
February 20, 2026
We Need Your Help! Please help us with the reapplication process for our 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant , which helps fund Kids Crew and Summer School for our...

February 17, 2026
This federal grant provides partial funding for our Kids Crew After School Program and support for our summer school programming . These opportunities are vital to our community...

January 27, 2026
Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, USD 446 Independence Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Stay safe, Bulldogs.

January 25, 2026
Due to wind chill and potentially hazardous road conditions, USD 446 Independence Public Schools has cancelled school for Monday, January 26, 2026.
September 15, 2025
Congratulations to Mr. Shelton on receiving September District Teacher of the Month. Congratulations to our September Distr...

June 24, 2025
July 28, 2025 Substitute Teaching Meeting Required meeting for anyone interested in substitute teaching for Independence Public Schools Scheduled July 28 Independence ...

April 6, 2025
Congratulations to our very own Rene Stanley for being named a Region 2 semifinalist for the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year. The mission of the Kansas Teacher of the Year progra...

February 12, 2025
Due to predicted inclement weather, USD 446 Independence Public Schools has cancelled school for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

May 14, 2024
Sunflower Summer offers Kansas families a get out of the house free card you can carry in your pocket. It provides a chance to have free rein (and free admission) visiting museums...

April 16, 2024
On Friday, April 19th, Eisenhower Kindergarten will be hosting PreK Visitation Day (Kindergarten Roundup). Students currently attending Riley Early Learning Center will attend wi...

April 16, 2024
Some IMS art students, under the direction of their teacher, Gabriella Johnson, participated in the 2024 IHMAC Young Artists Exhibit. Check out the slideshow here: https://ww...
April 5, 2024
To help address the needs of current and future students, the Kansas State Department of Education is surveying parents and guardians of children 18 years of age or younger about ...

March 27, 2024
Parents and Guardians, To help address the needs of current and future students, the Kansas State Department of Education is surveying parents and guardians of children 18 years ...

February 8, 2024
IMS Students and Guardians,
Independence Middle School is excited to announce that this Spring our Esports program will be competing in the Middle School Esports League (MSEL) ...

January 8, 2024
January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the USD 446 Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our communit...

December 1, 2023
The deadline to provide input on the name for the new early learning center is Friday. December 8. To provide input, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/... The USD 446 Board...

November 16, 2023
The Kansas State Department of Education’s Kansans Can STAR Recognition Program is designed to measure a school district’s improvement efforts and recognize success in the measures...

November 3, 2023
The USD 446 Board of Education approved erecting a new early learning center directly West of the Board of Education offices located at 517 N. 10th Street. Construction is moving ...
October 10, 2023
Patrons will vote on four open USD 446 board of education positions on November 7. The candidates are: Rev. Charles Barker, Sr. - incumbent Amanda Fredrickson Scott Hines - ...

July 18, 2023
Independence USD 446 will conduct an informational session for prospective “substitute classroom instructors” on Monday, July 31, at Independence High School, 1301 N. 10 th Stree...
