8th Grade Night:  Girls' Basketball

8th Grade Night:  Cheerleading!

8th Grade Night:  Boys' Basketball 

8th Grade Night Girls' Volleyball

6th Grade Student of the Month!

7th Grade Student of the Month

8th Grade Student of the Month!

Gilman & Danforth Elementary School

Iroquois West Upper Elementary 

Iroquois West High School

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10

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**Track**:  Due to the overnight rain and today’s forecast, practice will be here at school today from 3:30-5:00 pm followed by the parent meeting.   **Athletes**: Remember that since track meets start up next week,  eligibility will be checked on **Friday using your 4th Quarter grades!**                                                                                

**Scholastic Bowl:**   The varsity team lost a close match at Saunemin last night.  Today:  Practice from 3:30-4:30 pm for both teams.  

**High School Cheer Tryout:**  **High School Cheerleading** Tryouts will be held **April 7th - April 9th**! Tryout Practices will be April 7th & 8th from 4-6pm at IWHS with a 6-7:30pm option if you are involved in a Spring Sport. Tryouts will then be Wednesday, April 9th from 4-6pm! You will receive a packet at the first tryout practice with more information involving tryouts and the rest of the season. 

**Homework Club**:   Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Ms. Gorbett’s Room!  

**7th Grade DC Group:** This group is selling Raider Beach Towels for your pool trips. We are also selling Benoit Greenhouse Gift cards that would make a great Mother’s Day gift! If interested, check with a fellow 7th grader!

**Summer Baseball/Softball League:** The IWYBSL will be holding informational meetings the next 2 weeks for Concession Workers/Volunteers. If you are interested in working or volunteering in the stands we encourage you to attend one of our meetings, as things are changing this year. Meetings will be held this Thursday, April 3 at 5:15pm at Talbert Concession Stand. The second meeting will take place on Friday, April 11th at 5pm at Mann/Gilman concession stand.

**IAR Testing:**  Please remember that we will begin IAR state testing today.  We will start with Explore but 1st Hour & 5th Hour will be swapped.  The schedule will go Explore, 5, 2, 3, 4, 1.  Good luck and give it all you’ve got!!

**Fact of the Day:** The average bolt of lightning can produce 10 gigawatts of power.  Scarily enough, some bolts produce more than that.  Basically, 1 bolt of lightning produces the power equivalent to a power plant producing energy for a 24-hour period.  Also, a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun.  This is why sand turns instantly to glass upon a strike.  

**Lunch For Today:** Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Pineapple, Tiger Bites, Strawberry Ice Cream Bar, & Milk

Iroquois West Middle School

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Congrats to Liam, Aley, Harley, Clare, and Kaitlyn for being nominated for March Student of the Month.  Congrats to Kaitlyn for being selected as the winner!

8th Grade Student of the Month:  March

**Track**:  Practice today from 3:30-5:00 pm at the Nexus Track.   Athletes: Remember that since track meets start up next week,  eligibility will be checked **this Friday using 4th Quarter grades only!   TOMORROW**:  Parent Meeting at 5:20 pm at IWMS (after practice ends) 

**Scholastic Bowl:**   Varsity Only Match at Saunemin starting at 4:00 pm.   **Bus Time:  3:05 pm**.   Participants will be dismissed from 5th hour classes at **2:55 pm**! 

**High School Cheer Tryout:**  **High School Cheerleading** Tryouts will be held **April 7th - April 9th**! Tryout Practices will be April 7th & 8th from 4-6pm at IWHS with a 6-7:30pm option if you are involved in a Spring Sport. Tryouts will then be Wednesday, April 9th from 4-6pm! You will receive a packet at the first tryout practice with more information involving tryouts and the rest of the season. 

**Homework Club**:   Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Ms. Gorbett’s Room!  

**7th Grade DC Group:** This group is selling Raider Beach Towels for your pool trips. We are also selling Benoit Greenhouse Gift cards that would make a great Mother’s Day gift! If interested, check with a fellow 7th grader!

**Summer Baseball/Softball League**: The IWYBSL will be holding informational meetings the next 2 weeks for Concession Workers/Volunteers. If you are interested in working or volunteering in the stands we encourage you to attend one of our meetings, as things are changing this year. Meetings will be held this Thursday, April 3 at 5:15pm at Talbert Concession Stand. The second meeting will take place on Friday, April 11th at 5pm at Mann/Gilman concession stand.

**IAR Testing:**  Please remember that we will begin IAR state testing tomorrow.  We will start with Explore but 1st Hour & 5th Hour will be swapped.  The schedule will go Explore, 5, 2, 3, 4, 1.  The test tomorrow will be ELA Test 1.  Good luck and give it all you’ve got!!!

