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The Updated 2023-2024 School Calendar is Now Available

Last updated: April 13, 2023

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8th Annual Academy Awards

Last updated: April 10, 2023

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. Academy Teachers of the Year: Mr. Billy Diman and Mr. Joel Sapp Freshman Academy Student of […]

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Kindergarten Registration is Now Open

Last updated: May 23, 2023

Register your child for Kindergarten today! Have questions? Call 816-521-5503 or register now. All incoming kindergarteners and their families are invited to Kindergarten Registration Night, happening April 13, 5-7 P.M. at all elementary schools. This event is an opportunity for families to see the building, speak to staff, ask questions about registration, and provide documents […]

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Academic Achievement Awards 2023

Last updated: March 31, 2023

Congratulations to all 2023 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 30, 2023. 8th Grade Award Recipients Huckleberry AdkinsSasu AkolorGael Aleman LopezAva ArdonJaila AtkinsAbigail BarberAbigail BarchersKaden BigleyKadi BledsoeKyla BogueSophia BreshearsRheyonna BrownEli BundyKaylee BurchMadison CandilloCarlos Cetina […]

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Save the Date for Keys to Kindergarten

Last updated: May 23, 2023

Mark your calendars for Keys to Kindergarten, a free readiness program for all incoming ISD Kindergarten students, happening Tuesday, April 25 6:30 P.M. – 8 P.M. at Little Blue Elementary. Register by April 21. Contact Hayley Woods at hayley_woods@isdschools.org. This free program begins with a quick parent session followed by time for learning Kindergarten skills […]

Congratulations to the ISD Teachers of the Year!

Last updated: March 14, 2023

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 […]

Congratulations to the ISD Classified Employees of the Year!

Last updated: March 2, 2023

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 Job Fair Wednesday, February 22nd

Last updated: February 14, 2023

Explore employment opportunities in the Independence School District on Wednesday, February 22nd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

MCC – ISD Early College Program

Last updated: March 2, 2023

ISD high school students can earn 24 college credit hours, and ISD teachers can earn extra money thanks to the district’s move to a four-day school week We are proud to announce a partnership with Metropolitan Community College that will allow our high school students to earn 24 college credit hours by attending classes on […]

Save the Date for Kindergarten Registration Night

Last updated: February 9, 2023

If you have a child entering kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year, please plan to attend Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, April 13th between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

ISD Update: Four-Day Instructional Week

Last updated: January 18, 2023

The Independence School District will move to a four-day instructional week beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

ISD Middle School Students Attend Coding Event at Kansas City Federal Reserve

Last updated: December 13, 2022

ISD middle school students joined together for a Girls Who Code event hosted by KC STEM Alliance to engage and empower young women interested in technology.

ISD Students Perform at 35th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert

Last updated: January 3, 2023

The 35th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert put everyone in the holiday spirit!

Pioneer Ridge Student Gets Sweet Surprise at Lunch

Last updated: November 15, 2022

After a yearlong deployment overseas, Sgt. Michael O’Neal returned home, surprising his daughter at school.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the ISD

Last updated: October 17, 2022

Children living within district boundaries are eligible to receive free books mailed directly to their homes each month from the month they are born until age five.

ISD Celebrates Upcoming School Year During Convocation Ceremony

Last updated: December 9, 2022

We look forward to welcoming students back into classrooms on Monday, August 22nd for another successful school year!

ISD Welcomes Dr. Abigael Biehl as Principal of Sunshine Center

Last updated: July 13, 2022

Dr. Biehl joins the ISD with 16 years of experience working in education, most recently serving as assistant principal and summer school principal in the Park Hill School District.

Five ISD Schools Receive Makeover During Project Shine

Last updated: December 9, 2022

ISD teachers, students, administrators and volunteers from Independence businesses, churches and civic organizations spent their Saturday, June 18th cleaning, painting and beautifying five ISD schools during Project Shine.

Class of 2022 Graduation Information

Last updated: June 8, 2022

Additional information available for Class of 2022 graduation ceremony livestreams and photos.

ISD High School Seniors Leave a Legacy

Last updated: June 21, 2022

Seniors in the Independence School District are carrying out a tradition in their final days as high school students.

ISD Honors Retirees at Annual Banquet

Last updated: June 21, 2022

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

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!

Last updated: May 9, 2022

Our #isdstrong teachers motivate and inspire our students to grow and learn every day. Thank you, ISD teachers!

Twenty-Eight from the ISD Named KC Scholars

Last updated: April 29, 2022

Congratulations to 21 ISD juniors, six ISD freshmen and one staff member on receiving KC Scholars scholarships!

Congratulations to the 2022 8th Grade Award Recipients

Last updated: April 22, 2022

Congratulations to our 2022 8th Grade Award recipients from Bingham, Nowlin and Pioneer Ridge Middle School.

Independence School District Adds Three New Faces to Administration Team

Last updated: April 19, 2022

The ISD is excited to announce the newest members of our administrative team: Dr. Tony Robinson, Mr. Andy Turner, and Dr. Troy Sawyer.

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