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Attention families, all school supply lists for the 2025-26 school year can be found here!
Here is the current schedule of summer sports conditioning and practices at IHS:
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.
Pathway Express arrives at the Lynd Fruit Farm (9851 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala) on September 13!
Challenge your navigational skills in the corn maze
Create an entrepreneurial business plan
Explore the apple orchard and pick your own apple
Fun family learning experiences
Zipline, corn hole, barrel train, and more!
Come enjoy the crisp autumn air, connect with your community, and experience everything the season has to offer at Lynd Fruit Farm!
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.
Congratulations to the newest addition of the Class of 2025!
Over 100 CCS educators attended the Ron Clark Academy this summer. Read more about how we're growing leaders every day.
Ohio's sales tax holiday will run from midnight on August 1 until Aug. 14, at 11:59 p.m.
Students enrolled in the District by August 4, 2025, will receive their updated transportation information by August 18, 2025.
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman provides an update to Fair School Funding.
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.
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.
This year, the 2025 Seal of Biliteracy was awarded to 91 students, making CCS the state leader for the third year in a row.
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.
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