Iroquois Central School District

05/09/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed Message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with your Monday update.
Last week Iroquois had 36 cases of COVID reported which is slightly better than the previous week. We will continue to inform parents if their child has been in close contact so they can closely monitor for symptoms. Please remember that if your child not is not feeling well, they should stay home and test for COVID.

The Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday May 10th at 7:00 pm. The proposed 2022-23 school budget will be presented again at the beginning of the meeting.

Next week on Tuesday May 17th the annual budget vote is being held in the Intermediate Gymnasium from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. Please attend and cast your ballot. Individuals and I will be available to answer any question you may have about the four propositions being presented. I look forward to seeing everyone.

I hope everyone has great week and enjoys the warm weather and sunshine.

05/04/2022

Happy Star Wars Day from Mrs. Andreas' class at Elma Primary!

05/03/2022

The high school is having fun celebrating their amazing educators! We know we couldn’t stay afloat without them!!

05/02/2022

05/02/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with your Monday message.
Last week Iroquois had 50 cases of COVID reported to the District, and as always, close contacts were notified. Notifications were also sent to families that had students in grade levels with reported clusters. The intent of this proactive measure is to help increase awareness for the daily morning health check of all students. Please remember that if your child has any signs or symptoms, stay home, and take a COVID test. The District has free test kits that can be sent home to assist you.

This week is Education Appreciation Week, and it is important for all of us to remember and thank everyone involved. Iroquois believes it takes a family community to raise and educate children, and the employees of Iroquois exemplify this belief. Academic achievement and soft skills required for obtaining future goals start in the classroom and then expand to everyone your child meets during their day. Please take time this week to join me in expressing our thanks to everyone for what they do every day.

Thank you and I hope everyone has great week.

04/29/2022

Exciting news: our High School Drama Club was nominated for 8 Kenny Awards last weekend for our spring musical, The Wedding Singer! There are 15 categories we were eligible for and we competed against 14 other high school productions so we were ecstatic to receive so many nominations.

Here are our nominations:
Outstanding Technical Design
Outstanding Hair and Makeup
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Choral Performance
Outstanding Dance Performance
The Showstopper Award for “It’s Your Wedding Day”
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Female Role – Grace Czech as Linda
Outstanding Performance in a Leading Male Role – Braeden Kostusiak as Robbie

We’ll find out who the winners are at the Kenny Awards Ceremony on May 21st at 6:30pm at Shea’s. (Shea's Kenny Awards)

Congratulations to all cast and crew members---we are so proud of you!!

04/25/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with my Monday message.
Last week was the return from spring break and the District had 23 cases of COVID reported. This is a higher number than previous weeks. It is important to know that a majority of these cases were reported Monday and individuals did not attend school. Similar to the news, we are seeing an uptick in the number of COVID cases. It is more important than ever to act unified by staying home if you are sick and testing for COVID. If you need any free COVID test kits, please let your school know and we will provide what you need. On ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The District will continue to monitor all cases and inform families and staff of any exposure.

The Middle School Bright Minds Club is holding a virtual Family STEM Night. This event is open to everyone and has been prepared by the students. Please show your support by going to the Middle School Webpage and sign-up for the event. This event has been a highlight of the school year for students of all ages with the multiple STEM stations that are available to participate in for all families.
I hope everyone enjoyed the great Buffalo weather this weekend and has great week.

04/25/2022

Girls Flag Football Kickoff event at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, April 23rd. A day of drills, skills, games, and Buffalo Bills Players!!! What a way to start the season 🏈!

04/19/2022

04/19/2022

Senior Sara Durkin has won 2 honorable mention awards from Alfred University for The Scholastic Art and Writing Category.
Sarah submitted 2 pieces of artwork entitled “Reflection” and “Worn Out”. Sara will be attending Pratt Art Institute in the Fall.
Congratulations Sara!

