Come out on October 11 and support our softball team and get some yummy treats while you're at it!

It's National Custodian Appreciation Day and we have 2 of the best at IHS! We are so thankful for everything Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Jack do for us every day.

It's National Custodian Appreciation Day and we have 2 of the best at IHS! We are so thankful for everything Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Jack do for us every day.

On Wednesday's we wear pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month!

Sixty-four (64) 10th grade students attended the Oxford-Lafayette County College & Career Fair this morning in Oxford. All of our students were exposed to a number of colleges, businesses, and new inventions. Thank you, Mr. Harris and Ms. Payne, for planning and organizing this event.




Wildcats and Wildcat parents, see the schedule for the Northeast Community College Band competition coming up on October 4th! Come out and support our wildcat band this Saturday!



Future Friday looked a little different today. The Wildcats welcomed Melissa Ownby from the Mississippi School of the Arts. MSA is a one-of-a-kind, tuition-free residential high school designed for creative and talented students who are passionate about the arts.




Some of our Wildcats wanted to remind you that it's GAME DAY and that it is a great day to 'B' a Wildcat! Bring home the victory tonight!
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We know it’s fall when Interact starts painting pumpkins! 🍁 Thank you to Homestead Farms for allowing each student to shop for the perfect pumpkin and y’all stay tuned for a new tradition between Interact and East Tate!
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La'miya Jackson, a senior at Independence High School, expressed to Mr. Harris several weeks ago her interest in nursing and radiology. Hearing this, he arranged for her to job shadow today at Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia. La'miya, right, is pictured in front of a CT scan machine along with Jeanne Watson of Highland Hills Medical Center.

We would like to give a huge shoutout to Deanna and Katie and the entire Alfa Insurance crew for making our Friday a little sweeter today! These ladies are the BEST!
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Join our student council during the month of October and wear pink every Wednesday in honor of breast cancer awareness month!

Addison Lindsey and Addison Savage were both given the opportunity to apply, and were accepted, to attend Mississippi State's Vet Aspire program because of their interest in Veterinary Medicine. Today they will receive hands on experience in a variety Veterinary activities as well as receive a tour of the Vet School.
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Help our Wildcats help our favorite little Wildcats! Contact Mrs P or Coach Jones with questions 🐾
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And so it continues...this is our second year for the Yearbook Staff to offer assistance at ET! Today staff members worked in the library, tutored 4th grade math students and had too much fun helping out in kindergarten classes! Thanks to the ET staff and administrators for sharing their little Wildcats with us!
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Wildcats to the top!

It is a Great day to be a Wildcat! We are proud to share that our school has earned a B rating on the Mississippi Accountability Model! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, dedication of our teachers, and support from our families and community. Together, we are making great strides and moving forward to ensure our students are college and career ready!

IHS Betas enjoyed the Leadership Summit in Cape Girardeau, MO. They competed in Collaboration Connection and Being a Better Beta and received a plaque in both and an invitation to compete in both at National Convention in Nashville TN next summer. Great Job Beta Club!




Independence High School welcomed Daniel McDowell, a local licensed plumber, as a speaker to both CCR classes this morning. Mr. McDowell explained how rewarding his 38 year career as a plumber has been and gave a hands-on demonstration of the tools and pipes used in the plumbing industry. He also allowed several students the opportunity to works with these tools and pipes. Thanks, Mr. Harris, for inviting Mr. McDowell to our school.




Day 1 of Beta Leadership Summit is in the books. Members participated in Collaboration Connection and Being a Better Beta



