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Senior Ryan Mack reacts to a play on the field during the kickball game on seniors' last day of school.
Kickball matchups on seniors’ last day of classes
June 23, 2026
Emily Behm, Melinda Patterson, Taylor Prosinski, Jamie Donovan, Lorice George, Alyssa Carriero, Adriana Mastroianni, Noelle Kitagawa, Student, Lauren Dailey, Addison Walchanowicz, Lila Freilino, Ava Faia, Ellie Coddington, Maddy Bollas
IHS juniors and seniors celebrate Prom week
May 27, 2026
IHS Academic Challenge in McGuinness's room.
Academic Challenge Team Goes to States
May 26, 2026
Group gathers at the end of the Dazzle Awards.
Junior wins Spirit of Dazzle award and a technical apprenticeship
May 26, 2026
2026 Prom Photo Gallery
May 26, 2026
"Mute swan" creature feature by Vinny Carmean.
“Mute swan”
May 18, 2026
"Galaxy frog" creature feature by Jamie Tresp.
“Galaxy frog”
April 24, 2026
Lexi and Lindsey Lieu adorning their Áo Dài dresses in temple on Lunar New Year
Adventures in Vietnam!
March 31, 2026
"Lined seahorse" by Penny McGurr.
“Lined seahorse”
March 24, 2026
Thomas Graham's Creature Feature
“Frosty the Snowman”
March 12, 2026
"Mute swan" creature feature by Vinny Carmean.
“Mute swan”
May 18, 2026
"Galaxy frog" creature feature by Jamie Tresp.
“Galaxy frog”
April 24, 2026
"Lined seahorse" by Penny McGurr.
“Lined seahorse”
March 24, 2026
Thomas Graham's Creature Feature
“Frosty the Snowman”
March 12, 2026
"Venus flytrap" by Troy Snyder.
“Venus flytrap”
March 9, 2026
Just Write Team shown earlier this year: (Back Row) Tatiana Randjelovic, Matthew Liepert, Robby Kalman, Veronica Kaspersky, Adriana Randjelovic, Sehajveer Rai (Front Row) Samantha Kandzer, Mes Sheehan, Caitlyn Barry, Pennelope McGurr, Nicole Mehosky, and Marian Carlisle.
Sophomore places in top ten at JustWrite state tournament
June 24, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Lozier receiving the PTO Above and Beyond Award from her students Maya Toth and Alyssa Hujarski.
IHS English Teacher Wins the PTO Above and Beyond Award
June 23, 2026
Mr Matt Faska who will be principal of IHS beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
IHS to welcome Matt Faska as new principal
May 21, 2026
Ryan Suhy humorously looks through a magnifying glass
Chemistry classes travel to Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Stewardship Center
May 18, 2026
Mr. Mike Janatovich helping run the ice cream social.
Principal Janatovich leaving IHS
May 16, 2026
"Ocēlōtl Neville" which means Jaguar Warrior Neville, created by Mes Sheehan.
“Ocēlōtl Neville”
May 19, 2026
John Fricano, Ryan Suhy, Logan McMullan, Alyssa Carriero, Mrs. Jean Kanzinger, Taylor Prosinski, Lilia Pawuk, Robby Kalman, and Tillie Averre fighting over the colors of the four subjects.
IHS Spectator staff goes on strike
April 1, 2026
The Root Below
The Root Below
February 27, 2026
Glamour
Glamour
January 9, 2026
"Ladybug" by Isabelle Iacanci
Ladybug
November 20, 2025
Girls Varsity Team at media day Back: Tess Rienerth, Alexis Behm, Leah Creel, Della Hanawalt, Ally Wodarczyk, Sophia Rodriguez. Front: Lila Manfredonia, Lucy Spencer, Emily Gibbons, MaryAnne LeRoy, Allison Bohrer, Kelly Aldridge
Winter Sports Senior Athletes
May 4, 2026
Junior #20 Josh Gray up at the plate.
IHS baseball team sweeps rivals Cuyahoga Heights in a double header
April 28, 2026
Top Row: Chris Walchanowicz, Abigail Cottrell, Addison Kolar, Madeline Krogman, Lila Manfredonia, Emma, Iacianci, Rabecca Gibson, Troy Keegan, Zoltan Zoltai Bottom Row: Bella Iacianci, Brooke Vollman, Colleen Coletta, Melina Rodriguez, Julia Chait
Manfredonia strikes out 25 and breaks her own record
April 14, 2026
Girls Varsity Team at media day Back: Tess Rienerth, Alexis Behm, Leah Creel, Della Hanawalt, Ally Wodarczyk, Sophia Rodriguez. Front: Lila Manfredonia, Lucy Spencer, Emily Gibbons, MaryAnne LeRoy, Allison Bohrer, Kelly Aldridge
Senior leadership shines during girls basketball season
March 20, 2026
Indoor track team: Head Coach Pete Pucella, Steven Mlynarczyk, Elyse Grill, Emily Slusher, Julia Jurkiewicz, Leah Creel, Lucy Lu, Mitchell Creel.
IHS Indoor track team excels at state meet
March 20, 2026
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1970 Print Editions
January 5, 2026
1920s Print Editions
January 4, 2026
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“Mute swan”

Creature Feature by Vinny Carmean
Lilia Pawuk, News Editor
May 18, 2026
"Mute swan" creature feature by Vinny Carmean.
Before
Sophomore Vinny Carmean's "Mute Swan" Creature Feature
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Sophomore Vinny Carmean’s “Mute Swan” Creature Feature (Jean Kanzinger / Jean Kanzinger)

“It was my favorite animal when I was younger because I thought it was really pretty, so I thought it would be a fun animal to start with,” Carmean explained.

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