Iowa-Grant School District

Enjoy the December Edition of the Panther Press!!! https://www.smore.com/3vrby2 Go Panthers!!!!🐾🐾🐾🐾

Joint Press Release with the Iowa County Sheriff's Office

Now Hiring: Elementary/Middle School Special Education Assistant. Today is a GREAT day to become a Panther!

Reminder: Today is the last day to sign up if your family is in need of a Santa Sack. Sacks will be packed on Friday. Families who need a Santa Sack can contact Darcy Breuer at dbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us to sign up your family. Santa Sacks are only for families who need assistance to provide gifts for the holidays. Please include the following things in the email: your name and the best way to contact you, the child(ren)’s age and gender, and a wish list of 2-3 items for each child. Staff members will make up a “Santa sack” for your family and you will be notified when your sack is ready to pick up at the school.

Iowa-Grant Boys Basketball takes on Ithaca Bulldogs tonight! Watch on our livestream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/iowagrant-high-school-livingston-wi/gamb9b3f2147e ⚠️Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games or other schools, especially if the links are different than posted above -- these are scams. Stay safe!

First home wrestling dual is tonight against Prairie du Chien! Live stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/iowagrant-high-school-livingston-wi/gamc4cf1cefd0 ⚠️Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games or other schools, especially if the links are different than posted above -- these are scams. Stay safe!

Our toy donations are coming in and we are so grateful for the generosity of our community! We will continue to collect toys and books until December 7th. Families who need assistance putting presents under their tree can contact Darcy Breuer at dbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us to sign up your family for a Santa Sack before December 5th. Reminder: Santa Sacks are only for families who need assistance to provide gifts for the holidays. Please include the following things in the email: your name and the best way to contact you, child(ren)’s age and gender, and a wish list of 2-3 items for each child. Staff members will make up a “Santa sack” for your family and you will be notified when your sack is ready to pick up at the school. If you have any questions please contact Darcy Breuer at dbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us

Early November, members of the Iowa-Grant FFA Chapter had the opportunity to attend the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Georgia H, Madelyn K, Baylee L, Lily L, Carter R, Charles S, & June S spent 5 days learning and experiencing all that the National FFA Convention and Indianapolis had to offer. Meeting FFA members from across the nation was a huge goal of this group, they met members from 48 other states and Puerto Rico. Highlights of the Trip Included: ✔Visiting the Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria, IL. 🛠 ✔Engaging in conversations with the top Colleges in the US🧮 ✔Visiting Poe Hamps in Franklin, IN🐑 ✔Cheering on The American Degree recipients from Wisconsin. 🏆 ✔A behind-the-scenes tour of Moore Local, a farm-to-table store in Maquoketa, IA🐖 ✔Keynotes from Governor of Indiana Eric Holcomb, Juan Bendaña, and Corey Flournoy🎤 ✔Lainey Wilson & Dillon Carmichael concert🎶 What an amazing experience!

Good luck to the Girls Basketball tonight as they take on River Valley! Here is a link to watch them on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleyschooldistrict-249/streams ⚠️Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games or other schools, especially if the links are different than posted above -- these are scams. Stay safe!

The IGHS cheer squad wants to continue with the Panther Dancer program due to all of the interest during the fall season. Let's keep building our panther spirit dancers! Open to students in grades 1st-8th grade. If you are interested in signing your child up or would like more information please fill out the electronic registration form linked here or grab a paper copy in the IGEMS office. Registration closes on December 7th, 2023. For questions please contact Cheer Coach Alicia Milestone at amilestone@igs.k12.wi.us Online Form: https://forms.gle/nt93CGwsfZSTYgLv7

IGEMS achieved 5 Start School status for the 22-23 School Year!

