Independence High School (Official) San Jose, CA

East Side Union High School District Career Fair: S. 03.14.26 @ IHS

Final update/revision

Lunchtime Meet & Greets start tomorrow!

2026-27 student schedules due January 30, 2026.

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Another successful WinterFest! Thank you to participating clubs, vendors and staff! Can’t forget Santa! #wearesixers

WinterFest 2025!

F. 12.05.25
5:30p--8:30p
IHS Student Union Building

Congrats! A math teacher at a San Jose high school has been named one of California's top educators for 2026. http://nbcbay.com/LDms3j3

Fall Play tickets: https://our.show/ihsmuchado

November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

Independence High School Presents: Much Ado About Nothing Tickets are available now! Dates: Nov 07 - Nov 15 2025

Dreaming of Studying Abroad?

Your Adventure Starts Here! Imagine living in a new country, discovering a new culture, and learning a new language, all while earning college credit! With CIEE, you can choose from 100+ summer programs in 40 destinations around the world. Earn college credit, community service hours, and hands-on experience in areas like Language Immersion, STEM, Arts, Business, Leadership, or International Relations.

CIEE offers generous scholarships to make it possible for every student to explore the world. 6 Independence High students have already traveled with CIEE in 2025, earning over $20,000 in scholarships! Sample Programs include:
Japanese in Tokyo
Sports Management in Barcelona
Culinary Arts in Paris Global
Entrepreneurship in Singapore

Stop by D-303 and talk to Herr Lynch for more information. Apply today and explore the world!

JUST IN 🚨 The Department of Education on Wednesday officially launched the 2026-27 , ahead of its October 1 deadline and over a month of beta testing: https://ow.ly/jlOJ50X1LGM

There are too many people at our site to properly thank for all they do to keep our school safe, clean, and amazing.

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Getting into a UC school is a challenge. The Santa Clara County Library District - SCCLD will host a webinar to help you better prepare students for the rigorous UC admissions process. Join the webinar at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Register at https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/68af790615946f2800cf8101.

Unfortunately, the Math Recovery and Tutoring program has been temporarily paused.

After we recharge our batteries and plug-in our calculators, we will let you know when we're ready to reopen. ❤️🤍💙

Physical student ID cards have arrived!

Students can pick them up at the Senior Stage during Lunch on the following days:

Tuesday, 9/9: Freshmen
Wednesday, 9/10: Sophomores
Thursday, 9/11: Juniors
Friday, 9/12: Seniors

Send a message to learn more