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The Academies of ISD are Coming

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FIve QueStIonS For SuperIntendent dale herl

Q1: What is your five year goal for the district?I have many goals for the district. Providing a quality education that prepares students to be both college and work ready is probably all-encompassing and biggest on my list of goals. I feel that the Ford Next Generation Learning Academies that will be implemented in our high schools next year play a huge part in reaching that goal. The Academies will give students pathways that can lead to high paying/high demand jobs when they enter the workforce.

Q2: What would you say is the biggest challenge for the district?The biggest challenge for the ISD, like most school districts in Missouri, is the lack of funding for K-12 education in the state. The Foundation Formula is not fully funded and to compound that issue, the districts local assessed valuation has dropped over $100 million dollars while adding 1,300 students since 2009.

Q3: Since becoming Superintendent, what accomplishment are you most proud of?The accomplishment that has made me most proud is the continued increase of academic achievement by our students. The districts MSIP 5 score increased at one of the highest rates in the state and our ACT scores were at an all-time high.

Q4: How would you describe your ideal teacher?My ideal teacher is one who uses whatever means necessary to reach kids. He or she is able to grow students academically while still caring about them as a person. The ideal teacher pushes kids to achieve at their highest potential.

Q5: You have described the district focus as the Four Pillars of Success, including math computation and problem solving, literacy, attendance, and college and career readiness. Why focus on these four things?Each has a special place in how they actively improve the educational experience. Attendance for example is the number one predictor on whether a student will graduate high school. The mantra, You have to show up to go up is one that rings true. We have to find a way to make school engaging to kids so they want to be with us. College and Career Readiness is the culmination of the K-12 educational experience. My number one goal is to produce young men and women who are productive members of society who are able to adapt to the ever-changing world we live in. The math computation and literacy pillars are really about the district getting back to the basics with our students and focusing on great instruction. As a district we dont always get to determine at which level students join us, but we can have a dramatic effect on the education they receive while they are with us.

Superintendent dale Herl | 2015 Independence School District

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Q1: What makes for a good Board of Education member?Although there are many excellent qualities and skills that a board member might possess, it isnt likely that any one board member will have all of them. Good board members are team players and focus on the big picture. However, every board member should be committed to improving and preserving public education and should strive to stay informed about issues that affect public schools.

Q2: What is one thing that would surprise people about what you do as a Board member?We attend classes and conferences, and we study education issues. Board members are required by state law to attend two days of training when first elected. Every year the Missouri School Boards Association offers opportunities for board members to keep up to date on state and national issues. We follow the actions of the Missouri Legislature carefully because many laws affect how public education is funded and delivered in Missouri. We communicate our wishes and our concerns to legislators on a regular basis. Q3: What part of the job is most rewarding for you?The most enjoyable part of the job is celebrating students efforts and successes at award ceremonies, graduations, concerts, athletic events, assemblies, or at any of the many other occasions throughout the year where students are recognized or where they demonstrate their skills. Staff members work tirelessly to help all students achieve in the classroom and in life. Being a witness to that is an amazing experience. Q4: What part of the job is most difficult?Because of budget limitations, the district cannot offer all of the opportunities to students that we know are important. For example, we know that preschool has a huge impact on student achievement, but because of limited resources, we cannot provide it free to all preschool children in the district. The Board has to make choices in order to live within the available dollars. Thats the reality, but it isnt easy to accept. Q5: What is one thing youd like patrons to know about the district that they may not?People might be interested to know the economic impact the district has on the cities of Independence and Sugar Creek. The bulk of the ISD budget is spent on salaries and insurance for its staff, a majority of whom live, shop, and pay taxes right here. Outside of that, a large portion of the remainder flows back into local businesses. Last year, the district spent nearly $12 million supporting local business in Independence and Sugar Creek.

independence ScHool diStrict Board of education preSident ann franklin | 2015 Independence School District

FIve QueStIonS For Independence School dIStrIct Board oF educatIon preSIdent ann FranklIn

