Senior Class - meeting for students and parents on Aug 19 @ 6 PM.
Today, the final section of concrete was poured for our brand-new 3,360 sq. ft. Small Animal Barn — a perfect complement to our existing 9,600 sq. ft. Large Animal Barn. 🐐🐄
This expansion means even more opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in animal science. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll accomplish here! #CougarNation #AgEducation
The 2024-25 yearbooks are in! We have a few extras, so if you missed out on ordering, please stop by Mrs. Jackson's class in the middle school tonight at Open House or email: manda.jackson@iccougars.org.
➡️ To pre-order the 2025-26 yearbook at the lowest price available, please follow this link:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002774/Izard-County-High-School/2026-Yearbook/20250723151514870156/CATALOG_SHOP/
🗓 Save the date! Pinkston Photography will take yearbook photos of PK-4th grade on August 26, followed by grades 5-12 on Aug 27. Photo proofs will be sent home with an order form as soon as they are available.
It's time to sign up for our Before School and After School Programs!
The Before School program will kick off at Izard County STEM Elementary on the first day of school - Wednesday, August 13 - with a new start time of 6:45 am.
The After School program will begin on Monday, August 18th. It's for students up through 8th grade and ends at 5:00 each day.
Use this link to register your student today (you must sign up in advance)! If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYoOiq33u4lHst7oWUSIKQPXXzn3wSp9UL0Zt6x54yfvbPyw/viewform
Interested in joining our fishing team? Be sure to attend this meeting on Aug 18! Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to join.
We are excited to announce new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) opportunities for our fifth and sixth grade students this year! All fifth and sixth grade students will have a STEM class taught by Kayla Lamar every day this year. We will also offer introduction to computer science at the 5th and 6th grade level each week taught by Amy Boles during our fifth and sixth grade WIN. Mrs. Boles is computer science certified and teaches engineering at the high school level for us.
This is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore STEM concepts at an earlier age, build problem-solving skills, and spark curiosity in fields that are shaping the future. By starting now, our students will have a strong foundation for advanced coursework in junior high and high school—opening doors to even more exciting possibilities down the road!
This is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore STEM concepts at an earlier age, build problem-solving skills, and spark curiosity in fields that are shaping the future. By starting now, our students will have a strong foundation for advanced coursework in junior high and high school—opening doors to even more exciting possibilities down the road!
🚗🛑 Attention Cougar Nation Families 🛑🚗
If you plan to drop off or pick up students at any of our campuses this year, please take a moment to review these important graphics.
✅ Following these guidelines is one of the best ways to keep our students and staff safe.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and attention to these procedures. Thanks for ensuring a smooth and safe school year for everyone!
#CougarNation #SafetyFirst
If you plan to drop off or pick up students at any of our campuses this year, please take a moment to review these important graphics.
✅ Following these guidelines is one of the best ways to keep our students and staff safe.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and attention to these procedures. Thanks for ensuring a smooth and safe school year for everyone!
#CougarNation #SafetyFirst
📢🐾 Tomorrow’s the Day! 🐾📢
Join us Monday, August 11th from 5:00–6:30 PM for Open House at Izard County STEM Schools! 🎉
Come kick off the 2025–2026 school year with:
✨ Meeting your teachers
📅 Picking up your schedule
🏫 Touring the campus
🎈 Bounce houses & games
🌭 FREE hot dog dinner
Bring the whole family and get ready for a fun evening with our Cougar community. We’ll see you tomorrow! 🖤🤍
Join us Monday, August 11th from 5:00–6:30 PM for Open House at Izard County STEM Schools! 🎉
Come kick off the 2025–2026 school year with:
✨ Meeting your teachers
📅 Picking up your schedule
🏫 Touring the campus
🎈 Bounce houses & games
🌭 FREE hot dog dinner
Bring the whole family and get ready for a fun evening with our Cougar community. We’ll see you tomorrow! 🖤🤍
Congratulations to the following Izard County STEM High School students who made outstanding scores on their recent AP Biology exam: Rico Cruz (4), Harrison Oss (4), Cash Arnhart (3), Carson Mahan (3)
All of them will be eligible for college credit based on their scores.The Advanced Placement (AP) courses are developed and administered by the College Board, a national organization used by K-12 schools, to promote college-readiness as part of the college admissions process. As reported by College Board, only 28% of AP Biology students nationwide received a score of 3 this year, with only 24% receiving a score of 4. Izard County is proud to report 22% in each score category, just below the national average.
ICC STEM students enrolled in AP Biology also receive 4 hours of concurrent college credit in General Biology through Ozarka College. AP Biology is taught by Rachel Faulkner, who has 35 years of teaching experience and leads the Biomedical Sciences program at ICC STEM HS.
Just a few of our teachers with their new Izard County STEM Schools backpacks and t-shirts. Have a great year, Cougars!
🎉📚 Mark Your Calendars! 📚🎉
You're invited to Open House at Izard County STEM Schools on Monday, August 11th from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🐾
Come kick off the 2025–2026 school year with a fun-filled evening for the whole family:
✨ Meet your teachers
📅 Pick up your class schedule
🏫 Tour the campus
🎈 Enjoy bounce houses & games
🌭 Grab a FREE hot dog dinner!
This is a great time to get excited for the new year and connect with our amazing Cougar staff and community. We can’t wait to see you there! #CougarNation #OpenHouse2025 #BackToSchoolFun
You're invited to Open House at Izard County STEM Schools on Monday, August 11th from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🐾
Come kick off the 2025–2026 school year with a fun-filled evening for the whole family:
✨ Meet your teachers
📅 Pick up your class schedule
🏫 Tour the campus
🎈 Enjoy bounce houses & games
🌭 Grab a FREE hot dog dinner!
This is a great time to get excited for the new year and connect with our amazing Cougar staff and community. We can’t wait to see you there! #CougarNation #OpenHouse2025 #BackToSchoolFun
📣 Exciting News for Izard County STEM Families! 📣
We’re thrilled to announce that Izard County STEM School will provide FREE school supplies and FREE meals for ALL students for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎒🍎
That’s right—every student will be fully equipped and well-fed, at no cost to families. We’re committed to removing barriers so our students can focus on learning, growing, and thriving.
Here’s to a strong start and an incredible year ahead! 💙📚 #EveryChildEveryDayWhateverItTakes #CougarNation #BackToSchool2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Izard County STEM School will provide FREE school supplies and FREE meals for ALL students for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎒🍎
That’s right—every student will be fully equipped and well-fed, at no cost to families. We’re committed to removing barriers so our students can focus on learning, growing, and thriving.
Here’s to a strong start and an incredible year ahead! 💙📚 #EveryChildEveryDayWhateverItTakes #CougarNation #BackToSchool2025
Fall camp will begin soon for our Cougar Football teams, and the coaches are kicking it off with a parent meeting and spaghetti dinner on August 1! It will begin at 6:00pm and last until approximately 7:30. A lot of important information regarding fall camp and the upcoming season will be discussed - parents of all players in grades 7-12 should try to be there.
Go Cougars!
Go Cougars!
IC STEM Kindergarten-Sixth grade teachers had the privilege to attend an Amplify Science PD session instructed by Amplify's Josie Flores. K-5 teachers are excited to implement Amplify Science, identified as a High Quality Instructional Material by the Arkansas Department of Education. This phenomenon-based, hands-on science curriculum supports our district's STEM Mission and Vision and completes our district's goal of having High Quality Instructional Materials across all subject areas!
Exciting news from Izard County STEM School! Eve Hatman, Ashley Johnson, and Rebecca Norton collaborated to secure a $4,000 Ag for Autism grant to help create a sensory room for students with sensory needs.
Ag for Autism is a nonprofit alliance of agriculture businesses and community partners working to support autism education and therapy in rural Arkansas. Since 2012, they’ve awarded over $1 million to help children thrive in school and beyond.
