🍎🥪 Happy School Lunch Heroes Day! 🥪🍎
Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! Our cafeteria staff works hard each day to prepare nutritious meals, serve with a smile, and create a welcoming environment for all.
Thank you to our elementary lunch heroes: Sami Hardin, Holly Hawk, Tawn McIllwain, and Pam Brunsell! And thank you to the middle/high school lunch heroes: Joann Shrable, Sue Stapleton, Sheila Coggins, Seth Stapleton, and Cody Copes!
Be sure to show your appreciation to our lunch heroes! 💙
AP Exams are quickly approaching for students who have completed AP coursework this school year! Here is a reminder of those exams and dates:
AP Biology - May 4th
AP US History - May 8th
AP Language and Composition - May 13th
All of the exams will begin at 8:00 AM in the High School STEM Lab. Students are encouraged to bring pencils, water, and a small snack.
Registration is now open for the IC Bass Fishing Tournament!
IC families are invited to celebrate their students at our upcoming awards cermonies on May 12. The elementary awards ceremony will be held in the Elementary Gym; middle and high school in the Fine Arts Building.
📣🎓 Attn: Seniors 🎓📣
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 AM Required Graduation Practice - see text and post in Google Classroom for more important info!
6:15 PM Arrive for graduation
7:00 PM Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony
We’re proud to celebrate an outstanding honor for one of our own!
Congratulations to Charles Treat on being named the 2026 2A Junior High Coach of the Year by Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl / AGQBA.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it was based on nominations and votes from fellow quiz bowl coaches across the state — a reflection of the respect Coach Treat has earned from his peers.
Under his leadership, the junior high quiz bowl team posted an impressive 20-2 overall record this season, showcasing the hard work, preparation, and excellence of our students.
Congratulations, Mr. Treat! We are proud of the impact you make on our students and the success you continue to build.
#CougarPride
Congratulations to Charles Treat on being named the 2026 2A Junior High Coach of the Year by Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl / AGQBA.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it was based on nominations and votes from fellow quiz bowl coaches across the state — a reflection of the respect Coach Treat has earned from his peers.
Under his leadership, the junior high quiz bowl team posted an impressive 20-2 overall record this season, showcasing the hard work, preparation, and excellence of our students.
Congratulations, Mr. Treat! We are proud of the impact you make on our students and the success you continue to build.
#CougarPride
Today we celebrate individuals who keep our students safe on their journey to and from school—our bus drivers! 🚌
Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, they show up with dedication, care, and a friendly smile. They are often the first and last school connection our students have each day, and their impact goes far beyond transportation.
Thank you to Isaac Blankenship, Tim Crouch, Michael Haling, Mike Haney, Carr Hill, Maison Hudgeons, David Jones, Kyle McCandlis, Zane McCollum, Marty McKnight, Juan Perez, Dennis Thielemier, Greg Workman, Tom Young, and van drivers!
We appreciate you! 💛
Saturday Soccer Updates! ⚽
The games originally scheduled for April 18th have been rescheduled to May 16th.
Here are the updated start times for each division:
U6: 9:00 AM
U8: 9:45 AM
U10: 10:30 AM
U12 & U14: Combined into one team – 11:15 AM
These updated times will apply moving forward.
📅 Remaining Saturday Soccer Dates:
May 2 • May 9 • May 16
Thank you for your flexibility—we’re looking forward to more great days of soccer!
The games originally scheduled for April 18th have been rescheduled to May 16th.
Here are the updated start times for each division:
U6: 9:00 AM
U8: 9:45 AM
U10: 10:30 AM
U12 & U14: Combined into one team – 11:15 AM
These updated times will apply moving forward.
📅 Remaining Saturday Soccer Dates:
May 2 • May 9 • May 16
Thank you for your flexibility—we’re looking forward to more great days of soccer!
Izard County STEM School District is proud to offer FREE summer meals for students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year (Pre-K–12th grade)! Sign up now to make sure your child(ren) are included: https://forms.gle/8Vpe1TiKRHzw3vpd9
We're hosting the Sr. High District Track meet on Tuesday, and Cougar Softball and Baseball begin their District Tournaments on Wednesday (full brackets coming tomorrow!). We'll finish off the week with another exciting Saturday of soccer intrumurals. Let's have a great week, Cougars!
Reminder - The Elementary Patriotic Choir Concert is Monday, April 27 at the Brockwell campus' Fine Arts Building! You won't want to miss this!
