IHS Drama Club News. Such a FUN and informative morning! Thank you Trevor Michael Schmidt for offering to lead a Master class and Q&A with our cast of Shrek, plus a few guests from IMS too! He taught us the audition combo from Beetlejuice, which is currently touring the country and finishing up its sold out run at Playhouse Square! Thank you for sharing your experiences in theater with these students!! 💚🖤
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't forget to order your IHS yearbook by January 27. If you think you already ordered a book, please call Jostens at 877.767.5217 and they will look up your name to see if you did, or did not preorder. Only students with a pre-ordered book will be guaranteed a copy – last year we sold out, so order today to guarantee your book! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1049287/Independence-High-School/
BIOCUBES @ THE L.L.
The Honors Biology classes placed their "Biocubes" out today.
They recorded some initial data and will continue to check their cubes monthly throughout the school year.
We will keep you in the loop throughout the process.
IHS Junior Class recently hosted a successful babysitting night at the Civic Center.
CVCC Student & Parent Info Night on Thursday, January 19.
At 7 pm on Thursday, Jan. 19, CVCC will host an informational night for students and parents. While this event is primarily for sophomores and their parents, all are welcome.
Congratulations Officer Borowy on your retirement. You have made a difference in the many lives you have touched. You will be missed!
Thank you, Independence Board of Education members! #iPride #schoolboardmonth
During the school year, our Independence Local Schools' students engage in a variety of career exploration events. In the 2nd semester, parents and community members are invited to participate in various ways including our high school mock interview event, junior job shadowing, Primary School Career Week and "Lunch & Learn" events, and our Middle School "Engage and Explore" week.
If you are interested and able to participate, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with opportunities. https://forms.gle/dgNRgX7FD6vXmNrB7
#iPride
All teams schedule for the week…Go Blue Devils! #iPride
https://independencebluedevils.com/2023/01/09/all-teams-schedule-week-of-jan-09-jan-15/?fbclid=IwAR3iC37nCXIRNZH5lzoLm6A3CHMdf0ZcaaaUclxi03LYlXZEzorJhplgxbc
Board of Education President Joan Mencl and Vice President Carrie Sears were sworn in at the board meeting. Thank you for your service! #iPride
The City of Independence is having a Wellness Week...Explore the book "Maybe" which explores the potential we all hold inside. Jan. 10 or 11 -- $10/family. Register at www.independenceohio.org.
Maddie Harper gave a presentation to the Environmental Science class today on the field of Food Science.
Maddie is IHS/Bio. Alum (2018)
Undergrad. Purdue (2022)
She is presently at Penn State doing graduate work in Food/Sensory Science.
Thanks Maddie!
Happy Holidays, everyone! #iPride
The 4th graders hiked the Land Lab trails this past Wednesday with IHS Biology students in search of signs of wildlife. We observed everything from tracks, scat, rubs, bones, nests, sheds, etc. We had quite the adventure! :)
Thank you to the High School's Wind and Vocal Ensembles for getting us in the holiday spirit! Both groups put on a fabulous show this week!
Having a little fun with some fantastic Independence teachers @ our Educator Appreciation Practice. Thanks for all you do for our young men! #IndyPride
Expeditions to visit Stan Hywet Hall!
The IHS Expeditions club will visit Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on Monday, Dec. 12. They will take in the amazing Christmas lights display that are there every year. Interested students should see Mr. Magyari if they are interested in attending.
High School Holiday Hangout @ the Civic Center!
December 26th-30th from 12pm - 4pm daily!
Free access to the Rec Center during this time and other special events are available. Call the City of Independence Community Services at 216-526-7373 for more information
IHS Vocal and Band Holiday Concert is this Tuesday, December 6, at 7 pm.
Please consider joining us for the IHS Holiday Concert, featuring the High School's Wind and Vocal Ensembles. The concert will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the IHS Auditorium at 7 pm!
Joint rehearsal as we work on some combined music for our Winter Concert. You’re not going to want to miss this!
Come check out the Vocal Ensemble and Wind Ensemble Winter Concert this Tuesday, December 6th @ 7:00pm at the IHS Auditorium! We are super excited for another opportunity to make music together!
