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MEET THE BRAVES -
MEET THE BRAVES
When - Tuesday November 26 @ 7pm
Where - I.H.S. Gymnasium
Friday nights glow at IHS!
Thank you to Dr. Jack Mosher for speaking to our students this afternoon on stem cell research. Dr. Mosher is being inducted this evening into the Legends of Iroquois Academic Hall of Fame. Once a Brave, always a Brave!
Congratulations to Speech and Debate Team members Rory Brady and Austin Gomolekoff who brought home 2nd place in their respective events at Harbor Creek last night. Way to go!
There will be a fan bus for the D10 Soccer Championships on Wednesday. Cost is $10 and includes admission to the game. See Mr Trojak or Ms Benovic for a permission slip! šā½ļøš
It's so easy to order your yearbook online! Follow this link: https://www.jostens.com/ and follow the site's directions. Take advantage of the lowest price offer of $65 from now until the end of October. Don't delay!!
4th period geometry had the opportunity to go to the planetarium at Penn State Behrend and also learn a lesson about geometric probability from two of Behrendās pre-service math teachers.
Upcoming Events cont: 11/15 IES Play-Elf Jr. @ HS Auditorium, 7pm; 11/16 IES Play-Elf Jr. @ HS Auditorium, 2pm
Upcoming Events 11/11-11/14:11/11 NW PA Regional College-lunches, Speech & Debate Mtg after school; 11/12 PYD Mtg-tutorial; 11/13 ASVAB Test, ALL 11th Gr, EPIC Outreach-tutorial; 11/14 STUCO Blood Drive, Career CafeĢ, ECTS-Open House, Boysā Soccer Banquet-Caf 6pm
12th Grade Elite Brave Nolan: Mrs. Weber has made the most impact on me since sheās been one of my teachers for half of my school life. Looking back on how I was with her compared to how I am now shows me how much I have grown.
11th Grade Elite Brave Dante: 1 of the things I love about Iroquois is that the community is close & we do a lot for a little school. After HS I want to be an Electrical Engineering. Mr. Patrick impacts me because he knows a lot about my career and teaches me a lot.
10th Grade Elite Brave Kaiya: My dad and his siblings went to Iroquois. Iām carrying on a legacy. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Dell. She encourages me in my pursuits as a writer & is helping me with my novel. She is amazing and funny and I love being in her class every day.
9th Grade Elite Brave Andres:I plan on graduating from HS & going into the Navy. I would like to be in special armed forces as an AKA specialist. My favorite teachers are Mrs. Kidd because she is understanding & Mr. Normand because he is a fun and helps me get my work done.
8th Grade Elite Brave Brodie: I love Iroquois because I get to spend the day with amazing and fun teachers. Mrs. Bandur has the most impact on me because she has shown me why English is so great and perfection doesnāt come overnight.
7th Grade Elite Brave Shao Kun: My future aspiration is to go to college because it is important to me.
Mrs. Glennon is my favorite teacher because she is nice and she has me check my work before I turn it in. Also Mrs. Hart and Mr. McCabe because they teach me a lot of things
Congratulations to Mrs. Peebles, the WJET-TV and Edinboro University Golden Apple Award Winner! She was nominated by Austin Gomolekoff. Watch the link below to see us surprise Mrs. Peebles!
https://www.yourerie.com/golden-apple-award/golden-apple-award-susan-peebles/
Reminder: Iroquois and Harborcreek College and Career Fair is TONIGHT Thursday, Nov. 7th @ Harborcreek H.S. from 6:00-8:00 PM! We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to all of our November Elite Braves! 7th Grade-Shao Kun Jiang,8th grade- Brodie Luke,9th grade- Andres Gonzalez,10th grade- Kaiya Kubasik,1th grade- Dante Carr,12th grade- Nolan Kestner. More info will be posted soon on our website about these amazing students.
Upcoming Events 11/4-11/8 cont: 11/7 Youngstown State University Rep in Guidance-Tutorial, Harbor Creek College & Career Fair-Harbor Creek HS, 6-8pm; 11/8 9th Grade ECTS Field Trip, Winter Sports Physicals-Nurseās Office 2-4pm
Upcoming Events 11/4-11/8: 11/5 Career CafeĢ-Large Conf. Rm, Mercyhurst University Rep in Guidance-Tutorial, ASVAB Prep for ALL 11th Grade-Caf (11/6 too),Jacket Club Salvage Sale-2:40-3:30(11/6 & 11/7 too),11/6 Speech & Debate Competition@ Harbor Creek,Powder Puff Football 7pm
November 1st is the LAST chance for you to purchase the yearbook for the lowest price of the year at $65. Order online or use the order form you can get in Room 158 to put a down payment of at least $20 to secure the deal. Price increases to $75 on November 2, so donāt delay!!
