Wildcats to the top!
It is a Great day to be a Wildcat! We are proud to share that our school has earned a B rating on the Mississippi Accountability Model! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, dedication of our teachers, and support from our families and community. Together, we are making great strides and moving forward to ensure our students are college and career ready!
IHS Betas enjoyed the Leadership Summit in Cape Girardeau, MO. They competed in Collaboration Connection and Being a Better Beta and received a plaque in both and an invitation to compete in both at National Convention in Nashville TN next summer. Great Job Beta Club!
Independence High School welcomed Daniel McDowell, a local licensed plumber, as a speaker to both CCR classes this morning. Mr. McDowell explained how rewarding his 38 year career as a plumber has been and gave a hands-on demonstration of the tools and pipes used in the plumbing industry. He also allowed several students the opportunity to works with these tools and pipes. Thanks, Mr. Harris, for inviting Mr. McDowell to our school.
Day 1 of Beta Leadership Summit is in the books. Members participated in Collaboration Connection and Being a Better Beta
Independence High School welcomed Captain Chris Sisson as a speaker this morning in both CCR classes. Captain Sisson, who is a commercial airline pilot, detailed his career path. He explained that he received his private pilot license at the age of 20; his instrument rating at the age of 21; and his commercial pilot license at the age of 23. Captain Sisson pointed out that he flew for Northwest Airlink early in his career and is now flying jumbo jets for Kalitta Airlines, a transporter of freight, to places such as Japan and Australia. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for inviting Captain Sisson to come to our school.
Thank you, Ssgt. Martin and the National Guard for donating two brand new 70" TVs! We sincerely appreciate your generosity to IHS. Also, we want to thank our maintenance department for mounting the TVs so that we can begin to utilize them for our students. Thank you! Two of our wonderful teachers, Ms. Bowman and Ms. Hadley, will be working with some of IHS' students to make weekly IHS news reports and IHS highlights to be viewed on our brand new TVs.
Sergeant Quin Martin, our local recruiter with the Army National Guard, spoke to both College & Career Readiness classes this morning. Sgt. Martin, who has over 12 years of experience in the National Guard, explained the requirements necessary to join in addition to its college benefits. Sgt. Martin also stressed the importance of the upcoming ASVAB Test that will be taken by all of our juniors this Friday September 26. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for arranging this presentation by Sgt. Martin.
Red vs. Black Game 2025
Hope to see you there!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
