Independence Community School District (Iowa)
42°28′03″N 91°54′29″W / 42.467450°N 91.908189°W
| Independence Community School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| District information | |
| Type | Local school district |
| Motto | Start Here. Succeed Anywhere. |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Cynthia Phillips. EdD |
| Schools | 4 |
| Budget | $32,021,794 (2025-26)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 1914580[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,380 (2024-25) |
| Teachers | 102.37 FTE[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 18:1[1] |
| Athletic conference | WaMaC Conference |
| District mascot | Mustangs |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Independence Community School District is a public school district headquartered in Independence, Iowa.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
Schools
The district operate four schools,[4] 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:[5]
Boys
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
- Class 2A State Champions - 1996[7]
Girls
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Co-ed
- Cheerleading
- Strength & Conditioning
Activities
Source:[8]
- 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:[9]
- Speech
- Marching Band
- Concert Band
- Jazz Band
- Color Guard
- Choir
- Play
- Musical
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Independence Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "District". Independence Community School District. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ 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". Independence Community School District. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "WaMaC Conference". WaMaC Conference. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "2019-2020 Golf Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Wrestling Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. January 29, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Activities & Clubs". Independence Community School District. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Fine Arts". Independence Community School District. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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