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The Independence Choir Program is ecstatic to announce FIVE singers have been selected for the KMEA All-State Choirs, along with one alternate! We are so proud of these students who will represent USD 446 at the All-State Concert in Wichita on February 28, 2026. Huge shoutout Brynlee Taylor for making it for her 2nd year in a row, Ryan Sandon for making it both years he has auditioned (and halfway to being an esteemed 4-Year All-State Choir member), and Landen Jarman for making it as a freshman! Help us congratulate all 6 of these students when you see them . #BulldogPRIDE

Be on the lookout for the IHS carolers today, as they perform all over Independence. Feel free to share photos below. #BulldogPRIDE

Independence High School is excited to celebrate Ashley Finnel as our December Student of the Month! Let’s all congratulate her and take a moment to read the story below.
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Cori Edington as Independence High School's December Teacher of the Month! Join us in congratulating Cori and read the inspiring story below!
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Gregg Lang as our December Classified Employee of the Month at Independence High School! Join us in congratulating him—read more about his amazing work below!
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IHS AVID students Madison Lawrence, Bella Cranor, Jaxon Shepherd, Dev Patel, Keaton Breeding, and RyLyn Winebrenner visited IMS yesterday to share about the High School experience!
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IHS AVID students toured Emporia State today, it was a great day! #BulldogPRIDE

Independence High School is proud to announce our J’s for Days winners — Cristal Ramos and Drew Blackard!

J’s for Days is an attendance incentive that rewards students for showing up and being on time, made possible by our amazing sponsor, Hugos Industrial Supply.

We’re so thankful for Hugos, a proud Independence business, for supporting our students and encouraging excellence every day. Please consider Hugos for all your industrial supply needs!
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Bulldog Family,
See the episode of the November Bulldog Broadcast below! #BulldogPRIDE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6Gq8vhVOt0

Breaking NEWS, Bulldog Family!

Independence High School is incredibly proud to announce that our very own Principal, Mr. Kurt Seiler, has been named the Kansas Principal of the Year. His unwavering commitment to students, staff, and our entire community continues to make IHS a truly special place to learn and grow.

Please join in congratulating Mr. Seiler on this well-deserved honor. A more detailed story celebrating his accomplishments and impact will follow soon.
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The IHS Health club met today to learn about the roles a EMT plays! #BulldogPRIDE

Bulldog Family,
Please help us congratulate Marci Horning as our Classified Employee of the Month! Marci goes above and beyond in all she does. IHS is an amazing place because of her!
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Independence High School is pleased to announce Lilly Simmons as the Student of the Month. Congratulations, Lilly!
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Students are learning about chicken in culinary arts 1. We fabricated a whole chicken today in class and they did so great!
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The IHS Music Department is excited to share that 36 musicians were selected for the SEKMEA District Honor Ensembles after auditions this past Saturday! These students will participate in an all-day event on December 6th at Pittsburg State University and are eligible for the KMEA All-State Honor Ensembles, scheduled to take place in February 2026. Please be sure to congratulate them!
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Bulldog Events of the Week! #BulldogPRIDE

Sophomore students met today about the upcoming first leadership. Applications are open. #BulldogPRIDE

Bulldog Family, See below! #BulldogPRIDE