Join us for Kindergarten Roundup, a special event designed to welcome our incoming students and their families. This is more than just paperwork—it’s the start of an amazing journey.

What to Expect:
    •    Meet the Teachers: Chat with our wonderful kindergarten team.
    •    Student "Show & Tell": Kids will have a chance to show off what they already know through fun, low-pressure activities.
    •    Easy Registration: Complete your student’s enrollment on the spot.

Event Details:
    •    When: Monday, April 27, 2026
    •    Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    •    Where: All Tate County Elementary Schools - East Tate Elementary, Coldwater Elementary, or Strayhorn Elementary

If you have a question about which school your child will attend, call 662-562-5861. 

Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proofs of residency to register.  If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.

Jr High Prom tickets will be on sale May 1, 8, and 15th during Jr High lunch!

Learning at IHS takes place even in the hallways! Learning is fun! The students displayed transverse standing waves using a Slinky.

Parents, please do not wait to register your child for the 2026-2027 school year. Acceptable proofs can be turned in at the front office or uploaded online. All incoming 7th graders must have a MS 121 form in order to complete registration. Students must be fully registered to participate in extracurricular activities during the summer. No exceptions!!

Our Beta Induction and Title One Meeting were supposed to be back in January and we were out for ice. It has been rescheduled for April 28th. Hope to see you there!

Beginning on May 1, Students will no longer be able to charge for meals.

Funds can be added to the student accounts using check, cash, or myschoolbucks.com.

Last progress report for the 25-26 school year

We are excited to welcome several new faces to Independence High School for the upcoming school year!

Please join us in welcoming:
• Ms. Ashley Hale, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Kaitlyn Lindsey, 8th Grade Math
• Mr. Matthew Tidwell, Band Director
• Ms. Breanna Vickery, Junior High ELA
• Coach Dysart Bell, High School Social Studies & Football Coach

We are thrilled to have each of them join the Wildcat family. Welcome to the team! 🐾

Miranda Kelly, who will graduate next month, expressed to Mr. Harris her interest in elementary education. To provide Miranda some experience, he arranged for her to job shadow in Ms. Laurie Lentz's first grade class at East Tate Elementary School. Miranda is seen here helping students write sentences.

Independence High School welcomed Dr, Courtney McMullen to all College & Career Readiness classes today. Dr. McMullen, the Director of Associate Nursing at NWCC, is a 2004 graduate of Independence High School. She explained the numerous duties of a nurse in addition to the types of nursing certifications. As a "hands-on activity", Dr. McMullen allowed several students to use a stethoscope and allowed several to wear gowns needed when treating a highly contagious patient.

Jayden Glosson and Townsend Keizor fished the North Ms Youth Anglers Tournament at Pickwick Lake this weekend. They caught several bass but were not able to beat the Pickwick Lake 15 inch bass slot limit to pull out a win. We are proud of all of their hard work and the dedication they are showing by getting up at 4 am for blast off and fine tuning their skills for their upcoming State Competition at Sardis Lake May 30th. Good luck to our Indy Anglers!

We would like to congratulate senior Caleb Jackson for being named the Senatobia Rotary Club Student of the Month for the month of April. Welcoming Caleb to the Rotary Club meeting were Jeff Underwood, George Harris, Caleb's mother Courtney Jackson, Tate County Schools Superintendent Alee' Dixon, and Cliff Johnston.

Congratulations to the Softball team for their win over Holly Springs tonight - 19-2. They are District Champs! 🏆

Today Senior Beta Members presented Dr. Burnes with a basket of goodies for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!

Levert Jernigan, a trooper with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, recently spoke to all three College & Career classes. Trooper Jernigan explained C.O.R.E., a tool being used to recruit young people to join the MS Highway Patrol. He also presented the history of our highway patrol in addition to the benefits of being a highway patrolman.

Justin Boop, a commercial truck driver, spoke to all three College & Career classes recently. Mr. Boop explained the requirements necessary to become a commercial truck driver in addition to the duties of a commercial truck driver. He also emphasized the advantages, including being able to travel and be compensated at the same time.

Juliana Dickey recently asked Mr. Harris if he could arrange for her to job shadow again at East Tate Elementary, this time with third graders. He arranged for Juliana to job shadow in Ms. Teresa Harris’s class and Juliana is seen here leading students in an educational game of Bingo.

Sybil Canon and Al Canon, both of them having a career in music, recently addressed our band at Independence High School. They described their experiences in the field of music and noted that being in the high school band is like being in a family. More importantly, Mr. and Mrs. Canon explained that being a good band member means commitment and encouraged all band members to stay committed. Thank you, Mr. Harris, for inviting the Canon’s to our school.

Petty Officer Alyssa Weatherall, a recruiter for the U.S. Navy, recently set up a lunch table during “Where 2 Wednesday”. Petty Officer Weatherall was able to visit one on one with a number of students to discuss the U.S. Navy as a career.