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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

Frisco's next high school set to open

Frisco’s next high school set to open

Rhea Bhattarai May 2, 2022

It’s not every day you wake up and you find out you're moving high schools. When Memorial High School (MHS) freshman Charvi Saxena heard that her home was rezoned to a new high school in Frisco, Panther...

IHS has its very own GSA club, supporting lgbtq+ students who need a safe space. Check out “IHS GSA club” by Suhas Konijeti.

IHS Gay-Straight Alliance club

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter December 17, 2021

Students at Independence High School (IHS) are welcome to join the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club, a support club for students who need a safe space to talk. The GSA club focuses on LGBTQIA+ teens who...

IHS students create prayer club

IHS students create prayer club

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter November 12, 2021

Students at Independence High School (IHS) can join the newly established Christian-based Prayer Club, a social support club for students who seek to feel welcomed, cared and loved.  The prayer club...

FFA students stand beside their goats at a stock show.

FFA students learn animal care firsthand

Ronav Aviur, The Knight Press- Reporter November 8, 2021

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a national organization and club​​ that aims to build leadership and responsibility in ​​students through agricultural education. Students participate...

How brain breaks are implemented at IHS

How brain breaks are implemented at IHS

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter October 15, 2021

According to Student Stress Statistics, 75% of U.S. high school students expressed boredom, anger, sadness, fear, or stress while in school. The Society for Research in Child Development states these negative...

Fall activities around Frisco

Fall activities around Frisco

Kaylehn Molitor, Social Media Manager October 4, 2021

Get your fall decorations out from the attic, because October is finally here.  There are many events going on this month in Frisco to help get you into the fall spirit.  Independence High School...

IHS student becomes published author

IHS student becomes published author

Ashwin Padmanabhan, The Knight Press- Reporter September 29, 2021

One  student at IHS is not only at the top of her class but a published author and a philanthropist for her local community. Independence High School senior, Shreya Bhandari recently published a book...

IHS DECA club prepares for competition season

IHS DECA club prepares for competition season

Addison Williams, Lead Anchor September 28, 2021

The Independence High School (IHS) Distributive Education clubs of America (DECA) is preparing for their upcoming competition season this school year.  DECA is a leadership organization designed for...

FFA heads to Texas State Fair

FFA heads to Texas State Fair

Addison Williams, Lead Anchor September 22, 2021

The Future Farmers of America club (FFA) is getting ready for the annual Texas State Fair. This date falls on Agriculture Awareness Day, where FFA students participate in fun activities and celebrate...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at IHS

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at IHS

Addison Williams, Lead Anchor September 14, 2021

Independence High School (IHS) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, which officially takes place from September 15 to October 15. This month is meant to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic culture,...

Knights grow new garden

Knights grow new garden

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter August 31, 2021

The outdoor education (outdoor ed) class is creating a new garden on the Independence High School (IHS) campus.  Currently led by Ms. Kristy Guerrieri and Mr. Colt Klipfel, the outdoor ed classes will...

TSA: Newest Club at IHS

TSA: Newest Club at IHS

Soumya Dharani, The Knight Press- Reporter August 27, 2021

Independence High School started the Technology Student Association (TSA) club for students interested in the various aspects of technology. Members of the club will engage in different activities, such...

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