Red vs. Black Game 2025 Hope to see you there! #wildcatstothetop #wildcatathletics

Sergeant James Drew, a recruiter for the U.S. Army, spoke to our two College & Career classes this morning. Sgt. Drew, a 13 year military veteran, stressed how the U.S. Army develops skills in both leadership and management. He also pointed out how the U.S. Army enhances occupational and career advancement. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for inviting Sgt. Drew to our school.

Attention Senior Parents!! Cap and gown info is coming home today! Deposits are due Tuesday, 9/30. #classof2026 #wildcatstothetop

Independence High School senior Tyler Newson commenced his paid internship today with the school. Tyler will serve as an assistant band director for Seth Broughman, our IHS Band Director. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this paid internship for Tyler.

Congratulations Wildcats on your win over West Bolivar Friday night!

Congratulations to Homecoming Queen - Madison Holts, Homecoming King - Martavious Holts, Homecoming Princess - Alden Self and Homecoming Prince - Michael Wright

Seniors, check your email this weekend. There is an email from Mrs. P about your senior shirt orders! Respond before Monday!

Hoco 2025 is here! The Wildcats will take on West Bolivar at 7pm. Your 2025 King & Queen and Prince & Princess will be crowned at halftime! Come out and support our Wildcats! #wildcatstothetop #hoco2025

Mrs. Liggins' students have been learning about Egypt. As a great way to understand the process that went into building the Great Pyramids of Egypt, they built their own! #wildcatstothetop

Wildcats Band...mark your calendars!

Independence High School welcomed Petty Officer Stephen Perry of the U.S. Navy to both CCR classes this morning. PO Perry, who is now our recruiter, explained the steps required to join the Navy in addition to benefits. Among the benefits he stressed were income, housing, education, job training, travel, vacation, and retirement income. Petty Officer Perry also presented a video on Navy Seal training and wrapped up each presentation answering questions from students. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this speaker today.

Cody Scruggs and Brady Bozeman, two representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arkabutla Lake, setup a lunchroom table today for "Where 2 Wednesday". Students were able to pose questions regarding the Corps of Engineers and also received several free gifts.

Congratulations to our Volleyball team on their district win over Coahoma County this evening!

🎊 Congratulations 🎊 to our Volleyball Seniors Brittney Kelly, Esmeralda Ramos, Kaitlyn Kitchens, April Bryok, Maddie Mayer, Tiffani Freeman, Yasmine Degraw and Gabriella Ashworth

Support our Wildcat Cheer Squad and show that WILDCAT pride! Place your order today!

HS welcomed Justin Boop of Schneider Trucking Company to both CCR classes this morning. Mr. Boop, a 14 year veteran of the commercial truck driving industry, explained to the students the necessary requirements to receive a commercial drivers license as well as the duties of a commercial truck driver. He also stressed the many advantages of being a commercial truck driver, among them compensation and travel. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this program.

It's SENIOR NIGHT! Come out dressed in your WHITE to show these ladies some Wildcat love! #wildcatstothetop #wildcatatheltics #classof2026

Mr. McFarlin is in his 31st year of education on his 31st day of school! Thank you for 31 years of unwavering dedication, service, and impact on the students and community of Tate County, with 28 of those years solely to Independence High School. We hope you have a great day!

Get ready for Homecoming week Wildcats!

Alee Dixon, superintendent of Tate County Schools, was inducted today as a new member of the Senatobia Rotary Club. Standing with Ms. Dixon is her sponsor, George Harris, who serves as the career coach at Independence High School.