Congratulations to Coach Chase Brody and both the Junior High Cougars and Lady Cougars on winning the 2A-2 Conference Track meet today!
Also, great job to Willa Everett who was named the High Point Winner on the girls' side today!
We are so proud of all of these student-athletes and Coach Brody.
#CougarPride
We appreciate everyone who helped fill all the needed roles to make the first-ever track meet hosted by Izard County a success!
Many more pictures to come!
Reminder to send it photos of current or past Military in your family that we can honor at our Elementary Patriotic Concert on May 5! You may upload photo with information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7N2WqgFL7CiHqOnArhojuk3KTsjNGzt9Gttyp8jRf2AbHww/viewform?usp=sf_link
We had five students recognized on the big stage at state convention for participating in the World Food Prize competition. Those students were Hayden Shaver, Payson Speake, Maylea Stevens, Maddie Tanner, and Makaelynn Wood.
Students who participate in the Arkansas Youth Institute earn recognition as a Borlaug Scholar, and qualify for internships and further opportunities.
At this exciting event, participating high school students have the opportunity to:
Present research and recommendations on ways to solve key global challenges in a short speech and small group discussions with statewide experts;
Connect with other student leaders from across Arkansas to share ideas, identify solutions to these problems and build lasting friendships;
Explore the issues, current research and opportunities to make a difference at the University of Arkansas; and
Interact with global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Arkansas working to end hunger and poverty and improve food security around the world.
Papers were evaluated by The World Food Prize Board of Reviewers. This distinguished group of educators and experts was established to mentor and personally encourage students as well as interviewed participants in a group discussion setting.
We are so proud of these students for their hard work and pushing them selves out of their comfort zones in the hopes of making a global impact. Good job everyone! We are proud of you!
We are currently at the Arkansas FFA State Convention. Yesterday we sent Chapter President, Akynna Nielsen on stage to accept the National Chapter Award on behalf of ICC FFA!
This award recognizes FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. It also emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture as well as providing educational experiences! Congratulations, ICC FFA!
Congratulations to upcoming Class of 2025 graduate, Addi Sutherland!
After graduation, Addi plans to pursue a career in Criminology working in the Criminal Investigations Division.
When asked about the teacher who has had the greatest impact on her, Addi said, "Officer Brett. No matter what color the world was in my eyes, he always made me see through to a future. What I mean by that is the support system he carried me with and the faith he had made me see that I could do anything I wanted to do. He’s taught me that anything is possible and that your future holds more than your past."
Addi, we'll miss your sweet personality and great attitude. We love that you're always willing to learn, and we're confident that this trait can take you very far in life. We look forward to following your successes in the next chapter! Congratulations!
#CougarSeniorSpotlight
To the ladies who keep all of our offices running smoothly, we celebrate you! Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out. We appreciate you!
BIG NEWS!!
We are excited to announce that we are adding soccer as an extracurricular activity beginning with the 25-26 school year. Our plans are to add soccer activities to our summer academic camps in June and July, add skills and drills soccer camps for our elementary and middle school students in the fall, play soccer games in the spring for elementary and middle school students, and play junior varsity games for junior and senior high school students in the spring if we have enough interest. Coach Carr Hill will be overseeing the soccer program. Go Cougars!
We are very excited to host the 2A-2 Junior High District Track Meet Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We encourage parents and fans to attend. Admission is free, and concessions will be available.
Go, Cougars!
The Cougars are headed to Cotter this afternoon for a game with the Warriors. The original start time for this game was 4:00... but it will now begin at 4:30.
Good luck today, Cougars!
It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of ours for all that you do to ensure student safety; we appreciate you!
Mr. Zane, Coach Booth, Mr. Tim, Coach T, Mr. Marty, Mr. Young, Mr. Greg, as well as those who are not pictured - Mr. Mike, Mr. Haney, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Blankenship, coaches and administrators.
The 2025 IC Athletic Banquet will be held on May 13, beginning at 6:00 PM, in the high school cafeteria. All 7-12th grade athletes and their families are invited to attend!
Congratulations to Jacob Smallwood, Gavin Satterwaite, and Alex Millington on their Microsoft PowerPoint Certification! They have been preparing for this exam in Survey of Business class and passed it on their first try. Great job!
Mrs. Pool's GT students competed in the State Arkansas Economics $10 Business Challenge from December-April. Students were given the task of creating a business using only $10. They had to complete all revenue, profit, loss, cost, and accountability digital documents for each month. They also created a marketing campaign as well as a Pixton digital comic book style 27 page story of their entire business journey.
Brody Cottrell won 1st place and $300 with Cottrell's Pawtastic Dog Treats. Benton Owens took 2nd place and $200 with Rustic Revival Woodworks. The winning teacher also received a $300 check for her work with the students. Congratulations GT students!
Come out to the fields today to support our Cougars at the last home games of the season! We play Sloan-Hendrix. First pitches will be thrown at 4:30.
Let's go, Cougars!
Thank you to the countless volunteers who help our students succeed!!! From livestock to sports, in class projects, off-campus activities, and everything in between, the list is endless. We appreciate all of you!
Today's #CougarSeniorSpotlight post goes to Willow Grace Warden!
Willow is a very active student in our district. She plays on the Cougars' volleyball and softball teams, and she managed the Senior Lady Cougars Basketball team. She also participates in BETA Club, CHASE, Student Council, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Willow said that a lot of her favorite memories revolve around high school spirit weeks. She said, "Homecoming in high school was always so exciting! I loved seeing everyone dressed up, football games and I loved walking as a maid and feeling so pretty. It was so amazing seeing everyone participating in the school spirit."
After high school, Willow plans to further her education at Ozarka College and become an Ultrasound Tech.
Willow, we thank you for all you've given at ICHS! Thank you for being a leader in your many clubs and sports, and thank you for your generous, compassionate heart. We're going to miss your smile and kindness at school, but we are excited to follow the success you'll have in your future! Best wishes!
We have the last home games of the season for Cougar Baseball and Softball. The Junior High teams will wrap up their seasons as they battle through the bracket on Friday evening. Junior High Track's conference meet is at home on Wednesday, and Senior High Track competes on Thursday. Busy week ahead!
Go Cougars!
We had several track kids have record-breaking weeks! Our track teams and Coach Brody sure are working hard to make a name for Izard County Track this year. Their hard work is making a difference!
Great job, Cougars!
The #CougarSeniorSpotlight shines brightly on upcoming graduate Xander McCandlis!
As a student-athlete at Izard County, Xander has been very actively involved in the Cougar baseball, football, basketball, bowling, and chess teams.
When asked about his most impactful teacher, Xander said, "The teacher with the biggest impact on me has been Mrs. Faulkner. She pushes me to be better every day, and has believed in me since the very first time I took one of her classes."
After high school, Xander plans to further both his academic and athletic careers at NorthArk College. He plans to become a coach.
Xander, we're so proud of you. Your work ethic, your courageous ability persevere and overcome, and your positive outlook on life are among the many things that we'll miss about having you in the halls at ICHS. Thanks for consistently making an impact on those around you. We'll be cheering you on as you continue to excel in the next stages of life!
The Great Arkansas Clean-Up Day is coming up soon! Our kindergarten and fourth grade classes invite YOU to help at Oxford Park on May 7 @8:30 am. Let's help turn Arkansas blue!
