Congratulations to our January Elite Braves! Elite Braves demonstrate excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, are well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. These students have been selected by teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors for being exemplary.
7th grade- Madison Blair
8th grade- Kay-Leen Bennett
9th grade- Alyssa Kehl
10th grade- Baelyn Randolph
11th grade- Nathan Calabrese
12th grade- Samantha Lybrook
Please be aware that Erie County is at High Spread Level. Under our District Health and Safety Plan, we require masking for all next week.
Iroquois School District Community.......
The threats received by the Iroquois School District today have been determined to be non- credible. The Lawrence Park Police Department is currently investigating these threats, but due to the manner in which they were delivered we are confident that our schools are safe. Additionally, the power outage we experienced was an isolated incident that had nothing to do with any threat towards the school. We are very fortunate that we were able to get power restored to the High School this evening, and all normal school operations will resume on Tuesday morning.
As always, the safety of our students is our number one priority. We work very closely with the LPPD and other local authorities to protect our communities most important resource, our children
Iroquois Community,
Early this afternoon the Iroquois High School lost most of its electrical power due an mechanical issue, the Administration made the decision to continue with the school day, without dismissing early. The buildings heating system was partially working, and restrooms were available for use. At approximately 1:40 pm we received a phone call, threatening a school shooting at the high school. At that time, we went into lock down, and LPPD sent officers to the high school. We will remain in lockdown for the remainder of the day. Students will be dismissed as soon as close to normal dismissal time with additional police presence. The police are investigating these threats, more information will be made available once the investigation is completed.
Iroquois School District Parent, Students and Staff,
Subject: The District’s Current Health and Safety Plan/Masking and Quarantining
Our Current District School Board Approved Health and Safety Plan requires that all Students, Staff, and Visitors wear mask while inside of our schools and when using district provided transportation, while Erie County is classified at the High Spread level. Every Friday we will review the data from the county and inform the Iroquois School District Community, via our district voice and text message system, on the masking requirement for the following week. The District’s Health and Safety Plan will be reviewed monthly by the Iroquois School Board and is subject to change as COVID-19 recommendations and regulations are updated.
As of now, the district’s quarantine procedures have not been changed. We are awaiting more information and direction from the Erie County Department of Health before we make a recommendation to the School Board regarding shortened quarantine requirements.
As always, we appreciate your support dealing with the constant changes that COVID has brought to our lives and the way the school district operates. Please remember that all our decisions are based on one keeping our students and staff safe, while doing everything we can to keep our schools open for live in-person instruction.
We are facing staffing shortages in most areas, we are in critical need of substitute teachers, non-instructional aides, bus drivers and crossing guards. If you have any interest in these positions, please go to the District’s website or call the district office for more information.
The Erie County Department of Health continues to have a masking order in place for all schools in Erie County. The district's safety plan also mandates masks due to the high number of Covid 19 cases in the local communities. All students, staff, and visitors will continue to be required to wear a mask when in the building. Additionally, students who ride the bus to school must continue to wear masks for the entirety of their bus ride.
The priority deadline for applying to ECTS for the 22_23 SY is Friday, Dec. 17th. If you have not started the application process, please visit www.ects.org and click on "Complete an ECTS application." See Mrs. Hickernell with any questions.
Possible Fraud Alert: The Iroquois School District has been notified that someone has been attempting to solicit monetary donations for a program called “Literacy & Love Project”. Solicitations indicate that this is a district supported program. Please be aware that Iroquois School Board has not approved any fundraising efforts with this organization. If you have donated to this program with the idea that this money was going to the Iroquois School District, please contact the Iroquois School District’s Superintendents office by phone or email. 814-899-7643 ex 4002 or email smurray@iroquois.iu5.org
The Iroquois "All Sports Boosters" will be having a meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the IHS cafeteria. Please come and support your student athletes.