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While other districts are dwindling and schools are closing, enrollment in the Independence School District continues to grow. To some it might not make sense. No huge developments have been created in the past eight years. The number of rooftops has not increased by a large amount, and yet more and more students are enrolling in ISD schools.This year, for the first time in decades, enrollment topped 14,300 students. That is up 1200 students from the 2008-2009 school year. Enrollment grew by more than 350 students from Spring 2014 to Fall 2014. So where are these students coming from? Demographic studies show that they are coming

from throughout the district: North, South, East and West. Young families are moving into homes as some seniors are choosing maintenance-free options. The sounds of children are filling homes that had been empty for years. Families are choosing to move to Independence and it looks as though that trend is only going to continue in the years to come.For the first time this year, elementary enrollment grew to over 7,000 students. The early grades are seeing the most growth: approximately 1200 students are now enrolled in each of the first four grades of school - kindergarten, first, second, and third grades. Growth is a very good thing, but

does bring with it some challenges, Superintendent Dale Herl said. It is especially difficult educating so many more students with so much less money. Many classrooms are larger than what most would consider ideal. There is less money for new initiatives like Career Academies that will give ISD students an advantage over their peers. It is difficult to keep teach salaries high enough to remain competitive.The good news is that more students will gain a quality education and the Independence School District will be a growing force in the metropolitan area. If the number of kindergartners is any indication that is a force that will grow well into the future.

Enrollment Continues to Grow in the ISD

Achievement levels continue to soar in the ISD, a trend reflected in the most recent MSIP (Missouri School Improvement Plan) score- the states scoring guide for school districts. The ISDs MSIP score for the 2013-14 school year was 80 percent (112 out of a possible 140 points), up almost seven percentage points from the previous year and the ISDs MSIP growth was the fourth highest of any district its size in the state of Missouri (districts with enrollment of more than 8,000 students).District-wide, student test scores in English/Language Arts and Math grew considerably.

Both disciplines jumped from nine out of 16 points to 15 of 16 points and the district also saw growth thanks to improved ACT results. The districts performance on the ACT grew at twice the rate of the average of all schools in Missouri. Students enrolled in advanced placement and dual credit courses also fueled the growth in achievement- moving from six out of 10 to eight of 10 possible points in that area. Districtwide, attendance was up too and district leaders believe that was a direct factor in closing the achievement gap.I want to thank every parent who made sure

students showed up for school on a regular basis, said Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent. Because of your efforts, we went from six out of 10 attendance points to eight of 10 attendance points!While acknowledging the role parents and guardians played in improved test scores, Herl was quick to thank the men and women who interact with the districts 14,000+ students on a daily basis. Congratulations go out to each member of the ISD staff for their contribution to this achievement, he said. Your commitment to academic excellence has the district looking forward to receiving the results for 2014-2015.

District sees Continued Rise in MSIP Scores

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District Dollars DecreaseWhen Dr. Herl opened the letter informing him of this years assessed valuation (the property value that determines how much the district will receive in local funding) it was disheartening news. Yet again, the valuation had dropped as it had each of the past six years.In all, the valuation within the Independence School District boundaries has dropped over $100 million since 2008. For the district, that means it receives more than 4 MILLION dollars less each year than the district received six years ago.

That has meant finding increasingly creative ways to save dollars. Early retirement incentives meant fewer employees which led to larger class sizes (see previous page). In conjunction with the early retirement incentive, the district reduced the number of administrators. The ISD employs fewer administrators per student than all but one of the surrounding districts.The district brought in an outside organization to make sure the district is as energy efficient as possible in all buildings. The district is one of

the only in the Midwest to install an Employee Health Clinic saving millions in insurance costs. The ISD developed its own captive insurance company to save in premiums for workers compensation insurance. The district refinanced bonds saving millions more. While all of these changes have led to the district being as efficient as possible, concerns remain about increasing class size as no new tax dollars have become available to adjust for the districts increasing enrollment.

