Superintendent's Message 5/12/2025
Dear Iroquois Family,
Good afternoon, here is important information for the week of May 12th:
With spring in full swing, we’re excited to invite you to several upcoming events that highlight the incredible talents and dedication of our students:
- Middle School Orchestra Concert – Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM, Middle School Auditorium
· High School Chorus Concert—Wednesday May 21st at 7:30PM HS Auditorium
Board of Education
· Budget Hearing & Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 13
The Annual Budget Hearing begins at 6:30 PM in the Middle School, followed by the Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 PM. We encourage everyone to attend. If you can’t join us in person, both events will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel:
🔗 Iroquois CSD YouTube
· Board Election
There is one open seat on the Board of Education, with five candidates running. Learn more about the candidates, the budget, and how to vote—including downloading absentee or early mail-in ballot applications—by visiting our Budget Information Page.
· Didn’t Receive the Budget Newsletter?
No problem! You can view it online here: BUDGET NEWSLETTER
Key Dates to Remember:
· Annual Budget Hearing – Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 PM in the Middle School, followed by the regular Board of Education meeting at 7:00 PM
· Annual Budget Vote – Tuesday, May 20th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM in the Intermediate School Gym
If you have any questions, please reach out to our District Clerk at nspecht@iroquoiscsd.org.
Important Updates for Families
· 📚 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Best of luck to our high school students currently taking AP exams! We’re proud of your hard work and commitment.
· 💚 Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” reminds us of the importance of supporting one another through open conversation and understanding. Learn more at NAMI Mental Health Awareness Month.
· 🚶♀️ Miles for Mental Health Walk-a-Thon
The Character Counts Club invites you to the 4th Annual Walk-a-Thon:
o Friday, May 16 – For Main Campus Students
o Saturday, May 17 (12–2 PM) – For Community Members on the Athletic Field
o For questions, email Emily Wojda at ewojda@iroquoiscsd.org or Jessica Lewandowski at jlewandowski@iroquoiscsd.org.
· 🎒 Danny’s Helping Hands – School Supplies for Next Year
Families in need can receive school supplies for the upcoming school year. Visit:
🔗 Danny’s Helping Hands – School Supplies Assistance
🏅 Senior Athletes – Important Information
- The Varsity Club is bringing back the Senior Athletic Banquet to celebrate our student-athletes’ accomplishments. Keep an eye out for an invitation coming soon! We’re hoping for a strong turnout from athletes and their families to make this event a success.
- Senior athletes have received information via TEAMS and email regarding the Red Hawk Pride Award vote and Athletic Credit Verification forms. These are due Friday, May 16.
- Congratulations to all of our senior athletes who celebrated their Senior Nights last week—and to those who will be honored in the coming days. We are so proud of you!
Sports schedules: http://www.arbiterlive.com/School/10952
Upcoming events on the calendar:
May 6th-16th: AP Exams
May 12th: Senior Picture Day
May 13th: Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing 6:30PM Middle School
May 13th: Middle School Orchestra Concert 7:00PM Auditorium
May 13th: MSA Meeting 6:00PM
May 14th-16th: Senior Picture Day
May 14th: Marilla Primary PTO Meeting and Volunteer Recognition 1:45PM
May 16th: Elma Primary Cookies and Canvas 6:30PM-8:00PM
May 16th: Wales Primary Ice Cream Social/STEAM Night 6:00PM-7:00PM
May 19th: Marilla Primary PTO Book Fair and Family Social 5:00PM-7:00PM
May 19th: Marilla Primary 3rd Grade Chorus Concert 2:00PM
May 20th: BUDGET VOTE AND BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION 7:30AM-9:00PM Intermediate Gymnasium
May 20th: Elma Primary Kindergarten Orientation 9:30AM-11:00AM
May 20th: Marilla Primary Morning at Marilla 9:15AM-10:15AM
May 20th: Wales Primary Kindergarten Orientation 9:30AM-10:45AM
May 20th: 4th Grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert Middle School 7:00PM
May 21st: Elma Primary Kindergarten Screening
May 21st: Intermediate School PTO Meeting 6:00PM
May 21st: High School Chorus Concert 7:30PM HS Auditorium
May 23rd: Marilla Primary Kindergarten Screening for UPK Students
May 23rd: Elma Primary Spring Clean Up
May 23rd: Middle School Progress Reports
Douglas Scofield
Superintendent of Schools