Independence High School

Congratulations Kaylen Daniel Health Science August Student of the Month. Her teacher describes her as someone who excels in academics, always participates in class and HOSA, and an excellent student here and her home school. Expect Excellence! #wildcatstothetop

Congratulations Kaleb Kitchens HVAC August Student of the Month. His teacher describes him as someone who actively engaged at all times, turns in all assignments on time, and well-mannered and behaved. Expect Excellence! #wildcatstothetop

Congratulations Jonathan Jones Unmanned Aerial August Student of the Month. His teacher describes him as someone who stays focused on the task at hand, willing to answer questions and willing to help when asked. Expect Excellence! #wildcatstothetop

Our softball coaches and players want to thank Robert Crum and Pearson Brothers' Crain for the use of the equipment and Dacota Perry for his hard work and skill. It really means a lot to have our community behind our ladies! #wildcatstothetop #wildcatsthletics

This Friday our football team will be traveling to Senatobia for game 3; please remember to purchase your tickets via go fan at this link: https://gofan.co/event/3915286?schoolId=MS19379
Also, please adhere to the clear bag policy and see the map attached of where to park and which gates to use.
Go Wildcats!

Juliana Dickey, a junior at Independence High School, lists as a career interest elementary education. Hearing this, Mr. Harris arranged for Juliana to job shadow today at East Tate Elementary School in Ms. Young's first grade class. One of Juliana's duties was leading a question and answer session with students about the four seasons.

Homecoming is coming up! Reserve your tailgating spots!

Congratulations to Mrs. Pulliam, she is our teacher of the month for August! Thank you for all you do for the Wildcats!

Meet Casey, a true team player both in and out of the classroom! She is a dedicated Law & Public Safety student and has proudly served as a volunteer firefighter in her community for the past two years. Casey uses her real-world experience to help her classmates by teaching skills she’s learned on the job and has even been selected as her class’s team leader.
Last year, she represented our CTC at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Jackson, earning 2nd place in the firefighting competition! Casey is a shining example of leadership, service, and excellence—an outstanding representative of what our CTC stands for. #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

IHS welcomed Jeffrey Dunnigan today to "Future Friday". Mr. Dunnigan, Enrollment Specialist at Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis, answered questions from students who are interested in attending Lemoyne-Owen College.

Rounding out this Friday is Mrs. Liggins with her 25th day in her 25th year of education!

The originally scheduled away game at Byhalia has been moved to IHS. Come out to support our Wildcats at HOME tonight! The game time is still at 7!

Mrs. Scott's A & P classes made skin models today.

If you are interested in joining our team at IHS or know someone who might be interested please contact Mr. Miller at tmiller@tcsdms.org or contact the school directly at 662-233-4691.

Independence High School welcomed Dr. Courtney McMullen, a 2004 graduate of IHS, to its two College & Career classes this morning. Dr. McMullen, the director of Associate Degree Nursing at NWCC, explained the duties and characteristics of a good nurse. She stressed the need for good nurses in our state and emphasized a nursing career offers not only good wages but also job security. To conclude her presentation, Dr. McMullen and several students donned gowns that must be worn when treating highly contagious patients. She also allowed students to demonstrate a pulse oximeter in addition to a stethoscope. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this presentation for our students.

It's the 24th day of school in the 24th year of education for Coach Chambliss and Ms. Kelly!

IHS welcomed Staff Sergeant Christian Barnes of the U.S. Air Force to both College & Career classes this morning. Also attending were three young airmen with less that one years experience: Noah White, Glenn Kienle, and Ella Wildeman. SSGT. Barnes presented the qualifications necessary to join the Air Force in addition to the degree and career programs offered by the Air Force. In conclusion, the three young airmen discussed basic training in addition to life on an Air Force Base. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this presentation.

Today marks Mr. Miller's 23rd day of his 23rd year in education. We are so thankful to have him as our principal at IHS!

This is the 22nd day of school for Ms. Blackburn in her 22nd year of education!

Sandy Jo Martin, a 2002 graduate of Independence High School, spoke to our two College & Career Classes this morning. Ms. Martin, a licensed cosmetologist who owns and operates BeYouTiful Creations in Independence, explained not only the duties of a cosmetologist but also the duties of a business owner. After demonstrating curling irons and flat irons on mannequins, Ms. Martin allowed several students a "hands-on experience" braiding and styling hair. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this program.