Reminder to all students in grades 6-12. Everyone is required to attend school next week. There is NO FINALS WEEK Schedule. All classes are in session every day.
The Lil Chief choir performed at the Capitol today! They were also lucky to get to meet and take a picture with Governor Noem.
Sophomores in Mr Wipf's class are learning about the Industrial Revolution. Today they mastered the assembly line, made famous by Henry Ford and Ford Motors. They mastered the craft of folding paper airplanes, one fold at a time! If anyone is need of a paper airplane, we have plenty!
GBB v ELB on 12-14-23 in Lake Benton
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIm4mGdIVVtyYRx8__SGJw
BBB v ELB on 12-15-23 in Elkton
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiqoJPvjZotpcqUfZnfMgg
GO SHARKS!!
Parents of High School and Middle School Students. The link included is a survey for the funding we receive for our CTE classes. The courses included are some of the Shop/Ag classes, FACS classes, and Computer classes. Please help us by completing the survey before Jan. 1, 2024. https://forms.gle/eUiV3dqVnYBqAbNDA
Just for clarification, the GBB contest on Thursday, December 14 will be played in LAKE BENTON, MN. Call the school with questions. GO SHARKS!!
Iroquois FCCLA members attended Region V meeting today. Madi Burma and Avah Newman both presented in Professional Presntation and earned Gold. Emma Eckmann ran for Region office and earned position of Region V treasurer.
https://www.youtube.com/@arlingtonvalleylivesports
Here is the link
Here is the link for the GBB contest at Arlington tonight. GO SHARKS!!
Freshman, Airabella Deysel, built a Christmas tree for our HS/MS library using books from the shelves! What a neat idea!!
https://youtube.com/live/FYGWBgd-gek?feature=share
Tonight's Concert Link
If you are not able to attend the always FANTASTIC Christmas concert, it will be livestreamed at 6:00 pm on the ILP Shark network. We will attempt to send the actual link later but for now search the Iroquois Booster Club page for the link. GO CHIEFS!!
The students are busy practicing for the Christmas concert tonight. Elementary starts at 6:00 pm and MS/HS at 7:30 pm. Between concerts there will be a hot cocoa, hot cider, goodies available in kitchen for a free will donation. Proceeds to music department. Santa will also be available to visit in MS/HS hallway.
Students who completed their November reading log in the elementary picked their prizes today! A couple students were absent so they will get to pick theirs tomorrow. December reading logs were sent home today!!!
Juniors in Mr Wipf's class learned about trench warfare in WWI today by simulating it using desks and paper balls. Mr Wipf will be finding paper balls hidden around the room for the next month!
The elementary Christmas concert will be held on Dec. 5 @ 6:00 pm. MS/HS will be performing at 7:30 pm both in South Gym. Between concerts there will be a hot cocoa, hot cider, goodies available in kitchen for a free will donation. Proceeds to music department. Santa will also be available to visit in MS/HS hallway.
Reminder: Tomorrow Tuesday, November 28th at 6:00 pm a Suicide Prevention Event is being held at the DeSmet Events Center. Following the 60-minute video there is a panel discussion about Youth Mental Wellness. This event is open to the public. Parents are encouraged to attend with their high school-aged children.
Iroquois Elementary held their "Digits & Donuts" event on Wednesday, in the school gym. Loved ones were invited to join their students for donuts and math games before school. Eighty students and loved ones attended the event.
The third grade class presented the play “Squanto Squash” to their parents and the elementary classes on Wednesday. Video of the play is posted on "Iroquois Chiefs" facebook page.
Iroquois FFA 2023 LDE Competitors
Ag Sales: Kirby, Rexton, Natalie, and Nathan
Employment Skills: Kera and Becca
Prepared Public Speaking: Madi
Ag Broadcasting: Avah and Madelyn
Extemporaneous Speaking: Becca
Congratulations to Becca on receiving 3rd place in Extemporaneous Speaking at the District 2 LDE contest in Brookings! Next up is State LDEs in Rapid City!
Great job everyone with all the hard work you put in!