More than 130 high school students from Truman, William Chrisman and Van Horn continued a tradition started more than 110 years ago when they received the McCoy Award for Academic Excellence November 13 inside William Chrisman High School.This years class of honorees featured 131 students (50 each from Truman and William Chrisman, 31 from Van Horn) from diverse backgrounds who excelled academically during their first four semesters of high school. Many were among the top scholars in the state, others achieved academic excellence despite learning English as their second language. First established in 1902 to promote academic excellence, the McCoy Medal is named after William McCoy, the first mayor of Independence. Current Independence Mayor Eileen Weir was among this years presenters.

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Dr. Brad MacLaughlin reads the names of the 2014 McCoy Award winners during ceremonies at William Chrisman High School. Independence Mayor Eileen Weir presented students with their McCoy Medal.

ISD Juniors Honored with McCoy Award

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As the Independence School District makes plans to take schools and students into the future, a new logo brings the district an updated look. We created a logo that looks as fresh as our outlook, as modern as our students and as identifiable as we are as individuals here in the ISD, Nancy Lewis said, the districts director of public relations.

Signs inside and outside the districts central office sport the new look and other buildings in the ISD are

receiving logo makeovers. The district plans to complete the logo transition by the end of this school year.

We are inspiring greatness, Lewis said, and this logo reflects who we are and what we do in the ISD.

New Logo, New Look, Same Excellent Care for Students, Staff

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How many times have you heard someone say Imagine if the world were a kinder place? Schools in the ISD did more than just say that- they turned those words into actions! Students, faculty and staff in schools across the district took part in the Great Kindness Challenge January 26-30.We worked together, as a district, to create a culture of kindness in our buildings and beyond, said Nancy Lewis, ISD director of public relations and communications and director of character education. Lewis said she challenged building leaders to do three things during the Great Kindness Challenge- include every student and staff member, involve parents and community partners and create opportunities for real and meaningful change- and building leaders throughout the district responded. Random acts of kindness were commonplace in every school.Bridger Middle School staff wrote kindness quotes and messages on the sidewalk where busses drop off students and Principal Nancy Richards

called all Bridger families and encouraged them to practice kindness at home. Little Blue Elementary students created a kindness chain- each link in the chain created each time a student did something kind for someone else- and made cards for nursing home residents, hospitalized children and Independence police officers and firefighters. We displayed kindness messages on our marquee and read a kindness quote during the announcements every day, said Chrissy Taylor, Little Blue counselor.Mill Creek Elementary encouraged students who walk to school to make cookies for the crossing guards. Bryant and Procter Elementary created a daily act of kindness list, encouraging students to say hi and thank you. I talked to students about what kindness looks like, feels like and sounds like, said Alesia Robinson, school counselor. I told them each act of kindness makes the whole world a little bit better.It was not just the districts younger students

getting involved, random acts of kindness swept through the ISDs three high schools too. William Chrisman students set a goal of 10,000 acts of kindness for the week and displayed a Kindness Matters sign along U.S. 24 Hwy. for everyone to see. Van Horn created a kindness wall in their cafeteria. Spring Branch Elementary students focused on kindness to animals by donating pet toys to an animal shelter and also tried to set a Guinness World Record for most kind-hearted handprints in an artwork. World record-setting or not, the real message was simple- everyone can make a difference, one random act of kindness at a time.Sometimes, one random act of kindness can completely change someones day, Lewis said, and sometimes, we forget that. This week, we remembered.To learn more about the Great Kindness Challenge, go to: http://www.greatkindnesschallenge.org/School/event.html

District Observes Great Kindness Challenge, January 26 - 30, 2015

The Independence School District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization focused on strengthening schools and community. The Foundation assists students and families by expanding educational opportunities and enhancing learning environments as well as inviting community members to become an integral part of the education process. In addition to providing grants and scholarships to faculty, staff and students, the Foundation promotes volunteerism and provides need-based funding for families.The Foundation continues to help hundreds of children each year. Without the generosity of community members, alumni and Independence School District faculty and staff, we would not be able to make such a significant impact. If you are interested in learning more about the Foundation please visit www.OurISDF.org or call the Foundation Office at 816-521-5300.

Support the Independence School District Foundation

SAve The DATe | Saturday, March 21, 2015, 6 p.m. | Arrowhead Club | Cocktails, Dinner, Auction & Entertainment LIVERPOOL | Chad Abernathy | For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact the Foundation Office at 816-521-5300.