**Happy Birthday:**  Happy Birthday today to Fabian Arce!!!

**Fact of the Day:**  The moon is roughly 240,000 miles away from the earth.  Amazingly enough, we can reach the moon in about three days.  The Apollo missions to the moon all traveled at speeds of 6,500 miles per hour.  

**Lunch For Today**  Hamburger or Cheeseburger on Bun, French Fries, Applesauce, Pickle Spear, Cereal Bar & Milk

Tuesday April 1, 2025

Track:  Practice today from 3:30-5:00 pm…hopefully at the Nexus Track!  Wednesday:  Parent Meeting at 5:20 pm at IWMS (after practice ends) 

Scholastic Bowl:   No practice today.   Tomorrow:  Varsity Match at Saunemin!  

High School Cheer Tryout:  High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held April 7th - April 9th! Tryout Practices will be April 7th & 8th from 4-6pm at IWHS with a 6-7:30pm option if you are involved in a Spring Sport. Tryouts will then be Wednesday, April 9th from 4-6pm! You will receive a packet at the first tryout practice with more information involving tryouts and the rest of the season. 

Homework Club:   Ms. Gorbett has started up Homework Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays after school in her room until 4:30 pm.  Come check it out!  

7th Grade DC Group: This group is selling Raider Beach Towels for your summer trips to the pool or beach. If you are interested there are flyers in the office and lunch room or talk to a fellow 7th grader.

Happy Birthday:  Happy Birthday today to Kenzie Kimmel!!!

Fact of the Day: Did you know that back in the 1700’s, it took 66 days to travel from London, England to the east coast of the United States?  Today, that same trip would take 8 hours, just one third of your day.

Monday March 31, 2025  Announcements

7th Grade Student of the Month:  March

6th Grade Student of the Month:  March!

March 31:  Mini Corn Dogs

April 1:  Hamburgers

April 2:  Mac & Cheese

April 3:  Hot Ham & Cheese

April 4:  Cheese Pizza

IWMS Lunch Menu   March 31 - April 4

Track:  No Practice Today

**Scholastic Bowl:   No Practice Today**

High School Cheer Tryout:  High School Cheerleading Tryouts will be held April 7th - April 9th! Tryout Practices will be April 7th & 8th from 4-6pm at IWHS with a 6-7:30pm option if you are involved in a Spring Sport. Tryouts will then be Wednesday, April 9th from 4-6pm! You will receive a packet at the first tryout practice with more information involving tryouts and the rest of the season. 

Homework Club:   Ms.Gorbett has started up Homework Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays after school in her room until 4:30 pm.  Come check it out!  

7th Grade DC Group: This group is selling Raider Beach Towels for your summer trips to the pool or beach. If you are interested there are flyers in the office and lunch room or talk to a fellow 7th grader.

Happy Birthday:  Happy Birthday tomorrow to Koen Hendershot!!!  Happy Birthday Sunday to Chris Villa!!!  Happy Birthday on Tuesday to Brianna Kirchner & Jalisa Medina!!!  Happy Birthday on next Friday to Corbin Rosenboom!!!  Happy Birthday next Saturday to Barick Meadows!!!

Fact of the Day:  Hope your bracket is doing well but we continue our Friday Wacky Laws series in the swampy state of Louisiana.  Did you know that in the state of Louisiana, biting someone with your natural teeth is called simple assault while biting someone with your dentures is called aggravated assault.  It is also illegal to gargle in public, for women to drive without her husband waving a flag in front of it, and to play a musical instrument for the purpose of attracting attention.  Also, if you are at a funeral visitation, it is illegal to eat more than three sandwiches.  

Lunch For Today:   Fish sandwich on bun, carrots, oranges, assorted cookies, sour cream & cheddar ruffles, and milk

Friday March 21, 2025

Iroquois West Middle School News

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488453929_1193130959483304_3978962276587266878_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=pduKcYi7WRQQ7kNvgFwJva6&amp;_nc_oc=AdnnflFbe17fCRlrBP4kUPivLyLIqFXOjek8XxANH3STIwBett_KFX_1TpUrNjb0ei8&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=zbQ6ZzwBtS9VqamYPThxkQ&amp;oh=00_AYGiFLoN5HcJquQe4ENCIYG41V62D-7O2beFbQMj2DeaoA&amp;oe=67F3C564" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Adult Living class went to Onarga Auto today. Fidel and Jesus showed the students how to change a tire, jump a car, change their oil, and check the fluids in the car. Fidel explained the importance of routine maintenance and how a small problem can turn into a larger issue! <br /> Thank you for having us!</div></div>

Iroquois West CUSD 10 Page

The Adult Living class went to Onarga Auto today. Fidel and Jesus showed the students how to change a tire, jump a car,...

