IHS students attend college and career fair

By ENDYA TYSON – On Tuesday, October 2, seniors and juniors traveled to IUP for the annual college and career fair. The fair allowed students to gather information and resources about colleges such as Indiana University of Pennsylvania, The University of Pittsburgh, Ohio Northern University, Williamson College of Trades, and over 50 other colleges and […]
Senior year kicks off with a picnic and kickball tournament

By INDIA KRUG – Senior season has officially started for the Class of 2020 with the annual Senior Class Picnic. Organized by a committee of Class Representatives and overseen by Mrs. Sexton, it was a night for the books. Teachers donated their time to be referees, and to cook and serve food. The event included […]
Annual pep assembly excites students for Homecoming

By HANNAH STEELE- On October 10, IHS students were invited to the annual Homecoming pep assembly hosted by Student Government Association, where games were played, fall sports were recognized, and the king was crowned. As the students entered the New Gym and awaited the official start of the assembly, the cheerleaders performed various chants and […]
New assistant principal offers a unique perspective to IHS

By HANNAH STEELE- On August 22, IHS welcomed new assistant principal Mr. Douglas Johnson, replacing former Assistant Principal Mrs. Erin Eisenman, who has moved on to become principal at Eisenhower Elementary School. Johnson comes to IHS via Richland High School in Johnstown where he taught geometry for seven years. Johnson served in the Army as […]
Students prepare for the future with Indiana County Ready

By JORIE MEIL – This year, IHS has joined the county in an initiative to help students prepare for college and employment. Seniors through sophomores learned about this new program at an assembly held by the president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Mark Hilliard. At the assembly, students learned about the new program […]
“Your story isn’t over” Leadership raises awareness for “Project Semicolon”

By HANNAH STEELE- According to save.org, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years old. In an effort to combat this startling statistic, the Leadership class made a series of efforts to raise awareness for Project Semicolon. Project Semicolon is a non-profit organization that advocates for mental […]
New classes provide useful opportunities

By ENDYA TYSON – For the start of the new school year, IHS has a lot of new programs and classes available. These new courses are Computer Programming, Communicating in a STEM World, Fitness-Based HPE, and Forensic Science. They are currently being enjoyed by many students. Forensic Science is taught in room 209 by Ms. […]
Exchange Students Travel to IHS

By MEGHAN RUMMEL– Every year, IHS welcomes exchange students from all around the globe to engage in the exchange student program. This year there are six new students. These students will go to IHS for the entire school school year and return back home with a whole new experience. These students come from far and […]
IHS welcomes new and returning teachers

By JUSTIN REESE- As returning students and familiar faces are welcomed back to IHS, staff and faculty additions bring a fresh change to the school atmosphere. While Mrs. Leah Lyons is on maternity leave after the birth of her son, Ms. Chelsea Palmer will be taking her place until December. Palmer will be teaching drama […]
Marching Band goes “All In” at the Indiana County Fair

By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The IHS Marching Band debuted their Vegas themed show, “All In,” during the annual Band Night at the Indiana County Fair on August 27. Under the direction of Jason Olear, the band performed “Viva Las Vegas,” “Luck Be A Lady,” “Lights and Luck,” “Money, Money, Money,” and “Poker Face.” The drumline […]