Independence Elementary School

 Principal: Nicole Smith  nsmith@central.k12.or.us

 Vice Principal:    Tami Johnson tjohnson@central.k12.or.us

Main Office Hours: 7:30 am-3:30 pm 

Phone: 503-606-2160

Fax: 503-838-6980

Registrar/Office Manager: Cynthia Rubio Olivares

crubioolivares@central.k12.or.us

Attendance: 

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM- PROGRAMA DESPUES DE ESCUELA

Central School District is now taking interest forms for our Before and After School Program. 

Due to budget and staffing challenges, space in the program is limited. Initially, we will operate on a smaller scale for the month of  September, all students from IES and MES will be transported to ACES. We may also consolidate all programming to a single site in the future. Our Central Office staff and School Site Office staff are collaborating to finalize plans.

The program is designed to prioritize historically underserved students who would benefit from expanded learning opportunities outside of the regular school day.

2024-25 Interest Form 


If you need childcare, the following community partner agencies are available resources. Scholarships may also be available.


The YMCA at 503-838-4042 or visit their website at: https://theyonline.org/locations/monmouth-independence-family-ymca


Polk County Family and Community Outreach (FCO)

https://www.co.polk.or.us/fco

503-623-9664

To read more about the grant and Central SD's program: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/grants/esea/21stcclc/pages/grants-guidance.aspx





El Distrito Escolar Central ahora está aceptando solicitudes para nuestro programa antes y después de la escuela. 

Debido a desafíos presupuestarios y de personal, el espacio en el programa es limitado. Inicialmente operaremos a menor escala durante el mes de septiembre, todos los estudiantes de IES y MES serán transportados a ACES. También podemos consolidar toda la programación en un solo sitio en el futuro. Nuestro personal de la Oficina Central y el personal de la Oficina Escolar están colaborando para finalizar los planes.

Formulario de interés


El programa está diseñado para priorizar a los estudiantes históricamente desatendidos que se beneficiarían de mayores oportunidades de aprendizaje fuera del día escolar regular.

Si necesita servicios de cuidado infantil, le recomendamos que se comunique con nuestras agencias asociadas comunitarias, ya que pueden ofrecerle asistencia. También pueden haber becas disponibles.

Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia mientras trabajamos para brindar la mejor experiencia posible a nuestros estudiantes y familias.


YMCA al 503-838-4042 o visite su sitio web en: https://theyonline.org/locations/monmouth-independence-family-ymca


Family and Community Outreach del condado de Polk (FCO)

https://www.co.polk.or.us/fco

503-623-9664


Para leer más sobre la subvención y el programa de Central SD: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/grants/esea/21stcclc/pages/grants-guidance.aspx



Update 3-18-24: PowerSchool for students, families 

At this time, the PowerSchool app is available for parents and students. 

If you use the URL to access the PowerSchool Portal, please use this link:  central13.powerschool.com/public

Grades and assignments may not be complete yet as our staff are still entering data into PowerSchool.

If you have questions about logging in, need an account set up, or need your password reset, please contact your school's registrar or front office. 


En este momento, la aplicación de PowerSchool ya está disponible para padres y estudiantes.

Si utiliza la URL para acceder al Portal PowerSchool, utilice este enlace: central13.powerschool.com/public

Es posible que las calificaciones y las tareas aún no estén completas ya que nuestro personal aún está ingresando datos en PowerSchool.

Si tiene preguntas sobre cómo iniciar sesión, necesita configurar una cuenta o restablecer su contraseña, comuníquese con el registrador o la oficina principal de su escuela.

School Supply List 24/25- Lista de Utiles 24/25

School Hours

Doors open at 7:35 a.m. for breakfast

Classroom doors open at 7:55 a.m.

Dismissal at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dismissal is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday


 Office Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Independence Elementary School works to create an environment where every student & their family feels welcomed, supported, safe & valued. 

Independence Elementary School strives to have every student engaged, supported, challenged, & prepared, to achieve & be successful in school, career, college & community. Independence Elementary School seeks community partners to engage in collaboration for student success in a safe, healthy, prosperous, & inclusive community. Our Staff engage in student-centered decision-making, problem-solving, professional development, focused on continuous improvement & growth.

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