Independence High

Dear Raleigh County Schools Parents and Guardians, On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is anticipated between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM that our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the sun’s rays. Medical professionals advise it is always dangerous to look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for your child’s safety. •RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. •All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams. •Resources and lessons about the solar eclipse are available from the West Virginia Department of Education, NASA, and other science outlets. •School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse. •Students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band or other outdoor after school activities. •As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor as they exit the building. The eclipse may occur during dismissal time. RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8.

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West Virginia Sports Writers Association (WVSWA) 2023 Van Meter Award Winner for West Virginia’s Top High School Coach - John Lilly, Independence High School. Congratulations Coach Lilly!

Congratulations to Raleigh County Academy of Careers and Technology Medical Assisting students. They all passed their national certification exam and will graduate as Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistants. #RCSDMA #Waytogo #awesomejob

Applications can be found at camps.wvutech.edu/camp-stem Camp STEM is southern West Virginia’s premiere camp for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The week-long camp is held on WVU Tech’s Beckley, WV campus, and features a variety of STEM classes, special projects, and meetings with industry leaders. During Camp STEM, you’ll meet professors who are experts in their fields and college students studying the STEM fields that interest you. You’ll attend classes, conduct experiments and learn about the exciting careers waiting for men and women in STEM fields.

2023 WVSSAC State Wrestling Champions - Class AA/A – Independence High School o Dillon Perdue – 106 lbs. weight class o Judah Price – 150 lbs. weight class and Outstanding Wrestler Award o Jesse Adams – 165 lbs. weight class o Colten Caron – 175 lbs. weight class o Josh Hart – 190 lbs. weight class

2022 West Virginia Gatorade Players of the Year Meg Williams – Volleyball – Shady Spring High School Judah Price – Football – Independence High School

Please note, our Secretary, Mrs. Adkins is out of the building. No emails will be accessible for notes or sign-outs.

Good evening Independence High School parents and guardians of Juniors and Seniors. We would like to notify you that next Wednesday March 22, 2023. Your student who is a Junior will be taking the school day SAT. This is a required test for the state of West Virginia, for all students in the 11th grade. Additionally, Seniors will have a remote learning day on March 22, 2023. On March 22, we ask that all seniors check Schoology for any assignments posted by their teachers. Teachers will be encouraged to provide hard copies so that student will have access to work. Thank you, have a great evening.

SLYP Grant Program Beckley Area Foundation’s SLYP program is a group of high school juniors and seniors who are engaged directly in the important role of community philanthropy. The purpose of this program is to provide an intensive hands-on learning experience through which they are taught the art, the science and business of philanthropy. Part of this experience is for them to solicit and evaluate proposals for funding. The students are responsible for making final grants recommendations subject only to the approval of the BAF Board of Directors. SLYP is seeking proposals from eligible tax-exempt organizations which support Raleigh County youth. The submission deadline is March 31, 2023. SLYP Grant Program Beckley Area Foundation’s SLYP program is a group of high school juniors and seniors who are engaged directly in the important role of community philanthropy. The purpose of this program is to provide an intensive hands-on learning experience through which they are taught the art, the science and business of philanthropy. Part of this experience is for them to solicit and evaluate proposals for funding. The students are responsible for making final grants recommendations subject only to the approval of the BAF Board of Directors. SLYP is seeking proposals from eligible tax-exempt organizations which support Raleigh County youth. The submission deadline is March 31, 2023. SLYP Grant Program Beckley Area Foundation’s SLYP program is a group of high school juniors and seniors who are engaged directly in the important role of community philanthropy. The purpose of this program is to provide an intensive hands-on learning experience through which they are taught the art, the science and business of philanthropy. Part of this experience is for them to solicit and evaluate proposals for funding. The students are responsible for making final grants recommendations subject only to the approval of the BAF Board of Directors. SLYP is seeking proposals from eligible tax-exempt organizations which support Raleigh County youth. The submission deadline is March 31, 2023. https://www.bafwv.org/slyp-grant.html?utm_source=Beckley+Area+Foundation&utm_campaign=fbefd944d1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_Q1_2020_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_350c3480d5-fbefd944d1-452626970

Good Morning. Independence High School is participating in a climate survey. The staff and students competed their surveys last week. This week we would like to gain insight from parents on our school. Thank you for your time. Please complete the following survey below. Please note the Parent Code: When parents log onto the survey, they will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to their rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_S23 Parent login code: P074502

Seniors are selling shirts to raise money for Project Graduation! See a senior! Order due Friday March 10!

All students should have received report cards today!

We want to reward those who get ahead of the game!

Good afternoon! After the extended days off due to water issues, Independence High will be open and on schedule for tomorrow, Monday, January 9, 2023. Also, originally Friday was a Professional Learning Day. That has now been changed and will be a full instructional day for students. See you tomorrow Patriots!! Thanks Mrs. Hawkins

On December 13th from 5:30-6:30 we will have a Financial Aid Night at IHS. A representative from New River Community College will be here to answer questions that students or parents may have about the financial aid process. The representative will go over FAFSA. Our goal is to get all senior parents and senior to attend, so the students can make informed decisions about furthering their education after high school.

Congratulations to the Independence High School Football Class AA Champions!

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Independence High and Independence Middle Schools will dismiss at Noon! We will have a Community Pep Rally at 8:15 and Patriot Nation will send off the team to Wheeling at 9:00! Go Patriots!!

Wishing all of our Patriots and Patriot Families a Happy Thanksgiving!