Izard County STEM School

Happy Easter from Izard County STEM School!

Today we celebrate National School Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚✨ We are grateful for our wonderful school librarians, Amy Stevenson and Molly Koelling! They foster a love of reading, support student learning, help students build research skills, and so much more. Your dedication, creativity, and passion make a lasting impact on our students and staff each day. Thank you for all you do; we appreciate you!

We’re excited to share that one of our own is stepping into a new role next school year! Manda Jackson will have designated times to serve as Career Coach, and continue teaching Business Education. She will work closely with students to explore career pathways, develop workforce skills, and connect learning to real-world opportunities.

Prior to her employment at Izard County, Mrs. Jackson had more than a decade of experience in higher education. She has a passion for student success, whether they are preparing for employment, enrollment, or enlistment, and we are confident that she will make a lasting impact in this new position. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Jackson on this exciting new chapter!

Congratulations to Serenity Oudekerk and Jayda Sanders for passing the Microsoft Excel certification test! They both certified in PowerPoint and Word earlier this school year, so they also earned the Microsoft Specialist Associate certificate this week. Great job, ladies!

IC Elementary Quiz Bowl wrapped up their season on Wednesday at the NAESC Tournament with a 2–2 record on the day. Devin Raith led the team with 5.5 points per game, Emerson Bellandi added 5 points per game, and Baylen Toth contributed 2 points per game.

We are incredibly proud of the growth, effort, and teamwork these students have shown all season long, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented group!

Team Members:
Devin Raith, Avery Treat, Emerson Bellandi, Sebastian Briggs, Baylen Toth, Sebastian Cole, Jagger Roberts, Rylee Wood, Alyssa Cohn, Layla Barnes, Belle Pratt, Braxton Toth

Today we celebrate the heart of our classrooms—our amazing paraprofessionals!
💙 Aliyah McCollum, Bailey Everett, Becki Haling, Clarissa Vasquez, Felicia Hamm, Garrett Roberts, Greg Workman, Jaime Owsley, Katie Arthur, Madyson Lewis, Patricia Gasper, Quincey Coggins, Zane McCollum 💙

Your patience, dedication, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of students every single day. Whether you're offering encouragement, lending a helping hand, or creating a safe and positive learning environment, your impact does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support our teachers, uplift our students, and strengthen our schools. We appreciate you!

Congratulations to all of these students who have passed the Microsoft Excel Certification test AND earned the Microsoft Specialist for being proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel! Izzy Chute, Hezekiah Humphrey, Spencer Densford, Gavin Williams, Andrew Stapleton, and Abby Drollinger (not pictured). They learned these skills in Mrs. Jackson's Introduction to Business class.

PeeWee Basketball Update!

We have some track Shoutouts from Coach Brody!

James and Willa - we're proud of you guys! Keep working, and good luck in this week's meet!

Public Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st CCLC Grant
Izard County STEM School District hereby provides public notice of its intent to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant for the 2026–2027 school year.

If awarded, the grant will support the implementation of before-school, afterschool, and summer programming for elementary and middle school students. The program will provide academic support, enrichment opportunities, and family engagement activities designed to enhance student learning beyond the regular school day.

There have been some changes to this week's schedules - this is the current correct schedule for the week! As always, there could be updates as the week progresses, but we'll keep you in formed of those as soon as we know about them.

Have a great week, Cougar Nation!

Big-time recognition for a big-time Cougar! 🐾

Congratulations to Benaiah Spray on being named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Underclassman Team! This is an outstanding honor and a reflection to the hard work, dedication, and talent he brings to the game.

Cougar Nation is proud of you, Benaiah — and we know this is just the beginning. Keep working, keep leading, and keep making us proud! 💪

🌸 Spring Break 🌸 School will be closed for Spring Break March 23-27, 2026. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! Classes will resume on March 30. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong! 🌼📚

The 5-12 grade choir students will be presenting their Spring Throwback Concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30! 🎙️

Congratulations to Ian Bear and Hezekiah Humphrey for passing the Excel Associate exam this week! Ian also earned the Microsoft Office Specialist certification that is awarded to those who have certified in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel - demonsreating proficiency in all three programs!

It's a BEAUTIFUL day to support the Cougars - and you've got plenty of opportunity to do so right here at home... including the first-ever Soccer game at Izard County High School!

A few changes/reminders:
- Softball will begin at 4:00 instead of 4:30.
- There's no 3rd/4th grade girls game in Peewee Basketball - 3rd/4th boys will begin at 5, and other games will begin about 30 minutes earlier than normal.

Also, good luck to our Senior High track teams who are on the road to Pocahontass!

On behalf of the Senior Class of 2026, thank you to David and Kristie Brewer at Artisan Grill for hosting tonight's fundraiser! Thanks also to everyone who attended - we appreciate you!

Be on the lookout!

Third quarter report cards are being sent home with students today and tomorrow!