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Title 1 Parent Meeting!

Title 1 Parent Meeting!

Independence will hold its annual Title I meeting on Wednesday, January 28 from 4:30-5:15 in our parent center. We invite you to join us to learn about the Title I program and to offer input on how we can support students and stakeholders. Light refreshments will be provided. We also encourage you to stay for pizza with the principal in our library at 5:30. You can RSVP for the pizza event on our website or on ParentSquare.
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Fog delay 1/16/26 All Kern High

Independence is on a 2-hour fog delay. Bus routes will run 2 hours later.

1st period will begin
at 11 am.

School will end at regular time.
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LISTOS Fundraiser

LISTOS Gives Back!

Our LISTOS students raised $775 during October for cancer research and awareness! They presented the check this past Tuesday to Links for Life!
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Instacart fundraiser

Support the IHS Falcon Band Boosters!

🛒 Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Until February 23, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support IHS Band Colorguard and Orchestra Boosters. 🙌 Redeem it on the Instacart app for delivery or pickup nationwide from top stores like Target, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, and CVS. Get all your groceries, snacks & essentials while giving back at the same time. Groceries that give back? Yes, please! 🛒✨ Get yours here: grouprai.se/instacart69711s
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Cocoa and Cram!

Cocoa and Cram!

Cocoa & Cram will be held on Tuesday, 12/16 from 4-6pm for freshman students to attend in the cafeteria to study and receive tutoring in preparation for finals week. Cocoa & snacks will be provided. Late bus will be available for transportation.
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The mission of the Kern High School District is to provide programs and services to allow ALL students to graduate from high school prepared to succeed in the workplace and at the post-secondary level.