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Great job IPS drama club! Bravo to all of our performers! @YourIndySchools

First Look! Check out this fly-around video of the proposed Independence Local Schools PreK-8 building. This animation gives a glimpse of what the future learning environment could look like on our district campus. Watch here: youtu.be/gtiO5GRVgAo?fe…

We are at the Declaration of Independence until 7! Stop by for a slice of pizza and get your questions answered about the proposed PreK-8 school building.

Pizza. Conversation. Community. 🍕 Join Superintendent Kelli Cogan for Pizza with Kelli tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, 5:30–7 p.m. at The Declaration Tavern. Learn more about the proposed PreK–8 school building project & ask your questions.

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Independence Local Schools’ Class of 2039 independence.k12.oh.us/o/ils/article/…

Grateful to Missy McClain for leading impactful prof. learning on trauma-informed care @YourIndySchools . Her work supports our teachers in strengthening relationships, fostering safe classrooms, & meeting students where they are. Thank you!

Proud of our very own educators for leading today’s session on Pear Assessments & practical strategies for using them as formative tools. TY, Mr. Ambrose, Mrs. Csire, & Mrs. Vecchio, for sharing your expertise & supporting meaningful, data-informed instruction @YourIndySchools

Our teachers are spending the day learning & collaborating during our district PD day. From AI and Google tools to writing strategies, trauma informed practices, gifted education, science curriculum, and more, staff selected sessions that best fit their roles and goals.

So proud of our ILs choir students for an incredible concert tonight, truly United Through Music! Their talent & passion were on full display. A special thank you to Ms. Jakubczak, Mr. Thomas, & Mrs. Obrovac for their leadership and dedication to our students! 💙

On Capitol Hill, Relieved Principals Press for Even More Federal Support edweek.org/leadership/on-… @NAESP

💍🎭 A Valentine’s Day surprise at the final performance of Matilda Jr.! Independence Middle School Drama Club Director Maggie George said YES to a beautiful on-stage proposal — and our students were SO excited to witness the moment. What a magical ending to an amazing show! ❤️✨

@dpaperman Awesome story! Proud dad!

This entire team is one big sisterhood.

Proud to represent @OAESA, @NAESP and @YourIndySchools at the NAESP Advocacy Conference over the past three days. Today I had the opportunity to meet with state legislators and advocate for public education and the students and communities we serve.

We’ve made it to Capitol Hill! 🇺🇸📸 Group photos are underway and the energy is high as we get ready to meet with legislators. This is the moment we’ve all been preparing for—time to elevate the voices of school leaders. #NSLAC26 #PrincipalsAdvocate

Happy 15th birthday to our baby girl, Jules!  We are so incredibly proud of the young woman you’re becoming and can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds. We love you more than words can say.

Mr. Mike Foor’s classes create cutting boards in time for the holidays! Great article by Quincy, arts editor of The Spectator ihsspectator.com/2326/showcase/…

CHAMPIONS! 🧠🎉 Independence High School is proud to celebrate our Quiz Bowl team, winners of the CVC Academic Challenge Annual Tournament on February 7, 2026, hosted at Geneva High School! 👏 Mes Sheehan 👏 Ben Cober 👏 Matthew Shamblen 👏 Tatiana Randjelovic 👏 Carmen Chen

Come say hello to Superintendent @kelliCogan4 this morning!

This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors of Independence Local Schools who support our students every day—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our counselors are trusted listeners, problem-solvers, advocates, and champions for student success.

Snow Angel Challenge continued! Whose the next nomination? ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