The winners of the Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest is: Ms. Righi's class
We wish them the best!
ALSO, District 10 title game
Brave's Boys' Soccer vs. Mercer
@ Meadville High School, 8 p.m.
Go Braves!
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer team on their semi finals win over Cambridge Springs!
Final was 1-0, McKenzie Smith scored 6 mins into overtime, assisted by Courtney Kegerreis.
Next game, District 10 final game, 10/30/19
Iroquois vs. Mercer@Meadville HS, 6pm
Save the Date!
Iroquois and Harborcreek College and Career Fair @Harborcreek High School will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 6-8PM. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Sports 10/28-11/3: 10/28 Girls Varsity Soccer Playoff game vs. Cambridge Springs @ Fort LeBoeuf HS 5:30pm; 10/30 Boys JH Football (Home) vs General McClane at 6pm
Upcoming Events 10/28-11/2: 10/28 Kent State Ashtabula Rep-Guidance during tutorial; 10/29 Thiel College Rep-Guidance during tutorial; 11/1 Picture Retake Day; 11/2 Speech & Debate @ Behrend
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer team on their 10-0 playoff win over the Wilmington Greyhounds! Go Braves
Financial Aid & FAFSA Completion night: Wednesday @ 5:30pm in the Auditorium. A Rep from PHEAA will present. Afterward, SENIOR parents & students may go to the computer lab to complete their studentsā FAFSA app with the help of the PHEAA rep & counselors. No need to rsvp.
STUDENT'S AND TEACHER'S DON'T FORGET
RED RIBBON WEEK!
SPIRIT WEEK IS OCTOBER 21-25
Upcoming Home Sports: 10/23 Jr High Football vs Fairview 4pm; 10/26 Boys JV Football vs North East at 10am
Upcoming Events 10/21-26: 10/21 Westminster College Rep-tutorial;10/22 NHS Apps-due in office,Career CafeĢ Lunch-sr high lunches,PYD Meeting-tutorial:10/23 Red Ribbon Assembly-tutorial,Financial Aid & FAFSA Seminar-5:30-8:30pm;10/26 LMBA Band Championship Comp-Vetās Stadium
Seniors: October 18th is the last day to select the portrait you want in the senior section of the yearbook. Stop by Mrs. Peeblesā room during 5th period or Tutorial to make sure the one you want is in the book!
Mrs. Skelton and Dr. Lombard addressing the students during our college lunch series! Thanks for sharing your time and experience with us!
Our students showed off their school spirit last night cheering the volleyball team to victory!
Upcoming Events 10/14-10/19
10/15 ECTS 9th Gr Presentation in ELA,Edinboro University Rep in Guidance-Tutorial; 10/16 PSAT Testing,EPIC Outreach-Tutorial, Sports Boosters Mtg- Caf 6pm;10/17 Seton University Rep in Guidance-Tutorial;10/18 Pep Rally; 10/19 Band Competition @ HC
Upcoming Home Sports: 10/15 Girls JV Volleyball vs Erie 1st Christian 6pm; Girls Var Volleyball vs Erie 1st Christian 7:30pm;10/17 Girls Var Soccer vs HC 4pm; Girls 8th Gr BBall vs Walnut Creek 4pm; Girls JV Soccer vs HC at 5:30pm; 10/18 Var Football vs Fairview(Sr Night) at 7pm
Upcoming Home Sports:10/14 Girls Var Soccer vs North East 4pm;Girls JV Volleyball vs Mercyhurst Prep 6pm; Boys Vars Soccer vs Eisenhower 6:30pm; Girls Vars Volleyball (Sr Night) vs Mercyhurst Prep 7:30pm
It was a great weekend to be an Iroquois Brave! Congratulations to our football team for their win Friday night and congratulations to our band for winning the Meadville band competition! Way to go Braves!
C-SPAN has arrived! We are excited to have our American Govt students participate on the interactive bus!
Congratulations to all of our October Elite Braves! More information will be posted soon on our website about these amazing students.
12th Gr Elite Brave Sierra:She loves the teachersā personalities.They build relationships with each individual student. Mrs.Bandur made my 1st year in high school not so scary. Mrs.Hilinski & Mrs.Pfaff-Thanks for helping me through the years & shaping me as a person and student.
