Very proud of IHS Jr Betas for earning 2nd place in the state in engineering - Josiah Shaw, Tanner Seal, Xander Young and Charlie Morales. Olivia Cook, Macie Busby, Amiyah Steward and Daylah Woods attended convention as well.
Casey Drake, who will graduate this May, expressed to Mr. Harris her interest in making law enforcement her career. Hearing this, Mr. Harris arranged for her to job shadow at the Tate County Sheriff's Office (TCSO). Casey can be seen here assisting TCSO Investigator Ladarius White. While at the Sheriff's Office, Mr. Harris discovered a number of TCSO employees assisting Casey who graduated from Independence High School. Pictured left to right are Ladarius White; Nathan Noe; 1985 IHS grad Lynn Farrow; 2026 IHS grad Casey Drake; 2003 IHS grad Ben Bryok; 2004 IHS grad Deanna Jones; 2009 IHS grad Destin Johnson; and 2009 IHS grad P.J. Bryok.
Class of 2023 graduate, Caydence Brewer, will be competing at the Big Sky Indoor Championships today and tomorrow in Pocatello, Idaho. The meet will be streamed live on ESPN+ for anyone who would like to watch. She’ll be running the 60-meter, 200-meter, Sprint Medley Relay, and the 4x400 Relay.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! We’re so excited to support her and cheer her on as a proud representative of our high school.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! We’re so excited to support her and cheer her on as a proud representative of our high school.
Very proud of these Jr Beta.. they placed in the top 5 in Jr Engineering. Their tower was 7'3" tall. We will find out how they did in the morning.
Independence High School welcomed Dr. Lynn Worley, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, to all three College & Career Readiness classes. Dr. Worley, who has 32 years of veterinary experience, explained the requirements necessary to enter veterinary school. She also discussed her experiences as a veterinarian and shared pictures of animals she has performed surgery on. At the conclusion of each class, Dr. Worley allowed students to handle several of the small animals she brought.
Independence High School senior Caleb Jackson revealed to Mr. Harris he was interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). To provide him some experience, Mr. Harris arranged for Caleb to attend an EMT class at NWCC. One of the things Caleb experienced was applying oxygen to a mannequin.
IHS Senior Betas had a great day today. They earned a 3rd place in Club Trading Pin, 1st in Robotics, and a 1st Place in Engineering. Nationals...here we come!
5th Place - Agriscience - Townsend Keizor
4th Place - Colored Photography - Cheyene Young
2nd Place - Jewelry - Addyson Barksdale
5th - Language Arts - Tilaja Porter
IHS Betas had a good day at Beta Convention. Addyson Barksdale - 2nd Place Jewelry, Cheyenne Young - 4th Place Color Photography. We are in the top 5 in Club Trading Pin, Engineering and Robotics. We will find out those places in the morning.
Independence High School seniors Brittney Kelley and Kendra Reed recently approached Mr. Harris about their interest in dental hygiene. To provide them exposure, he arranged for them to job shadow at Senatobia Dental Care. Brittney and Kendra are patiently listening to Dr. Stanley Tristeza explain a procedure regarding a patient.
Independence High School is seeking dedicated educators who are equally passionate about the classroom and the court. We are currently hiring for Teacher-Coach positions for the upcoming school year. If you are committed to student-athlete development and academic excellence, we want to hear from you. #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Don't just watch the show - be a part of it. This year YOU decide who takes the Crowd's Favorite Award. $1 = 1 vote.
Today, we were proud to welcome the DeSoto County, Mississippi Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for Future Friday. They shared valuable opportunities with our students, including youth initiatives that provide access to mentoring programs, educational enrichment, and scholarship pageants. #wildcatstothetop #futurefriday #deltasigmatheta
IHS kicked off Kindness Week by welcoming the class of 2032 from Coldwater and East Tate . The students enjoyed seeing the facilities and talking with coaches and staff. We can't wait to have our newest Wildcats on campus next school year.
We rounded out spirit week with a red out at IHS today for the district championship! GO BIG RED and bring home the wins!
Congratulations to our New 2026 - 2027 Varsity Cheer Squad!
Independence High School recently welcomed Staff Sergeant Christian Barnes of the U.S. Air Force to all three College & Career Readiness classes. SSgt. Barnes, a 10 year veteran of the Air Force, explained his role as an aircraft engine mechanic in addition to being a recruiter. He also stressed the benefits offered by the Air Force, among them education, financial, and careers. At the end of his presentations, SSgt. Barnes allowed students to sign up to receive additional information, with junior Kadie Johnson taking advantage of this opportunity.
Varsity Cheer Parent Meeting: Thursday Feb. 12th 5:45 PM @ IHS Cafeteria. If you are trying out for Varsity Cheer you MUST attend the meeting. Email tjones@tcsdms.org if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff back in the classroom tomorrow. School will follow a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 10.
No varsity cheer parent meeting or clinic today. Updated schedule will be posted in the Google Classroom.
Tate County Schools will be closed Monday, February 9th due to hazardous roads in several areas of the county. An update will be made on Monday regarding Tuesday.
