Press Releases

SIAC Works to Continually Improve ICSD

November 20, 2013

November 20, 2013 (Independence, IA) – To meet the requirements of Iowa Code Section 280.12(2), the Independence School Board of Education appoints and charges a School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) with making recommendations to the Board on an annual basis. Based on the committee members’ analysis of the needs assessment data, they make recommendations to…

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Independence FFA Chapter Members Attend National FFA Convention

November 7, 2013

On Wednesday, October 30th, six members of the Independence FFA Chapter departed with their advisor, Ms. Rachael Emig, on a nine-hour drive to Louisville, Kentucky for the National FFA Convention. The six members chosen via application were Elijah Michaels, Brittney Fuller, Mark Thompson, Cecily Corkery, Hope Staker, and Molly Gustafson. On the way to Louisville,…

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Student Mentor Program Celebrated 20th Year of Service

November 4, 2013

November 4, 2013 (Independence, IA)- The Independence Community School District Student and Mentor Program celebrated 20 years of making a difference last Fri. night at the Jr./Sr. High School. The open house celebration was attended by many mentors, past and present, students, staff members and community members.  They were greeted at the door by Vernie…

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Student Mentor Program to Celebrate 20th Year of Service

October 23, 2013

October 23, 2013 (Independence, IA) –We are calling on all past, present and future mentors and mentees… the Independence Community School District Student and Mentor Program is celebrating 20 years of making a difference and you’re invited!  The open house celebration will be held on Friday, November 1st from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm at the…

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ICSD High School Wrestling Program Releases Schedule of Events

October 22, 2013

October 22, 2013 (Independence, IA) –The Independence High School Wrestling program has released its 2013-2014 schedule and the calendar includes six home dates and a return to the Battle of Waterloo in mid-December. Independence opens the home schedule on Saturday, December 7th hosting the Independence Invitational at the new Jr. / Sr. High School. Other…

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ICSD to Host Volleyball Regionals

October 14, 2013

October 14, 2013(Independence, IA) – The High School Activities Director, Rob Arnold, is extremely pleased to announce that the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has awarded Independence the honor of hosting 2 Regional Volleyball Tournament Games.  Due to lack of seating and parking at the old gymnasium, the Mustangs were never able to host…

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ICSD Takes Part in Healthiest State Initiative

October 9, 2013

October 9, 2013 (Independence, IA) – Together, let’s make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation by 2016! This is the goal the Healthiest State Initiative has set for the state of Iowa.  Their website states:  “According to the 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®, Iowa is #9 in the nation when it comes to being physically,…

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Indee School Board to be honored with IASB “Boards Making a Difference” Award

October 7, 2013

Independence, IA (October 7, 2013) – Each year the Iowa Association of School Boards recognizes up to three Iowa school districts for exemplary leadership that creates positive results and change in their school districts and communities. A plaque and certificate are given in honor of T.E. Davidson, long-time school board member and past IASB executive…

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National FFA Officer Visit Independence Jr./Sr. High School

October 7, 2013

Independence, IA– On Thursday, September 26th, National FFA Central Region Vice-President Brennan Costello visited the Independence Jr./Sr. High School. Accompanied by a team of district officers from various communities including Wapsie Valley, Jesup and New Hampton, Costello was given a tour of the new school and campus. The Independence FFA officers guided this tour, emphasizing…

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ICSD 2012-2013 Annual Progress Report

October 2, 2013

October 2, 2013 (Independence, IA) – At a recent School Broad meeting, Director of Curriculum, Deb Donlea, presented the 2012-2013 Annual Progress Report to Board Members.  This report contains data from Iowa Assessments and NWEA. Iowa Assessments Districts are judged on their performance on Iowa Assessments, formerly known as ITBS and ITED, in the areas…

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