Tournament!

ISD Introduces ZPass for Bus Riders

Last updated: May 26, 2021

The ISD will be utilizing a program called ZPass beginning in the Fall of 2021 with a pilot in Summer Success.

ISD Honors Retirees at Annual Banquet

Last updated: July 6, 2021

Thank you to our retirees for your years of service to the students of the Independence School District!

Biomedical Students Recognized at 2021 KC STEM Alliance PLTW Capstone Showcase

Last updated: May 11, 2021

Four Van Horn High School PLTW Biomedical Innovation seniors earned scholarships and awards at the 2021 KC STEM Alliance PLTW Capstone Showcase!

ISD Elementary Students Join Together for One District, One Book

Last updated: May 5, 2021

Read to Them is a literacy program to encourage the love of reading, extending between school and home.

Students, Teachers and Community Partners Honored at Academy Awards

Last updated: June 1, 2021

The Academy Awards celebrated the hard work and dedication of all involved in the ISD Academies.

Van Horn Sets School Record at Greater KC Science and Engineering Fair

Last updated: April 21, 2021

Van Horn High School Project Lead The Way (PLTW) students set a new school record for the most division-winning projects in the 70th Annual Greater KC Science & Engineering Fair.