Iroquois Jr./Sr. High School -

12th Grade Elite Brave: Daphne Juliano What do you love about Iroquois? I wouldn’t say that I love anything about High School, but I did grow fond of the teachers I met at the beginning of my senior year. They were very kind to me and I had a lot of fun in their classes. Future Aspirations: My future aspirations at this point in my life are uncertain, however I do plan to publish a book that I am writing to help people like me with mental illnesses and to show them that they are not alone in their struggles. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? There are three teachers that have made the most impact on me and they are Mrs. Boblentz, Ms. Cammarata and Mrs. Doverspike. They were nothing but kind to me and I had a lot of fun in their classes. I feel that they were the three teachers I connected with most because I could easily talk to them about class, good things going on in my life and the new books that I was reading. I admire them and their kindness, and they will be the teachers that I remember well after I’ve graduated high school. Favorite Quote: “What winning is to me is not giving up, is no matter what's thrown at me, I can take it. And I can keep going.”- Patrick Swayze

9th Grade Elite Brave: Mackenzie Allen What do you love about Iroquois? I love the teachers and I love to make a lot of friends at this school and my parents went to this school so I'm happy I get to go to this school. Future Aspirations: I want to get a job after high school and visit the world. What teacher has made the most impact on you and why? Mrs. Peebles is my favorite teacher and she says the nicest stuff and believes that I can do good in school and she helped me believe in myself. Favorite Quote: " Follow your heart and listen to your brain and you'll end up doing amazing things."

Congratulations to our January Elite Braves! 7th Grade: Sebastian DeJesus 8th Grade: Kaitlyn Torres 9th Grade: Mackenzie Allen 10th Grade: Jalis Burgos-Welsh 11th Grade: Madison Damon 12th Grade: Daphne Juliano (missing from photo)

COVID -On Friday, January 8, 2021, we were informed of a positive 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. The individual was last on site on Thursday, January 7, 2021. For all details, please see link to the entire letter to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/376870?org=jr-sr-high-school

COVID -On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, we were informed of a positive 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. The individual has not been on site so no contact tracing was required for the school building. For all details, please see link to the entire letter to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/372377?org=jr-sr-high-school

COVID -On the afternoon of Friday, December 18, 2020, we were informed of a positive 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. The individual has not been on site so no contact tracing was required for the school building. For all details, please see link to the entire letter to parents and staff from the Superintendent and High School Principal. http://iroquoispa.apptegy.us/article/371489?org=jr-sr-high-school

COVID-19 - On the afternoon of Thursday, December 17, 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/369605?org=jr-sr-high-school

If your student attends in-person instruction at IHS or IES: On Wednesday, December 23rd, students attending the high school will receive two days of meals to take home with them. Meals for the week of Christmas break can be picked up at the Iroquois Elementary School distribution site on Monday, December, 28th from 10 – 11 am. Students attending Iroquois Cyber Academy or in Virtual Learning Status at their school: All Children 18 and under are eligible – do not have to attend Iroquois schools Meals will be distributed on Monday and Wednesday December 21st and 23rd from 10-10:30. For the week between Christmas and New Years, there will be one distribution date on Monday, December 28th at Iroquois Elementary School only from 10 – 11 am, that will include 7 days of meals. Distribution will return to the regular distribution schedule at both schools on Monday, January 4th from 10 – 10:30 am

Please see the letter at this LINK​ for current meal distribution updates or go to NEWS on any of the District websites.

Winter Sports Photo Schedule 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Girls & Boys swimming (17 students. Please create one co-ed group photo) 8:40 am – 9:00 am: JR High Wrestling (5 students. Please create a separate JR High photo) 9:05 am – 9:30 am: Varsity Wrestling (7 students. Please create a separate Varsity photo) 9:35 am – 10:20 am: JR High Boys Basketball (23 students) 10:25 am – 11:30 am: Any Winter athlete who missed pictures early in the day or will miss in the afternoon because of PM Vo-Tech 11:35 am – 12:00 pm: Girls Basketball (11 students) 12:00 pm – 12:40 pm: LUNCH for PHOTOGRAPHERS 12:40 pm – 1:10 pm: Winter Cheer (11 students) 1:10 pm – 1:40 pm: Boys Basketball (12 students) 1:40 pm – 2:00 pm: LAST CALL NOTE: If students cannot go at their team’s assigned time due to Vo-Tech, RCI, or ROTC, they should go during the two “open” time slots noted above.

Attention Winter Athletes: Team photos will be taken during school on Wed, Dec 16. All athletes should bring their uniform to school with them so they can wear it for the picture. Individual shots will be taken to create a larger group photo using Photoshop, so all social distancing guidelines will be followed. Order forms for group and individual pictures are available from Mrs. Barringer, Athletic Director.

Iroquois Community - As you are aware, both Iroquois Jr./Sr. and Iroquois Elementary School switched to virtual instruction last week due to recommendations put into place by the Dept. of Ed in regards to COVID-19 positive/probable cases in schools. Iroquois SD believes that face-to-face instruction is better academically for our students. We also believe that students and adults are safe in school, as long as proper mitigation efforts are followed. More research supports this decision, and we will continue to offer in-person instruction as long as we can continue to do it safely. On Mon., December 14, Iroquois Jr./Sr. High will be open and operate as scheduled. Iroquois Elementary School will not be able to re-open until Wed., December 16. Currently, IES is suffering from a shortage of subs to cover the building. We hope this problem is rectified early next week. If our efforts come up short, we will communicate our plans to you. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay safe. Shane Murray

REMOTE LEARNING - I wanted to commend all of the students on their attendance and work performance over the last three days of virtual instruction. Here are just a few reminders for all students - 1. You must not be in bed/lying down for class. 2. No eating while on Zoom. 3. Distractions such a dancing, waving, or gaming are not acceptable. 4. Bathroom breaks are between classes, not during class. 5. You must have your video on and show your whole face during the entire class. You will be given credit for any work but you will still be marked absent.

COVID-19 - On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 8, 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/363318?org=jr-sr-high-school

FAQs - Good afternoon! In an effort to better assist you with your students' needs during virtual instruction, please use the following information to determine how we can help answer your questions. For questions regarding instructional expectations/needs at IHS, please call (814) 899-7643 x1000. For questions regarding instructional expectations/needs at IES, please call (814) 899-7643 x2000. For questions regarding technology help, please call (814) 897-2416. For questions regarding COVID-19, please call (814) 899-7643 x6109. Thank you!

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