There will be no After-School Program on Monday.
There will be no After-School Program on Monday.
Don't forget about tonight's Drama Production, beginning at 6:30 PM! It's sure to be fun for the entire family!
Cougar football fans — GET READY! 🏈
The Spring Game is back!
Come out and get your first look at the 2026 Football Cougars as they wrap up spring practices. Our guys have been putting in the work, and they’re excited to compete in front of our community!
Stay tuned for a big announcement tomorrow about a Spring Game raffle — there will be prizes you won’t want to miss!
#CougarPride
The Spring Game is back!
Come out and get your first look at the 2026 Football Cougars as they wrap up spring practices. Our guys have been putting in the work, and they’re excited to compete in front of our community!
Stay tuned for a big announcement tomorrow about a Spring Game raffle — there will be prizes you won’t want to miss!
#CougarPride
It was a fantastic Earth Day for Izard County STEM Art Students, as they swept the 6-12 category winners at Arkansas State University's Earth Day Celebrations. This year's theme was "Our Power, Our Planet". ASU-Jonesboro held a recycled art competition, sponsored by The Keep Jonesboro Beautiful group.
Congratulations to these IC STEM students:
Kennedy Manecke (11th grade) - Best of Show
Chloe Zitzelberger (10th grade) - 1st place
Madison Billingsley (8th grade) - 2nd place
Maya Vargas (9th grade) - 3rd overall
We had many students work incredibly hard on some truly unique pieces for this event! Check out additional photos, here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Se7AhRe3/
It’s almost time for tryouts for the 2026-2027 Cougars Cheerleaders! 📣🐾
If you are currently in grades 6-11 and interested in being part of next year’s team, make plans to attend the cheer clinic on May 4 and May 5, followed by tryouts on May 6.
All events will take place after school in the elementary gym and will wrap up around 4:30 each day.
We can’t wait to see everyone ready to bring the spirit and represent the Cougars! 🖤🤍
If you are currently in grades 6-11 and interested in being part of next year’s team, make plans to attend the cheer clinic on May 4 and May 5, followed by tryouts on May 6.
All events will take place after school in the elementary gym and will wrap up around 4:30 each day.
We can’t wait to see everyone ready to bring the spirit and represent the Cougars! 🖤🤍
The Cougars and Lady Cougars are on the road to Marshall today to wrap up conference play! The games will begin at 4:00.
Good luck today, Cougars!
Good luck today, Cougars!
As we continue recognizing the Class of 2026, we’re proud to spotlight Shawn Douglas Bryson!
Shawn has been involved in Football, FFA, and Trap, making the most of his time at ICHS through athletics and extracurricular activities.
When asked about his favorite memory from high school, Shawn shared that some of his best memories were going on livestock trips with Mr. B and the Chapman brothers.
After graduation, Shawn plans to begin a career in HVAC with Richards Heating and Cooling.
When asked to share advice with younger Cougars preparing for middle or high school, Shawn said:
“Work hard for what you want—nobody’s going to give it to you.”
Congratulations, Shawn! We are proud of you and wish you all the best in the future!
#CougarSeniorSpotlight
Shawn has been involved in Football, FFA, and Trap, making the most of his time at ICHS through athletics and extracurricular activities.
When asked about his favorite memory from high school, Shawn shared that some of his best memories were going on livestock trips with Mr. B and the Chapman brothers.
After graduation, Shawn plans to begin a career in HVAC with Richards Heating and Cooling.
When asked to share advice with younger Cougars preparing for middle or high school, Shawn said:
“Work hard for what you want—nobody’s going to give it to you.”
Congratulations, Shawn! We are proud of you and wish you all the best in the future!
#CougarSeniorSpotlight
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly behind the scenes. From answering phones and greeting visitors to managing schedules, solving problems, and supporting students, staff, and families—our administrative professionals do it all with care and dedication.
Thank you to Kelli Orf, Liz Williams, Alissa Foyt, Angela Millington, and Amber Hicks for being the heart of our offices and for everything you do each day to support our school community. We appreciate you more than words can express! 💙📚
In order to allow all of our district families and staff to prepare for and attend elementary's annual patriotic choir concert, there will be NO After School Program on Monday, April 27.
If you haven't yet, it's time to register your team for this Saturday's tournament! Please call (870)670-5252.