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On January 15th, 2015, the Independence School District was officially inducted into the Ford Next Generation Learning community. Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) mobilizes educators, employers, and community leaders to prepare a new generation of young people who will graduate from high school ready for college, a career, and life. Calling it a monumental day for the Independence School District, Dr. Dale Herl, ISD superintendent, announced the ISD is now officially part of the Ford NGL family, one of just 19 communities in the United States affiliated with the innovative educational initiative.We made the decision to completely transform the way our high schools operate day-to-day and the experience our kids will have on a daily basis, Herl said.Under the Ford NGL plan, the three ISD high schools will be transformed into career-themed academies, The Academies of ISD, giving students a head start on college and career readiness- better preparing them for success in todays competitive global economy.The investment from Ford is not in dollars, but in providing the resources and connections to guide the ISD in making a plan that will take students into the future.We wanted to make sure we were meeting the needs of every student, Herl said, and meeting real-world challenges. NGL- themed classes begin in the 2015-16 school year.I look forward to, and our team looks forward to working with you as you move forward, said

Cheryl Carrier, Ford NGL executive director.The ISD worked with Ford NGL for more nearly 18 months to develop a three-year master plan to increase the number of students learning in career academies within the district and broaden its reach in the Kansas City metropolitan area through affiliations with senior business, education and civic leaders. Ford NGL communities have demonstrated success through higher graduation rates, increased academic achievement, lower dropout rates and industry certifications earned in high school.

COMING SOON:The Academics of ISD

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During their freshman year, students will be enrolled in a Freshman Academy. During that semester-long class, students will com-plete four major tasks: Design a Ten Year Plan for their Future Make a College Visit Take Part in a Career Skills Fair Choose a Career AcademyStudents are encouraged to develop a plan

that will create a successful exit whether they dive directly from high school into a career, attend a two-year college, get a four year degree, or attain a post-graduate degree.Students will determine their ten year

plan based on interest, ability, goals and expectations. Its their first important step on the road to success.

The Independence School District is searching for businesses and industry partners who are interested in helping to shape their ideal future employee. If you are in a business that aligns with

the ISD academics and can support student internships or job shadowing, mentorships, or teacher externships, the staff at the ISD wants to hear from you!Academics cant work without businesses

helping to inform curriculum to ensure its up to date, meets industry needs and is preparing students for the future. For more information, please call

(816) 521-5300 and ask for the Public Relations department.

fnGl academies implementation timeline 2016 - 2017 School Year

Health and public Services Public Services

ROTC, Public Safety, Legal Services Health Services

Bioscience, Nursing, Social Services

arts and education Visual and Performing Mass Communication

Journalism Education

Business Microsoft Office

Accounting, Finance, Banking Business Management Hospitality and Creative

Services

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computer Science Networking and Computer

Maintenance Web Design

Programming and Software Development

industrial technology Architecture and Engineering

Manufacturing Construction

FRESHMANACADEMy

BuSINESSPARTNERS

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Q1: How does your classroom look different than it did five years ago? It has always been a goal of mine to have a classroom that is interesting, inviting and full of energy. My walls and the way I conduct class usually provide plenty for students to get a taste of all of those adjectives, but in the last five years I have been able to utilize the growing use of technology with our students to add to the flavor. Adding the technology component has allowed my students to Skype with a representative, use our schools Chromebooks to develop projects, engage the internet in their learning, take tests and utilize Google Classroom. We have also used student cell phones to become more actively engaged in class learning by using different learning apps like quizzes or games or something that might allow them to independently react to a question or scenario or interact with other student answers. The use of social media has become intertwined in class by using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by having my students post ideas, thoughts and reactions to learning that has directly taken place in class. In turn, my students are interacting with the rest of the world, or their followers, about the impact that learning is having on their lives.

Another way that my classroom looks different now than it did five years ago is tracking my students data regarding their performance in class. I am able to post the data in class in a way that each student has personalized and in a way that allows them to set goals and track their results. Students are more invested than ever before in their success because of the personalized way we are tracking our data. It has been rewarding to see students more excited and committed to personal learning, goal-setting and celebrating successes.

