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Truman Chosen As Model School Second Year In A Row
For the second year in a row, Truman High School has been selected as one of 20 model high schools for 2009 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. This honor is given each year to only a handful of schools which are held up as examples for schools throughout the nation. Those chosen [...]
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Press releases and updates about the Independence School District.
Major Saver Discount Card ReleaseLori Smith New Director Release
Scott and Herl Announcement
Rick Sutcliffe Release
Jackie Robinson Ceremony
Go Green Release
Roper Stadium News Release
Truman Model School
Katz Release
In The News
Independence School District in local and national news.
Students Happy With New Boundaries (KCTV 5 - 05/20/2009)
Van Horn Celebrates First Graduation In The Independence School District (Examiner - 05/18/2009)
Truman High School Graduates 327 (Examiner - 05/18/2009)
William Chrisman Graduates Head Into The Future (Examiner - 05/17/2009)
Van Horn Girls Record First District Soccer Win (Examiner - 05/16/2009)
High School Track and Field District Meet Results (Examiner - 05/16/2009)
Truman High School Students Receive Media Awards (Examiner - 05/14/2009)
Words and Music By Rep. Ray Salva (Examiner - 05/14/2009)
District Ponders Plans for Building (Examiner - 05/13/2009)
Top chefs: Culinary arts team wins national competition (Examiner - 05/05/2009)
Independence Schools Start Recycling Program (KMBC 9 - 03/02/2009)
Teen Leader Plunges in For Special Needs Students (FOX 4 KC - 02/18/2009)
Welcome to the Independence School District
The Independence School District is a leader in its progressive and innovative approaches to education, staff support, and the health and welfare of those who work and live in the district. Those approaches have paid off yet again, with the district receiving "Distinction in Performance" accreditation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 2006, 2007, and 2008. ISD offers quality educational experiences and family services to approximately 14,000 students. Working for the Independence School District means joining a team you can be proud of: a team focused on the future and raising the bar for the entire Kansas City metropolitan area.
Featured Articles
Mayor’s Christmas Concert
The Mayor’s Christmas Concert will be held Sunday, December 6th at 4:30 P.M. at the Community of Christ Auditorium. Please ...
Truman Heartland Foundation Supports Autism Program at Sunshine Center
The Truman Heartland Community Foundation has provided a $1500.00 grant that will help to promote a successful program for autistic ...
Show school support while shopping!
The Van Horn High School Library is having a Bookfair and Student Showcase at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located ...
Veteran’s Day Panel Addresses William Chrisman Social Studies Classes
William Chrisman social studies classes attended a Veteran’s Day Panel on Tuesday in honor of Wednesday’s holiday. Social Studies ...
Elementary Schools
Korte 5th Graders View Native American Sherd Collection Fifth graders at Korte Elementary had the unique opportunity to work with Southwestern Native American pottery sherds dated circa 1000 to 1500 AD. In archaeology, a sherd is commonly a historic or prehistoric fragment of pottery. The sherds were a collection donated to Fort Osage several years ago, and since there was [...]
Middle Schools
Nowlin Middle School Presents “Be Careful What You Wish For” Nowlin Middle School presents Be Careful What You Wish For by Patrick Rainville Dorn under the brilliant direction of Performing Arts teacher Katie Schmidt and assistant director Juanita Torre Thursday November 19th and Friday November 20th at 7 p.m. in the Nowlin Middle School Auditorium. The cost is $2.00 at the door. Don’t miss this [...]
High Schools
William Chrisman House 2 Seniors Give A Helping Hand William Chrisman House 2 seniors got the chance to give a helping hand to the community as part of a service project Thursday morning.
A group of about 40 students went to the Salvation Army on Truman Road and a group of about 20 went to the Community Service League on The Square.
Teacher John Vickers, one [...]
District Wide
Truman High School presents “The Music Man” Truman High School Departments of Theatre and Music present Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man”. The play will run November 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m. and November 22 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Call 816-521-5350 for reservations.
