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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

Pay to Play

Chelseia Blair, Reporter October 30, 2017

Frisco ISD athletes have always paid a small fee to cover game-day meal plans and extra gear. It was not until recently that the district introduced a mandatory $200 fee for athletes to pay in order to...

Dress Code Reminders

Megan Linn, Reporter August 23, 2017

The Future Benefits of ISM

Alejandra Salazar, Reporter May 16, 2017

In most classes, your curriculum is chosen for you, but in the elective Independent Study and Mentorship, you can choose what you learn. “In this class, you are your own boss and I think it really...

Challenges as a student athlete

Nathalie Pent, Reporter April 26, 2017

Trying to manage your time as a student could be hard. However, it could be harder for athletes that participate in both school and club sports. “It takes up more of my time and I like to stay...

Benefits of culinary arts

Nathalie Pent, Reporter January 25, 2017

As high school students, we will soon be on our own living independently. Cleaning, doing your laundry, and especially cooking for yourself are some crucial skills that you might need to know in order...

Chemistry on the court

Megan Linn, Reporter January 10, 2017

Some people believe that skill determines the result of a game. In fact, the result may depend on how well the players know each other. Bonding, connection and personality are what some of our girls...

Coach Phillips joins volleyball coaching staff

Parker Shipley, Reporter October 28, 2016

This summer, Independence was left with what appeared to be several empty job positions. Michelle Tucker left the roles of a teen leadership teacher and a varsity volleyball coach empty for the 2016-2017...

Inside sports medicine

Alejandra Salazar, Reporter October 20, 2016

Whether it’s wrapping up an athlete’s foot or giving out ice bags, the athletic trainers have to take Sports Medicine in order to learn how to do these things. Sports Medicine at Independence High...

A Royal stands out on stage

Akhila Mupiri, Reporter April 20, 2015

From pep rallies to the spring show there always seems to be the same girl on the front line of the troupe. If you’ve ever wondered who this girl is, her name is Shayna Ambers She is only a sophomore...

House divided

Lauren Roth, Reporter December 3, 2014

Zoning lines were redrawn when Frisco ISD decided to open up its 7th high school. When the boundaries were drawn some siblings got split between two different schools. For some families the zoning...

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