Addyson Campbell, one of our fabulous sophomores, recently took part in the Vet Aspire program at MSU! Addyson is a great student, and we are excited to see Addyson preparing for her future!
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Independence High School welcomed Sergeant First Class (SFC) William Moski to all three College & Career classes today. SFC Moski, an 18 year veteran of the U.S. Army, pointed out the numerous job opportunities available by serving in the Army. He also explained how the GI Bill provides a veteran the opportunity to obtain a degree from a college or university.
Have you downloaded the Tate County School District app yet? It’s the easiest way to keep up with everything happening in our schools, right from your phone.
With just a few taps, you can access:
📅 School Events: Never miss a game, concert, or meeting again.
🍎 Cafeteria Menus: See what’s for lunch this week.
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💬 Direct Messaging: Secure, two-way communication with your child's teachers and coaches.
Download it today! Search “Tate County School District” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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With just a few taps, you can access:
📅 School Events: Never miss a game, concert, or meeting again.
🍎 Cafeteria Menus: See what’s for lunch this week.
📊 PowerSchool: Keep track of grades and attendance.
💬 Direct Messaging: Secure, two-way communication with your child's teachers and coaches.
Download it today! Search “Tate County School District” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Independence High School welcomed several members of the Army National Guard to all three College & Career classes today. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Quin Martin, along with Private First Class (PFC) Luis Martinez and Private Arkenya Armstrong, explained how the National Guard can prepare students for various careers in addition to other educational opportunities. Pictured is Elisah Jenkins, a senior at Independence High School; Private Arkenya Armstrong, a 2024 graduate of Independence High School; SSgt Martin; and PFC Luis Martinez, a 2025 graduate of Strayhorn High School. Also pictured is Private Armstrong demonstrating a pushup to Kenyon Dowl, a junior at Independence High School.
Taylor Newson, who will graduate from Independence High School in May, expressed to Mr. Harris recently an interest in real estate. To allow Taylor some exposure, he arranged for her to job shadow with four ladies at Capstone Realty in Senatobia. Pictured left to right is Teresa Wallace, Beth Welch, Taylor, Kim Moore, and Anita Brown.
Attention Parents of Junior High Students -
In preparation for possible winter weather, students were provided with a Device Take Home Opt Out form this morning. If you DO NOT want your child to bring home a Chromebook, you must return this form completed and signed tomorrow. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher of the school office.
Independence High School welcomed Daryl Ricks to all three College & Career Readiness classes today. Mr. Ricks, a 1981 graduate of our school, explained how he was able to apply the definition of entrepreneurship when he created, launched, and ran his own granite installation and mulching businesses. He also engaged one-on-one with students regarding their plans after high school and closed out his presentations explaining his role as a Tate County Supervisor from 2020-2024.
Parent Meeting Tonight
Independence High School welcomed Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Cameron Hadley of the United State Marine Corps to all three College & Career Classes today. SSgt Hadley, a native of Looxahoma, presented to the students career and education opportunities plus explained the NROTC Scholarship. SSgt Hadley also commented on his experiences as a Marine, from basic training to living overseas to now being a recruiter.
Coach Watts' Family Dynamics students are discussing Personality, Character Development, and Self Esteem. Students are engaged, exploring, and learning in a new activity, Positive Medallions, Students decorated the front of their Medallions to represent their personality. Each student had to write something positive about their peers' personality on the back. What a great learning experience!
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Independence High School welcomed Chad Pulliam to all three College & Career Readiness classes today. Mr. Pulliam, the manufacturing site director at Bryce Corporation in Memphis, explained how they manufacture bags and wrappers for products such as Cheetos, Fritos, Lays, Starburst, and Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt. He also presented the numerous employee benefits working for Bryce and allowed students the opportunity to inspect the bags and wrappers manufactured by them.
Congratulations to the boy's soccer team in their 9th win this season against Cleveland Central.
We love when our former students return to IHS to give back. #onceawildcatalwaysawildcat #wildcatstothetop
Independence High School welcomed Sandy Martin, a local cosmetologist, to all three College & Career Readiness classes. Ms. Martin, a 2002 graduate of our school, allowed students a "hands-on" opportunity to crochet, curl, braid, and weave hair.
Congratulations to our boys on their win over Coahoma County!
Congratulations to the girls siccer team on their win ove Coahoma County
Independence High School welcomed Paris Jamison, a 2017 alumna, to all three College & Career Readiness classes this morning. Ms. Jamison, a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Funeral Community Directors, explained the requirements needed to work in this career as well as duties and responsibilities. She also explained the embalming process and answered numerous questions regarding this unique profession. Also welcoming Ms. Jamison was her mother, Lontina Jamison, who teaches physical education at East Tate Elementary.
Title One Meeting and Beta Induction is rescheduled for January 26th.
Thanks for all you do Deputy Knox!
