Girls’ Basketball:   Today:  8th Grade Practice from 1:30-3:00 pm.   (Players will stay after school and 7th grade players will attend as well)

Boys’ Basketball:   Both of our teams lost at GCMS last night.    Tonight:  7th/8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWMS.   6th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:15 pm in Thawville.  Players will go home after school and come back for practices due to the early out today. 

Wrestling:  There is a signup sheet in the lunch room if you have interest in wrestling through our coop with Nash.  Practices will start on Monday December 2 at Nash from 4-6 pm!  Sign up today!

Iroquois West Youth Baseball & Softball:  Please note that sign-ups are on until February 15.  We have handouts in the red folders in the lunchroom.  

Picture Retakes:  Please remember that picture retakes are today!  Please come to the office during Exploratory.

Student Council: This week we are hosting our annual food drive. Goal for tomorrow is to bring in canned fruit or veggies. If you are able to help out please do so. The class with the most donations will receive donuts. 

After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26! 

Lunch For Today:   Spaghetti, corn, pineapple, garlic bread, cereal bar, and milk

Thursday:  Hot ham and cheese on bun, cold carrots, pears, goldfish, chocolate eclair ice cream bar, and milk

Friday:  Pepperoni pizza, lettuce, oranges, double chocolate cookie, and milk

Girls’ Basketball:   Unfortunately, our 7th grade team lost a hard fought game to Armstrong Ellis last night to end their season.  Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication during the season ladies!   Tonight:  8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm.  7th grade players will also attend.  

Boys’ Basketball:   7th and 8th Grade Games at GCMS tonight starting at 5:30 pm.   Bus time is 4:15 pm and players can stay in the library after school if needed.   Good Luck Boys! 

Wrestling:  There is a signup sheet in the lunch room if you have interest in wrestling through our coop with Nash.  Practices will start on Monday December 2 at Nash!  Sign up today!

Iroquois West Youth Baseball & Softball:  Please note that sign-ups are on till February 15.  We have handouts in the red folders in the lunchroom.  

Picture Retakes:  Please remember that picture retakes are tomorrow, November 20.  Please come to the office tomorrow during Exploratory.

Student Council: This week we are hosting our annual food drive. Goal for tomorrow is to bring in canned fruit or veggies. If you are able to help out please do so. The class with the most donations will receive donuts. 

**After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again TODAY (November 19)!  If you missed the first week, you can still attend next week! **

** Fact of the Day:    Elephants sing as loudly as a chainsaw but at a frequency too low for humans to hear. **

Lunch For Today:    Hamburger or cheeseburger on bun, french fries, applesauce, pickle, and milk

Wednesday:  Spaghetti, corn, pineapple, garlic bread, cereal bar, and milk

Thursday:  Hot ham and cheese on bun, cold carrots, pears, goldfish, chocolate eclair ice cream bar, and milk

Friday:  Pepperoni pizza, lettuce, oranges, double chocolate cookie, and milk

Girls’ Basketball:   Congrats to the 7th grade team on a Regional win over Bismarck Henning on Saturday morning!  Tonight they will play Armstrong Ellis at 6:45 pm in the Regional Semi-Finals.  7th Grade players should arrive by 5:30 pm to watch the first game.   8th graders should arrive by 6:45 pm.     Student Fans:  If you plan to attend the game tonight, remember there is a $5 admission price.  

Boys’ Basketball:   7th and 8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm tonight.   You may stay after practice for the Girls’ Regional games if you would choose, but remember that you will need to pay $5 for admission.  

Wrestling:  There is a signup sheet in the lunch room if you have interest in wrestling through our coop with Nash.  Practices will start on Monday December 2 at Nash!  Sign up today!

Iroquois West Youth Baseball & Softball:  Please note that sign-ups are on till February 15.  We have handouts in the red folders in the lunchroom.  

**Student Council: This week we are hosting our annual food drive. Goal for tomorrow is to bring in canned fruit or veggies. If you are able to help out please do so. The class with the most donations will receive donuts. **

**After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again TOMORROW  November 19!  If you missed the first week, you can still attend next week! **

**Fact of the Day:     Corn always has an even number of rows on each ear. **

Lunch For Today:   Mini corn dogs, baked beans, peaches, strawberry jello, ruffles, and milk

Tuesday:  Hamburger or cheeseburger on bun, french fries, applesauce, pickle, and milk

Wednesday:  Spaghetti, corn, pineapple, garlic bread, cereal bar, and milk

Thursday:  Hot ham and cheese on bun, cold carrots, pears, goldfish, chocolate eclair ice cream bar, and milk

