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Wrestling vs Golden Valley (5:00 pm)
1/6/2026
Independence High School, 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Boys Basketball vs Liberty (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
1/7/2026
Independence High School, 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Girls Basketball @ Liberty (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
1/7/2026
Liberty High School, 925 Jewetta Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA
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Girls Basketball vs Ridgeview (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
1/7/2026
Liberty High School, 925 Jewetta Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA
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Boys and Girls Soccer Team Photos
1/8/2026
Independence High School, 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Boys Basketball @ Ridgeview (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
1/9/2026
Ridgeview High School, 8501 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
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Girls Basketball vs Ridgeview (4:00, 5:15, 6:30pm)
1/9/2026
Independence High School, 8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Varsity Wrestling - Redwood Tournament
1/9/2026 – 1/10/2026
Redwood High School, 1001 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA
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Early Out Schedule - 2:53 Release
1/12/2026
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FFA Chapter Meeting @5:00pm
1/13/2026
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AP Exam Final Balance Due
2/20/2026
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Greetings, Falcon Families!
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break!
Students will pick up their 2nd-semester schedules from their 1st-period teachers this morning. First semester report cards will be mailed this Friday, January 9. Remember, if your student is an athlete, he/she must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible (the date eligibility is confirmed is this Thursday, January 8).
Beginning this semester, our school will begin using an additional attendance code to better track time missed from class. Teachers will now have a second tardy option called “T2,” which will be used when a student misses more than 30 minutes of a class period. This update helps us more accurately identify when students are missing significant instructional time so we can provide support and address concerns early. Please continue to support daily, on-time attendance. If your student will be late or needs to miss part of a class period, encourage them to check in properly and communicate with the school when needed. If you have questions about your student’s attendance, please contact our Attendance Office.
Our winter sports teams are off to a great start! Want to cheer on your student? Check out our Athletic Calendar for game locations, times, and ticket prices! Remember, all tickets must be purchased via GoFan.com.
Winter Formal tickets are available for purchase! With the theme of "A Night in the Bayou," the dance will be held at the beautiful Nova property on January 24, 2026, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm (students must arrive before 8:00pm in order to gain entry). More details regarding pricing and guest contracts are available on the IHS website and Instagram.
Interested in more ways to get involved at IHS? Looking for some additional resources? Our Parent and Family Center is here to help! Find out how to become an “observer” on Canvas to track your student’s academic progress.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 661.834.8001 - we appreciate your support!
Sincerely,
Guillermo Alvarado, Ed.D
Principal, Independence High School
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Earn your State Seal of Civic Engagement!
Is your senior student interested in receiving their State Seal of Civic Engagement on their diploma? Here is the required criteria; if you or your student have any questions, please reach out to their social studies teacher or their counselor.
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