Independence High School
Committed to focusing its resources on the achievement of academic and personal success for all students
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- Multi-Tiered System of Supports - MTSS (2024)
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- Email (staff only)
- Graduation Requirements
- Nondiscrimination Notice
- Student Time Management Planner
- CA High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)
Latest Headlines
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Local Scholarships! Apply Now!!!
The application for local scholarships is due by April 15th! That's just around the corner! Click on the link to apply NOW! Graduating seniors only!
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Senior News Link
Seniors! Click on this link to get updated info about scholarships, financial aid, and graduation! Check back regularly for updates!
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IHS Rotary Student of the Quarter
Congratulations to Grace for being selected Rotary Student of the Quarter! Keep up the good work!
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Participate in the "Growing Up in America" Contest!
The 2025 Growing Up in America Contest theme is "Facing My Fears." Reflect and share about how fear has shaped experiences in your life, what you have learned from it, and if it gave you any opportunities to show courage. The Grand Prize Winner can earn up to $1000. Submission forms will open on March 01, 2025. Click on the link above to get updates about rules, regulations, and deadline.
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Mt Diablo's Peace and Justice Center Art and Writing Challenge and Youth Activist Grant Awards
Take the challenge! Be creative! Put your creative writing or art skills to the test for a chance to win! The deadline is April 19th by 3 PM. Click on the link above to see their website.
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2025 Poetry Out Loud Competition Winner
Congratulations Grace (front and center), is our 1st Place Winner!!! Grace will now compete at the county level on Saturday 2/8 in Walnut Creek. Click on the link for more details.
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IHS Graduation 2025 Update!
Save the date! Graduation will be here before you know it! It will be held on Tuesday June 3rd at the Liberty High School Ghiggeri Gymnasium. Be on the lookout for future updates!
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Substance Use, Mental Health, & Teens: A Guide for Parents & Other Caring Adults
This guide includes local data on substance use among adolescents. The guide spotlights alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and prescription drugs. It also provides information about adolescent brain development, mental health, and tips for supporting young people. The guide is available to view and download in an English and Spanish format on our parent guide webpage (click link above) and our team is developing additional resources.
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College classes for high school students!
Concurrent enrollment starts on January 9th. Click on the link to see which classes are being offered to you as a high school student. Talk to Mrs. Abono for more information.
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Get your "Class of 2025" t-shirts!
Attention seniors! Interested in purchasing a class of 2025 t-shirt? Get yours today! Order forms are in room 23 (Mrs. Moody's room) Cost is just $10.
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IHS Leadership Class Presented at the District Board Meeting
Our IHS Leadership class was presented to the school board as they promoted our voter registration drive.
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2024-25 Back to School BBQ (IHS and Gateway)
This year's Back to School BBQ was a success! Our theme was Pixar's Inside Out. Click on the link to see the turn-out!
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Congratulations to our Honor Roll students for Spring semester of 2024!
Students, you can look forward to picking up your certificate with your primary teacher. Congrats again!
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Center for Human Development presents: East County LGBTQ+ Youth Support
If you're interested in free food, making new friends, and having fun, click on the flyer linked above for more information. Both groups meet in Brentwood on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. You can join virtually as well!
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What's New in the Arts?
Click on the link above to see what's new in the arts at IHS. See student artwork throughout the school year and learn about techniques and different art topics.
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English Department - Book Collages
Click here to check out our English language arts students' Quick Write Book collages.
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Student Food Services/Servicios de Nutrición
Click here for information about the food services offered to students./Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre los servicios de alimentos.
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Si necesita ayuda en español,
comuníquese con la escuela al 925-634-2589 y comuníquese con: Sra. Hermelinda Meraz: ext. 1037
Mission Statement
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Mission
To inspire all students to learn by providing opportunities for academic achievement and personal success
Vision
Students will graduate as self –directed learners who are effective, clear communicators and responsible citizens prepared to compete globally in the 21st Century
Motto
*Inspiration *Dedication *Graduation
Announcements
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What's in Your Toolbox? Click on links below to see what IHS is working on with our students: