Iroquois School District

First grade had their very own first Thanksgiving feast today! Each student brought items to put in their “feast” mix. They also made beaded bracelets that told the story of the first Thanksgiving and their own turkey decoration.

** DUE to WEATHER**
Girls Basketball (JH and HS) will be in Iroquois today for Iroquois girls, right after school.
JH Boys Basketball has been cancelled.
Wrestling has been cancelled.

Reminder: 7th-12th Girls Basketball practice starts Monday Nov 24th. 7th/8th Boys Basketball starts Mon Nov 24th as well, 9th-12th Boys Basketball begins Dec 1st.

Some Elementary Basketball has already started, with some younger elementary just about ready to start practices soon.

If you have any questions, reach out to Mr Wipf at Zachary.Wipf@k12.sd.us!

Reminder to save the date! If you are interested in donating something for the silent auction, reach out to Jill Cundy! If you are interested in participating in the games, contact Jennifer Peskey! You do not need to RSVP to attend, just trying to figure out how to divide teams/games!

The GBB store is now open, and will close at 11:59pm on Nov 24th!
https://ilp-gbb-2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congrats to our football players!

Congratulations to Hadlee Holt on being named 281 Conference all second team and Bentlee Holt being named 281 Conference honorable mention! Go Sharks!

Link for today's 5th/6th basketball games in Iroquois! Girls @ 10, Boys @11 https://www.youtube.com/live/ZADGxmw3Djs?si=qpEpb8hoM2b6s43F

Today Lori Welch, DPT from Huron Regional Medical Center, was in Ms Kogel's classroom to talk to the seniors about a career in Physical Therapy! The seniors got a first hand look at some of the therapy done to help patients with balance.

The IBC will be hosting alumni Volleyball/Basketball games in Iroquois on Jan 3rd at 3:00. Alumni from Iroquois and Lake Preston are welcome! It will be a fundraiser for the new weight room. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction items. Let Jennifer Peskey know if you are interested (605) 350-2563

Boys basketball store is now open! Closes Sunday at 11:59pm! https://iroquoislpbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Mr Wipf's history class competed in a little trench warfare to help wrap up the WWI unit. Learning doesn't have to be boring!

There will be a sheet going home today with 3rd/4th grade boys interested in playing basketball. If you have a son interested, please fill it out and return it to the office ASAP. There is also an option to coach if you would like. We are always looking for more coaches over here, for all grades and for both boys and girls!

This is also a friendly reminder for those that are still interested in 2nd-4th grade girls basketball, please get those slips in as soon as you can. Practice for you will begin around Thanksgiving, more info will be sent out shortly.

Any questions, reach out to Mr Wipf at Zachary.Wipf@k12.sd.us

Kindergarten had a mystery reader today, Mrs Weir’s husband, who is an 82nd Airborne Veteran. They learned about the flag and then flew their own parachute men and women!

For those attending the Veteran's Day program today in Iroquois, you may also enter through the north gym and proceed to south gym for program. We have some limited parking on the south side of the gym. Call the school with questions. GO VETS!!

We invite all community members and Veteran's to the Iroquois Veteran's Day Program on Tuesday, November 11 @ 3:00 pm in the South Gym. Due to construction in the south parking area, we will utilize the SE entrance near the lunchroom area. This will be used for entrance and exit tomorrow. Call the school with any questions. Join us for this great program put on by the Iroquois students. GO VETS!!

Notes will be sent home today for Read N Roll, on November 26th. Please return RSVP by Monday, November 17th.

The GBB games on Dec 9th vs ORR will now be played in Iroquois.

The head wrestling coach, Steve Gilbertson, will be at the school Monday during 9th hour. He will be in Mr Wipf's room to talk to the kids about wrestling, take any questions, and promote the program. If you have a son or daughter (grades 7-12) interested in wrestling, please encourage them to attend!

Girls wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in America!

Go Knights!

We are always looking for individuals to help run clock/shot clock and do book for games. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Mr Wipf or the office. It is easy to learn!