The field isn't quite dry enough to play on it yet... today's baseball game has been rescheduled!
Help us welcome aboard Sami Jo Hardin as the Elementary Cafe Manager for the 25-26 school year!
Sami Jo says that she is so excited to join the district. She attended culinary school and loves to cook, so taking on the role as cafeteria manager is the perfect fit for her. Her husband, Hunter, is the pastor at Myron Baptist Church. Her daughters, Willa and Tressie, will be in second grade and pre-k next year.
We're very happy to have you, Mrs. Hardin, and we look forward to a great year!
We've got another busy week ahead, and the weather looks to be much better than last week! Our fingers are crossed that field conditions improve rapidly tomorrow, and we can get these games in. Check back regularly for any updates to the schedules. Good luck to our Cougars this week!
#CougarPride
We will run regular bus routes at regular time on Monday. Bus drivers will run all routes at their discretion to ensure the safety of all students.
On this #SeniorSunday we move the #CougarSeniorSpotlight to Class of 2025 graduate Cash Arnhart!
Throughout his time at ICHS, Cash has been a very active student. He's been on the Cougar Basketball, Baseball, and Football teams. He's also a member of Student Council, CHASE, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Even while keeping busy and being an active part of our Cougar community, Cash has maintained a 4.0 GPA!
When asked about his favorites, Cash had a couple of people in particular who he says have had a great impact on his educational experience: "Teacher: Rachel Faulkner- She has been an amazing teacher and helped me throughout each class I have had her in. Coach: Kyle McCandlis- He has been a great basketball coach that believed in me and helped me realize that the games not over until the final buzzer rings."
His favorite memory is making a run in basketball state tournament and making memories with his teammates and coaches that will last a lifetime.
Cash plans to attend either Lyon College or Harding University to begin pre-med studies.
We're incredibly proud of you, Cash! You'll be greatly missed; your Cougar family will be rooting for you in all you do in the future!
Welcome another returning member to the 25-26 team, Mandy Brewer! Mrs. Brewer will be teaching 7th and 8th grade science and 7th grade math. She said, "I’m excited to return to Izard County and continue inspiring our students in STEM. I look forward to a great year of learning and discovery with our students and staff!"
We're excited to have you back, Mrs. Brewer... we know your impact on STEM education will be great!
#CougarFamily
The signing ceremony for Xander McCandlis will take place on Tuesday, April 8, at 10 AM.
The potential for flooding causes risk for travelers tomorrow, so we are postponing our Senior Showcase until April 26th. We'll see you then!
Due to the threat of severe weather, there will be no after school program today (April 4, 2025).
Thank you to Molly Koelling and Amy Stevenson for your dedication to our students at IC STEM School! Happy National Librarians Day!
Prom has been postponed due to the high risk of severe weather this evening. We apologize for inconveniences that this may cause, but the safety of our students, staff and Cougar Nation family is always our top priority. Prom has been rescheduled for April 25.
No games tonight!
The weather isn't on our side today! The baseball and softball games have been postponed!
Welcome back to Cougar Nation, Coach Carr Hill!
Coach Hill will be teaching English and will be Cougar Football's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterback and Linebacker coach. Coach Hill said, "I am very grateful and excited for the opportunity to return to the Izard County community where I was a part of the staff during the 2022 and 2023 football seasons."
We're glad to have you back, Coach!
#CougarNation
Today's #CougarSeniorSpotlight post goes to upcoming graduate Faith Ann Son!
After graduation, Faith plans to attend college to obtain a degree in Radiology Sciences. Faith has been a part of the BETA Club at Izard County High School. Faith said that Mrs. Faulkner is the teacher who has had the greatest impact on her life.. she said, "She who made me realize what career I wanted to go into."
Faith, we're very proud of you and look forward to cheering you on in the next chapter of life. Best wishes in all that you do!
Join us this Saturday at the Cougar Den as we watch some of the area's best players from the Class of 2025 come together and play one more game!
The fun will kick off at 5pm... we look forward to seeing you there!
IC STEM School will be partnering with Box Hound Marina at their annual kids fishing derby, as part of our participation in the School of Conservation Leadership program. Save the date for May 10!
Cougar Nation, help us welcome our newest addition to the team for the 25-26 school year!
Nick Ivey will be joining us as a high school special education teacher and football coach. He'll be working with the entire football program including Mighty Mite up through Varsity. Coach Ivey is very excited to get started and anxious for the new year to begin. He said, "I am very privileged and excited to be a part of such an athletically esteemed school as Izard County. I recently graduated from Arkansas State University where I spent two years as a Student Equipment Manager for the Red Wolves football team! I will be coaching the Offensive and Defensive Lines. Go Cougars!"
Welcome to Cougar Nation, Coach Ivey! We are so glad to have you on board!
#CougarPride
The track meet planned for tomorrow afternoon (Thurs, 4/3/25) has been canceled due to the weather. We will be replacing it with the Sr. Bomber Relays on April 24.
No softball and baseball games tonight!