11th Gr Elite Brave Austin:
I love the great teachers & the overall supportiveness they display for their students. The teacher who has made the most impact is Mrs. Glennon. She is so kind & is also such a neat, engaging teacher who makes science fun.
10th Gr Elite Brave Gabrielle:
She loves that everyone does everything at Iroquois.
Mr. Sovisky has impacted me by being both my teacher and my coach. He has inspired me to do better academically and in volleyball over the last 2 years.
9th Gr Elite Brave Alayzha:
I like how the teachers help the students a lot to understand things.
I really like all of the teachers at Iroquois High School because they are all very helpful. Most of all, I really like Mrs. Peebles because she is so nice to me.
8th Gr Elite Brave Kaytlyn:
Iroquois is a great school to attend. The teachers are so inspiring to me.
The teacher who has made the most impact on me would be Ms. Benovic because she is funny and will help you whenever you need.
7th Gr. Elite Brave: Alyssa
I love the teachers at Iroquois & how everybody is there for you. Most Impactful teacher: Ms. Durante challenged me & inspired me to do my best on everything.Mrs. Hart has been fun & very helpful. She has taught me many things & the year just started!
Elite Braves are students who demonstrates excellent behavior in and out of the classroom, are well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. Who are the October Elite Braves? Watch our social media and website to find out!
Andres was a guest speaker at the PYD Press Conference this morning! Great job Andres! You make us proud!
Maria Modzelewski is the PYD Asset Ambassador of the Year! A very deserved award for all of her hard work with PYD!
The C-SPAN bus is coming to IHS! On 10/9 Am. Govt students will use the interactive, multimedia mobile classroom. They will learn about ways to use C-SPAN resources in the classroom and how C-SPAN can help them stay informed about the federal government.
We are āUnder the Seaā at Hoco 2019!
2019 Homecoming
The 2019 Homecoming King and Queen! Zachary Jackula and McKenzie Smith
2019 Homecoming
2019 Homecoming
The 2019 Iroquois Homecoming Court
Upcoming Home Sports: 10/9 Girls Vars Socc vs Cambridge Springs 4pm; 10/10 Girls 8th grade Bball vs Westlake MS at 4pm, Boys Vars Socc vs Harborcreek 6pm, Boys JV Socc vs Harborcreek 7:30pm; 10/12 Boys Vars Socc vs Grove City 10am, Boys JV Socc vs Grove City 11:30am
Upcoming Home Sports: 10/7 Girls Vars Socc vs Mapleword 4pm, Girls JV Volleyball vs Erie 6pm, Girls Vars Volleyball vs Erie 7:30pm; 10/8 Girls JV Volleyball vs Saegertown 6pm, Boys Vars Socc vs Corry 7pm, Girls Vars Volleyball vs Saegertown 7:30pm, Boys JV Socc vs Corry 8:15pm
Upcoming Events 10/7-10/12: 10/7 Navy Recruiter in the caf-lunches, Jamestown Community College-tutorial; 10/8 PSAT Prep for 11th grade-tutorial; 10/9 MFG day for 9th grade, EPIC Outreach-tutorial, PSAT Prep-tutorial, Point Park University-tutorial; 10/12 Band Comp-Meadville
The excitement of Homecoming is in the air! Come out to enjoy the parade at 5:30pm and then watch our Iroquois Braves Varsity Football team at 7pm! Who are the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen? We'll find out tomorrow!
All smiles for Homecoming Week!
This rain wonāt stop our Homecoming celebration! Bonfire 2019!
Join us tonight from 6-7:30pm at IHS for the Homecoming Bonfire! Hot dogs, popcorn, and water will be provided. We'll have face painting and yard games before we light the fire so come out and enjoy the evening with us! GO BRAVES!
Want a great deal on the yearbook? Enter the ReplayIt App Photo Contest. Submit photos on the app & 2 lucky winners will be randomly drawn to win $25 off their yearbook order for submitting pictures for us to use! See Mrs. Peebles or the flyers around school for directions.
Don't miss out!
It's so easy to order your yearbook online! Follow this link: https://www.jostens.com/ and follow the site's directions. Take advantage of the lowest price offer of $65 from now until the end of October. Don't delay!!
Yearbook Back to School Speical
Fri 9/ 27 is the last day for the yearbook Back to School special. Order 1 for $65 plus 1 line of personalization for $6. Select up to 4 free icons. After 9/27 the book will cost $65 for Oct, but personalization is extra. Order in school or online!
