Early Out:   4th Hour moves up before lunch hours today!   1st, 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 5th     &        1:18 pm student dismissal. 

Baseball:  Regional Championship Vs. Bismarck Henning (At Watseka) starting at 4:15 pm!    Bus Time is 3:00 pm and players will be dismissed at 2:50 pm.   Players may stay after school in the multi-purpose room with Coach Johnson if needed.    Good Luck Boys! 

Softball:   You may turn in jerseys, socks, and belts to Coach Johnson or Mr. Kimmel by the end of the week!   Also wanted to give a late shout out to Cinly Mueller who received the IW sportsmanship pin at Saturday’s Regional Championship!   Congrats to Cinly! 

Cross Country:   Meet at Bishop McNamara (Irish Invite) starting at 5:00 pm.   Bus Time is 3:30 pm and runners may stay after school in the multi-purpose room with Coach Johnson if needed.    Good Luck Speedy Raiders!

Girls’ Basketball:   Practice continues tonight and will run from 3:45-5:15 pm at IWMS all week!  Players will go home after school and come back for practice. 

Student Council:  This Friday September 19th,  the student council has organized a Pajama Day. The cost is $2 to participate and all of the money raised will go towards buying new recess equipment. Bringing exact change to pay is greatly appreciated! 

1Q Fewest Tardies Per Student     1st Place:  8th Grade    2nd Place:  6th    3rd Place:  7th      ONGOING CLASS WAR!  

Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday today to Blake Kirchner and Mikaylee Reiniche!!!

Fact of the Day:    Happy Constitution Day!!!  The United States Constitution was signed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, making it the official U.S. Constitution.   On this date, in 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery.  And, sadly on September 17, 1862, the United States would endure the Battle of Antietam, marking the bloodiest single day in United States History.  The battle saw the clash of the Union & Confederate forces and the day marked 35,120 men either killed, wounded or missing.  The battle ended in a draw and yet another miserable failure for the Army of the Potomac.  

Lunch For Today:  Grilled Chicken on Bun, Carrots, Peaches, Yogurt, Dick & Jane Crackers, & Milk

Baseball:  Practice tonight from 3:45-5:45 pm at White Field!     Tomorrow:  Regional Championship Vs. Bismarck Henning (At Watseka) starting at 4:15 pm!  

Softball:   You may turn in jerseys, socks, and belts to Coach Johnson or Mr. Kimmel by the end of the week! 

Cross Country: Practice tonight from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWHS.  

Girls’ Basketball:   Practice continues TONIGHT and will run from 3:45-5:15 pm at IWMS all week!   Players must have a current physical to practice. 

Student Council:  This Friday September 19th,  the student council has organized a Pajama Day. The cost is $2 to participate and all of the money raised will go towards buying new recess equipment. Bringing exact change to pay is greatly appreciated! 

1Q Tardy Class War Update:   The 6th grade currently is in 1st place and has the fewest tardies per student, followed by 8th grade, and then 7th grade.   Do your part to be on time to school and class and help out your class in this ongoing war! 

Happy Birthday:  Happy Birthday today to Ximena Melgoza!!!

Fact of the Day:    The study of flags is called “vexillology.”  Did you know that the only country whose flag that is not a rectangle is Nepal.  Did you know that the United States flag has been changed 27 times, with the final star being added in 1960 for recognition of the state of Hawaii.  There are only three flags in the world that have different sides:  Moldova, Paraguay, and Saudi Arabia.

Lunch For Today:  Beef Nachos with Tostitos, Refried Beans, Pineapple, Vanilla Goldfish, & Milk

Baseball:  Congrats on a 7-4 win over Watseka in the Regional Semifinals on Saturday!  The Raiders now will play in the Regional Championship on Wednesday.    Today:  Practice from 3:45-5:45 pm at White Field! 

Softball:   The Lady Raiders lost a 10-8 heartbreaker to Milford on Saturday in the Regional Championship.   The team ended the year with a 15-3 record, won the Twin County Conference regular season championship, and we thank them all for their efforts and dedication to the sport!  Keep your heads up for an outstanding season! 

Cross Country: Practice tonight from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWHS.  

Girls’ Basketball:   Practice starts TONIGHT  and will run from 3:45-5:15 pm all week!   Players must have a current physical to begin practicing tonight. 

Student Council:  This Friday September 19th,  the student council has organized a Pajama Day. The cost is $2 to participate and all of the money raised will go towards buying new recess equipment. Bringing exact change to pay is greatly appreciated! 

Fact of the Day:    Some notable facts about the National Football League would be the following:  The Philadelphia Eagles logo is the only logo that faces left.  The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team to have a perfect, undefeated season.  Did you know that the Green Bay Packers are the only franchise within the NFL that is owned by the fans.

Monday - French Toast Sticks, Hashbrowns, Sausage Links, Fruit Punch, & Milk

Tuesday - Beef Nachos wtth Tostitos, Refried Beans, Pineapple, Vanilla Goldfish, & Milk

Wednesday - Grilled Chicken on Bun, Carrots, Peaches, Yogurt, Dick & Jane Crackers, & Milk

Thursday - Chicken Strips, Lettuce, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Slushies, & Milk

Friday - Z-Ribs on Bun, Coleslaw, Oranges, Goldfish, Candy Cookie, & Milk

Baseball:  Congratulations to the Raiders on a comeback 7-3 win over Hoopeston in last night’s Regional game!   The Raiders advance to play Watseka (at Watseka) on Saturday at 12:30 pm.   Bus time:  11:10 am   Tonight:  Practice from 3:45-5:30 pm! 

