USD 446

USD 446 has been a proud supporter of the Independence Imagination Library since its inception in the 2005-06 school year. We, like much of the world, were saddened by the news of...

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Independence Community College, USD 446 Independence and the City of Independence have renewed their partnership for the use of Shulthis Stadium, continuing ...

To comply with HB 2299 (Cell Phone and Social Media Communication Bill), USD 446 has implemented changes to its communication practices. All social media pages, classroom apps,...

Parents and Guardians: USD 446 2026-27 Online Registration opened July 1. To register your child, you'll go to https://www.indyschools.com/ and select the Registration Tab at t...

Congratulations to our very own Mary Swearingen for being named a Region 2 semifinalist for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year. The mission of the Kansas Teacher of the Year pro...

Imagine a child's eyes lighting up as they spot a brightly wrapped package in the mailbox, addressed just to them. Inside? A brand-new, high-quality book, chosen especially for the...

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...

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...

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

Due to wind chill and potentially hazardous road conditions, USD 446 Independence Public Schools has cancelled school for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Congratulations to Mr. Shelton on receiving September District Teacher of the Month. Congratulations to our September Distr...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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) h...