Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

Srija Ayeireddy paints and submits her artwork called self-thought to Celebrating Arts Competition and wins sixth place, during Summer of 2023. (Celebrating Arts/Srija Ayeireddy)

Senior places top 10 in Celebrating Arts competition

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2023

Over a span of 10 years, only three IHS art students have ever advanced in the Celebrating Arts contest. This year, Srija Ayeireddy beat the odds and placed sixth in the competition.  Celebrating...

Methi photographed outside of IHS campus on Oct. 12 2023

Future Ready Knights: A Knight in the air

Saisha Agarwal, Executive Producer October 16, 2023

For some students, after-school activities consist of soccer practice, SAT prep, or drivers-ed. But for IHS junior Sughra Methi, after school is spent in the air. At 15 years-old, Methi is on her...

Image of participants in a Garba festival clanking their Dandiya sticks on Sep. 17 2017 (Times of India)

Knights celebrate traditional Indian fall festival, Garba

Saisha Agarwal, Executive Producer October 16, 2023

Every year, Garba, a dance form originating from the Indian state of Gujarat is celebrated during Navratri, a Hindu festival that celebrates fall. Held at the Frisco Flyers Center until Oct. 21, Garba...

FISD’s College Events take place in Texas from Sept. 14 to Nov. 14 in order to provide parents and students with information about colleges and universities. (Heather Mayfield/FISD)

FISD’s College Events kick off during September

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2023

The endless clatter of keys deafens your ears. After what seems like hours, you finally finish typing up your college admissions essay. As you scroll through your application to check for mistakes, your...

A visitor testing China's new AI chatbot on Aug. 16, 2023 in Beijing during the Wave Summit. (AP/Andy Wong)

Schools enhance learning through AI usage

Srihansika Komanapalli September 11, 2023

It’s Sunday night. You are exhausted but you have an English essay due tomorrow morning. Although you are trying to keep your eyes open, you just can’t seem to finish writing. In a moment of desperation...

2023-2024 Student Council officers posing (Saisha Agarwal)

Meet the 2023-2024 Student Council officers

Saisha Agarwal May 10, 2023

  Student Council (STUCO) at IHS organizes student events and brings the administration and student body together. Last week, STUCO finalized next year’s officers. Here’s a rundown of who...

IHS is incredibly delighted to launch a parent-teacher-student association. We are looking for teachers and students in to help us launch the PTSA. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR INFO!

IHS welcomes PTSA

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter April 27, 2023

Independence High School (IHS)  is forming its very own Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) for the upcoming school year.  The PTSA will serve as a platform for parents, teachers,...

30 Kare Corp. donations are photographed on Jan. 21, 2023 (Instagram/@kare.team)

Juniors donate 8,000 Indian garments

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2023

With their intricate designs, myriad of colors, and plethora of fabrics, Indian clothes are an essential element of culture to many South Asians. However, since around 350 million Indians worldwide earn...

Recap: January Community Input Meeting

Recap: January Community Input Meeting

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter January 26, 2023

The FISD Board of Trustees held its regular Community Input Meeting (CIP) in the auditorium of the District Administration Building (DAB). FISD parents and students discussed a variety of topics including...

IHS hosts Multicultural Night

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter November 18, 2022

IHS Student Ambassadors hosted their yearly Multicultural Night on November 16, 2022. Students were able to host booths representing a variety of cultures or attend and explore other cultures.  For...

Last year’s Spring Trip competition trophies are photographed in the Orchestra room on September 16, 2022.

Orchestra’s Spring Trip

Hansi Komanapalli September 23, 2022

Historic architecture, seafood restaurants, and beautiful beaches are what Galveston, Texas is known for.  This academic year, the IHS Orchestra is planning to go to Galveston for its spring trip.  Even...

The winning team of the Knight Theater Games, Demon Barber, shouts their victory chant on the road, during the morning of the event.

Knight Theater hosts competitive annual games

Ananyaa Candula May 16, 2022

The sweat trickled down their faces, and their hearts were racing as they prepared to battle their rivals. Each wall shook with the screams of their excitement. From the intense challenges to the pride...

Load More Stories