Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School -

The 2021 high school Yearbook has arrived! Distribution will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22 – 23 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. from the Community Lobby. Extra copies will be for sale for $80. Cash or check made payable to Iroquois Yearbook is accepted. Additionally, we will be selling copies of the last three year’s yearbooks at a discounted rate.

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER - Coach Scott Campbell is back to lead the boys soccer team to another D10 Championship. Any high school male wishing to play soccer this year should email Coach Campbell at scampbell@eriesd.org

GRADUATION - Please enjoy the live stream feed of our 2021 Graduation Ceremony starting tonight at 7pm. https://youtu.be/A-WnUw7gUVM

JR. HIGH FIELD DAY - This is a reminder to all 7th and 8th grade students that tomorrow, June 1st, is going to be a field day for the junior high. Students are reminded to dress appropriately with hats, shorts, and tennis shoes. It is also advised that students should bring sunscreen.

The Iroquois School District would like to hold a COVID Vaccine Clinic on site Saturday, June 5th. This event would be for all Iroquois community members over the age of 12. In order to facilitate this program with our local Walmart Pharmacy we are asking you to complete the interest survey located on the school district website. Responses must be received by Friday, May 28.

COVID VACCINE SURVEY - We recently sent out a text about a vaccine clinic. There was an error on that link. Please visit the high school web page under NEWS and click the link there for the information. We apologize for the error. https://ihs.iroquoissd.org/o/jr-sr-high-school

COVID VACCINES - The Iroquois School District would like to hold a COVID Vaccine Clinic onsite Saturday, June 5th. This would be the Pfizer two dose vaccine with the second dose given on June 26th. This event would be for all Iroquois community members over the age of 12. Anyone under the age of 18 will need parental permission and a parent on-site. There is no cost for this vaccine but you are asked to bring insurance card for verification. Vaccines will still be given if you do not have insurance. In order to facilitate this program with our local Walmart Pharmacy we are asking you to complete the attached interest survey. Responses must be received by Friday, May 28. https://formsoffice.com/r/vn3icw8eH3

UPDATE - GRADUATION TICKETS - Graduation will occur on Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 7pm. This year's ceremony will take place outside on the football field. All students will receive 10 tickets for this event. If the weather is not favorable, the ceremony will be moved into the auditorium for the same date and time. Students will be permitted six guests if we move graduation inside.

Attention Parents of 11th and 12th grade students: Prom Court will be showcased with the King/Queen, Prince/Princess announced in the Auditorium on Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30pm. Parents of 11th and 12th grade students only are invited to watch the crowning and take photographs of our royalty on stage. Parents will be asked to leave the event after photographs are taken. Thank you!

GRADUATION TICKETS - Graduation will occur on Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 7pm. This year's ceremony will take place outside on the football field. All students will receive 8 tickets for this event. If the weather is not favorable, the ceremony will be moved into the auditorium for the same date and time. Students will be permitted six guests if we move graduation inside.

11th Grade Elite Brave: Danni Kehl Clubs and/or Sports: Varsity Girls Soccer What do you love about Iroquois? I love the small community and ability to be part of a more inclusive environment Future Aspiration I hope to attend college and become a K9-handler for the police force. I hope to one day travel and see more of the world. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why?My second-grade teacher, Mrs. Dugan, has made the most impact on me. She was always open-hearted, kind, and enthusiastic. This influenced me to embrace my education and see things in a more positive light. Favorite Quote:“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses”

10th Grade Elite Brave: Emma Neri Clubs and/or Sports: Marching Band What do you love about Iroquois? The teachers are very nice and respectful towards their students plus they help out when students need help the most. Future Aspirations: Going to college for 4 years in animators and multimedia artists so I can learn new styles of art for the career I love deeply. I would love to move after college to a small town in the mountains where my father grew up in. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? Mrs. Edwards, the art teacher. She has always helped me through a lot of work I never understood and now that I do, it's all thanks to her. If I did not learn any new art formats, I doubt I would still be doing art for my career choice. " I have no special talent. I am passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

9th Grade Elite Brave: Savannah Nelson Clubs and/or Sports:Speech and Debate, Track What do you love about Iroquois? Among the many positive attributes that iroquois has to offer, the thing I love most is the people. We are all like a family. We have our ways of working together for a greater cause and are very team oriented. Future Aspirations: I aspire to be accepted to an Ivy League College for law. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? The teacher that has made the most impact on me would be Mrs. Nuhfer. She is a very exciting and positive person to have in the classroom. Her ongoing support has driven me to open up to new possibilities. Favorite Quote: "Life's not about how hard of a hit you can give... it's about how many times you can take, and still keep moving forward" -Rocky Balboa

8th Grade Elite Brave: Preston Krauza Clubs and Sports: Marching Band and Concert Band What do you love about Iroquois? The positivity amongst each other. Future Aspirations: Getting a Bachelor’s Degree to become a mechanical engineer. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Chase, Mr. Patrick, and Ms. Benovic. Favorite Quote: “ How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year”- Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here 1975.

7th Grade Elite Brave: Hunter Chew Clubs and/or Sports: I do Football, Track, Soccer, and Wrestling. What do you love about Iroquois? I love that the teacher and staff members are helpful and care about us. Future Aspirations: Go to College and become a Judge or Police. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Hart because she has taught me things that will help in the future. Favorite Quote: "It never gets easier, you just get better" by Jordan Hoechlin.

Congratulations to our May Elite Braves! These students 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- Hunter Chew, 8th grade- Preston Krauza, 9th grade- Savannah Nelson, 10th grade- Emma Neri, 11th grade- Danni Kehl 12th grade- Ethan Fuller

We are just one week away from our virtual session! Email Julia Boyd at jgabrys@iroquois.iu5.org to register!

The Keystone Exams are fast approaching! Here are the dates of the upcoming exams. Cyber families will receive an email in the next week regarding testing times and transporation. 11th grade Literature: May 18 & 19, 10th Grade Literature: may 20 & 21, Biology: May 24 & 25, and Algebra: May 26 & 27. Please make every effort to have your student attend on their testing dates.

Dear Parents/Guardians of Iroquois School District Students: I wanted to provide you with updated information on COVID-19 Vaccines. Everyone 16 years of age or older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Information regarding these vaccines is located on CDC and Department of Health websites. I have included the link below to the CDC which includes information and a vaccine finder to help you locate vaccine sites near you. · The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is recommended for people aged 16 years and older. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/How-Do-I-Get-a-COVID-19-Vaccine.html Sites included on the vaccine finder include: Rite Aid - Walgreens Giant Eagle - Walmart CVS - UPMC St. Vincent/AHN - Community Health Network A clinic will also be held at the Bayfront Convention Center on Monday May, 3rd from 1pm-8pm. They will be using the Pfizer vaccine which is approved for ages 16 and older. And would ask that a parent/guardian be present to countersign consent. Appointments can be made by calling 1-866-LECOM19 or going to lecom.eventbrite.com. Any family members of the children or anyone you know 16 years of age and older is also welcome to sign up! They prefer that everyone has an appointment, so they are able to estimate vaccine usage, and nothing goes to waste however walk-ins are also welcome during this same time. For any questions regarding this clinic or future options, please contact gmokris@lecomrrhc.org or cbush@lecomrrhc.org. We hope to provide you with updated vaccine information as it becomes available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Barringer at kbarringer@iroquois.iu5.org or phone at 814-899-7643 Ext. 6109.

COVID -On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, we were informed of a COVID-19 case impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. See the link below for the entire letter. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/438252?org=jr-sr-high-school