Iroquois School District Foundation - 2021 Hall of Fame - Please click on the link to watch the video of the Iroquois Legends: Academic Hall of Fame. Video begins at 6:00 pm tonight. https://bit.ly/3cwsSvn
ECTS New Student Open House for students interested in applying and attending for the 2022/23 school year is Thursday, November 18 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM.
11th Grade Elite Brave: Ethan Sonney
Clubs and/or Sports: Golf, Swim, Track and Field
What do you love about Iroquois? What I love about Iroquois is our staff. Every teacher I have had has always worked to the highest extent to help each individual student. Our teachers make learning a fun experience to get involved in the subjects, especially teachers like Mr. Ferruggia and Mrs. Doverspike.
What are your future aspirations? (College, career, trips, etc.)
I hope to go to college locally to major in education and become a history teacher in the local area. History is my favorite subject and I want to spend my life getting kids to be as involved and interested in our history as I am.
What teacher has made the most impact on you and why?
I’ve only had him for one quarter so far, but Mr. Ferruggia has made the most impact on me. He aims to make every class period fun while we’re learning but is also able to be serious about certain topics. He always has a personal experience or story that he can connect to anything we learn about. His jokes always make everyone laugh and put us in a good mood on days when we might not feel our best.
Favorite Quote: “Yours is not the task of making your way in the world but the task of making the world which you will find before you” -Franklin D. Roosevelt
7th Grade Elite Brave: Brennan Hart
Clubs and/or Sports: Cross Country, Hockey, Baseball, and swimming.
What do you love about Iroquois? I enjoy the teachers and the material I am learning.
What are your future aspirations? (College, career, trips, etc.)
I want to go into the coast guard straight out of high school. After, I will go to college at Mercyhurst to get a degree in technology for cybersecurity or software engineer. I would also want to visit different countries.
What teacher has made the most impact on you and why?
Mr.McCabe because his class is not easy, but he teaches us through history class and that makes the class easier in a way.
Favorite Quote: “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you never take.” Wayne Gretzky
12th Grade Elite Brave: Radek Moore
Clubs and/or Sports:Football, What do you love about Iroquois? The students are easy to get along with and Friendly/Helpful, What are your future aspirations? I want to become a Real estate agent after high school, What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? Mr. Ferruggia because I really like his way of teaching. He really tries to get kids involved and stay focused on what we are learning. Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” Wayne Gretzky
Congratulations to our November Elite Braves! . Elite Braves demonstrate excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, are well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. These students have been selected by teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors for being exemplary.
7th grade- Brennan Hart, 8th grade- Jonah Ferko, 9th grade- Tyler Wassell, 10th grade- Raymon Chen, 11th grade- Ethan Sonney, 12th grade- Radek Moore (missing from photo)
More on these students coming soon!
Many of our students had PERFECT attendance in the first quarter of the school year! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!! All students with perfect attendance in grades 7-12 were entered into a drawing with prizes donated by Bethesda Lutheran Services. Enjoy your bluetooth speaker and wireless headphones Alexa O'Connor and Bobby Pierce !
We hope you can join us tonight for our Light Up The Darkness Vigil at Iroquois High School. Here is the live stream link for those who cannot be with us in person: https://youtu.be/zTGxDB1hypE.
Don’t forget, our Light Up The Darkness Vigil is TONIGHT from 6-7pm in the IHS auditorium. Hope you can join us! The event will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. That link will be shared later today.
Whether it was a special event or a loved one, we have all experienced loss over the course of this pandemic. Please join us in the IHS auditorium for a night of grieving and hope. This vigil will include remarks from Jonathan Williams of the Highmark Caring Place and a prayer led by Pastor Jim Hodge of Harborcreek Community Church. The vigil will also include student speakers and music led by our vocal ensemble. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend.
Students in grades 8-12 and their parents are invited to a virtual Science & Health Career Pathways Information Session. Learn from industry experts: Health Science & Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Wednesday, November 10th from 6:30-7:30pm. Advanced registration required for this zoom webinar: https://bit.ly/2021SandH