Upcoming Home Sports
9/30 Boys Vars.Golf vs Oil City 3pm;9/30 Boys JV FtBall vs Northwestern 6pm;10/1 Girls 8th gr. BBall vs Corry 4pm;10/1 Girls 7th gr. BBall 5:15pm;10/2 Boys JH FtBall vs Northwestern 4pm;10/3 Girls Vars.Socc vs Seneca 4pm;10/4 Vars.Ftball vs Wilmington 7pm
Upcoming Events 9/30-10/5
9/30 College App Workshop in tutorial;10/1 Mercyhurst rep in tutorial;10/2 HOCO Bonfire 6-7:30pm;10/2 Behrend rep in tutorial; 10/3 College App Workshop in tutorial;10/4 HOCO Assembly 2pm;10/4 HOCO Parade and Football game;10/5 HOCO dance 7-10pm
Principal Notice
Dear Iroquois Family - I will taking time off to have shoulder surgery. In my absence, Mrs. Willow will be the acting principal at I.H.S. Mr. Infantino will be coming on board as the acting assistant principal until my return.
Did you get your copy of the 2019 yearbook? If not, stop by the Yearbook table at Open House Thursday night to buy one for $80. A limited number are left. 2013-2017 books will be available as well at a discounted rate. You can also pre-order the 2020 book too! See you there!
Senior parents! Want to recognize your graduate with a senior ad in the yearbook? Use the link below to upload baby pictures and write a special message to your graduate. Don't delay! Ads are due by December 31st.
https://images.jostens.com/upload.jsp
Who's New @ I.H.S.
Mrs. LaRocca - Pupil Services Secretary
Degree from IUP in Child Development and Family Services. Various positions at General McLane for 4 years
āIf you aināt first, youāre lastā-Ricky Bobby
The staff has been so welcoming
UPCOMING HOME SPORTS
9/23 - GSoccer v GC 4pm
- GJHBB v GM 4pm
9/25 - GSoccer v Eisen 4pm
9/26 - VB v Eisen 6pm
9/27 - VB v HC 2pm
9/28 - BSoccer v Fair 10am
- JV Football v NW 2pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/24 - 9/26 - Eye Exams
9/27 - Volleyball Assembly
9/28 - Band Competition @ Girard
10/2 - Homecoming Bonfire @6pm
10/5 - Homecoming Dance
10/8 & 10/9 - PSAT Prep - Tutorial
10/10 - Sports Boosters 6pm
10/14 - No School
GOOD LUCK TO ALL ATHLETICS THIS WEEKEND!!
GOOOO BRAVES!!!
This is a notification that Act 39 of 2018 of the PA School Code states that a lockdown drill must be conducted within the first 90 days of year. We are required to notify parents of the first lockdown drill. The first lockdown drill will be conducted between 9/23 and 9/25/19.
I.H.S. OPEN HOUSE - TONIGHT 6 PM
Come and meet the teachers of your favorite students.
PYD-FAMILY PAINT NIGHT!
Deadline to sign up is today September 19th! Don't miss out!
Who's New @ I.H.S.
Mrs. Dell 10 ELA & Car. Exp.
11 years- 9 &10 ELA Milton High , FL./ 6 ELA @ FLB.
āUntil I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.ā
I.H.S. is an incredible place. It feels like a family and Iām honored to be part of it!
I.H.S. OPEN HOUSE - September 19th at 6:00 PM
Friday Night Lights
UPCOMING HOME SPORTS
9/16 - G Soccer v Titusv. 4pm
- B Soccer v NE 6pm
9/17 - GJHBB v Gir 4pm
- Volleyball v CSHS 6pm
9/18 - JH Football v Sen 4pm
9/20 - Football v Redbank 7pm
9/21 - GJV Soccer v FLB 11:30am
- JH Football v UC 2pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
9/16 - Picture Day
9/18 - Sports Boosters, Cafe 6pm
9/19 - Picture retakes
- Open House 6pm
9/20 - Band @ Bradford
I.H.S. Day of Service A huge thanks to the 9/11 Planning Committee - Mrs. Benovic, Mrs. Boblentz, Mrs. Cammarata, Mrs. Haslett, Mr. Jones, Mr. McCabe, Mrs. Nuhfer, Mr. Sovisky, Mr. Trojak, & NHS Members
I.H.S. Day of Service Statistics
Our students showing a service dog in training a little love at the Humane Society. Iroquois day of service activities are amazing!
I.H.S. 911 Service Day
I.H.S. Service Day
911 Service Projects
Veteran/Service 911 Luncheon
I.H.S. Day of Service - September 11th
Students: do you like talking or arguing? Love performing? Want to travel & earn scholarships? Then join the Speech & Debate Team! We meet on Mondays after school in room 158 and always welcome new members. See Mrs. Peebles or any current team member with any questions.
