Hands in Motion: Meet the ASL Honor Society Thank you, IHS Spectator photo editor Taylor Prosinski for sharing with us how learning American Sign Language is more than just memorizing signs!
https://ihsspectator.com/1687/news/hands-in-motion-meet-the-asl-honor-society/
https://ihsspectator.com/1687/news/hands-in-motion-meet-the-asl-honor-society/
Boing! Barbies bungee from balcony for Statistics and Probability is another great story written by IHS Spectator news editor Lilia Pawuk. Enjoy!
https://ihsspectator.com/2141/news/boing-barbies-bungee-from-balcony-for-statistics-and-probability/
https://ihsspectator.com/2141/news/boing-barbies-bungee-from-balcony-for-statistics-and-probability/
Check out this story written by IHS Spectator news editor Lilia Pawuk: Bio Society Tours Land Lab Trails
https://ihsspectator.com/2037/showcase/bio-society-hosts-a-post-pumpkin-hunt-hike/
https://ihsspectator.com/2037/showcase/bio-society-hosts-a-post-pumpkin-hunt-hike/
Foods 101 students (3 classes) made 31 dozen cookies for St. Augustine Hunger Center. Made possible by the generous donations of students and staff!
Check out this great story written by IHS Spectator student reporter Ryan Suhy ... Independence Hosts 18th Annual North Coast Tournament. https://ihsspectator.com/2199/showcase/independence-hosts-18th-annual-north-coast-tournament/
Important update! Because of the IHS winter concert on the same night as our board presentation on a new PreK-8 building, we are moving the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Please arrive at 5:30 IHS Media Center...that way you won't miss our wonderful concert!
🎄 Need a little break from the holiday rush? 🎁 Independence High School Student Council is hosting Indy Kid Free Night on Dec. 12! Kids in grades K–4 can enjoy movies, games, crafts, & pizza from 5–8:30 PM in the IHS Media Center — all for $30.
Due to inclement weather, Independence Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
Foods 101 made homemade pizzas this week! They came in all shapes and sizes!
As Veterans Day approaches, here is a great story written by our student "Spectator" reporter Tillie Averre!
IHS band director facilitates Purple Star Award
https://ihsspectator.com/1525/showcase/ihs-band-director-facilitates-purple-star-award/
We are honored to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. The IMS and IHS Veterans Day Program will take place on Monday, November 10 at 8:20 AM in the Independence High School Auditorium. The event will feature a guest speaker, special words from our students, and performances by our IMS Band and Choir. We warmly invite all veterans to join us for this meaningful celebration. Thank you for your service and sacrifice -we are deeply grateful.
👑🍎 Mirror, mirror on the wall…who has the fairest Central Office team of all? Our Independence Schools Central Office staff brought fairy-tale fun to Halloween as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs! 🎃✨ Their teamwork & spirit make every day a happily ever after! 💙💛
The student newspaper, "The Spectator," is officially live. New stories published daily at www.ihsspectator.com. This is the 1st edition in 15 years! Great job to the students in Mrs. Kanzinger's news writing class.
7th and 8th Grade Night at IHS (Make-up Day) . . . Please note the change of date to Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. Thank you!
📣 Attention 7th & 8th Grade Families! Independence High School will host an additional Options Meeting on Monday, October 27 at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium.
During this meeting, Principal Mike Janatovich will share information about the many opportunities IHS offers — including academic pathways, graduation requirements, and programs that help every student thrive.
Parents are the intended audience, but students are also welcome to attend!
If you’re unable to make it and would like to schedule an individual meeting, please reach out to mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
During this meeting, Principal Mike Janatovich will share information about the many opportunities IHS offers — including academic pathways, graduation requirements, and programs that help every student thrive.
Parents are the intended audience, but students are also welcome to attend!
If you’re unable to make it and would like to schedule an individual meeting, please reach out to mjanatovich@independence.k12.oh.us.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
Families...Please note that the links to ProgressBook and MySchoolMenu are not working on our website. We are working to resolve with both vendors and hope to have them fixed by tomorrow. Thank you!
Our Transportation Department will be practicing bus evacuations tomorrow, October 8th in the morning. Since students will be exiting through the back emergency door, please have them dressed comfortably for the activity.
What a day for our 7th & 8th graders at IHS! 🎉 They got a first-hand look at the academic rigor, incredible school spirit, student stories, and the dozens of extracurricular opportunities that make Independence High School shine. 💙💛 These future high school Blue Devils got a true taste of what it means to be part of IHS! Your Legacy Starts Here. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hv_z5B9ocmc
Tomorrow’s the day, 7th & 8th graders! We can’t wait to welcome you to IHS! 🎓 You’ll hear from current students about the academic rigor that challenges them to reach their potential and the dozens of clubs, teams, and activities that make IHS such an exciting place. 💙💛 We’re excited for you to see all that IHS has to offer!
Two days to go before our 7th and 8th graders get a taste of high school life during their special visitation day on Thursday! Students will explore the halls they will soon call home and get the inside scoop from our amazing teachers and administrators!
