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More than 250 WCS high school students have earned national recognition from the College Board.
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The Page Patriots are flying high after a big win over Independence in Week 2.
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Once again, WCS students have set a new record for the number of Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diplomas and AP Seminar and Research Certificates earned.
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WCS student-athletes added more than a dozen State titles to their records at the 2024 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Spring Fling competition.
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The talents of theater students across Williamson County were recognized at the 2024 Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Spotlight Awards in Nashville.
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Dozens of WCS students are showing off their academic expertise by earning a perfect composite score on the March ACT exam.
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Independence High Transition I and II students put their athleticism on display May 15 at the Indy Olympics.
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Independence High School's Vivian Costigan is featured in this edition of our Senior Icon video series.
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Brentwood and Independence high schools met on the soccer field as the two undefeated teams faced off April 9.
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Art students at Independence High came together to showcase skills of all types. The theater department performed Matilda while the work of visual arts students was on display in the library.