Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School -

11th Grade Elite Brave: Chayton Waldron Clubs and/or Sports: Marching band What do you love about Iroquois? I love how some of the teachers are understanding and helpful. Future Aspirations: After college, I plan on going to Mercyhurst university to pursue my dream of being an interior designer. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? Mrs. Dell because she supported me throughout my 10th grade year. She has believed in me since she got here. I’m so thankful for her and her support. Favorite Quote: “Do Good, die great” -Derek Gerard

Congratulations to our April Elite Braves! These students demonstrate excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, are well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. 7th grade- Braydon Kehl, 8th grade- Madison Amon, 9th grade- Kaitlyn Kuchcinski, 10th grade- Hailey Pierce, 11th grade- Chayton Waldron, and 12th grade- Kayleigh Torres.

COVID -On Friday, April 9, 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. https://ihs.iroquoissd.org/article/436275?org=jr-sr-high-school

SCHEDULING - We are extending the scheduling request window until April 16, 2021. To make sure that you get as many requested classes as possible, make sure you get your requests in next week. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/430945?org=jr-sr-high-school

Senior Parents: This is the last opportunity to buy a Senior Baby Picture Recognition Ad for the yearbook. We have limited space left, and our deadline is now. If you would like to purchase an ad, follow all instructions below Choose an ad size: 1/8 page for $40; ¼ page for $80 Choose your photos: 1/8 page holds one photo; ¼ page holds 1-3 photos Email Mrs. Peebles at speebles@iroquois.iu5.org which includes the name of the student and the message you want to send. Attach the best resolution digital photos you have. Send payment to the school via check made payable to Iroquois Yearbook. ORDER AND PAYMENT DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 9 AT 11 A.M.

The Sophomore and Junior Class fundraising items from Iron Empire have arrived. Parents/Students may pick up these items on Wednesday, April 7th from Mrs. Bartlett at the community lobby doors from 8am-3:30pm.

SCHEDULING - It is the time of year to request your classes for the 2021-22 school year. The request portal is open on Infinite Campus. Just a reminder that all requests must be made by April 9th. Students not submitting a completed request sheet will be scheduled by guidance and administration. Use the link to follow the directions for making requests - http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/430945?org=jr-sr-high-school

IHS Reminder + Link We want your feedback! Please participate in the Iroquois Junior/Senior High School ThoughtExchange before April 1 to help us determine students’ academic and social-emotional needs as far as summer programming. Please use the following link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/631496028. Please note that there is a separate link for IES and IHS. Thank you for your participation!

IHS Cyber Academy Students in grades 7-12: We are beginning to schedule for next year's classes. We will be posting information in the announcements on VLN regarding scheduling in person classes for the 2021-22 school year. We will plan on all cyber students returning to the building for in person learning in the Fall of 2021 unless parents indicate otherwise. Please call Mrs. Willow at 899-7643 ext 1000 if you would like to continue with virtual learning next school year.

IHS REMINDER & LINK - We want your feedback! Please participate in the Iroquois Junior/Senior High School ThoughtExchange before April 1 to help us determine students’ academic and social-emotional needs as far as summer programming. Please use the following link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/631496028. Please note that there is a separate link for IES and IHS. Thank you for your participation!

IHS Summer Programming ThoughtExchange Each summer, Iroquois Junior/Senior High School offers various summer programs for students to engage in learning opportunities and credit recovery. As summer quickly approaches, we would like your input in order to meet our students’ academic and social-emotional needs. Please engage in our ThoughtExchange on this topic between now and Thursday, April 1: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/631496028. Please note: There is a separate ThoughtExchange for IES and for IHS. If you have children enrolled in both schools, please participate in both exchanges shared by your building principals.

STEM - Attention 6th grade girls! Wabtec Girls, sponsored by the Wabtec corporation in collaboration with Penn State Behrend, is offering a free, weeklong, virtual STEM camp where girls will participate in a daily STEM activity from July 19-July 23. For more information, please use the following link to view the flier and, if interested, register for STEM camp: http://bit.ly/2Pprz9y

2021-22 SCHEDULING - Today a letter was sent home detailing the scheduling process for the 2021-22 school year. Please review this process and call the school with any questions. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/425239?org=jr-sr-high-school

Students (and parents) in grades 8-12 are invited to a virtual Entrepreneurship Career Information Session. Hear from successful entrepreneurs whose business ventures include drone technology in agriculture, early internet, glass recycling, real estate investments, specialized crayons, and more! Tuesday, March 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm. Registration is required at http://bit.ly/EntrepreneurInfoSess

7th and 8th grade students will be taking the PSSA exams in the morning of the following dates: ELA: April 20-22, Math: April 26-27, Science (8th grade only): April 28-29. Iroquois Cyber Academy students in grades 7 & 8 will be taking the exams at that time as well. Please make every effort in having your student attend school on those dates. More information will be coming home in the following weeks.

COVID -On Thursday, March 11, 2021, we were informed of a probable COVID-19 case impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School and our track team. 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/418925?org=jr-sr-high-school

11th Grade Elite Brave: Kyle Eddinger I love the community we have in our school. Our school is small enough that everyone knows each other. I think that plays a big role is our #1 Family motto. Future Aspirations: My future aspirations are to go into the Pennsylvania National Guard while takes college courses to work my way up to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Networking. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? The teacher that has had the most impact on me has been Mrs. Nuhfer. She was an amazing teacher and opened my eyes to a lot of different areas of the English subject. She made learning fun and enjoyable, and overall was a joy to be around. Favorite Quote: “I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.” ― Marcus Luttrell, Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

9th Grade Elite Brave: Kelly Hart Clubs and/or Sports:Volleyball, Swim team, 9th grade class officer, and student council What do you love about Iroquois? Close sense of community Future Aspirations: I plan to go to college and major in biology. Then, I would like to go to medical school to become a doctor. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? This year, the teacher that has made the most impact has been Mrs. Tobin because she is always willing to answer your questions no matter how many you have. She is also really good at explaining how the complex processes in biology work. Favorite Quote: “I never lose. I either win or learn.” Nelson Mandela

12th Grade Elite Brave: Nate Edgett Clubs and/or Sports: Game Club What do you love about Iroquois? That people are kind, thoughtful, and always try to help. Future Aspirations: To go into the work force Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Manross And Mrs. Glover Favorite Quotes: "Throw me to the wolves and I will come back leading the pack” “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” by Michael Jordan

10th Grade Elite Brave: Sammy Briggs Clubs and/or Sports: Volleyball What do you love about Iroquois? Seeing my friends Future Aspirations: Travel after high school and go to college to become a neonatal nurse practitioner. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? All of my teachers because they always help me out when I need it.