04/13/2022

Nominations for the Induction Class of 2022 Iroquois Athletic Wall of Fame are due by May 20th. Visit our website for eligibility details and to download the nomination form. https://www.iroquoiscsd.org/Page/8902

04/07/2022

All Iroquois students grades K-8 are welcome to attend our 2022 Virtual STEM Event this May! The Iroquois STEM Leadership Group have prepared demonstrations and workshops for you to watch and participate in at home! If you’re interested in participating, please view our attached STEM night flyer and click the link to our Sign up Genius site to sign up for materials for the workshops you would like to participate in! Supplies are limited, so don’t delay in signing up to reserve your bag of supplies to participate in this year’s Virtual Family STEM Event! Materials pick up will take place at Iroquois Middle School (front foyer) on May 5th, 6th and 9th from 2:35-3:15pm.

https://www.iroquoiscsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=11344

04/07/2022

The Rob and Carol Allen magic milk show came to Wales yesterday to our Kindergarten and first grade students. Elyse and Guiseppe were chosen to help.

04/06/2022

Student Activities for HS Spring Gladness Day on April 8:

04/06/2022

The high school Character Counts Club is announcing the 1st Annual Miles for Mental Health Walk-a-Thon. The students of Character Counts Club are hosting this event to decrease the stigma around mental health and help raise awareness. We are encouraging staff and students to wear “Its ok to not be ok” shirts on Friday, May 20th to help support us! All proceeds from our t shirt sale will be donating to the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora. The ROC is an amazing resource for our students and families who seek support with their mental health needs. The fundraiser link will close on Tuesday, April 19th to allow the shirts enough time to process and be delivered prior to the Walk-a-Thon. The event will be held near the high school gymnasium and will take place 4th-7th periods. Students must sign up with Mrs. Olsen in Student Supports to be eligible to walk and receive their walking pass. Student may not walk if they don’t have a walking pass. If any teacher is willing to walk with their class during periods 4th-7th, they are welcome to join! Click the link below to purchase your t shirt. Flyers with QR codes will be posted throughout the building by the end of the week. Please feel free to reach out to myself and Jill if you have any questions/concerns. Thank you!

To purchase a Miles for Mental Health Walk-a-Thon shirt follow this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/iroquois-high-school-would-like-to-host-a-walk-a-thon-for-mays-mental-health-awareness-month?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=iroquois-high-school-would-like-to-host-a-walk-a-thon-for-mays-mental-health-awareness-month&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link.

04/04/2022

The students in Mr. Frommann’s sixth grade math class are learning how to calculate percent of a number. Today they created animals out of pattern blocks and calculated the percent of each shape used to make the animals.

04/04/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with your Monday update.
Last week Iroquois had only one case of COVID reported to the District. This is great news. However, it is my understanding that a stomach and cold virus is prevalent throughout the District. These have the same symptoms as COVID and require a negative COVID test. COVID home tests are acceptable and the District has free kits available if you need one. Most importantly, remember to call your school’s nurse with the test results.

This is the last week before spring break. The District will again provide free COVID test kits to all families and staff. If you would like a free test kit, please send in a note with your child by Wednesday with the number of test kits you would like sent home.

The Board of Education will be holding its monthly meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. The District will be presenting its balanced budget proposal for 2022-23 school year at this meeting. Remember, the meeting is live streamed on the District website homepage for your convenience.

I hope everyone has a great week and enjoyable spring break.

04/01/2022

This is Cindi Striegel. She has been a driver for Iroquois since January 1988. Today is her last day behind the wheel of a school bus. She will be missed by all of her coworkers and especially the children that she has driven through the years.

Thank you Cindi for your dedication to our Iroquois students!

03/30/2022

This year’s High School Musical is “The Wedding Singer” – a romantic comedy based in the 80’s!
It will be performed this weekend in the Middle School Auditorium on Friday 4/1 @ 7pm, and Saturday 4/2 @ 2 pm and 7 pm.

Please come support our student actors, singers, and dancers – bring your children and friends!
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://www.iroquoiscsd.org/page/11282?fbclid=IwAR3CRGkMlsr8oot1kGFlf7fHheGBr7VfyF6p4N2-rtwP2WBcQNxWEikt8jw or scan the QR code below to purchase.
Our students hope to see you there!

03/30/2022

Bringing to life the act of kindness, the first graders in Mrs. Walker's class at Marilla Primary walked to the Marilla Blessing Box housed at the Marilla Community Center and donated items to those in need in the community. The Blessing Box was running low on food/personal items and the first graders were able to fill this need.

03/30/2022

The Iroquois Middle School Association is holding a Coin War Fundraiser this week. Along with the fundraiser, there is a daily dress theme; yesterday was CRAZY HAT or HAIR Day! Enjoy the smiles!!!!

