Independence Announcements
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School Supply Lists for 2025-26
Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-26 school year can be found here!
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Here is the current schedule of summer sports conditioning and practices at IHS:
- Football Conditioning: Monday-Friday from 4-8pm
- Cheer: Starting June 16th Monday - Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
- Soccer: Starting July 1st at 3pm to 5pm.
- Basketball: Open Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7/8 to 7/29
- Girls Volleyball: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30. Tryouts which will be held on Monday, August 4.
Please make sure that all athletes have completed Final Forms, have an updated physical, and have transportation to and from practice.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
District Announcements
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Sign Up to Attend the Back-to-School Resource Fair!
You're invited to one of the largest back-to-school events in Columbus, hosted by CCS for CCS!
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Fort Hayes Campus
- Free Parking: Columbus State Community College (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Free shuttle bus pick-up at Columbus State Community College Mitchell Hall. Click here for parking map.
FREE backpacks, books, and school supplies await. Visit www.ccsoh.us/Page/12494 to learn more!
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Bus Routing Information is in Your Parent Portal Starting August 18!
Transportation eligible families will receive their child's bus routing information in the Transportation tab located in Parent Portal. Students enrolled in the district by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information after August 18, 2025.
Bus route information for Woodcrest Elementary will be available starting July 23.
News
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Shop Ohio's Back-to-School Sales Tax-Free Holiday Starting August 1
Ohio's sales tax holiday will run from midnight on August 1 until Aug. 14, at 11:59 p.m.
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Bus Route Notifications for CCS Transportation Eligible Families for 2025-2026 Can Be Found in Parent Portal
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
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Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman’s Response to Fair School Funding
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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Showcasing What’s Possible with Public Education, Career Tech Forward Celebrates CTE, and Student Success
The Career Tech Forward event at The Ohio State University highlighted the growing Columbus region and CCS' commitment to preparing students for this growth. In Columbus City Schools, the expansion has been dramatic.
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29 Dreams Funded: I Know I Can Founders Scholarship Hits 15-Year Mark with Record CCS Class
Columbus City Schools (CCS) graduates have earned the I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship. The 2025 class marks the largest class since the scholarship’s inception.
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91 Students Earn the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy
This year, the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy was awarded to 91 students, making CCS the state leader for the third year in a row.
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A Message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
As we close out another impactful school year, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership.
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Senior Spotlight: CTE Student Jayden Ashford Secures Post-Graduation Employment with City of Columbus
Thanks to the Career-Technical Education Programs offered by Columbus City Schools (CCS), Jayden Ashford has blueprints in hand–not just for buildings, but for his life.
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Senior Spotlight: More Than a Scholar-Athlete: Walnut Ridge Senior Mason Wellborn Showcases Leadership, Creativity, and Drive
Mason Wellborn doesn’t just stand out for his athletic talent or academic grit—he stands tall because of the way he leads.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5372
Email: independencehs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Independence High School
5175 E. Refugee Road
Columbus, OH 43232