Q2: What does it take to engage students? I think to successfully engage students it is very important to have energy, excitement, enthusiasm, a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at yourself and not take yourself too seriously, and a passion about what I teach but also have those same characteristics about the students I teach. I believe in the old mantra students dont care how much you know UNTIL they know how much you care. I really believe that! So, I try to be as real as I can be with my students and get down on their level and in their world to be able to establish a trusting and understanding relationship with them. I want them to know that I really care about them and their future. They need to know they are more than just a test score or someone who fills a seat in class each day. Once a student knows you care and you have established a relationship with them, I believe the sky is the limit!

Q3: What would you like parents to know about what you do?I like parents to know that I am going to take a personal interest in their son or daughter beyond just curriculum knowledge. I am going to coach their son or daughter through our class by helping to sharpen their strengths and work on making weaknesses their strengths as well. As a teacher, I will partner with them (the parents) to not only help their student learn the material they need to know but have high expectations and standards, hold them accountable and teach skills that will serve them after they leave Chrisman. It is important for parents to know that teachers wear so many hats today beyond just teaching important curriculum. As parents of four ourselves, my wife and I know how important it is for our children to be in a safe, nurturing and challenging environment with teachers who care about the whole person. That is exactly what I, and so many other teachers in our district, strive to be to our students. We care about your children!

Q4: Other than academic knowledge, what do you hope students learn in your class?I teach Government, so the content of the class is something that will impact them for the rest of their lives. In my class, it is my hope that students begin to understand how the real world works and where they can make an impact whether it be as an employee or employer, a husband or wife, a father or mother or a citizen. I also hope students learn interpersonal skills that allow them to communicate ideas effectively, get along with and respect others and learn how to problem solve. So many of lifes problems, whether it be what we study in Government everyday or read about or see on the news or deal with in daily life could be summed up in the lack of ability to utilize these important life-long skills.

Q5: What is one thing every student can do to better prepare for the future?I believe it is very important to learn time management and organizational skills. These two go hand in hand. These skills will benefit everyone in every aspect of life - the working world, being a spouse, a parent and a friend. In todays fast moving, ever-changing, techno world it is more important than ever to be organized and properly balance time.

FIve QueStIonS For teacher oF the Year John vIckerS

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For many, it was a chance to see an early season basketball game between Nowlin and Bingham Middle School. For others, it was a chance to see the final piece of a district-wide project five years in the making put into place. Bleachers on both sides were filled to capacity for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially christen Nowlins new gymnasium, the 47th and final project made possible thanks to a voter approved $85 million bond issue in 2009. Nowlins state-of-the-art gymnasium was actually a bonus, thanks to careful spending by the district during the other 46 projects. The facility has scored points with everyone who has seen it and reinforced the districts commitment to western Independence.Its so exciting for kids to be able to walk into a new facility and know that this is theirs and that the ISD and our patrons made that commitment just for them, said Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent. Herl said facilities like Nowlins new gymnasium make a huge difference in a childs life. Nowlins administrators have seen that first-hand.I cant tell you how many students have said its so beautiful and were just so excited, said Cristin Nowak, Nowlins principal. Its amazing!From the hardwood floors to the soundproofing materials inside the Panther Paws that line the gym, the building is a showpiece. But ultimately, it is about more than just four walls. Nowak said the new gymnasium shows students that the community supports them- and their dreams.One of our girl basketball players said, Im better for just walking into this place, Nowak exclaimed. Theres just a lot of that kind of feeling, that attitude, around here.

Nowlin Middle School students Kayla Sua and Jameson Baker cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the schools new gymnasium, the final of 47 projects completed thanks to voters passage of a bond initiative in 2009.

New Nowlin Gym Completes 2009 Bond Project

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top | Hundreds of ISD parents and students took advantage of a warm fall evening to lie on the grass at District Stadium and watch Game One of the Royals/Giants World Series. center | Bingham Middle Schools Life Skills students made confetti for the Royals during the teams historic World Series run. riGHt | Megan Coone, fourth-grade teacher at William Southern Elementary, received two tickets to Game 6 of the World Series for being one of the Royals All Star Teachers.

