On Friday October 31, forty (40) Independence High School seniors visited Rust College in Holly Springs. After a walking tour of the campus, everybody gathered in the gymnasium where numerous administrators explained academics as well as campus life. Also, entertainment was provided by the schools a cappella choir in addition to a Greek step show. Thank you Ms. Hadley, Ms. Payne and Mr. Harris for organizing this event.
One last shoutout to Mr. Miller during National Principals' Month! Our juniors and seniors wanted to let Mr. Miller know he is appreciated!
Congratulations to Hayden Garrison for winning Ms. Kelly's Candy Corn Guessing Game!
We love seeing our Wildcats spread their wings and make their dreams come true! JB is living his dream playing college ball at Blue Mountain! JB, you may have on a different uniform these days, but you will always be one of our favorite WILDCATS!
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Important Announcement!!!
Our Student Council members recognized two very special ladies for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We love you Mrs. Stacy! Ms. Kristen, we miss you and will love you always!
Our newspaper staff spent some quality time tutoring and playing games with our friends across the way!
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Basketball action tonight! Don't miss out!
Good Luck to Coach Dickey, Coach Chambliss and the entire XC team as they compete in the State Championship Track Meet today in Pearl, MS!
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Today we are proud to recognize Mr. Miller, for his steadfast leadership and commitment to our school community. We are also excited to celebrate one of our seniors, Casey Drake, who will be attending Mississippi State University next year. We know she will represent our school and community well!
Congratulations to our Jr High Lady Kats on their win over North Panola! Tonight was also "Pink Out" night. Our Jr High basketball teams recognized Stacy Cook tonight. She is a breast cancer survior that works at IHS.
East Tate Elementary is observing Grandparents Day along with their Book Fair today and tomorrow in their library. We are proud that one of our seniors, Danielle Najera, volunteered to help with the grandparents and grandchildren that visited the Book Fair. Thank you, Danielle, for being of such great service to our schools!
As an effort to prepare for his upcoming internship in the Independence High School Library, senior Ramon Medina is spending this week job shadowing in the East Tate Elementary Library. Ramon will be assisting Ms. Ashley Jones, ETE Librarian, during second block at their Book Fair October 27-31. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this for Ramon.
Mark your calendar! Make plans to be here! You don't want to miss out!
It's GAME DAY!!!
Parents - here is a link to the pictures of you and your senior
Senior Night Photo Album
Today Mrs. Dixon, Central Office Staff and School Board Members attended the Senior Pep Rally to recognize Mr. Miller for guiding IHS to a "B" rating for the 24-25 school year. Other members of the staff who played a key role were also recognized for their outstanding scores. They are Mrs. Jaru Liggins, Ms. Mindy Dunlap, Mrs. Heather Dickey, Ms. Cheryl Hadley, Ms. Mary Ann Smith, Mrs. Tabitha Jones and Mrs. Kelsey Carr.
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams had SIX TOP FINISHERS at today's Senatobia race. The Girls team top finishers were Juliana Dickey, Alondra Luevano, Journee Jackson, and Daniella Najera. Our Boys team top finishers were Austin Eddie and Parker Brimmage. Next Thursday, the top seven runners from each team will have the opportunity to compete at the State Meet.
Today, it's a "Sea of Red" at IHS!
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Mr. Bonds and Mrs. Angie make learning fun! Their students had a great time creating great Lego creations!
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