Friday:  Pepperoni pizza, lettuce, oranges, double chocolate cookie, and milk

Monday Nov 18: Mini Corn Dogs

Tuesday Nov. 19: Hamburger/Cheeseburgers

Wednesday Nov. 20: Spaghetti

Thursday Nov. 21: Hot Ham & Cheese

Friday Nov. 22: Pepperoni Pizza

Girls’ Basketball:   Tonight:   7th and 8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWMS.    Saturday:  7th Grade Regional Game Vs. Bismarck Henning at 11:30 am.  7th grade players:  arrive by 10:15 am.  8th grade players:  arrive by 11:30. Students that attend tomorrow:  you will have pay a $5 admission fee since it is a tournament.  Passes aren’t good for tournaments either. 

Boys’ Basketball:   The Raiders took losses from the BUG Tigers last night.  The next game is Tuesday @ GCMS.  There was morning practice today.   Hope you all made it! 

After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again on Tuesday November 19!  If you missed out yesterday, you can still attend next week! 

Special Event Opportunity:  The Elks in Watseka are hosting a Free Throw Competition on December 15.  Doors will open at 11:30am with the Shoot to start @ 12pm.  If you haven't heard of this event in the past, it is a free throw shooting contest for ages 8-13.  Both boys and girls are invited to participate, age is determined by their current age on April 1, 2025.Participants will have the opportunity to advance to District level next and compete all the way to State competition.Location of the Shoot will be at Glenn Raymond School at 101 W. Mulberry St, Watseka, IL.

Student Council: Next week we will be hosting a food drive to help support our local food pantry. Please be looking for the posters that will be going up today!

Happy Birthday to Mayson McFall on Sunday!!!

Fact of the Day:     In Kansas City, KS, saying the name “George Washington” without adding the phrase “blessed be his name,” can land you a fine of up to .50 cents.  In Lawrence, KS, all cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.  Also, just remember if ever venturing into KS, it is illegal to catch bullfrogs in a tomato patch, hunt whales, and put ice cream on cherry pie.  You have been warned!!!

Lunch For Today:   Walking Tacos with Doritos, Refried Beans, Oranges, Cinnamon Goldfish, & Milk

Girls’ Basketball:   The 7th grade girls defeated Milford last night in the 7th Grade County Tourney at Nash!      Tonight:  No practice for any grade level.  Enjoy a night off and come support the boys’ teams!  Friday: 7th and 8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWMS.  

Boys’ Basketball:   Tonight there is an IW Scrimmage from 4:30-5:15 followed by 7th and 8th Grade Games Vs. BUGC starting at 5:30 pm.  The theme for tonight is WHITE OUT- dress in all WHITE! 

After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again on Tuesday November 19!  If you missed out yesterday, you can still attend next week! 

Special Event Opportunity:  The Elks in Watseka are hosting a Free Throw Competition on December 15.  Doors will open at 11:30am with the Shoot to start @ 12pm.  If you haven't heard of this event in the past, it is a free throw shooting contest for ages 8-13.  Both boys and girls are invited to participate, age is determined by their current age on April 1, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to advance to District level next and compete all the way to State competition. Location of the Shoot will be at Glenn Raymond School at 101 W. Mulberry St, Watseka, IL.

Student Council: Next week we will be hosting a food drive to help support our local food panty. Please be looking for the posters that will be going up today. 

Happy Birthday:   

Fact of the Day:     Lunch For Today:   Beef Tater Bake, Carrots, Pears, Dinner Roll, Cheese Stick, & Milk

Friday - Walking Tacos with Doritos, Refried Beans, Oranges, Cinnamon Goldfish, & Milk

Girls’ Basketball:  7th Grade Game at Nash Vs. Milford at 4:30 pm.   Bus Time:  3:25 pm.   We will leave right after school and 8th grade players are encouraged to attend. 

Boys’ Basketball:   Both the 7th and 8th Grade Teams won last night in the home openers Vs. Ridgeview.   Tonight:  7th and 8th Grade Practice from 3:30-5:15 pm in Onarga. 6th Grade practice in Thawville until 5:15. You will take Mr. Carmona's bus to Thawville after school.

After-school Art Club:   7th grade club will meet again on Tuesday November 19!  If you missed out yesterday, you can still attend next week! 

Fact of the Day:    Sketches of the helicopter date back as early as 400 BC.  

Lunch For Today:    Thanksgiving Dinner! Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Roll, Strawberries, Sugar Cookie, & Milk

Thursday - Beef Tater Bake, Carrots, Pears, Dinner Roll, Cheese Stick, & Milk

Friday - Walking Tacos with Doritos, Refried Beans, Oranges, Cinnamon Goldfish, & Milk