Shasta County Independent Study

06/04/2026

Shasta County Independent Study 2026 Commencement - livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/aqv4Sx56BpU?si=iuDuoODj8gz06E7K

06/04/2026

The Passing of the Roses- one of our favorite parts of graduation.

Tonight’s 'Passing of the Roses' ceremony was a beautiful reminder of the journey we’ve shared. Our graduates took a moment during the ceremony to present two, vibrant roses to the family members, teachers, and mentors who supported them, loved them, and helped them bloom into the incredible individuals they are today. As these roses symbolize, their accomplishments are a testament to the community that nurtured them.

To the Class of 2026:
Congratulations! We couldn’t be prouder. 🎓🌹

06/03/2026

04/16/2026

Mariah, you are a strong, young voice and you will go on to do great things! We are proud of you for all of your hard work and cannot wait to see you in that cap and gown in June! 💚🎓

Families, teachers, and school staff celebrated two remarkable students at tonight's Shasta County Board of Education meeting. Mariah Ables and Noah McCrae were honored through the Every Student Succeeding program. Mariah, a junior at Shasta County Independent Study, is a model of self-determination and academic focus. She has dedicated herself to her education with professional rigor, earning nearly double the required credits in a single semester. Mariah has become a fierce advocate for her own success, rediscovering her passion for art and drawing while maintaining a clear vision for her future.
Noah, a sixth-grader Excel Academy, has made exceptional growth in his in-class engagement this year - a remarkable display of personal resilience and determination. His hard work and the intentional, system-wide support of his team allowed him to embody the kind, empathetic student he is. He has learned self-management skills, including the wisdom to proactively walk away from instigating peers, which allowed him to stay focused on his personal goal of becoming a better student. His immense personal progress will have a positive impact on his future.
Congratulations to both of these fantastic students!

03/19/2026

It was another fantastic College & Career fair today!! Some of our students were connected with summer jobs today! Others even took the certifications, ROP & part-time/ full-time employment resources also!! 👷🛟🛝🪚🏕🪏🍔👩‍🍼💅💇‍♂️🚣‍♀️⛑️🥽🧑‍🔧👩‍🍳
What a great turn out! Thank you to all of the organizations who made it happen for our students! Redding Recreation National Park Service Simpson University Project SHARE Sierra Pacific Industries Shasta County Office of Education Shasta Trinity Regional Occupational Program Rop U.S. Marine Corps

02/26/2026

Calling all of our artsy individuals! Participate in this county-wide Art Contest!!!

🎨 Calling all Shasta County students (K–12)! Enter the Shasta County American Story Art Contest and celebrate patriotism and the American story through art.

🗓 Deadline: May 29, 2026
📍 Open to students (K-12) in Shasta County

Scan the QR code on the flyer for details—we can’t wait to see your creativity! 🎨✨ This contest is sponsored by Shasta County.

02/03/2026

It’s National School Counselor Week!!!

Check out our School Counselor, Mrs. Ingalls!

Mrs. Ingalls says: “Quite often this year in the Leadership Academy, I have been asked my WHY. If I could "Name that Tune" in two words, my WHY is to inspire and affirm others... but there's so much more to it.

Sometimes it's hard to articulate...But I KNOW that this has always been my purpose...whether singing or playing a song, bandaging up the boo-boos (physically & emotionally), or being silly with a dance-off just so we can "shake it all out!" It is about making connections with others...making them feel seen and heard...

It can be hard to "show up" every day with the same enthusiasm, focus, and energy. However, my commitment and philosphy has never wavered.

My philosophy as both an educator and counselor remains grounded in the belief that every student enters our schools with strengths, knowledge, and lived experiences that matter. My role is to help students connect what they already know to what they are learning, so they can build confidence, agency, and a belief in their own potential. I strive to create spaces where all voices matter, where relationships come first, and where students feel seen, supported, and capable of growth.”

Happy National School Counseling Week!

11/19/2025

What a great turn out with the Military branches on campus today! With our very own 2025 SCIS Grad in the center of the first picture, Private Mattice!!
We even had a student and parent reach out to our school counselor, Mrs. Ingalls, thanking her for having all of the branches in the same place to get more information and go over future options AND that they are deciding to join after they graduate! Thank you U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army United States Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing for visiting & sharing your time with our students!!