03/29/2022

Last weekend, 14 of our most talented young musicians participated in the ECMEA Sr. High All County Festival at UB. These students as part of the Band, Orchestra, and Chorus, got to rehearse and perform with world class conductors. Our students represented Iroquois in spectacular fashion and their performances were nothing short of stunning. The Music Department is SO proud of these talented and hard-working music students!

03/28/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with your Monday update.

Last week the High School had 8 (eight) reported cases of COVID. The rest of schools had 0 (zero) cases reported. The majority of the High School cases were reported on Monday March 21st. All families with students that may have been exposed were contacted. Please remember to stay home and get tested if you have any signs or symptoms.

As you drive by the main campus it is easy to see the construction work outside. In addition, construction is taking place inside on the main campus with the installation of a new emergency safety system during second shift. The new emergency system will allow anyone in the building to instantly notify the entire District and law enforcement if there is a concern. Once the main campus is complete, the primary buildings will have the same system installed.

This weekend the High School has the musical performance of the Wedding Singer. Shows are on April 1st and 2nd. Information about the musical is on the High School webpage. I am looking forward to seeing you there.

I hope everyone has great week.

03/25/2022

Ms. Reed's 4th grade kindness crew helping Kindergarteners at the ELMA PRIMARY BOOKFAIR.

03/21/2022

The Superintendent sent the following Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this Douglas Scofield with your Monday message.

Last week Iroquois had only one case of COVID reported to the District. However, today the High School does have 5 cases reported with the rest of the schools reporting zero. All close contact individuals will be notified by the District today. Please remember to monitor for signs and symptoms at home before coming to school. Your actions make a difference.

Spring has begun this week and the training for the spring sports has started. Also, remember that the High School Musical, The Wedding Singer, will have its performance on April 1st and 2nd. Come and enjoy the show.

The Board of Education held its monthly meeting last week. The recording of the meeting is on the District website for you to watch at your convenience. During the meeting French and Spanish students were recognized for achieving the prestigious Seal of Bi-literacy.

I hope everyone has great week.

03/21/2022

Come join us as the Iroquois High School Drama Club presents The Wedding Singer on Friday, April 1 at 7pm and Saturday, April 2 at 2pm and 7pm.

It’s 1985 and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

Tickets can be purchased online starting Wednesday, March 23, through the Drama Club website: https://www.iroquoiscsd.org/Page/11282. Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase with cash prior to each performance.

03/18/2022

More St. Patrick's day fun at Marilla Primary!

03/17/2022

Happy St Patrick’s Day from Mrs. Schultz’s 4th graders at Marilla Primary!!!

03/16/2022

The High School Chorus Concert was held on Thursday March 10th.

03/16/2022

Congratulations to Middle School teacher Sandra Ferger and High School teacher Sam Evans who were inducted into the latest cohort of NYS Master Teachers. Over the next 4 years Mrs. Ferger and Ms. Evans will study with other Master Teachers across New York State and leading scholars from around the world.

03/14/2022

03/14/2022

The Superintendent sent the following message Connect Ed message at 1:30 today:

Good afternoon this is Douglas Scofield with your Monday update.

Last week Iroquois had two cases of COVID reported to the District. Because of the low numbers in the daily report of COVID cases, Iroquois will now be reporting the number of cases weekly. The District will still immediately contact the families of exposed children to inform them of the exposure and offer a free COVID test kit. Most importantly, check for signs and symptoms at home before school and if sick, stay home and get tested. Remember to notify your school nurse of a positive or negative COVID test.

Spring begins March 20th and with the warmer weather on the way construction has begun again. Updates, including pictures, will be posted on the District website. The renovations to the Middle and High School Science classrooms are one of the exciting, required updates that will be happening.

The Board of Education meeting is this Wednesday the 16th at 7 pm in the Middle School STEM room. Prior to the Board meeting the Board of Education will be holding a Community Roundtable from 5 pm to 6 pm in the Middle School cafeteria. The roundtable is an informal setting where the public can have conversations with the Board of Education. I look forward to seeing you there.

I hope everyone has a great week.

03/14/2022

Middle School 6th Grade Clarinetist Alex C performed at Kleinhans Music Hall this Saturday 3/12 after being accepted into the ECMEA Elementary All-County Band.

03/14/2022

03/11/2022

Spring construction is underway with the installation of lights at our new athletic complex.