Superintendent's Message 12/16/2024
Dear Iroquois Family,
Good afternoon, here is important information for the week of December 16th:
For Parents to Know
Due to the snow days, many events will be rescheduled. It’s important to check your building principal’s messages for updated information.
Holly Hanging, a longstanding Iroquois tradition, will take place after the winter break.
Reminder! On Friday 12/20 early release day is as follows:
December 20th: Early Release Gr. 4 10:00AM
December 20th: Early Release Gr. UPK-3 11:00AM
There will be a main campus (Gr. 4-12) lockdown DRILL on Tuesday Dec. 17th.
Congratulations to the Iroquois High School Unified Polar Plungers, who raised over $24,000 in donations to the direct benefit of Special Olympics New York!
In case you didn't know.......Tops in Education contributes up to 5% of your purchase to education. It's easy for you to register and choose an Iroquois school to benefit from your purchases. Here's the link: Tops Friendly Markets - Tops In Education. If you have questions, contact the building principal and thank you for your donations!
Red Hawks Nest Project
The Red Hawks Nest Project needs your help! Donate now and your contribution will be doubled, thanks to the generosity of the Butterfly Foundation! We have raised $23,960 for a total of $47,920 of our $140,000 goal. Follow the link to donate: https://school-giving-drive-temp-53335.cheddarup.com/
Athletics
Congratulations to Gavin from the Varsity Football team for receiving the Class B2 All Western New York Character Award for the 2024 season from Cross Training Athletics.
Great work by our Iroquois Football and Cheerleading team for coming together to give back to their community by adopting local families to provide gifts and other needs for the holidays.
Upcoming events on the calendar:
December 17th: Elma Primary Holiday Sing Along Gr. K-1 9:30AM; Gr. 2-3 1:30PM
December 17th: Gr. 5-12 Orchestra Concert 7:00PM Middle School
December 18th: Intermediate PTO Meeting 6:00PM
December 19th: Marilla Primary Holiday Parties
December 19th: Wales Primary Holiday Parties/ Merry Moose Shopping
December 20th: Early Release Gr. 4 10:00AM
December 20th: Early Release Gr. UPK-3 11:00AM
December 23-January 1st: Winter Recess
January 2nd: School Resumes
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what a truly wonderful district we have. I am incredibly thankful for our dedicated parents, teachers, administrators, and staff who always keep the focus on our children.
I hope you enjoy this special time of year, and I look forward to all that 2025 will bring as we continue prioritizing our most important responsibility: our Iroquois students.
Douglas Scofield
Superintendent of Schools