Seniors: Sept 19 is the last opportunity you have to get your picture taken for your ID and the senior section of the yearbook. Sign up for a timeslot in Ms. Cammarata's room starting next week. Retake time slots are available as well. See Mrs. Peebles with any questions.
Smile!!! Underclassmen School Picture Day is Monday, Sept 16th. Order your photo packages online or with the form available at school. Senior Portrait Picture Day is Thursday, Sept 19th.
Who's New @ I.H.S.
Mrs. Stahon 7th and 8th grade ELA Learning Support
1st grade Wash. D.C., 3&4 Ben. Wiley, has coached track & basketball
āIn a world you can be anything, be kind.ā
The community has been wonderful to become a part of.
The JV Volleyball team is ready to rock this tournament today! Go Braves!!
Some of our students enjoying the sunshine and celebrating their awesome PSSA scores!
UPCOMING HOME ACTIVITIES
9/9 G Soccer v Corry 4p
9/10 GJHBB v HC 4p
B Soccer v Gir 6p
9/11 IHS DAY OF SERVICE
9/12 GJHBB v FLB 4p
B Soccer v Titus 6p
9/13 Football v Con Ohio 7p
9/14 B Soccer v Erie 9a
IHS VB Tournament 9a
On Monday, all students will receive the first sales offer for the 2020 yearbook which will be delivered just before graduation! See Mrs. Peebles in room 158 for an extra copy! Reserve your copy today.
Back-to-school Yearbook sale: Pre-order your 2020 yearbook before Sept 27 to take advantage of FREE icons offer! Order the book for $65, one line of personalization for $6, and select up to four icons for FREE! Offer ends Sept 27. Order forms available in main office or room 158
Our morning announcements crew is ready to go this morning! They do a great job!
We are celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students who are challenging themselves in AP and Pitt courses this school year. Way to go!
I.H.S. Open House
Who's New @ I.H.S.
Ms. Smith
Spanish & French
IHS 2009-15, Spanish @ JS Wilson Spanish & Music @ Academy
āNothing is impossible, the word itself says āIām possibleāāāAudrey Hepburn
I love the students, the teachers, the supportive staff and administration here at Iroquois,
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OUR ATHLETICS OVER THE WEEKEND! GO BRAVES!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
9/2 No School
9/3 CDTs Begin
9/7 Marching Band Comp.
@GM
9/11 Day of Service
9/13 Pep Rally
9/16 Picture Day
UPCOMING HOME SPORTS
9/4 GVB v Girard 6pm
9/5 JHGBB v Sen 4pm
B Soccer v Mercyhurst 6pm
9/6 Football v Greenville 7pm
Excitement is in the air! Welcome back!
Mr Wilson welcomes the students back for a great school year
Wow! They sound great!
I.H.S. Bands First Friday Night Halftime
Are you ready to get started?
We are ready for the first home game of the season!
Does your student's schedule appear to have double ELA classes? Seventh and eighth graders now have a block ELA class! This is great news! It will provide opportunities for students to be engaged at a deeper level in a rigorous curriculum.
Any pre-ordered yearbooks not picked up this summer will be available the second day of school at all lunches. A few extra copies remain for anyone wishing to purchase the 2019 book for $80 (tax included). Cash or check made payable to IHS Activities Fund - Yearbook is accepted.
Huge shout out to IHS Junior Autumn Gariepy for her incredible artwork which is on the cover of the 2019 yearbook. This information is missing from the publication, and we sincerely apologize for not recognizing her for her amazing talents. Thank you Autumn!
Iroquois is getting ready for the Battle of the Bridge. See everyone on Friday!
WE welcome back Teachers and Staff, let's have a Brave-tastic school year!
GO BRAVES!
Meet the Braves is Tonight!
Thursday August 22nd, 7pm at
John L. Post Stadium.
Admission is FREE. Itās a great community event.
Come out and meet your favorite sports teams and athletes. You can also watch the Marching Bandās first performance of the season.
2019/2020 Season Passes will be sold at the gate beginning at 6:30pm. $30 per adult for all home athletic events the entire school year (excluding tournaments).
Battle of the Bridge T-shirt distribution will take place at Meet the Braves and if you didnāt pre order a T-shirt you can purchase a PRE-SALE ticket for Battle of the Bridge to avoid the lines on Friday Night!
GO BRAVES!
Come check out your first period class and your scheduled bus stop posted on the main lobby doors of the high school! See you on the first day of school, Monday, August 26th! Go Braves!