If Megan Coone, fourth-grade teacher at William Southern Elementary, was not a Royals baseball fan before the 2014 season started, you can bet she is now! Coone was given two tickets to Game 6 of the World Series by Major League Baseball as a thank you for being named one of the Royals All- Star teachers. Last summer, Coone was chosen from thousands of nominees in a contest sponsored by People magazine, Target and Major League Baseball. She was one of three teachers representing the American League Champion Royals at last years All-Star Game in Minneapolis. She wore a Royals jersey and took part in a special ceremony before the game began.

All-Star Teacher Receives World Series Tickets

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Truman High School football coach Gregg Webb was named one of three finalists from across the country for the Don Shula NFL High School Football Coach of the Year Award. Webb was one of 32 coaches nominated by NFL teams or players for their character and integrity, inspirational leadership, commitment to the community and on-field success. For being a finalist, Webb receives a $2,500 cash award and a $5,000 grant for Trumans football program. This years Shula Award winner, a coach nominated by the Green Bay Packers, receives $25,000 from the NFL Foundation and will be a guest of the NFL during the Super Bowl.It was breakthrough year for Webbs Patriots. Under Webb, Truman won their first playoff game in school history and had just their second winning season in the last 20 years. Truman finished with a record of 6-5. Former Chiefs All-Pro Tim Grunhard presented Webb with the Chiefs High School Football Coach of the Year Award January 13. This award, named after the winningest coach in NFL history, was created to honor exemplary high school football coaches who demonstrate a commitment to player health and safety, integrity, achievement and leadership. An impressive selection panel featuring, among

others, Shula, former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach and current broadcaster Tony Dungy, former Oakland Raiders Head Coach,

NFL broadcaster and Hall of Fame member John Madden and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, made the final selection.

Former Chiefs All-Pro Tim Grunhard shares a laugh with Truman High School Football Coach Gregg Webb moments before presenting him with the Chiefs High School Football Coach of the Year (Missouri) award. Webb led the Patriots to just their second winning season in the last 20 years and the schools first-ever playoff win.

far left | Bridger Middle School students show off their dance moves against the Bridger Buffalo and other mascots during the schools Character Plus assembly. Bridger students raised more money than any ISD school for the Holiday Helpers program and celebrated in style. left |William Chrismans girls basketball team, one of the surprise teams in the metro this year, was named the KCTV-5/Hy-Vee Team of the Week and was featured on KCTV5 News.

Truman Football Coach Finalist for NFL High School Coach of the year

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pHoto cluSter top left | Elementary students from across the ISD participated in Drumm Days at Drumm Farm, feeding animals and picking their very own pumpkin. pHoto cluSter top riGHt | Sugar Creek Elementary students (and teachers) were doctors, athletes and superheroes during the schools Character Dress Up Day.pHoto cluSter left | Nearly 400 students,teachers and William Chrisman administrators, plus ISD central office administrators, took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness about the disease.

Main | Pioneer Ridge Middle Schools Girls with a Purpose join Truman High School juniors on a volunteer trip to Harvesters. The girls participated in Girl Talk, a peer-to-peer mentoring program led by high school girls for middle school girls. top | Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright posed with ISD high school students during the opening of her exhibit at the Truman Library.BottoM | Van Horn High Schools debate team was one of the most highly regarded debate squads in the metro this past season, winning numerous individual and team awards.

Photo Gallery - Students & Staff of the ISD

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The Independence School District is hiring bus drivers. Great

wages and benefits including employer paid health insurance,

available dental and vision insurance and access to district facilities

including pool, gym and health clinic.

Applicants must be 21 years of age; no experience necessary.

Drivers receive paid training and only work on school days

(however, extra work is available).

For more information, visit www.isdschools.org, click on Careers

and look under Current Job Postings.

NOW HIRING BuS DRIvERS!

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ISD Academies are Coming

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