Taylor Newson, who will graduate from Independence High School in May, expressed to Mr. Harris recently an interest in real estate. To allow Taylor some exposure, he arranged for her to job shadow with four ladies at Capstone Realty in Senatobia. Pictured left to right is Teresa Wallace, Beth Welch, Taylor, Kim Moore, and Anita Brown.
Attention Parents of Junior High Students -
In preparation for possible winter weather, students were provided with a Device Take Home Opt Out form this morning. If you DO NOT want your child to bring home a Chromebook, you must return this form completed and signed tomorrow. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher of the school office.
Independence High School welcomed Daryl Ricks to all three College & Career Readiness classes today. Mr. Ricks, a 1981 graduate of our school, explained how he was able to apply the definition of entrepreneurship when he created, launched, and ran his own granite installation and mulching businesses. He also engaged one-on-one with students regarding their plans after high school and closed out his presentations explaining his role as a Tate County Supervisor from 2020-2024.
Parent Meeting Tonight
Independence High School welcomed Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Cameron Hadley of the United State Marine Corps to all three College & Career Classes today. SSgt Hadley, a native of Looxahoma, presented to the students career and education opportunities plus explained the NROTC Scholarship. SSgt Hadley also commented on his experiences as a Marine, from basic training to living overseas to now being a recruiter.
Coach Watts' Family Dynamics students are discussing Personality, Character Development, and Self Esteem. Students are engaged, exploring, and learning in a new activity, Positive Medallions, Students decorated the front of their Medallions to represent their personality. Each student had to write something positive about their peers' personality on the back. What a great learning experience!
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Independence High School welcomed Chad Pulliam to all three College & Career Readiness classes today. Mr. Pulliam, the manufacturing site director at Bryce Corporation in Memphis, explained how they manufacture bags and wrappers for products such as Cheetos, Fritos, Lays, Starburst, and Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt. He also presented the numerous employee benefits working for Bryce and allowed students the opportunity to inspect the bags and wrappers manufactured by them.
Congratulations to the boy's soccer team in their 9th win this season against Cleveland Central.
We love when our former students return to IHS to give back. #onceawildcatalwaysawildcat #wildcatstothetop
Independence High School welcomed Sandy Martin, a local cosmetologist, to all three College & Career Readiness classes. Ms. Martin, a 2002 graduate of our school, allowed students a "hands-on" opportunity to crochet, curl, braid, and weave hair.
Congratulations to our boys on their win over Coahoma County!
Congratulations to the girls siccer team on their win ove Coahoma County
Independence High School welcomed Paris Jamison, a 2017 alumna, to all three College & Career Readiness classes this morning. Ms. Jamison, a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Funeral Community Directors, explained the requirements needed to work in this career as well as duties and responsibilities. She also explained the embalming process and answered numerous questions regarding this unique profession. Also welcoming Ms. Jamison was her mother, Lontina Jamison, who teaches physical education at East Tate Elementary.
Title One Meeting and Beta Induction is rescheduled for January 26th.
Thanks for all you do Deputy Knox!
Congratulations to the boys soccer team on their win over Strayhorn tonight!
Calling all Indy beauties!
We love seeing our Wildcats making a difference! Last night four of our seniors and two Class of 25 grads ran in the Light Garden Charity 5K. Austin, Ian, Madalynn, Gabriella, Chris, and Peyton - what an awesome way to kick off Christmas vacation! Our Wildcats are making a difference for Make A Wish! Follow their lead and make a difference in someone's life today!
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Throughout the semester IHS has been selecting Students - Both high school and junior high for Students of the Month. We have also selected Teachers of the Month. Here are all of our selections for this semester. Congratulations to each of you for all your hard work!
