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he Independent School is a private pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school that provides a superior, independent, college preparatory education, serving a diverse student population in a safe, supportive community conducive to the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of each independent student.

 

TIS News Flash

Building. Together.

Building. Together.

Look under the Community tab to check out the TIS Master Campus Plan!!!

Or Click HERE!!

Scholars' Bowl Team

Scholars' Bowl Team

STATE Champions 2012 and 2013!

Congratulations to our Scholars' Bowl Team and their coach, Mr. Huggins for claiming the CPL, Regional and STATE Championships for two years in a row!! 

The rapidly changing technology field; changing as we speak!

The rapidly changing technology field; changing as we speak!

Check out the Head of School Blog

375 Unique Devices + 75% Usage Increase

375 Unique Devices + 75% Usage Increase

The school year has had a rousing start
from a technology standpoint.
Read more...

National Merit Semifinialist

National Merit Semifinialist

Congratulations to our
three National Merit Finalists
and five Commended Students!

SUB-STATE CHAMPIONS 2013

SUB-STATE CHAMPIONS 2013

  For the first time in school history, our boys qualified for the 3A State Basketball Tournament!
 

Ford's Theatre, Here we Come!

Ford's Theatre, Here we Come!

Congratulations to our 8th grade students who will be going to Washington D.C. in May! Thank you to our community judges, Dr. Charles Parker, Friends Univ. Theatre Director, and KAKE news anchor, Jamell Holopirek!

2010-13 Mock Trial State Champions!

2010-13 Mock Trial State Champions!

Heading to Nationals to compete against 50 other State Winners!
The team also brought home awards for: best direct/cross examination, best opening/closing statement, best witness, and best team that exemplified sportsmanship, professionalism and decorum! Congratulations Mr. Steere and his AWESOME Mock Trial Team!

 

Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination

Kansas Destination Imagination Tournament
2nd place in Challenge C:
In Disguise!
Congratulations to this new TIS Team
& Mrs. Ottaway their creative coach!

Michelle Bolin Wins Golden Apple Award!

Michelle Bolin Wins Golden Apple Award!

Congratulations to Michelle Bolin for being awarded the Golden Apple Award! Check out the video of her receiving the award here.

Thespians Headed to the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland!

Thespians Headed to the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland!

During the 2014 summer, many Upper School Thespians will head to Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This is the world's largest, most prestigious American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF). The AHSTF Board reviews the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations. Congratulations to our talented Fine Arts Director, Mrs. Ottaway and our amazing students who will get to perform at this notable event!

8 JESTER NOMINATIONS!

8 JESTER NOMINATIONS!

Congratulations to our drama teacher, Mrs. Ottaway and our cast and crew who have been given 8 Jester nominations for this year's musical production of The Boyfriend!

Molly Gardner (Maisie) for Supporting Actress 
Will Gunderson (Lord Brockhurst) for Supporting Actor 
Kaitlin Mar (Pierette Dancer) in Cameo

Matt Hanne for Orchestra
Emily Ottaway for Costumes 
Joshua Larson for Choreography 
Codey Davis & Emily Ottaway for Graphic Design 
Deb Cole and Camera Club for the Lobby Display 

1,200 + Items for Movers for Moms!

1,200 + Items for Movers for Moms!

The Camera Club, Thespians, and 2016 StuCo collected shampoos and soaps for Two Men and a Truck's Movers for Moms program. What a great community service project!

Cross-Divisional Connections

Cross-Divisional Connections

Mr. Scherich's AP Calculus BC students were recently caught helping Miss McGeeney's 1st graders with their math. Cross-divisional activities encourage learning from both age groups, positive role modeling, and school unity!

'VOICE' Staff State Competition Success! Also, Take a Look at the Senior 'Voice' Issue!

"VOICE" Staff State Competition Success! Also, Take a Look at the Senior "Voice" Issue!

Congratulations to our 9 VOICE staff members that competed in State after qualifying at Regionals! Students came home with a 1st Place in Editing, and Honorable Mentions for Headline Writing and YB Sports Writing!  Read their Senior issue of the Voice HERE!

BOYS' STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONS!

BOYS' STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONS!

-State #1 Singles Champion
-State #1 Doubles Champions
-State Team Champions
-3rd Place #2 Doubles
-Regional Coach of the Year-Simon Norman

 

Press Interviews with Admission Director, Danielle Dankey about TIS.



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