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.https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/independence_bulletin_journal/independence-board-of-education-names-cynthia-phillips-next-district-superintendent/article_42b6ff94-2b86-55cf-aecf-79abf2f7a360.html
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:
Boys
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
Girls
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Softball Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling
Co-ed
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 List of school districts in Iowa List of high schools in Iowa
References
External links Independence Community School District