Independence Community School District is a public school district headquartered in Independence, Iowa. The majority of the district is in Buchanan County, and serves the city of Independence and surrounding areas including the towns of Brandon and Rowley.
Cynthia Phillips was hired as superintendent in 2023. Prior to becoming superintendent, Cynthia Phillips served as Executive Director of High School Education for the Cedar Rapids Community School District.
Schools
The district operate four schools, all in Independence:
- Early Childhood Center (4-year-old Preschool & Early Childhood Special Education)
- East Elementary School (Junior Kindergarten - 2nd grade)
- West Elementary School (3rd grade - 6th grade)
- Independence Junior-Senior High School (7th grade - 12th grade)
Athletics, Activities, & Fine Arts
Athletics
The Mustangs compete in the WaMaC Conference in the following sports:
<u><big>Boys</big></u>
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Class B Team State Runner-Up - 1963
- Class 1A Team State Champions - 1964
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
- Class 2A State Champions - 1996
<u><big>Girls</big></u>
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
<u><big>Co-ed</big></u>
- Cheerleading
- Strength & Conditioning
Activities
Source:
- Archery
- AV Tech
- Bass Club
- Battle of the Books
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
- Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Robotics
- Silver Cord
- Student Council
- Yearbook
Fine Arts
Source:
- Speech
- Marching Band
- Concert Band
- Jazz Band
- Color Guard
- Choir
- Play
- Musical
See also
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