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488255397_1193111696151897_8106865492039553448_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p960x960_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=08xMRWSiP4EQ7kNvgErMAm7&amp;_nc_oc=Adlj3IkfWOsMNNF33uzBTt__HswUa1Z2y7CGLubrNZI_MGzPJwsNJ7XHFCqGR4RH3gg&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=zbQ6ZzwBtS9VqamYPThxkQ&amp;oh=00_AYGioEL9r7eWCoUMcTeHH0W0gq5IgNskRvOH5wbOvEcrCA&amp;oe=67F3CAD2" style="width: 100%;" /><div>In conjunction with "Every Kid Healthy Week" at IWUES, we are selling T-shirts to help raise funds for Phase 2 of the UES Playground. We would like to offer this opportunity to everyone. If interested please fill out the attached form/with money and return by April 9th to any IW school office. <br /> https://docs.google.com/…/1yMKtnegBqEEytAtCj-1v84W3lpr…/edit</div></div>

In conjunction with "Every Kid Healthy Week" at IWUES, we are selling T-shirts to help raise funds for Phase 2 of the UE...

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/487876853_1193107916152275_4663083197791741776_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=I68X-QynM-wQ7kNvgF2YRr7&amp;_nc_oc=AdmN3uapNzJRh3JRCSsPbcSJxYMG2_eV52MMrGoPnaKc-pxr9AQ09ihXsamWQcGifPo&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=zbQ6ZzwBtS9VqamYPThxkQ&amp;oh=00_AYHcg0fBOQzU5AXx8dsMEDLfhAgJnmdX2C4M2XS0BO7AUw&amp;oe=67F3BFEB" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Yearbook has extended its date until April 15th. This will be the last day to get your order in. See Mr. Monk if you have any questions.</div></div>

Yearbook has extended its date until April 15th. This will be the last day to get your order in. See Mr. Monk if you hav...

Iroquois West CUSD 10: The Garage

The high school baseball game scheduled at Manteno today has been cancelled and is rescheduled for Friday.

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/487474292_1192804152849318_775670676417339073_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=9orf5VJa8sEQ7kNvgFKjeYE&amp;_nc_oc=AdnU7O9kopBYU68BUJvMdnVD3yFm_Lc2t8hVqOYV9uluyYebBx8IWab8vtyO4hba5uo&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=ea_Ua2Y816Vcu9wkVLj4rw&amp;oh=00_AYGI9QHhmSCWVmvuUSoTmF0R5M2TcFWd9mO6VVLVnv0_lg&amp;oe=67F373FC" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Looking to join an enthusiastic team of educators?! <br /> Iroquois West CUSD10 is looking for a 4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher for the 25-26 School Year. <br /> Certified Salary and Benefit Information:<br /> https://drive.google.com/…/1q_oHkTFkXmdmTV1VJw_huaExqu…/view<br /> Apply Here:<br /> https://iwest.schoolspring.com/</div></div>

Looking to join an enthusiastic team of educators?!  Iroquois West CUSD10 is looking for a 4th Grade Science and Social...

<div>4/1 Softball:  <br /> Momence 2  IWHS 17<br /> From Coach Honeycutt:  We hit the ball well today accumulating 16 hits. We continue to trust the process and are improving each game. We need to continue this approach and attack the game.</div>

4/1 Softball:   Momence 2  IWHS 17 From Coach Honeycutt:  We hit the ball well today accumulating 16 hits. We continue t...

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486726729_1192789936184073_6690361069975192494_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpegr_p843x403_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=mFI3pq-ddA4Q7kNvgF013Bs&amp;_nc_oc=AdlXsZwG0F14jcaej7p_6FHVTRE13lMzJhYb5qL0pojJ4fBIxbOEfbctifvyph-TZu0&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;se=-1&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=ea_Ua2Y816Vcu9wkVLj4rw&amp;oh=00_AYGcwFqdFpJlLgL3SsnCHmaZzYk4lxWJlWAjxKCK3AJItg&amp;oe=67F36A21" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Mrs. Rabideau's special education classroom has a new pet--Gary the Snail!  <br /> Snails eat algae that grows in aquatic places.  In the classroom fish tank, some algae is "semi growing."  This is normal, as good algae grows to develop a natural habitat that is beneficial for fish.  However, other algae (such as green spot algae) can also commonly develop.  Snails eat that kind of algae, which naturally cleans the tank.   <br /> Because the classroom Beta fish's name is SpongeBob, the students unanimously voted to name their snail Gary.  The two now share a habitat.  Beta fish cannot live with other fish, as they are territorial. However, they can reside with a snail.  Local pet stores have been great in helping the class gain information for continued aquatic learning.</div></div>