June Jump Start

Friday, June 13, 2025

New teachers will start at their respective schools from 9:00-11:00.  New teachers will travel to Central Office - 201 N Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050 for lunch and a district-wide presentation.

New Teacher Academy

New Teacher Academy will be held at Truman High School- 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055.  Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15 each morning.  Learning sessions run from 8:30-3:30 each day, with lunch provided.  Photos for ID badges will be taken during New Teacher Academy.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Mandatory Follow Up Sessions (1st and 2nd year teachers)

New Teacher Academy Follow-Up Sessions will be held at Central Office at 201 N Forest Avenue, Independence, MO 64050.  Attendance is mandatory for first and second year teachers.  If you do not attend, your paycheck will be docked.

Monday, September 8, 2025 - All new staff 3:30-4:15

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - Secondary 3:45-5:00, Elementary 5:00-6:15

Monday, January 26, 2026 - All new staff 3:30-4:15

SPED Mandatory Follow Up Sessions (additional for 1st & 2nd year teachers)

SPED New Teacher Academy Follow-Up Sessions will be held at Central Office at 201 N Forest Avenue, Independence, MO 64050.  

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 4:45-6:00

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 4:45-6:00

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 4:45-6:00