Iroquois School District Parent, Students and Staff,
Subject: The District’s Current Health and Safety Plan/Masking and Quarantining
Our Current District School Board Approved Health and Safety Plan requires that all Students, Staff, and Visitors wear mask while inside of our schools and when using district provided transportation, while Erie County is classified at the High Spread level. Every Friday we will review the data from the county and inform the Iroquois School District Community, via our district voice and text message system, on the masking requirement for the following week. The District’s Health and Safety Plan will be reviewed monthly by the Iroquois School Board and is subject to change as COVID-19 recommendations and regulations are updated.
As of now, the district’s quarantine procedures have not been changed. We are awaiting more information and direction from the Erie County Department of Health before we make a recommendation to the School Board regarding shortened quarantine requirements.
As always, we appreciate your support dealing with the constant changes that COVID has brought to our lives and the way the school district operates. Please remember that all our decisions are based on one keeping our students and staff safe, while doing everything we can to keep our schools open for live in-person instruction.
We are facing staffing shortages in most areas, we are in critical need of substitute teachers, non-instructional aides, bus drivers and crossing guards. If you have any interest in these positions, please go to the District’s website or call the district office for more information.
The Administration has noticed a rise in vaping incidents at school. Due to being made aware of changes in the law, when school returns on January 3, 2022, students caught with vape devices or caught vaping on district property will be subject to a citation with the local magistrate. Fines and possible classes may be a result of a violation.
Sports UPDATE. The Iroquois boys varsity team plays Maplewood at 2pm tomorrow in the C. Thomas Barringer Classic. There are 50/50 drawings, raffle baskets, and tee shirts for sale, all to benefit the Iroquois sports boosters. The girls game schedule for tomorrow in West Middlesex is cancelled due to quarantines in their area. We will attempt to reschedule. 7th and 8th grade boys basketball brought back some wins today! Goodluck tomorrow and as always.. Go Braves!
Please be aware that Erie County is still under a mask mandate for all schools. All students and staff are still to be masked during the school day. Students and parents attending an after school event must also properly wear a mask to be in attendance at any event.
The Boys and Girls Basketball games can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkU5fb46eqG69MtQUz-pjsg/videos
GO BRAVES!
Junior High Boys play at 4:45 at North East, Varsity and JV boys are at home tonight taking on Corry, Lady Braves Basketball is in Franklin and can be viewed live at: https://sites.google.com/students.fasd.k12.pa.us/franklin-jr-sr-high-school/home
GO BRAVES!
Possible Fraud Alert: The Iroquois School District has been notified that someone has been attempting to solicit monetary donations for a program called “Literacy & Love Project”. Solicitations indicate that this is a district supported program. Please be aware that Iroquois School Board has not approved any fundraising efforts with this organization. If you have donated to this program with the idea that this money was going to the Iroquois School District, please contact the Iroquois School District’s Superintendents office by phone or email. 814-899-7643 ex 4002 or email smurray@iroquois.iu5.org
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Erie County, Iroquois School District will be postponing the annual Winter Meet the Braves, originally scheduled for Tuesday 11/23. The new date will be announced following the holiday break. Stay safe and happy holidays.
Iroquois School District Foundation - 2021 Hall of Fame - Please click on the link to watch the video of the Iroquois Legends: Academic Hall of Fame. Video begins at 6:00 pm tonight. https://bit.ly/3cwsSvn
The Iroquois School District is looking for your feedback regarding federal funding. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey; we appreciate your participation. Thank you. Link to survey: https://bit.ly/3FrckBo
Congratulations Ethan Klinzing and Max Nicolussi on your nomination for the 2022 Save an Eye All-Star Game! Good luck, Go Braves!
Good afternoon Iroquois Families! As a reminder, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, students in grades K-8 do not have school to allow for parent-teacher conferences. Students in Pre-K and grades 9-12 are expected to attend school on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact your student's respective school office by calling (814) 899-7643. Dial extension 1000 for IHS or 2000 for IES. Thank you!
The Iroquois "All Sports Boosters" are requesting your help. Please click on the link to review the available slots. All proceeds from concession stands benefit our student athletes. All games are subject to change. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448aba92caafc1-iroquois6
Please join us for an All Sports Boosters Meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the High School Cafeteria.
Tonight's girls soccer match will take place at the Junker Center on the Penn State Behrend campus at 8pm. There will be no cost to attend, GO BRAVES!
Let's celebrate our new stadium field with the Iroquois Braves football team at their last home game and senior night this Saturday. The game starts at 7:00. Prior to the game from 5:30 to 6:30 come join families and friends of the Braves at a picnic in the parking lot. This is a bring your own chair and favorite picnic food event with no additional charge. We hope to see you there for some community spirit as we cheer on the Braves who will take on Saegertown.
Athletics Announcements
Tonights Girls volleyball match @ Corry is available on www.thecorryjournal.com/sportsstream (boxcastapp search for DeeJ experience)
Additionally, there have been several changes due to official shortages, transportation shortages, and a few other factors... Please check the Iroquois Athletics page Calendar for an up to date look at our upcoming games. GO BRAVES!
Winter sports athlete signups are online, visit the athletic webpage or bit.ly/3F6qPv9 to sign up. All athletes with current fall physicals will need to get a SECTION 7 form completed and to the coach before the first practice. This form is online and in the front office. GO BRAVES!
Join PHEAA on Weds, Oct. 6th at 5:30pm for a virtual Financial Aid/FAFSA Night webinar. This presentation provides an understanding of student financial decisions, as well as a assistance completing the FAFSA form. The link to this event is located on your student's Schoology page.
Open House Reminder - Please join the staff tomorrow, September 22nd from 6pm - 7:30pm at the school for our annual Open House. This will give you the opportunity to meet your student's teachers and walk their daily schedule.