🦓Our IGEMS second graders are animal experts! We spent November researching facts about animals. Each child chose a specific animal to learn about. They studied their animal's appearance, habitat, diet, predators, and family. Then, we worked our way through the writing process to create a beautiful report. Our families assisted by creating a habitat to go with their animals. The children showcased their expertise at the "Feed The Animals" event. Families came to hear our animal presentations. Guests were asked to donate food to our Panther Pack program as a way to "Feed the Animals." It was a wonderful success!🦒

Annual Iowa-Grant Toy Drive! Celebrate the season of giving by sharing your new or gently used toys (please no stuffed animals!) and books with the families of the Iowa-Grant School District! If your child has outgrown a toy or that toy they had to have last year has been sitting on the shelf for the last 6 months, now is the time to send it to a new home where it can be loved by another child! Please make sure toys are in good shape and have all their pieces! Toys and books can be dropped off at IGEMS from November 27th through December 7th. We also will accept things for our older students such as new blankets, jewelry, craft kits, sports equipment, card games, etc… If you are interested in sending in a monetary donation please make checks out to the Iowa-Grant School District and mark the envelope Toy Drive. This money will be used to fill some of the specific wish list items. Any toys and books collected will be made available to families in the district who struggle financially to provide for their families during the holiday season. Families who are in need of a Santa Sack can contact Darcy Breuer at dbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us to sign up your family before December 5th. Reminder: Santa Sacks are only for families who need assistance to provide gifts for the holidays. Please include the following things in the email: your name and the best way to contact you, child(ren)’s age and gender, and a wish list of 2-3 items for each child. Staff members will make up a “Santa sack” for your family and you will be notified when your sack is ready to pick up at the school. If you have any questions please contact Darcy Breuer at dbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us Thank you for your generosity and for helping us bring the Christmas spirit to our community!

Iowa-Grant High School Blood Drive is this Wednesday, November 29th from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Sponsored by the IGHS Student Council and LEO Club. If you would like to donate blood, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: IowaGrantHS

Kindergarten is GRATEFUL to the IGEMS Food Service Dept for decorating and supplying us with the tastiest Thanksgiving snack today! Happy Thanksgiving!

The freshmen English classes recently read the novel October Sky. At the end of the unit, they used their knowledge from the book to build rockets of their own. Each section competed for the highest rocket and best design. Congratulations to all the winners!

Mrs. Kramer's students enjoyed hosting another successful Thanksgiving/ Friends-giving Dinner! Families of students and special guests were invited to enjoy great conversation and delicious food made by the students. Great job everyone!

Good luck tonight boys basketball team!

IGHS 23-24 1st QUARTER HONOR ROLL 🐾🐾🐾🐾 DISTINGUISHED HONORS: Seniors - Amiah F., Elyse L., Makaya M., Emmerson M., Angelina P., Lillian P., Rachel R., Lilliana V., Sophie V. Juniors - Lucas C., Bret C., Linnea E., BreAnn K., Emma P., Dawson R., Katie R., Pilar S - L., Addison S., Addysen S., Joshua T. Sophomores - Pajessa B., Trinity B., William F., Abigail H., Quinn H., Rilya H., Noah L., Ellison M., Delaney R., Alexandria S., Everett Z. Freshmen - Cash A., Ella D., Abigail D., Addeline E., Landon F., Jacob G., Mason H., Connor J., Madelyn K., Presley L., Calvin M., Riley M., Brayden S., Carly S., June S. HIGH HONORS: Seniors - Meagan C., Nikolei F., Grace G., Adriana J., Rylee S., Cyle S., Lillian W., Landon W. Juniors - Georgia H., Gavin H., Lakyn H., William W. Sophomores - Jaxon B., Adeline F., Emma G., Josie J., Brooklyn J., Quentin K., Addison K., Lexie K., Sam L., Gabriella M., Reese P., Myles P., Laila R., Lucinda S., Hunter S. Freshmen - Wyatt A., Griffen C., Brock H., Aiden L., Lillian L., Valeria R. R., Grant R., Harlei R., Serenity R., Charlie V., Deacon W., Jack W., Owen W. HONORS: Seniors - Jenna C., Ashton S., Jayden V. Juniors - Riellyn C., Blake D., Aiden F., Corynne H., Faith K., Kayden K., Myles R., Gretta S. Sophomores - Nina B., Anayeli G.-C., Treaton L., Joshua P., Addyson W., Taylor Z. Freshmen - Landon C., Holdyn D., Noah G., Josie J., Abby L., Kylee L., Kyleigh M., Aiden S., Angel V. B., Madeline W.

Mrs. Gardiner recently took Iowa-Grant students to UW-Platteville to participated in the Platteville Business Challenge. This challenge allowed them to sit in the role of business manager and make decisions about launching a product with the focus on the company's marketing mix. Each member in the first place group was awarded a $500 scholarship to UW-Platteville. Congratulations to Rachel R. on winning a $500 scholarship!