Thanks to this grant, students will soon have access to a calming, supportive sensory space designed to promote focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. We're so grateful for the opportunity to make this vision a reality!
Ag for Autism is a nonprofit alliance of agriculture businesses and community partners working to support autism education and therapy in rural Arkansas. Since 2012, they’ve awarded over $1 million to help children thrive in school and beyond.
Thanks to this grant, students will soon have access to a calming, supportive sensory space designed to promote focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. We're so grateful for the opportunity to make this vision a reality!
REMINDER: There is a meeting tonight at 5:30 in the High School Cafeteria for all Mighty Mite Football players and parents. A short practice will follow!
📣 Help us give a big Cougar Nation welcome to Dr. Candace Killian, the newest addition to our high school faculty for the 2025–2026 school year!
Dr. Killian will be joining our team as a 9th–12th grade Social Studies teacher, bringing her passion and expertise to Civics, Economics, World History, and U.S. History. We’re also thrilled to share that she’ll be offering an Advanced Placement U.S. History course—complete with dual credit—allowing students to earn both high school and college credit while fulfilling graduation requirements.
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Killian to the team and can’t wait for our students to learn from her! 📚🇺🇸
Here's a bit of background knowledge and a note from Dr. Killian:
"I am more than enthusiastic about joining Cougar Nation as faculty in the 25-26 school year after serving on the ICC school board for nine years. I was raised in Izard County and am proud to have been part of the second graduating class of the Izard County Consolidated School District. My three children all graduated from ICC and this year I will have six grandchildren attending ICC ranging from preschool through seventh grade.
My passion is and has always been education. I earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts (history, sociology, and political science) from UA Little Rock, a master's degree in history and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. I was recently endorsed by the College Board, AP, Advanced Placement Program to teach AP US History. I have 23 years of experience in education in several areas from Pre-K through higher education including teaching in the classroom and online college-level, and dual-credit history courses (Missouri State University-WP and Ozarka College). I am committed to fostering academic success by delivering high-quality educational experiences and creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower student knowledge in historical contexts."
#CougarNation #WelcomeDrKillian #ICHighSchool #SocialStudiesExcellence
Dr. Killian will be joining our team as a 9th–12th grade Social Studies teacher, bringing her passion and expertise to Civics, Economics, World History, and U.S. History. We’re also thrilled to share that she’ll be offering an Advanced Placement U.S. History course—complete with dual credit—allowing students to earn both high school and college credit while fulfilling graduation requirements.
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Killian to the team and can’t wait for our students to learn from her! 📚🇺🇸
Here's a bit of background knowledge and a note from Dr. Killian:
"I am more than enthusiastic about joining Cougar Nation as faculty in the 25-26 school year after serving on the ICC school board for nine years. I was raised in Izard County and am proud to have been part of the second graduating class of the Izard County Consolidated School District. My three children all graduated from ICC and this year I will have six grandchildren attending ICC ranging from preschool through seventh grade.
My passion is and has always been education. I earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts (history, sociology, and political science) from UA Little Rock, a master's degree in history and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. I was recently endorsed by the College Board, AP, Advanced Placement Program to teach AP US History. I have 23 years of experience in education in several areas from Pre-K through higher education including teaching in the classroom and online college-level, and dual-credit history courses (Missouri State University-WP and Ozarka College). I am committed to fostering academic success by delivering high-quality educational experiences and creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower student knowledge in historical contexts."
#CougarNation #WelcomeDrKillian #ICHighSchool #SocialStudiesExcellence
Congratulations to Izard County Elementary STEM Media Specialist Molly Koelling for her recent appointment to the Izard County Library Board!
📌 New Student Registration 📌
We can't wait to meet all of our new families on Monday, July 28, from 9 AM-2 PM! This is a great time to complete paperwork, take a campus tour, and meet with principals and guidance counselors. If you have a social security card, birth certificate, and vaccination records available, please bring those to New Student Registration Day.
