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!
You won't want to miss these spring concerts! Be sure to come cheer on the Cougar Choir Monday night at 6:30.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Izard County Fishing team is hosting a tournament Saturday, April 26. The tournament is full, but Mrs. Pool and her fishermen are in need of some help with cleaning and fileting fish for the cookout. If you have expertise in this area (or if you're willing to learn!), please reach out to Kish Pool (kish.pool@icccougars.org) or send us a message here!
Thank you!
Students in Mrs. Treat's high school drama class will perform "Help Desk" tonight @ 6:30 PM in the Fine Arts Building. Admission is $5.
Megan McBride struck out 11 batters as the hurler led Izard County Lady Cougars past Sloan-Hendrix Varsity Greyhounds 7-0 on Wednesday at Sloan-Hendrix School District. McBride gave up three hits and zero runs over five innings while walking none. Quinn Johnson threw 2 innings of no-run ball in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out four and walking none.
The Lady Cougars opened the scoring in the top of the second thanks to two doubles by Penland and Quinn Johnson.
Izard County Lady Cougars tallied 12 hits in the game. Quinn Johnson and Reese Johnson each drove in two runs for Izard County Lady Cougars. Megan McBride collected 3 hits in 4 at bats. Quinn Johnson and Layla Penland collected 2 hits. Reese Johnson, Makensie Yancey, Hollie Johnson, Kallie Skidmore, and Willa Everett each collected one hit. Izard County Lady Cougars ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game. Izard County Lady Cougars turned one double play in the game.
Next up for Izard County Lady Cougars is a game against Cedar Ridge Varsity Timberwolves on Thursday at 4:30.
Reminder that school will be in session on Friday, April 18, as that is one of our makeup days. The last day of school will be Tuesday, May 13.
Arkansas Activities Association has announced it's 2024-2025 All-Star lists... and we've got some Cougars who have earned notable honors!
Coach David Harmon was selected as the Head Coach of the East girls basketball team!
Quinn Johnson is an East All-Star for girls basketball!
Olivia Spray has been named the manager for the East All-Star team!
We are incredibly proud of each of you!
#GoCougars
