Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School -

COVID-19 - On the morning of Tuesday, December 8, 2020, we received confirmation of a COVID-19 case impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has communicated with the ECDOH and followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please see the links to the letters to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/362689?org=jr-sr-high-school

Attention students in Grade 8-12: Career Street is hosting a virtual panel discussion about careers in Science and Health with community members that work in the Science and Health fields. This event will take place on Dec. 15th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. This event is open to students and their parents.

TEAM PHOTO - If you ordered team and individual photo packages from Lifetouch, they should be sent out within the next two weeks. The final proof was just approved, and they are in production now. Please contact Mrs. Peebles if you have any additional questions or concerns.

VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPECTATIONS - with the news this afternoon of I.H.S.'s closure next week, many questions have come in regarding the school's expectations. These expectations were shared electronically and a hard copy was given to students in school during November. Here is a link for parents and students as to what is expected while we conduct remote learning starting on December 7th. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/360792?org=jr-sr-high-school

IHS COVID CLOSURE - Under the current health and safety plan, it is recommended that we close Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School for live instruction for a period of three to five days. The school will be closed and students will be required to do virtual instruction from December 7, 2020 through December 11, 2020. All sports activities including practice are suspended as of four o'clock today. Additional cancellations and closure information will be posted on the District website with additional information provided on Friday, December 11, 2020. Contact the school or the Assistant Pandemic Coordinator, Karen Barringer @ (814) 899-7643 x6109 with any questions related to the closure. For any technology-related questions/needs, contact 814-897-2416. Please read the letter linked to this announcement for further details. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/360578?org=jr-sr-high-school

COVID-19 - On the evening of Thursday, December 3, 2020, we received confirmation of three COVID-19 cases impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has communicated with the ECDOH and followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please see the links to the letters to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/360103?org=jr-sr-high-school & http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/360099?org=jr-sr-high-school

11th grade Iroquois Cyber Academy Students: ASVAB testing is cancelled for today. We apologize for the late notice.

COVID-19 - On the afternoon of Thursday, December 3, 2020, we received confirmation from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) of a COVID-19 case impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has communicated with the ECDOH and followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please see the link to the letter to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/359672?org=jr-sr-high-school

Erie Together, Erie County Career Pathways Alliance, NWPA Job Connect along with Career Street have teamed up to present a science & health career pathway panel presentation which will be held December 15, from 6:30-7:30. Registration will be closed before the event so last minute add ons will not be accommodated. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/3fYqO00

COVID-19 - On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 1, 2020, we received confirmation from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) of a COVID-19 case impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has communicated with the ECDOH and followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please see the link to the letter to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/358131?org=jr-sr-high-school

TRAVEL ORDER - The Department of Health’s new Travel Order: Anyone who travels to another state, or travels to Pa from another state is now ordered to quarantine for 14 days/or get a negative PCR test before they can return to school. The 14 days of quarantine are to be considered legal absences however students should complete school work during this time. This applies to all students (except those under the age of 12). Child under 12 should not be excluded from school per the travel order.

Link to update on Meal Distributions for the Thanksgiving Break: https://www.iroquoissd.org/article/354608?org=iroquois-school-district

As announced today in school, I.H.S. will return with live instruction on Monday, November 23, 2020. We are continually asking everyone to social distance and properly wear masks while in the building. Students should however be taking all materials home daily. In the event of a building closure, students will not be permitted in the building to get their materials. If we do go virtual, students will follow their normal class schedule by logging on through Schoology and Zoom.

9th graders interested in Vo-Tech: Please attend the virtual open house tonight (link in previous post). Mrs. Cashdollar in the Guidance office has the applications!

9th graders who are interested in ECTS (Erie County Technical School), please see the attached link for the ECTS Virtual Open House TONIGHT from 4:30-6:30 PM. Log in any time! ECTS Virtual Open House Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm www.ects.org/openhouse/

SENIOR SHIRT ORDERS - Don’t forget - Senior shirt orders and payment are due tomorrow, Wed. 11/18 to Mrs. Haslett or Ms. Cammarata. Order forms were handed out in government class or can be found on Schoology. If you are a cyber student, drop orders off to Mrs. Bartlett or send email.

VIRTUAL EXPECTATIONS - Here is the link to our virtual expectations in the case of a school closure. All students received a hard copy of this handout on Monday, November 16th. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/350433?org=jr-sr-high-school

COVID-19 - On the morning of Tuesday, November 17, 2020, we received confirmation from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) of two COVID-19 cases impacting Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School. The Iroquois School District has communicated with the ECDOH and followed the health and safety plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please see link to both letters to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/350205?org=jr-sr-high-school / http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/350206?org=jr-sr-high-school

8th Grade Elite Brave: Aidan Wodarski Clubs and/or Sports:Football What do you love about Iroquois? It teaches me what I need to learn and it's a good community to live in. Were all one family and everyone is nice. Future Asprirations: Go to college for football and probably cooking. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Bandur she taught me so much in Ela class last year. Favorite Quote: " A Champion is someone who did not give up when they wanted to" - Tom Landry

12th Grade Elite Brave: Collin May Clubs and/or Sports: Varsity baseball (9-12) Varsity soccer (9-12) Varsity hockey (9-12) I love that we can learn in a great and fun environment and that I get to be involved with any sports I want to be in. Future Aspirations: I plan to go to college at California university of Pennsylvania and start my academic and athletic career there. I plan on playing soccer in college as a goalie. Favorite Teacher: I would say that the teacher that has had the most impact on me over the last 11 years would be Mrs. Hickernell when I was at my lowest, she brought me up and I will be forever grateful for her. Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky