I AM A WRITER.
Give Me Independence.
There is no comparison. Our proven writing curriculum produces exceptional writers and effective communicators.
Our research-based CWIL™ supports the whole child and provides valuable resources for parents.
Faculty trained in engineering lead an authentic and engaging STEM curriculum.
Partnerships beyond our campus bring enriched opportunities for local and global learning experiences.
Creativity is nurtured, supported and celebrated - from music and art, to movie making and coding.
The impressive outcomes of our students prove the value of an Independence education.
Faculty members trained in Project-Based Learning
Field trips per year schoolwide that connect curriculum to the world
Community service hours completed by grades 6-8 during the 2018-19 school year
FIRST LEGO League and LEGO League Jr. teams
Acres on our beautiful, expansive campus with fields, streams and woods
Middle school students in a performing music group or ensemble
Scholarship money awarded to Independence's Class of 2019
Chess tournament trophies during 2018-19 school year
Consecutive-match unbeaten streak for tennis, dating back to 2011
We guide students in how to be organized, confident, independent and well-prepared.
Inspiring students to possess the confidence to lead sits at the heart of our mission.
We reinforce and reward good citizenship and the values of respect, responsibility and integrity.
Congratulations to Angelica, Ailene, and Adrianne whose CACC Chinese dance troupe performance has been selected for inclusion in the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies on January 20.
It has become a tradition for Independence to invite local musician and children's entertainer, Bill Currier, to bring his "We Kids Rock" program to our school for a Winter Wonderland Sing-along. This year, we went virtual!
While the students, faculty and staff enjoyed the winter break, work on the Independence Outdoor Classroom began! The first steps of the construction included removing the old Early Childhood playground.
Looking back, no one knew that the last “normal” day of the 2019-20 school year for most students in the United States would happen in March 2020. What has distance learning taught us about good teaching?
Fifth-grade students have spent some time this week creating posters and messages to thank area nurses. They are appreciative of the hard work nurses are doing in our community.
The Independence School is hosting a Virtual Admission Open House on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Read more for additional details and link to online registration.
Beginning in January, we will offer in-person tours after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on selected Saturdays, by appointment. Click here to find a date that works for you, or contact Donna Sentman in the Admission Office (dsentman@indyde.org)