Independence High School

Congrats to Brian Calvey, class of 2015; Halle Dorko, class of 2015; Rebecca Molnar, class of 2012; and Jennifer Wisniewski, class of 2015 for being inducted into the Independence Athletic Hall of Fame! #iPride

LOOK WHO PAID A VISIT TO THE LAB TODAY! IMS Jr. Bio. Society stopped by after school to practice their microscope skills. A big thanks to Jonathan, Anthony, Joe, Sam, & Anna for helping guide this microscopic adventure! #iPride

Military Survey. We are in the process of creating and implementing support systems for the Military families in our community. We are interested in supporting ALL varieties of Military families, from those currently serving or deployed, to retired, both active and reserve components. If you could fill out the following survey, it would be greatly appreciated and help us gain a better idea of the kind of support our community and its service members need. Survey Linked Here, https://forms.gle/SRFdzsWzvRMobtfg6 If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Greene at mgreene@independence.k12.oh.us or by calling at 216-642-5865 x 1325

Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of our students! #iPride

8th Grade Orientation Night! Attention all IMS 8th Graders: Please join us Wednesday, February 8, at 6:30 in the High School Auditorium. We would like to welcome all members of the class of 2027!

Student Council Carnation Sale! The IHS Student Council will sell carnations this week, Feb 6 - 10. Carnations will be delivered to students on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. The cost is $2.

Congratulations to IHS Senior Ella Fleming and the entire 2023 Ohio All State Choir on their most recent performance. Thank you to their conductor, Julie Yu and all the volunteer directors for a fun, worthwhile and positive music making experience with a quality product! #ipride 💙🎶💛

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