Softball:   Practice Tonight from 3:45-5:30 pm at Talbert Field!    Saturday:  IESA Regional Championship at Hoopeston Vs. Milford!    Game Time:  11:00 am       Bus Time:  9:15 am     GOOD LUCK LADIES!!!   

Cross Country: No Practice Today 

Girls’ Basketball:   Practices will start on Monday Sept. 15.  Players must have a current physical to begin practicing.   **7th and 8th grade softball players will begin practicing after their season is complete**

Student Council:  Next Friday, September 19th the student council has organized a Pajama Day. The cost is $2 to participate and all of the money raised will go towards buying new recess equipment. 

Fact of the Day:   Here are some crazy laws from the state of Alaska:  It is illegal to wake a bear for a photo op.  It is also illegal to whisper in someone’s ear when they are moose hunting.  You may not push a moose out of a moving airplane in the state of Alaska.  Lastly, moose may not be viewed from said airplane.  

Happy Birthday:  Happy Birthday to Juan Pozos today.  Happy Birthday to Cinly Mueller on Sunday!!!

Lunch For Today:  Hot dog on bun, green beans, oranges, pretzels, fruit snack, and milk

Good Morning, Raiders:  On September 11, 2001, our country was attacked and unfortunately 2996 people lost their lives that day traveling across the country, going to work or rescuing people from either the World Trade Center or the Pentagon.  We should also remember the lives on board United Flight 93 as those folks took to action to thwart the attempts of evil.  Please join me in 30 seconds of silence for those who lost their lives that day and may we never forget the blessings we have in liberty and freedom.  

Baseball:  Regional Game at Home Vs. Hoopeston Area.   4:15 pm start.  Good Luck Boys! 

Softball:   The Lady Raiders won a tough battle with GCMS last night 6-4 to advance to Saturday’s IESA Regional Championship!  A shout to Jalisa Medina who hit a big two run homerun in the 5th inning!     Tonight:  Practice from 3:45 to 5:30 at Talbert Field! 

Cross Country: No Practice Tonight  

Girls’ Basketball:   Practices will start on Monday Sept. 15.  Players must have a current physical to begin practicing.   **7th and 8th grade softball players will begin practicing after their season is complete**

Fact of the Day:   Did you know that on September 11, between 18,000 to 20,000 people successfully evacuated the World Trade Center.  Amazingly enough, there were 20 people who were rescued from within the rubble of the towers.  The evacuation of lower Manhattan saw 500,000 people leave the island in just under 3 hours so that police and fire fighters could control that disaster area.  

Lunch For Today:   Chicken patty on bun, peas, peaches, jello, and milk

Baseball:  Congrats to the baseball team on a 13-8 win over Clifton Nash on the road to close out their regular season.      Tonight:  Practice from 3:45-5:45 pm at White Field!   Thursday:  Regional Game at Home! 

Softball:   Regional Semi-Final Game Tonight Vs. GCMS at Hoopeston starting at 4:30 pm.  Bus Time:  2:45 pm  Player Dismissal:  2:35 pm.   Good Luck!

Cross Country:  Great job last night at Nash!    Tonight:  Practice from 3:30-5:00 pm at IWHS!   

Girls’ Basketball:   Practices will start on Monday Sept. 15.  Players must have a current physical to begin practicing.   **7th and 8th grade softball players will begin practicing after their season is complete**

Fact of the Day:   It’s good to be king but did you know that many historic leaders had certain fears; Caligula, a Roman emperor, hid during thunder and lightning storms.  Napoleon was deathly afraid of cats while Genghis Khan feared dogs. Franklin Deleno Roosevelt feared the number “13,” while Ronald Reagan was afraid of flying.  But, the most paranoid world leader was Charles IV of France believed his body was made of glass.  He feared falling & shaking hands, so much, that iron rods were sewn into his clothing.  In the end, we all have fears. 

Lunch For Today:   Italian beef on sub roll, corn, pears, cheese stick, cool ranch doritos, and milk

Baseball:   Game at Clifton Nash starting at 4:30 pm.   Bus time is 3:00 pm with a 2:50 pm player dismissal.  

Softball:    Congrats to the ladies on a 5-4 win over Nash last night.  Practice tonight from 3:45-5:30 pm at Talbert Field. 

Cross Country: Meet tonight at Clifton Nash starting at 4:00 pm.  Bus time is 2:45 pm with a 2:35 runner dismissal. 

Girls’ Basketball:   Practices will start on Monday Sept. 15.  Players must have a current physical to begin practicing.  An information sheet is in the lunchroom if you missed it on Friday.   **7th and 8th grade softball players will begin practicing after their season is complete**

Fact of the Day:   The remotest part of the ocean is called Point Nemo.  In the academic community it is called the “Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility.”  Located in the Pacific Ocean, if you sail to Point Nemo, you would be 1600 miles away from the nearest human.  In fact, at this point, you would be closer to the people in the International Space station (situated 250 miles from the surface) than to any other human.  This area is a known space graveyard, home to many crashed spacecrafts, defunct satellites, and other space junk. 

Happy Birthday to Reed Goldenstein, today!!!

Lunch For Today:   Salisbury steak, buttered noodles, carrots, applesauce, dinner roll, and milk